Gui Pi Tang 歸脾湯 - Restore the Spleen Formula

Ginseng and Longan Combination Origin of Gui Pi Tang* - Restore the Spleen  Formulas To Aid The Living - JI SHENG FAN - by YANG YONG-HE,  1253 AD Gui Pi Tang has many uses.  The Spleen regulates digestion, so the formula is sometimes used for digestive complaints. Disharmony between the Spleen and the Heart causes sleep problems, so GUI PI Wan is often used for insomnia.   The Spleen also supports "the flesh", (muscles), and the patency of the blood vessels. That's  why GUI PI Tang is used for bleeding disorders caused by Spleen Deficiency. The use of the formula to treat bleeding was first noted about 100 years after the formula was written. When used for this purpose today, the formula is often enhanced by adding hemostatic herbs, most commonly E JIAO (ass hide glue) Gui Pi Tang TCM Uses Benefits the Spleen Stops Bleeding Nourishes the Blood Calms the Spirit The spleen and heart are injured by stress, too much worrying and overthinking, as well as by excessive or erratic dietary