- Du-20 raises Yang and lifts the mood, a very important consideration in this condition
which can last for years and inevitably makes the person depressed.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
(Tonifying the Centre and Benefiting Qi Decoction)
Huang Qi Radix Astragali membranacei 15 g
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae 10 g
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 10 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 5 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 6 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 10 g
Sheng Ma Rhizoma Cimicifugae 3 g
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 3 gExplanation
- Huang Qi, Dang Shen, Bai Zhu and Zhi Gan Cao tonify and raise Qi.
- Chen Pi regulates Qi and prevents the stagnation that may derive from excessive
tonification. - Dang Gui tonifies Blood to help to tonify Qi.
- Sheng Ma and Chai Hu raise Qi.
This prescription is the best to tonify Qi in cases of ME because it is specific to clear any
Empty-Heat that may derive from Qi deficiency. This is the role of Chai Hu and Sheng Ma.
Historically this prescription was used for extreme Qi deficiency from overwork leading to some
Empty-Heat, manifested with a feeling of heat or even a low-grade fever. Patients suffering from
ME frequently experience a feeling of heat and Chai Hu is excellent to expel any hidden residual
Heat. Besides this, Chai Hu and Sheng Ma also raise Qi, and this is a very beneficial effect in
patients with ME who feel extremely tired and have a feeling of heaviness like being pulled
down. Finally, the action of raising Qi acts also on a psychological level and this prescription
can lift the mood and relieve depression, thus helping recovery.
Variations