Gui Pi Tang - 归脾汤 - Earth Restoring Decoction (Granules)
What is Gui Pi Tang?
Gui Pi Tang, known as “Earth Restoring Decoction,” is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) developed during the Ming Dynasty by the famous herbalist Li Shi Zhen. Formulated around 1575 AD, Gui Pi Tang was mainly used to treat ailments related to Qi and blood deficiencies.
What are the benefits of Gui Pi Tang?
Gui Pi Tang is widely known as a gentle, tonifying formula. In TCM, Gui Pi Tang tonifies Spleen qi and Heart blood. TCM practitioners often recommend Gui Pi Tang for insomnia, poor memory, anemia, chronic fatigue, and other conditions associated with blood and Spleen qi deficiency.
What is the dosage and method for taking Gui Pi Tang?
The generally recommended dosage for Gui Pi Tang is 4.5 g mixed with hot water, 2-3 times per day; or if in capsule form, four capsules, two to three times daily. However, always follow your healthcare provider's instructions, as the dosage can vary based on your condition and response to treatment.
Please see What's the Recommended Dosage for Granule Herbs? for more information.
When can I expect to see results?
Gui Pi Tang typically starts to show effects within days. However, like all treatments, its efficacy can vary from person to person.
Does Gui Pi Tang have any side effects?
While Gui Pi Tang is generally considered safe for most people, it can cause side effects in some individuals. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or postpartum as well as people with liver disease, should avoid or use Gui Pi Tang with caution.
As with any Chinese herb, we recommend consulting with a qualified practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) about Gui Pi Tang before any course of treatment is started.
Where to buy Gui Pi Tang
For practitioners, Treasure of the East offers full-spectrum Gui Pi Tang capsules as well as granules in 100g bottles and bulk packaging.
If you’re a consumer looking to purchase Gui Pi Tang, look for suppliers who provide clear information about the product's origin, purity, and testing procedures to ensure you're getting a high-quality product. Please read Where to Buy Chinese Herbs Safely for more tips on how to source herbs safely.
Gui Pi Tang from Treasure of the East is:
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Item Number: G048
Chinese Name: 归脾汤, Gui Pi Tang
English Name: Earth Restoring Decoction
Functions: Augments Qi, Nourishes the Blood, Strengthens the Spleen, Nourishes the Heart
TCM Pattern: Spleen Not Governing Blood, Heart Blood Deficiency, Heart (Blood) and Spleen (Qi) Deficiency due to worry, Atrophy disorder due to Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Potency: Concentrated 5:1; Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract.
Available in: capsules, 100g granules, and bulk packaging.
Ingredients:
| Bai Zhu (Chao) | White Atractylodes Rhizome* |
| Fu Ling | Poria |
| Yuan Zhi (Zhi) | Polygala Root |
| Long Yan Rou | Longan Flesh |
| Dang Gui | Chinese Angelica Root |
| Dang Shen | Codonopsis Root |
| Huang Qi (Mi) | Astragalus Root |
| Suan Zao Ren (Chao) | Spiny Jujube Kernel |
| Gan Cao (Mi) | Licorice Root |
| Mu Xiang | Costus Root |
| Da Zao | Jujube Fruit |
Allergen: Processed with Wheat *
Ingredients provided for reference.
Treasure of the East’s herbal extracts are full-spectrum, water-based extracts produced by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical. Unlike standardized extracts, which contain a concentrated quantity of a single marker chemical, full-spectrum herbal extracts contain all the active chemical constituents of whole herbs in concentrated form. Treasure of the East herbs are full-spectrum and extracted using only purified water (more information).