Wei Zheng Fang
Ingredients: Eucommia bark (du zhong), Peony root (shao yao), Southern tsangshu root (cang zhu), Achyranthes root (niu xi), Astragalus root (huang pi), Anemarrhena root (zhi mu), Phellodendron bark (huang bai), Tang-kuei root (dang gui), Renmannia root (di huang).
Source:
- Dictionary of Kampo Diagnosis and Treatment (Kampo Shinryo Iten)
How it works:
- Augments qi and blood
- Tonifies the kidneys
- Eliminates damp-heat
- Supports bone and muscle health
Clinical Applications:
- Qi and blood deficiency accompanied with damp-heat
Wei Zheng Fang is a classic formula that was first recorded in the “Dictionary of Kampo Diagnosis and Treatment” and is traditionally used to help treat qi and blood deficiency accompanied with damp-heat by augmenting the qi and blood, tonifying the kidneys, and eliminating damp-heat.
English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
Rehmannia |
Di Huang |
Angelica Root |
Dang Gui |
Astragalus |
Huang Qi |
Eucommia |
Du Zhong |
Peony |
Shao Yao |
Red Atractylodes |
Cang Zhu |
Anemarrhena |
Zhi Mu |
Phellodendron |
Huang Bo |
Achyranthes |
Niu Xi |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Eucommia tonifies the liver and kidneys as well as supports the strength of bones and ligaments. Achyranthes when accompanied with Phellodendron and Red Atractylodes, clears damp-heat from the lower extremities to help support the strength of bones and ligaments.