bu zhong yi qi tang
Table of Contents
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)
Modifications
Preparation and Administration
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Patent medicine equivalents or alternatives
Sources
Bibliography
Footnote:
Herbs with this formula
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