bu zhong yi qi tang
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Nomenaclature

bǔ zhōng yì qì tāng
補中益氣湯
Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Tonify Qi

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: intermittent fever (that worsens upon exertion), spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, a thirst for warm beverages, SOB, laconic speech, a tendency to curl up, weak limbs, a shiny, pale complexion, loose and watery stools. T: pale with a thin, white coat. P: flooding and deficient in general, or a deficient, rootless pulse at the middle position on the right.


Composition:

huang qi 1.5-3g (12-24g)

ren shen 0.9g (9-12g)

bai zhu 0.9g (9-12g)

zhi gan cao 1.5g (3-6g)

dang gui 6g (6-12g)

chen pi 0.9g (6-9g)

sheng ma 0.9g (3-6g)

chai hu 0.9g (3-9g)


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Herbs with this formula

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