Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Restore Five Tenths Decoction)
Formula 6 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Pattern:
- Qi Deficiency causing Blood Stagnation
Actions:
- Tonifies the (Yuan) Qi, Moves the Blood, Breaks Blood Stasis, and Unblocks the Channels
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- White tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Normal pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use this formula if the patient has not regained full consciousness, if there is any possibility of hemorrhage, or if the body temperature is not normal.
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not use immediately after a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.
- Do not use in Wind Stroke patients with a forceful pulse
- Do not in cases of Yin Deficiency and Hot Blood
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Dang Gui Wei is used, as it has stronger Blood invigorating properties.
- Some believe the dosage of Huang Qi should be reduced to 15-18 grams in order to better balance the formula. If large amounts of Huang Qi are used, Shi Gao and Dai Zhe Shi can be added to better balance the blood raising effects of Huang Qi.
Originally Appeared In:
- Corrections of Errors Among Physicians (Yi Lin Gai Cuo)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Liver, Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Stomach
There are 7 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Huang Qi (Astragalus)Quantity = 120 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Astragali Membranacei
Chinese:
黄芪
Tone Marks:
huáng qí
Quantity = 6 grams (Dang Gui Wei)
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chinese:
当归
Tone Marks:
dāng guī
Translation:
State of Return
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
LIV, GB, PER
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Chinese:
川芎
Tone Marks:
chuān xiōng
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
赤芍
Tone Marks:
chì sháo
Translation:
Red Peony
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
HT, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Semen Pruni Persicae
Chinese:
桃仁
Tone Marks:
táo rén
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Flos Carthami Tinctorii
Chinese:
红花
Tone Marks:
hóng huā
Translation:
Red Flower
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
BL, LIV, LU, SP
Properties:
Salty, Cold
Latin:
Lumbricus
Chinese:
地龙
Tone Marks:
dì lóng
Translation:
Earth Dragon
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