Ren Shen Chong Cao Tang
Star人参虫草汤 (Ginseng and Cordyceps Decoction)
Source: An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ren Shen Chong Cao Tang (Ginseng and Cordyceps Decoction), from the An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Anhui University School of Medicine) — a variation of Ren Shen Ge Jie San.
Actions: Tonifies Lung qi and Kidney yang.
Presentation: Cough, wheezing, and dyspnea caused by Lung qi and Kidney yang deficiencies.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 559.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
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g | — | — | |
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Dong Chong Xia Cao
as printed: Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)
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g | — | — | |
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Huang Qi
as printed: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
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g | — | — |
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- Ren Shen Da Bu Tang = this formula + Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang + Bai Zhu, Chen Pi, Gan Cao, Gou Qi Zi, Ling Zhi, Mai Men Dong, Sheng Di Huang, Shi Di and Zhu Ru
- Nao Wei Kang Wan = this formula + Ding Zhi Xiao Wan + Ba Ji Tian, Bai Zhi, Bai Zhu, Bi Xie, Dan Shen, Du Zhong, E Zhu, Gou Qi Zi, Gou Teng, He Shou Wu, Hong Hua, Nu Zhen Zi, San Leng, San Qi, Shan Yao, Shan Zha, Shan Zhu Yu, Sheng Di Huang, Shu Di Huang, Suo Yang, Tian Ma, Tu Si Zi, Xi Yang Shen, Yi Mu Cao, Yi Zhi Ren and Yin Xing Ye
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