Bu Fei Tang

(Tonify the Lungs Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Pattern:

• Lung Qi Deficiency

Actions:

• Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Wei Qi (Exterior)

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Deficient pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• None Noted

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. 18-27 grams of Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen.

Originally Appeared In:

• Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas (Yong Lei Qian Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Kidneys, Liver

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Huang Qi (Astragalus) Qty: 24 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Astragali Membranacei Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) Qty: 24 grams Chan: LIV, KI, (HT) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Processed Radix Rehmanniae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, KI, LU Prop: Sour, Warm Latin: Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Zi Wan (Purple Aster Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Sweet Latin: Radix Asteris Tatarici Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Sang Bai Pi (Bark of Mulberry Root) Qty: 12 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Cortex Radicis Mori Albae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.