Description
This formula is a modification of Li Dong-yuan's Huang Qi Ren Shen Tang from the Pi Wei Lun (Treatise on the Spleen & Stomach), also described as a combination of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang plus Yu Ping Feng San with added ingredients. This 10:1 extract formula supports healthy spleen qi function and defensive qi, while addressing constitutional patterns associated with spleen-lung vacuity and phlegm dampness.
TCM Actions
- Fortifies the spleen and supplements the qi
- Supplements lung and kidney qi
- Upbears yang and boosts qi
- Secures the exterior and prevents invasion by external evils
- Transforms phlegm and eliminates dampness
- Resolves the exterior and dispels wind
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy spleen qi function
- Supports healthy defensive qi function
- Traditionally used for constitutional patterns associated with spleen qi vacuity resulting in lung qi vacuity
- Supports healthy respiratory function during seasonal changes
- Traditionally used to address patterns of phlegm dampness
- Supports healthy digestive function in cases of spleen qi vacuity
- Used preventively for seasonal respiratory sensitivities, particularly those of wind cold nature
Ingredients
- Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)
- Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
- Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis)
- Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsitis)
- Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
- Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
- Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
- Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis)
- Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae)
- Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae)
- Wu Mei (Fructus Mume)
- Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)
- Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
- Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
- Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
Recommended Dosage
Three capsules two times per day. Since Blue Poppy Herb's version of this formula is a 10:1 extract, this equals not less than 30 grams of raw herbs. However, because our ability to extract the active ingredients from these herbs is so much more efficient than stove-top decoction at home, we believe that this amount of this formula is actually more like the equivalent of 45-60 grams of bulk-dispensed herbs.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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