Table 3 Summary of top five most frequently used Chinese herbal formulae based on zheng diagnosis
Chinese name in pinyin | Composition in pinyin | CM zheng | Number of frequency among all the studies | Actions in Chinese medicine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ma-Zi-Ren-Wan | Huo Ma Ren Xing Ren Bai Shao Zhi Shi Hou Pu Da Huang | Excessive qi and heat | 75 | Invigorates Blood Dispels Blood Stasis Moves qi Lubricates the intestines Moves the bowels Purges heat Alleviates pain |
Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang | Huang Qi Ren Shen Bai Zhu Zhi Gan Cao Dang Gui Chen Pi Shen Ma Chai Hu | Qi deficiency of spleen and stomach/Sunken middle qi | 56 | Tonifies middle jiao qi Benefits qi Regulates qi Raises sunken yang Lifts prolapsed organs |
Ji-Chuan-Jian | Dang Gui Niu Xi Rou Cong Rong Ze Xie Shen Ma Zhi Qiao | Yang deficiency of spleen and kidney | 51 | Warms up the kidney Replenishes vital essence Lubricates the intestines Induces defecation |
Zeng-Ye-Tang | Xuan Shen Mai Dong Sheng Di | Fluid-humor deficiency | 40 | Generates Fluids Moistens dryness Unblocks the bowels Nourishes yin Clears heat |
Ba-Zhen-Tang | Ren Shen Bai Zhu Fu Ling Zhi Gan Cao Shu Di Bai Shao Chuan Xiong Dang Gui | Dual deficiency of qi and blood | 26 | Nourishes qi Benefits blood |