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Gui Pi Tang归脾汤

Restore the Spleen Decoction

Tonifying 补益剂Tonify Blood 补血

Ingredients10 herbs

Indications

Augments qi and tonifies the bloodStrengthens the SpleenNourishes the Heart, calms the spirit

Spleen-qi and Heart-blood dual deficiency: worry and overexertion injure both generation and governance of blood. Also Spleen-not-governing-blood bleeding patterns — the qi is tonified so the blood is held.

Clinical Manifestations

  • Palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep
  • Fatigue with poor appetite
  • Forgetfulness from overthinking
  • Bleeding of Spleen failing to govern blood (early menses, purpura)
TonguePale, thin white coating
PulseThin and frail

Health Categories

Women's HealthHeart & CirculationSleep SupportCognitive & Memory Support

Modern Applications

InsomniaPalpitationsAnemiaMenorrhagiaPoor memory

Common adjustments

  • Pronounced blood deficiency — add Shu Di Huang 熟地黄, e.g. as Hei Gui Pi Tang
  • Bleeding predominant — add charred stanching herbs per pattern

Contraindications

Not for insomnia or bleeding from heat excess or yin-deficiency fire — warming tonics feed the heat.

For licensed practitioners’ reference only — not a self-treatment guide.

Pregnancy

Generally compatible — practitioner judgment applies

References

Source 《正体类要》 · Southern Song

「治思虑过度，劳伤心脾，健忘怔忡。」
— 《济生方》(classical source, public domain)
  1. Classical source (public domain), cited in the source-quote section.
    2. Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. — composition & dosage cross-checked.
    3. 《方剂学》（全国中医药行业高等教育规划教材）— pattern analysis cross-checked.

Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.