according to the principle that they are the "root" of the Lungs.
- Sang Bai Pi and Zi Wan stimulate the descending of Lung-Qi and direct the prescription
to the Lungs.
Variations
- In case of pronounced spontaneous sweating add: Mu Li Concha Ostreae and Ma Huang
Gen Radix Ephedrae. - In case of both Qi and Yin deficiency add: Bie Jia Carapax Trionycis, and Di Gu Pi
Cortex Lycii chinensis radicis.
Patent Remedy
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan
(Tonifying the Centre and Benefiting Qi Pill)
Huang Qi Radix Astragali membranacei
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae
Sheng Ma Rhizoma Cimicifugae
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens
Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae
Explanation
This formula is suitable for both Lung-Qi and Spleen-Qi deficiency. It is excellent to relieve
tiredness on both a physical and mental level.
Spleen-Qi Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Poor appetite, tiredness, muscular weakness, slight uncomfortable feeling in the abdomen after
eating, loose stools, sallow complexion.
Tongue: Pale with teeth marks.