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Bazhen Wan (Eight Treasure Pill)
Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage), it has the effect of tonifying both Qi and Blood. It is particularly suitable for symptoms of Qi and Blood deficiency caused by blood loss from trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, and functional uterine bleeding in women, characterized by weakness, pale complexion, poor appetite, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Long-term use is safe and often yields good results.
Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan (Ginseng Nourishing Pill)
Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Ling (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Bai Shao (White Peony), Rou Gui (Cinnamon), Chen Pi (Dried Tangerine Peel), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), Yuan Zhi (Polygala), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Da Zao (Jujube), it tonifies Qi and Blood and calms the mind, suitable for those with anemia and insomnia.
Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
Composed of Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Fu Shen (Poria), Gan Cao (Licorice), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Long Yan Rou (Longan), Suan Zao Ren (Sour Jujube Seed), Yuan Zhi (Polygala), Mu Xiang (Aucklandia), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and Da Zao (Jujube), it tonifies the Spleen and nourishes the Heart, benefiting Qi and Blood, suitable for patients with anemia and poor appetite accompanied by palpitations.
Qibao Meiran Dan (Seven Treasure Beautifying Pill)
Composed of He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti), Fu Ling (Poria), Niu Xi (Achyranthes), Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta), and Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea), it nourishes the Liver and Kidneys, replenishing Blood and darkening hair, suitable for anemia due to Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency.
Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (Tortoise and Deer Antler Gel)
Composed of Gui Ban (Tortoise Shell), Lu Jiao (Deer Antler), Ren Shen (Ginseng), and Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), it nourishes Yin, replenishes essence, and benefits the Kidneys, suitable for anemia due to Kidney deficiency and essence depletion.
He Che Da Zao Wan (Purple River Horse Pill)
Composed of Zi He Che (Purple River Horse), Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia), Du Zhong (Eucommia), Tian Dong (Asparagus), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), Gui Ban (Tortoise Shell), Huang Bai (Phellodendron), and Niu Xi (Achyranthes), it tonifies the Kidneys, replenishes essence, and nourishes Yin while clearing internal heat, suitable for anemia due to Yin deficiency and internal heat.
Sheng Xue Wan (Blood Generating Pill)
Tonifies the Kidneys and Spleen, replenishing essence and nourishing Blood. Used for symptoms of pale complexion, fatigue, dizziness, poor appetite, and loose stools due to Spleen and Kidney deficiency; also for blood cell reduction after chemotherapy and aplastic anemia with the above symptoms.
Ingredients: Lu Rong (Deer Antler Velvet), Huang Bai (Phellodendron), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Chao Bai Zhu (Fried White Atractylodes), Sang Zhi (Mulberry Branch), Chao Bai Bian Dou (Fried White Hyacinth Bean), Dao Ya (Rice Sprouts), Zi He Che (Purple River Horse).
Dang Gui Bu Xue Wan (Angelica Blood Nourishing Pill)
Tonifies and nourishes Qi and Blood. Used for physical weakness and deficiency of both Qi and Blood.
Yi Sui Sheng Xue Ke Li (Bone Marrow Nourishing Blood Granules)
This is the first innovative drug developed for treating anemia based on the TCM theory that the Kidneys produce marrow and essence and that essence and blood share the same source. It features nourishing Yin, tonifying the Kidneys, benefiting marrow and generating blood, tonifying Qi and strengthening the Spleen, resolving phlegm, and alleviating jaundice, used for Spleen and Kidney deficiency with insufficient essence and blood. Symptoms include dizziness, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, poor appetite, and suitable for anemia with the above symptoms.
Shen Fu Jiao Nang (Ginseng and Poria Capsules)
Strengthens the Spleen and nourishes the Kidneys, benefiting Qi and nourishing Yin. Used for symptoms of food aversion and fatigue due to Heart and Spleen deficiency, Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, insomnia, forgetfulness, and spontaneous sweating.
Ingredients: Quan Zhonghua Bie Fen (Whole Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle Powder), Ren Shen (Ginseng), Di Huang (Rehmannia), Fu Ling (Poria).
Dosage: Oral administration, 2-4 capsules each time, twice a day.
Huan Shao Jiao Nang (Return to Youth Capsules)
Warms the Kidneys, tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Blood, and benefits essence. Used for Spleen and Kidney deficiency, lower back and knee soreness, impotence, tinnitus, dizziness, essence and blood depletion, physical weakness, reduced appetite, and toothache.
Ingredients: Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia), Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus), Shan Yao (Fried Chinese Yam), Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), Du Zhong (Salt-Processed Eucommia), Ba Ji Tian (Fried Morinda), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), Xiao Hui Xiang (Salt-Processed Fennel), Chao Shi Zi (Salt-Processed Chinese Sorrel), Niu Xi (Achyranthes), Fu Ling (Poria), and 15 other ingredients.
In addition to the above Chinese patent medicines, anemia can also be treated through dietary therapy. Dietary Therapy for Iron Deficiency Anemia
Shen Qi Gou Rou
Recipe: Dog meat 1000g, Dang Shen (Codonopsis) 20g, Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries) 10g, Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta) 10g, Sha Ren (Amomum) 5g, Niu Xi (Achyranthes) 15g.
Preparation: Except for the dog meat, add the other ingredients into a clay pot with water and simmer for 30 minutes, then strain the medicinal liquid. Cut the dog meat into small pieces, marinate with soy sauce, sugar, yellow wine, scallions, ginger, and monosodium glutamate, then place in a pot with the medicinal liquid and appropriate amount of water, boil, and then simmer until the dog meat is tender.
Effect: Benefits Qi, warms Yang, and nourishes Blood.
Usage: Served as a meal.
Qi Huang Yang Gu Guo
Recipe: Lamb bones about 1000g, Huang Qi (Astragalus) 30g, Da Zao (Jujube) 10 pieces, and Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice) 100g.
Preparation: First, break the lamb bones and add them with Huang Qi and Da Zao into a clay pot, add water to make soup, then use this soup to cook the porridge. When the porridge is almost done, add salt, ginger, and scallions to taste, and cook a little longer.
Usage: Eat warm on an empty stomach, with a course lasting 10-15 days.
Effect: Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens tendons, and benefits Qi.
Hua Sheng Hong Zao Tang
Recipe: Whole peanuts 200g, red dates 30-50g.
Preparation: Put red dates and peanuts in a pot with enough water and cook until the peanuts are soft.
Usage: Eat the red dates and peanuts, drink the soup.
Effect: Warms and tonifies the Spleen and Kidneys.
Dietary Therapy for Aplastic Anemia
Yang Rou Shan Yao Chong Cao Tang
Recipe: Lamb meat 750g, Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps) 4g, Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) 30g, Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries) 10g, Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) 6g, Da Zao (Jujube) 3g, and appropriate salt.
Preparation: 1. Wash the lamb meat and cut it into pieces, blanch in boiling water; 2. Place it with the cleaned Dong Chong Xia Cao, Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, Sheng Jiang, and Da Zao in a clay pot; 3. Add appropriate water, boil on high heat, then simmer for 3 hours, and season with salt.
Dietary Therapy for Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency Anemia
Ni Sui Shan Yao Mi
Recipe: Beef marrow 250g, raw Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) 250g, Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps) 30g, placenta powder 30g, honey 250g.
Preparation: Mix well, place in a ceramic jar, and steam in a pot for 30 minutes.
Usage: Take 2 tablespoons each time, twice a day, for several doses.
Applicable Population: Suitable for those with clinical manifestations of dizziness, tinnitus, afternoon fever, hot hands and feet, nocturnal emissions, and spontaneous sweating due to Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency anemia.
Dietary Therapy for Hemolytic Anemia
Gou Qi Da Zao Xiao Mi Zhou
Recipe: Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries) 20g, Da Zao (Jujube) 50g, Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) 20g, peanuts 20g, Xiao Mi (Millet) 50g.
Preparation: Add 150ml of water, cook into porridge for consumption.
Applicable Population: For those with pale complexion and fatigue during hemolytic episodes and in between.
Ren Shen, Dong Chong Xia Cao Stewed Chicken
Recipe: Ren Shen (Ginseng) 10g, Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps), one black chicken, and Lian Dou (Hyacinth Bean) 20g.
Preparation: Add appropriate water, season with salt and oil, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, drink the soup and eat the meat.
Applicable Population: For treating fatigue, spontaneous sweating, shortness of breath, and laziness to speak during hemolytic intervals, those with Yin deficiency should use with caution.
Dietary Therapy for Female Anemia
San Hong Tang (Three Red Soup)
Ingredients: “San Hong Tang” consists of 7 red dates, 50g red beans, and an appropriate amount of red-skinned peanuts.
Preparation: Simmer the three ingredients together and consume the soup.
Effect: Can treat general anemia or iron deficiency anemia.
Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)
Composition: Dang Gui (10g), Chuan Xiong (8g), Bai Shao (12g), Shu Di Huang (12g).
Function: Tonifies Blood and regulates menstruation.
Indications: Deficiency of Chong and Ren channels. Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, blood clots, and pain. Restless fetus during pregnancy, excessive bleeding, and postpartum complications.
Usage: Modern method: decoct as a soup, take three times a day on an empty stomach.
Contraindications: Use with caution.
Category: Tonifying category.
Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Meat)
Gui Yuan Rou contains about 3.9mg of iron per 100g, making it one of the richer fruits in iron, suitable for dietary therapy for anemia, typically used in soups or porridge. However, it is a warming food and is not suitable for pregnant women and children.
Hei Zao (Black Dates)
Among dried dates, black dates and honey dates are the most esteemed, containing about 3.7-3.9mg of iron per 100g, making them excellent blood-nourishing foods. Dried dates are also rich in vitamin C, which is an important factor in promoting iron absorption, enhancing the body’s ability to absorb iron. However, dried dates are high in dietary fiber, which can hinder digestion, so they should not be consumed in excess daily and are best used in soups or porridge.
Dietary Therapy for Anemia in Pregnancy
Ren Shen Zhou (Ginseng Porridge)
Ingredients: Ginseng powder (or Dang Shen powder 15g), a small amount of rock sugar, and 100g of glutinous rice.
Preparation: Cook as porridge for regular consumption.
Effect: Has a certain effect in treating anemia.
Gou Qi Zhou (Goji Porridge)
Ingredients: Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries) 30g, Jing Mi (Glutinous Rice) 100g.
Preparation: Cook as porridge.
Effect: Regular consumption can assist in treating anemia during pregnancy.
Dietary Therapy for Postpartum Anemia
Dang Gui Stewed Lamb
Ingredients: Lamb (fat removed) 400g, Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) 50g, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) 10g.
Preparation: Stew until cooked and consume.
Effect: Can assist in treating postpartum blood deficiency, abdominal pain, and postpartum anemia.
Gui Yuan Sang Shen Tang (Longan and Mulberry Soup)
Ingredients: Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Meat) 15g, Sang Shen Zi (Mulberry Fruit) 30g.
Preparation: Put together in a pot with water, boil, strain, and sweeten with honey to drink.
Usage: Use for 10-15 days as a course of treatment.
Effect: Can assist in treating postpartum anemia.
Hai Shen Stewed Pig Liver
Ingredients: Sea cucumber 60g, soaked, pig liver 60g.
Preparation: Stew together and season for consumption.
Usage: One dose daily for 10-15 days.
Effect: Has a supportive treatment effect for postpartum anemia.
Dietary Therapy for Anemia in the Elderly
Hei Dou Hong Zao Nuomi Zhou
Ingredients: Black beans 25g, red dates 15 pieces, glutinous rice 50g.
Preparation: Cook the three ingredients together over low heat to make porridge.
Usage: Add 20g of brown sugar, mix well, and consume.
Lu Dou Zhi Anemia
Ingredients: Green beans 25g, red dates 10 pieces, brown sugar 20g.
Preparation: Boil the green beans until they bloom, then add the red dates until cooked.
Usage: Add sugar for consumption.
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