Skip to main content

Table 1 Formula and components of the modified Xiang Bei Yang Rong Tang decoction

From: A study protocol for HEalth-Related quality of life-intervention in survivors of Breast and other cancers experiencing cancer-related fatigue using TraditionAL Chinese Medicine: the HERBAL trial

Chinese name

Chinese name (Pinyin)

Scientific name

Dosage (g)

Purported effect

黄芪

Huang Qi

Radix Astragaliseu Hedysari

15

Augments qi and raises yang, augments defensive qi, consolidates the superficies, promotes drainage of pus and healing, facilitates water movement and reduces swelling

党参

Dang Shen

Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae

15

Tonifies the middle jiao, augments qi and generates fluids and blood

白术

Bai zhu

Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae

12

Augments qi, strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, promotes diuresis and stops sweating

茯苓

Fu Ling

Poria

15

Drains water, dissipates dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the mind

白芍

Bai Shao

Radix Paeoniae Alba

15

Nourishes the blood, retains yin, soothes the liver and relieves pain, and stops excessive perspiration

枸杞子

Gou Qi zi

Fructus Lycii

12

Nourishes the liver and kidney, clears the eyes and moistens the lung

女贞子

Nü Zhen Zi

Fructus Ligustri Lucidi

12

Tonifies the liver and kidney, cools heat and clears the eye

车前子

Che Qian Zi

Plantago asiatica

12

Induces diuresis, drain dampness, improve vision and resolve phlegm

鸡内金

Ji Nei Jin

Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli

10

Promotes digestion and invigorate spleen, arrest seminal emission and relieve enuresis

生麦芽

Sheng Mai Ya

Hordeum vulgare L.

15

Promotes digestion and invigorate spleen, stop lactation and release distension

益智仁

Yi Zhi Ren

Fructus Alpinia oxyphylla

10

Tonifies kidney yang, secure essence and reduce urination, warm spleen yang, improve appetite and reduce salivation

香附

Xiang Fu

Rhizoma Cyperi

10

Unblocks the liver and regulates qi, regulates menstruation and stops pain

远志

Yuan Zhi

Radix Polygalae

10

Stabilizes the heart and calms the mind, dissolves phlegm and opens orifices, and reduces abscesses and swelling

浙贝母

Zhe Bei Mu

Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii

10

Clears heat and resolves phlegm, disperses masses/abnormal growth and promotes the healing of carbuncles

土茯苓

Tu Fu Ling

Smilax glabra Roxb

15

Removes toxicity, excrete dampness and ease joint movement