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Treatment of Qi and Blood deficiency resulting from consumptive fatigue after severe illness. This formula nourishes blood and tonifies Qi, possessing neither hot nor cold properties, gently regulating the body.
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 2 qian, Zhi Huangqi (Prepared Radix Astragali) 1.5 qian, Zhi Gancao (Prepared Radix Glycyrrhizae) 0.7 qian, Zhonggui (Cinnamon Twig) 0.7 qian, Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 1 qian, Shudihuang (Prepared Radix Rehmanniae) 1 qian, Chuanxiong (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong) 0.7 qian, Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis) 3 slices, Dazao (Fructus Jujubae) 2 pieces. Decoct with 2 liang of water until 1 liang remains, take warm.

[Note] This decoction is a formula by Li Gao, derived from Huangqi Jianzhong Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Establish the Middle), with Yitang (Maltose) removed and Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) combined. Huangqi Jianzhong treats insufficiency due to consumptive fatigue by generating Qi and Blood from the Spleen and Stomach. This formula directly tonifies Yin Blood while simultaneously warming and nourishing Yang Qi; hence, the sweetness of Yitang is reduced, and purely Yin herbs are added, named "Shuanghe" (Double Harmony). Digupi Yin (Lycium Bark Decoction) aims to cool blood heat, thus using "Zuo Er Pi" (referring to bark herbs like Lycii Cortex) to clear it. Shengyu Tang (Sage Renewal Decoction) aims to rescue from blood collapse, thus assisting with Renshen (Ginseng Root) and Huangqi to tonify. Shuanghe Yin aims to warmly nourish Qi and Blood, thus assisting with Huangqi, Rougui (Cinnamon Bark), and Zhi Gancao to warm. The Classics state: "For those with insufficient form, warm them with Qi," which refers to this principle.

Treatment for simultaneous deficiency of the Spleen and Lung, presenting with fever and aversion to cold, emaciation and fatigue of the limbs, poor appetite, and diarrhea. If various syndromes arise due to Qi and Blood deficiency, regardless of the disease stage or pulse characteristics, simply using this decoction will cause all symptoms to recede.
Renshen (Ginseng Root), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fuling (Poria), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae), Huangqi (Radix Astragali), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Shudihuang (Prepared Radix Rehmanniae), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Guixin (Cinnamon Bark), Yuanzhi (Radix Polygalae), Wuweizi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis). The above twelve ingredients, add Shengjiang (Fresh Rhizoma Zingiberis) 3 slices, Dazao (Fructus Jujubae) 2 pieces, decoct with water and take orally.

[Collected Notes] Ke Qin stated: In ancient times, Si Junzi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) was used for Qi deficiency, Siwu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) for Blood deficiency, and Bazhen Tang (Eight Treasures Decoction) for both Qi and Blood deficiency. Adding Huangqi and Rougui creates Shiquan Dabu Tang (Ten Complete Great Tonifying Decoction), which should theoretically be infallible. However, sometimes it fails to produce results. This is because when tonifying Qi without moving Qi, those with severe Qi deficiency have almost no Qi to move; when tonifying Blood while still using herbs that move Blood, those with severe Blood deficiency have even less Blood to circulate. Therefore, Chenpi is added to move Qi, allowing the Qi-tonifying herbs to exert their effect; Chuanxiong, an herb that moves Blood, is removed, allowing the Blood-nourishing herbs to achieve their function. This is how skilled practitioners can turn the mechanism of creation through just one addition and one subtraction. However, Qi can be summoned, but Blood is easily depleted and hard to regenerate. If one does not seek the master of the blood vessels to nourish them, Ying Qi (Nutritive Qi) will ultimately remain insufficient. Thus, Renshen is doubled as the Sovereign herb, assisted by the bitter taste of Yuanzhi, which first enters the Heart to calm the Spirit and stabilize the Will, enabling the sweet-warm herbs to transform into Blood to nourish the body. Furthermore, since the Heart dislikes laxity, the sour taste of Wuweizi is necessary to astringe the Spirit, causing Ying Qi to flow within the vessels and distribute to the Four Viscera. It is named "Yangrong" (Nourishing Ying), and although it does not retain the name of Shiquan Dabu, it achieves such efficacy.