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).

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.

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.