HERB FORMULAS

BU QI YUN PI TANG - 补气蕴脾汤 - TONIFY QI AND STRENGTHEN THE SPLEEN DECOCTION

English: Tonify Qi and Strengthen the Spleen Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 12-15g Tonifies Spleen, Stomach and Lung Qi.
With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
With Bai Zhu, Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency with Dampness with anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distention and fatigue.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 12-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
With Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Poria Fu Ling 12-15g Strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
With Zhi Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 3-9g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 12-30g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins.
With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
With Ren Shen, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweating.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 4.5-12g Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 6-9g Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, adjusts the Ying and Wei, normalizes the flow of Qi at the center and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
With Da Zao, alleviates epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting by strengthening the Spleen and prevents Phlegm accumulation.
With Zhi Ban Xi, for vomiting due to many causes.
With Chen Pi, for Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle with nausea and hiccup.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 9-12g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Dang Shen, Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, for weakness and lassitude due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.
With Sheng Jiang, enhances the effects of other Qi and Blood tonifying herbs by facilitating their digestion and absorption.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren 6-9g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting, warms the Middle, stops diarrhea and prevents Stagnation from tonic herbs.
With Bai Zhu and Dang Shen, for abdominal pain and diarrhea due to Dampness Obstructing the Spleen and Stomach.
With Chen Pi, assists digestion of greasy tonic herbs.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 9-12g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation, treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles and reduces swelling.
With Chen Pi, for epigastric and abdominal distention or pain due to disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
With Fu Ling, for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Harmonizes the Stomach
  • Clears Damp

SYNDROMES

  • Qi and Yang Deficiency

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Food obstructing the esophagus
  • Frequent spitting of saliva and gastric fluids
  • Weight loss
  • Severe fatigue
  • Pale sallow complexion
  • Cold intolerance
  • Cold extremities
  • Hyper-salivation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Edema of the face
  • Abdominal distension
  • Chronic difficulty swallowing food and fluid
  • Pale-white face
  • Tiredness
  • Excessive phlegm
  • Frequent belching with clear mucus
  • Cold body
  • Face and ankle swelling
  • Sometimes abdominal swelling
  • T: Pale and swollen
  • C: White
  • P:Thready, weak and imperceptible

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For a stronger effect: For severe vomiting:
+ 12-15g Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua - Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ 15-30g Haematitum Dai Zhe Shi + 12-15g Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua
For loose stools or diarrhea: + 15-30g Haematitum Dai Zhe Shi
- Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang + 10ml Chinese Chive Juice Jiu Cai Zhi
+ 6-9g Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang
+ 6g Sm. Myristicae Rou Dou Kou For constipation:
For severe Cold, Cold intolerance and cold extremities: + 9-12g Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui
+ 6-12g Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi + 24-30g Hb. Cistanches Rou Dou Kou
+ 3g Cx. Cinnamomi Rou Gui For Kidney Yang Deficiency:
For nausea and vomiting of thin Fluids: + 12-15g Fr. Psoraliae Bu Gu Zhi
+ 3-6g Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu + 6-12g Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata Zhi Fu Zi
For dysphagia and dyspnea with vomiting:
+ 9g Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua    
+ more (6g) Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang