Zai-Zao-San
Chinese Herbal Formulas That Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Zai Zao San - Renewal Powder
Main Actions for Zai Zao San
The main functions of this TCM herbal formula are to tonify the Yang and Qi, induce sweat while release the exterior. This alternative medicine formula is best used when the individual has both external wind cold attacking and internal Qi and Yang deficiency.
Indications and Symptoms for Zai Zao San
slight fever, strong chills, no sweating, headache, cold extremities, fatigue, pale complexion, weak voice
Tongue – pale body, white coating
Pulse – submerged forceless or floating big and forceless
Medicinal Ingredients of Zai Zao San
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali Membranaceus, Milk Vetch Root, Astragalus) - 6g.
-tonify Qi, stabilize exterior wei Qi
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root) - 3g.
-tonify Qi, stabilize exterior wei Qi
Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli, Szechuan Aconite Root, Aconite) - 3g.
-release exterior, tonify yang, disperse internal cold
Gui zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae, Cinnamon, Cassia Twig) - 3g.
-release exterior, tonify yang, disperse internal cold
Xi Xin (Herba cum Radice Asari, Chinese Wild Ginger, Asarum) - 3g.
-releaes exterior, tonify yang, disperse internal cold
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, Notopterygium Root, Chiang-huo) - 3g.
-release exterior, disperse cold
Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Szechuan Lovage Root, Enidium) - 3g.
-release exterior, disperse cold
Fang Feng (Radix Ledebouriellae, Ledebouriella Root, Siler) - 3g.
-release exterior, disperse cold
Chao Chi Shao (Dry Fried Radix Paeoniae Rubrae, Dry FriedRed Peony Root) - 3g.
-cools the blood, invigorates blood
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 1.5g.
-harmonizes other herbs
Wei Sheng Jiang (Roasted Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis, Roasted Fresh Ginger) - 3g.
-tonify spleen Qi
Da Zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, Chinese Date, Jujube) - 2 pieces
-tonify spleen Qi
Preparation Instructions of Zai Zao San
This herbal formula is to be decocted and taken warm.
Additional Information about Zai Zao San
This alternative medicine formula may be a modified version of Gui Zhi Tang but the other herbs added make this modified formula more balanced.
