Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Du Shen Tang - 獨参湯 - Unaccompanied Ginseng Decoction

English: Unaccompanied Ginseng Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 60g Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, warms and nourishes acquired Qi, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, generates Fluids, benefits Heart Qi and calms the Shen.
(Fr. Zizyphi Jujube) (Da Zao) (5g) (Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, nourishes Blood and calms the Shen.)

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Source Qi
  • Stabilizes collapse

Syndromes

  • Phlegm Obstructs the Heart Orifice: Exhaustion Syndrome
  • Collapse of Qi
  • Qi Collapse after severe loss of Blood
  • Emergencies

Clinical Manifestations

  • Extremely pale complexion
  • Lethargy
  • Cold extremities
  • Weak breathing
  • Excessive perspiration
  • P: Minute and thready - almost imperceptible

Treats

  • Acute severe Blood loss
  • Pulmonary failure
  • Excessive perspiration
  • Heart failure
  • Stroke

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Used more for acquired Qi problems or milder Yuan Qi problems.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Not as warming as Shen Fu Tang.

Modifications

Mentioned in 4 other entries

Conditions (4)

Congestive Heart FailurePerspirationRespiratory FailureStroke

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.