Classical Formula Glossary
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the middle to augment the qi decoction) 補中益氣湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Tonify |
| Diagnosis | Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach with inability to raise the clear yang |
| Action | Tonifies the middle burner, augments the qi, raises the yang, and lifts what has sunken. |
| Indication | Dizziness, impaired vision, tinnitus, intermittent fever that worsens upon exertion, spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, a thirst for warm beverages, shortness of breath, a shiny, pale complexion, loose stools.Tongue: pale, possibly swollenPulse: frail or large but forceless |
| Remarks | Also for fever from qi deficiency and various patterns resulting from sinking of the middle burner qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders |
| Ingredients |
Ren Shen (Organic) (Red) (12 g) Bai Zhu (Organic) (12 g) Dang Gui (Jiu Chao) (12 g) Chen Pi (tested) (9 g) Chai Hu (Organic) (9 g) |
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