Description
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify The Middle & Augment The Qi Decoction) is a foundational Qi-tonifying formula that strengthens the Middle Jiao and raises sunken Yang. This classical prescription supports healthy digestive function and energy levels while promoting the body's natural lifting and holding functions.
TCM Actions
- Tonifies Middle Jiao Qi
- Benefits Qi
- Regulates Qi
- Raises Sunken Yang
- Lifts prolapsed organs
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy energy levels and vitality
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with Central Qi Sinking
- Supports healthy digestive function
- Traditionally used for patterns where the Spleen is not governing Blood
- Supports healthy circulation and blood management
- Traditionally used to address Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency patterns
- Supports healthy organ positioning and structural integrity
Ingredients
- Huang Qi (Rx. Astragali) - Strongly tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen and raises Spleen Yang
- Ren Shen (Rx. Ginseng) - Strongly tonifies Qi, reinforces Yang and harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Dang Shen (Rx. Codonopsis) - Substitutes for Ren Shen
- Bai Zhu (Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae) - Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness
- Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae) - Tonifies the Spleen and harmonizes
- Dang Gui (Rx. Angelicae Sinensis) - Tonifies the Qi of the Blood and invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
- Chen Pi (Per. Citri Reticulatae) - Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, assists raising Qi, aids digestion of tonics
- Sheng Ma (Rx. Cimicifugae) - Raises Yang, raises sunken Qi and guides other herbs upwards
- Chai Hu (Rx. Bupleuri) - Raises Yang Qi and relieves Stagnation
- Sheng Jiang (Rz. Zingiberis Recens) - Harmonizes and protects the Spleen and Stomach
- Da Zao (Fr. Jujube) - Harmonizes and protects the Spleen and Stomach
Recommended Dosage
Take 3 grams of granules or 6 capsules 2-3 times a day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Cautions
Use with caution in those with fever from excess heat.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
Tonify QiRaise Yang; Lift Sinking Qi
Systems: Spleen; Stomach; Lung
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