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Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang

Stephania & Astragalus Combination | 防己黄芪汤

Also known as:

Stephania and Astragalus Decoction

Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang

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Augments Qi, Strengthens the Spleen, Releases the Exterior, Promotes urination, Reduces water retention and edema, Regulates water circulation, Calms External Wind

Category

Formulas that promote urination and leach out Dampness

Key Ingredients

Fang Ji, Huang Qi

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Ingredients in Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang

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Fang Ji
Fang Ji

Stephania roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Fang Ji releases the Exterior, unblocks the Meridians, promotes urination, expels Dampness and relieves pain. By combining it with Milkvetch root (Huang Qi), the other key herb, they mutually reinforce their Qi tonifying and urination-promoting actions: this alleviates any Edema without injuring the normal Qi.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Huang Qi is the principal ingredient in Chinese Medicine for stabilizing the Protective Qi in cases of Deficiency.
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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 Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Bai Zhu strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness. It assists Milkvetch root (Huang Qi) in stabilizing the Exterior (Protective Qi) and Stephania root (Han Fang Ji) in resolving the Dampness.
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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 Fang Ji Huang 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 Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang, it is used because it helps tonify the Spleen.
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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 Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Sheng Jiang , together with Jujube dates (Da Zao, the other envoy in this formula), regulate the nutritive and protective Qi to assist in the stabilization of the Exterior and the strengthening of the Qi and Blood.
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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 Fang Ji Huang 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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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

Fang Ji Huang qi Tang is a representative formula for treating patterns such as Wind-Water and Wind-Damp with Exterior Deficiency. Key symptoms include sweating with aversion to wind, difficulty urinating, white tongue coating, and a floating pulse. In modern practice, this formula is commonly used to treat chronic glomerulonephritis, cardiac edema, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women should use the formula with caution. If there is significant swelling due to excessive water-damp accumulation, this formula is not appropriate.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified 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 promote urination and leach out Dampness

Main Actions

  • Diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema
  • Tonifies the Spleen Qi
  • Calms External Wind

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Stephania Roots (Fang Ji) and Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that promote urination and leach out Dampness. Its main actions are: 1) diuretic, clears Excess fluid and removes edema and 2) tonifies the Spleen Qi.

 

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 Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Oedema or Wind-Damp. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as ascites, edema or rheumatic heart disease for instance.