人参·Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng
ginseng
Ren Shen (人参) is the root of ginseng, a plant of the ivy family, recorded as Radix Ginseng. It is sweet and slightly bitter in flavour, slightly warm, and enters the Lung and Spleen channels. The catalogue files it first among the herbs that tonify Qi, and records seven distinct actions for it.
| Pinyin | ren shen |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 人参 |
| Latin Name | Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng·Radix Ginseng |
| English Name | ginseng·Ginseng Root |
| Japanese | ninjin |
| Korean | insam |
Collapse of Qi and devastated Yang: shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating and icy cold limbs
Qi and Yin Deficiency, generally after injury by Heat, with spontaneous sweating and shortness of breath
Blood loss leading to severe Qi and Blood Deficiency. Qi and Yin Deficiency
shu di huan + tian men dong
Deficiency of Qi and Yin, with thirst, fever, irritability, breathlessness and a dry red tongue
Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency with Dampness: fatigue, anorexia, abdominal distention, vomiting and diarrhea
Strengthens the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions
Sinking of the Clear Yang from Qi Deficiency, with prolapse of various kinds
ge jie + hu tou ren + wu wei zi
Kidneys failing to grasp Qi, with wheezing
Lung Qi Deficiency. General Qi Deficiency with debility, spontaneous sweating and anorexia
kuan dong hua + zi wan + bai bu + wu wei zi
Lung Qi Deficiency with chronic cough
Heat damaging Qi and Yin fluids, with fever, profuse sweating, intense thirst and irritability
tian hua fen + tian men dong + mai men dong + zhi mu
Wasting and thirsting disorder, the thirst intense and unquenchable
Qi and Yin Deficiency with thirst, fever, shortness of breath, irritability and a red, dry tongue. Qi Deficiency underlying an external Wind-Cold attack
dang gui + long yan rou + yuan zhi
Heart and Spleen Deficiency: insomnia, palpitations, shortness of breath and poor appetite
Heart and Kidney Insufficiency causing insomnia
Kidney Yang Deficiency with impotence, taken in alcohol
Bleeding hemorrhoids, and long-standing dysentery with bleeding and pus, taken with rice congee. Watery vaginal discharge that leaks constantly, or chronic diarrhea. Mildly addresses Damp-Heat
Weak inhalation with wheezing, worse on exertion; restores the proper mutual support between Lungs and Kidneys
Qi Deficiency underlying a Wind-Cold attack
bai zhu + fu ling + shan yao + bai bian dou + sha ren + chen pi
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency within general Qi Deficiency, with diarrhea or loose stools
Organ prolapse.
shi gao + zhi mu + gan cao + geng mi
Heat in a febrile disease damaging both Qi and Body Fluids
huang qi + long yan rou + suan zao ren
Fatigue, insomnia, excessive worry and poor cognition from Deficiency of Spleen Qi and Heart Blood
sheng di huang + mai men dong + dan shen + bai zi ren
Heart Blood and Kidney Yin Deficiency with poor cognitive function
shi chang pu + yuan zhi + fu shen + fu ling
Confusion and forgetfulness.
shu di huang + bai shao + bai zhu + fu ling
Qi and Blood Deficiency.
lu rong + shu di huang + zhi fu zi + bu gu zhi
Impotence.
Interior Deficiency with Exterior invasion
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 1-9g decocted separately; Powder: 0.5-1g; Tincture: 0.25-3ml; Emergencies: up to 30g in multiple doses; Tincture: 3-10ml | 1-9 g | — | 3-10 ml | — | — |
人参·Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng
Ren Shen (Bai) (人参) is white ginseng, the root and rhizome of panax, recorded as Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng. Beyond the names the record is empty: no category, no channels, no actions.
The catalogue records no separate actions, dose or cautions for this preparation. Unless noted above it follows ren shen.