Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Ingredients: Astragalus root (huang qi), Chinese licorice root & rhizome (zhi gan cao), Asian ginseng root (ren shen), Fresh ginger (sheng jiang), Bai-shu atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu), Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit (chen pi), Dong quai root (dang gui), Jujube fruit (da zao), Bupleurum root (chai hu), Chinese cimicifuga rhizome (sheng ma).
| Mandarin: 補中益氣湯 Pin-Yin: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang English: Ginseng & Astragalus Combination Romaji: Ho*chu Ekki To Kanji: 補中益気湯 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach (Pi Wei Lun)
How it works:
- Tonifies qi
- Strengthens function of spleen and stomach
- Raises sunken yang and qi
Clinical Applications:
- Deficiency in the spleen or the stomach
- Qi deficiency
- Pale complexion
- Pale swollen tongue
- Poor Appetite
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is a classic herbal formula traditionally used to treat qi deficiency, regulating and creating balance by strengthening the functions of the spleen and stomach, as well as raising sunken yang and qi.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Astragalus |
Huang Qi |
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Bake Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
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Ginseng |
Hong Shen |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Citrus Peel |
Chen Pi |
|
White Atractylodes |
Bai Zhu |
|
Angelica Root |
Dang Gui |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
|
Cimicifuga |
Sheng Ma |
|
Bupleurum |
Chai Hu |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Ginseng reinforces the yang, while Astragalus strengthens the spleen yang. Both herbs can be used to tonify qi.