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.

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.