| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to weak-fine-empty pulse (ruo xi xu) |
Yu Ye Tang
Jade Fluid Decoction
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Tonifies Qi;
Promotes generation of Body Fluids;
Moistens Dryness;
Calms thirst.
| One type of injury to the Body Fluids and thirsting disorder due to Yin Deficiency (persistent thirst is due to Qi Deficiency). | Diabetes;
Frequent urination;
Insipid diabetes;
Profuse urine;
Unquenchable thirst;
Breathlessness;
Fatigue;
Lassitude;
Turbid urine;
Weak-Fine-Empty pulse (Ruo Xi Xu).
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Mai Men Dong Yin Zi
Ophiopogonis Decoction
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Tonifies Qi;
Promotes generation of Body Fluids;
Moistens Dryness;
Calms thirst;
Clears Heat.
| One type of injury to the Body Fluids and thirsting disorder due to Yin or Blood Deficiency (persistent thirst is due to Qi Deficiency). | Diabetes;
Frequent urination;
Insipid diabetes;
Night cough (elderly people, in particular);
Profuse urine;
Unquenchable thirst;
Breathlessness;
Dry mouth;
Dry skin;
Fatigue;
Lassitude;
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Turbid urine;
Red, dry tongue;
Weak-Fine-Empty pulse (Ruo Xi Xu).
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Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi
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Tonifies Qi and Blood;
Nourishes the Heart;
Calms the Mind.
| Consumptive conditions with Qi and Blood Deficiency (Heart level, especially). | Breathlessness;
Exertional dyspnea;
Fatigue;
Memory loss;
Palpitations;
Poor appetite;
Slight fever;
Chronic wound, difficult to cure;
Dry mouth;
Dry skin;
Dry throat;
Hypocalcemia;
Leg muscle cramps, at night;
Loose stools;
Profuse sweating;
Weight loss;
Pale tongue;
Weak-Fine-Empty pulse (Ruo Xi Xu); Fine-Faint-Empty pulse (Xi Wei Xu).
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