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Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Wei Qi (Exterior)

Ingredients

6 substances in Bu Fei Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.

Huang Qi24 gTonify Qi

Ren Shen9 gTonify Qi

Sang Bai Pi12 gRelieve Coughing and Wheezing

Shu Di Huang24 gTonify Blood

Wu Wei Zi6 gAstringe, Stabilize, Bind

Zi Wan9 gRelieve Coughing and Wheezing

Preparation & dosage

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

Safety — read before use

None Noted

Originally Appeared In:

Everlasting Categorization of Seal Formulas (Yong Lei Qian Fang)

Sources & References

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