Formula Composition

Huang Qi

Dang Gui

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King

Main ingredient

Deputy

Assists main

Formula Formulas that tonify Blood

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

当归补血汤

Also known as:

Tangkuei Decoction to Tonify the Blood

Formula Properties

Main Actions

Tonifies the Qi
Generates Blood

Patterns Treated

Blood Deficiency

Historical Origin

Clarifying Doubts about Injury from Internal and External Causes (1247 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

Main Actions

Tonifies the Qi

Generates Blood

Key TCM Concepts

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang is a 2-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) as a principal ingredient.

Invented in 1247 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Blood. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies the Qi and 2) generates Blood.

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

In this case Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as postpartum fever, perimenstrual fevers or urinary dysfunction for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Blood Deficiency

Common Applications

Postpartum fever Perimenstrual fevers Urinary dysfunction Anemia Thrombocytopenic purpura Leukopenia Nonhealing ulcers

Ingredients in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang and their roles

Kings

Deputies

Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm

Taste Sweet

Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen

Parts Used Dried root

Role in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

Huang Qi not only strongly tonifies the original Qi of the Spleen, but also secures the Exterior. It reaches directly to the Exterior skin and muscle, securing the Protective Yang and amply filling the Exterior level. These are its specific strengths, so it is really marvelous for all disorders involving Exterior Deficiency. Turning this Qi inward will, in turn, facilitate the production of Blood, which is produced by the Qi transformations of the Middle Burner. Furthermore, augmenting Qi also supports movement and transformation, and thereby reinforces the generation of Blood on a second level

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Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm

Taste Pungent, Sweet

Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen

Parts Used Dried root

Role in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

Dang Gui invigorates the Blood. In a related manner, it also replenishes the 'Qi of the Blood' and therefore works particularly well in conjunction with Milkvetch root, which indirectly tonifies the Blood by tonifying the Qi , as previously explained.

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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Use with caution in cases with tidal fever from Yin Deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.