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Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment Qi Pills) is a classic Chinese formula used to strengthen the Spleen and Stomach and lift Qi.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Raises sunken Qi
Traditionally used for:
- Tiredness and low energy
- Poor appetite and loose stools
- Feeling heavy or dragging down
- Shortness of breath on exertion
Ingredients:
- Huang Qi (Astragalus)
- Ren Shen (Ginseng)
- Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Licorice)
- Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root)
- Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)
- Other supporting herbs
How to take: Take as directed on the packaging, or as advised by your herbalist.
Not suitable if you have a fever or other signs of Heat.
Please note: Please speak to one of our practitioners before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
If you have any questions, call us or book a free consultation with one of our Chinese medicine herbalists online or in our clinics in Dublin 4 or Dún Laoghaire.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan / Low energy 补中益气丸
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
Strongly tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen and raises Spleen Yang.
With Ren Shen, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia and spontaneous perspiration.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen
Strongly tonifies Qi, reinforces Yang and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
With Bai Zhu and Zhi Gan Cao, assists Huang Qi in strengthening Qi.
(Rx. Codonopsis) (Dang Shen)
(Substitutes for Ren Shen.)
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness.
Fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae Zhi Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen and harmonizes.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui
Tonifies the Qi of the Blood and invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Bai Zhu and Zhi Gan Cao, augments Qi by Invigorating Blood.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi
Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, assists raising Qi, aids digestion of tonics and prevents bloating which may accompany Qi tonics.
Rx. Cimicifugae Sheng Ma
Raises Yang, raises sunken Qi and guides other herbs upwards.
With Chai Hu and Huang Qi, raises Sunken Yang.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu
Raises Yang Qi and relieves Stagnation.
(Rz. Zingiberis Recens) (Sheng Jiang)
(Variation of the formula)
With Da Zao, harmonizes and protects the Spleen and Stomach.)
(Fr. Jujube) (Da Zao)
(Variation of the formula)
