Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang
Ingredients: Astragalus root (huang qi), Cinnamon twig (gui zhi), Ginger root (sheng jiang), White peony root (ba shao), Jujube fruit (da zao).
| Mandarin: 黃耆五物湯 Pin-Yin: Huang Qi Wu Wu Tang English: Astragalus Five Combination Romaji: Ogi Gomotsu To Kanji: 黄耆五物湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Essentials from the Golden Chamber (Jin Gui Yao Lue, 206)
How it works:
- Tonifies qi
- Warms meridians
- Harmonizes ying qi and wei qi
- Dispels wind
Clinical Applications:
- Bi syndrome of blood
- Arthralgia due to blood stagnation
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang was first recorded by renowned physician Zhang Zhongjing in the “Essentials from the Golden Chamber” published in the Han dynasty used to help treat bi syndrome of the blood as well as arthralgia due to blood stagnation by tonifying the qi, harmonizing the ying qi and wei qi, warming the meridians, and dispelling wind.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Astragalus |
Huang Qi |
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Cinnamon Twig |
Gui Zhi |
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Peony |
Shao Yao |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Astragalus tonifies qi and strengthens the exterior, Cinnamon (Twig) promotes blood circulation, promotes the flow of qi, and dispels wind. Both ingredients also reinforce qi and unblock the channels.