Formula Defensive Qi Deficiency

Huā Fěn Fāng

花粉方

Also known as:

Astragalus & Saposhnikovia Combination

Formula Composition

Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Fang Feng
Fang Feng
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Xiao Mai
Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke
He Zi
He Zi
Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Wu Mei
Wu Mei
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Building Defensive Qi
  2. Preventing Qi leakage
  3. Bind the Lung to prevent excessive discharge
  4. Opens the nose

Patterns Treated

Defensive Qi Deficiency, Lung Qi Deficiency, Wind-Cold invading the Lungs

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Huā Fěn Fāng

Main Actions

Building Defensive Qi
Preventing Qi leakage
Bind the Lung to prevent excessive discharge
Opens the nose

Key TCM Concepts

This modern formula is a consolidating, stabilizing formula for pollen allergies, emphasizing:

  1. Building Defensive Qi — indgredients in Yu Ping Feng San strengthens the body's barrier against allergens
  2. Preventing Qi leakage — Fu Xiao Mai and Mu Li stop spontaneous sweating and stabilize the exterior
  3. Astringent consolidation — Wu Mei and He Zi bind the Lung to prevent excessive discharge
  4. Symptomatic relief — Xin Yi opens the nose

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Seasonal pollen allergies Hay fever Allergic rhinitis

Ingredients in Huā Fěn Fāng

Detailed information about each herb in Huā Fěn Fāng and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Huang Qi powerfully tonifies Wei Qi and Lung Qi, stabilizes the Exterior, prevents wind invasion.

It addresses the root cause of pollen allergies—Defensive Qi Deficiency that allows allergens to penetrate.
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Fang Feng
Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Fang Feng expels Wind, releases Exterior without over-dispersing.

It also guides Defensive Qi to the surface.
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Bai Zhu Strengthens Spleen Qi (source of Wei Qi production), dries Dampness. It also supports Huang Qi in building the Defensive foundation.
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Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Xiao Mai

Light wheats

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The dried fruits
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Fu Xiao Mai inhibits sweating, nourishes Heart Qi and calms spirit.

It stabilizes the Exterior to prevent Qi leakage through spontaneous sweating—a sign of Wei Qi Deficiency.
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Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke

Oyster shells

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used The shell
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Mu Li ke astringes, calms spirit, anchors floating Yang and inhibits sweating.

It is Heavy and descending. It grounds the formula and prevents excessive scattering. It works with Fu Xiao Mai to stabilize.
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He Zi
He Zi

Terminalia fruits

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Dry ripe fruits
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
He Zi astringes Lung Qi, stops chronic discharge and benefits throat.

It works synergistically with Wu Mei to bind and consolidate, preventing Qi and fluid leakage from the respiratory tract.
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Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua

Biond’s magnolia flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Xin Yi Hua opens nasal passages and disperses Wind-Cold. The key herb for nasal obstruction, providing symptomatic relief for blocked nose during allergy season.
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Wu Mei
Wu Mei

Chinese plums

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Wu Mei astringes Lung Qi, generates Body Fluids and stops chronic discharge. It is sour and astringent so as to consolidates the Lung and prevents excessive nasal discharge.

It also calms allergic reactions through its astringent nature.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Huā Fěn Fāng
Gan Cao Harmonizes all herbs, tonifies Spleen Qi, moistens the Lungs as well as moderates harsh properties.

It coordinates the formula's actions and protects the Middle Burner.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Huā Fěn Fāng

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

Contraindications

This is a consolidating, stabilizing allergy formula for Qi-Deficient patients with spontaneous sweating and tendency to catch colds easily. More astringent, best for seasonal prevention rather than acute treatment.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Huā Fěn Fāng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.