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Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Tonify the Middle and Increase Qi decoction | 补中益气汤

Also known as:

Energy Booster decoction , Tonify the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction , Ginseng and Astragalus , Central Qi Tonic

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

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Tonifies Qi of the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach), Lift the Sinking Yang, Regulate Qi, Detoxifies, Lifts prolapsed organs.

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Formulas that tonify Qi

Key Ingredients

Huang Qi

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Ingredients in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Huang Qi strongly tonifies Qi and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach. It also prevents further Qi loss through leakage to the outside.
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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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Bai Zhu's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen Qi. Fortifies the Spleen Yang and dispels Damp through urination. Tonifies Qi and stops sweating. Calms restless fetus when due to Deficiency of Spleen Qi."

In the context of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, it is used because it is sweet and warm and tonify the Qi of the Middle Burner.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Ren Shen tonifies the Qi of the Middle Burner, like the other two deputy herbs (Atractylodes rhizome and Liquorice). It is worth mentioning that Ginseng being often prohibitively expensive, it is commonly substituted for Codonopsis root (Dang Shen) which has similar attributes and is much cheaper.
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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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, it is used because it is sweet and warm and tonify the Qi of the Middle Burner.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Dang Gui's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation."

In the context of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, it is used because it tonifies the Qi in the Blood.
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Chen Pi facilitates the digestion of the formula's tonifying herbs and therefore increases their effectiveness.
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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Chai Hu's main actions are as follows: "Harmonizes exterior and interior. Smoothes the Liver and upraises the Yang."

In the context of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, it is used because it smoothes the Liver Qi flow, relieves constraint, and rises the clear Yang.
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Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma

Bugbane rhizomes

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Sheng Ma's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior, scatters Wind and clears Heat. Allows the release of toxicity from the skin and clears Heat. Raises the Yang associated with Middle Qi Deficiency. Directs herbs upwards. Cools the Blood."

In the context of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, it is used because it helps raise the sunken Yang Qi, together with Bupleurum root (Chai Hu) - the formula's other envoy..
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Da Zao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi. Tonifies the Blood. Calms the Shen (spirit). Moderates the actions of other herbs in formula."
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Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Fresh root
Role in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
In general Sheng Jiang's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Warms and circulates Qi in the Middle Burner. Calms a restless fetus and treats morning sickness. Treats seafood poisoning."
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

WHAT IS BU ZHONG YI QI TANG? Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal formula created by Li Dong Yuan around 1247 CE. Renowned for its rejuvenating properties, this formula is primarily used to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, enhance Qi (vital energy), and restore the body's balance to support overall health and healing.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BU ZHONG YI QI TANG? Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is highly regarded as a potent Qi tonic in TCM. It fortifies the Qi of the Middle Burner and elevates sunken Yang. TCM practitioners frequently recommend Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang for conditions such as fatigue, headaches, aversion to cold, spontaneous sweating, prolapsed organs, and other symptoms related to Qi Deficiency and Sinking Qi.

Cautions & Warnings

Although Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some cases. People who suffer from migraines should avoid this formula. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and individuals with liver disease should use Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang with caution or under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that tonify Qi

Main Actions

  • Tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner)
  • Raises the Yang
  • Detoxifies
  • Lifts what has sunken

Formula Origin

Clarifying Doubts about Damage from Internal and External Causes (1247)

Formula Description

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is a 10-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1247, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Qi. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies Qi of the Spleen and Stomach (Middle Burner) and 2) raises the Yang.

 

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 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Qi Deficiency, Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking or Spleen Qi Sinking. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation or absence of menstruation for instance.