Jianpi Yanggan Tang

Jianpi Yanggan Tang (健脾养肝汤), meaning "Spleen-Strengthening and Liver-Nourishing Soup," is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal formula primarily used as a dietary therapy. It is composed of several herbs and food ingredients, including Chinese Yam, Lotus Seed, Red Date, Goji Berry, Angelica Sinensis, and Codonopsis Pilosula. In TCM, its main actions are to strengthen the spleen (健脾) and nourish the liver (养肝), aiming to improve digestive function, support liver health, and enhance overall well-being. It is traditionally indicated for conditions associated with spleen deficiency and liver imbalance, such as fatigue, poor appetite, and certain liver-related issues. While specific molecular mechanisms for this exact formulation are not extensively documented in Western scientific literature, related "Jianpi Yanggan" formulas have been investigated for effects such as promoting mitophagy, inhibiting inflammatory pathways (e.g., PI3K/AKT/mTOR), and ameliorating hepatocyte injury.

Other names

健脾养肝汤Spleen-Strengthening and Liver-Nourishing Soup