Ten Treasures was traditionally referred to as the "All Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction" indicated for its ability to warm and supplement the Qi and Blood. This prescription is based on the "Eight Treasure Decoction" (Ba Zhen Tang), with the addition of rou gui (cinnamon bark) and huang qi (astragalus) to help warm, strengthen and raise the clear Yang Qi. It is said that all chronic disease will eventually lead to Qi and Blood vacuity thus this formula is appropriate for recovery from any chronic illness where the Lung, Spleen and Kidney Qi has been severely depleted. It is also indicated for those patients who have generalized body weaknesses and a tendency towards cold hands and feet, anemia, vacuity disorders with coughing, reduced appetite, spermatorrhea, nonhealing sores and weakness of the lower extremeties. It is important to note that one of the primary symptoms should be chilliness, due to marked vacuity of Qi and Blood.*