Huang Qi Usages and Indications

• Tonifies spleen qi - lack of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea.
• Raises yang qi of spleen and stomach - prolapse of uterus, stomach, rectum, uterine bleeding.
• Augments the wei qi and stabilizes the exterior - deficiency w/spontaneous sweating, frequent colds or shortness of breath.
• Tonify qi and blood due to loss of blood - postpartum fever.
• Edema from deficiency.
• Promote discharge of pus, generate flesh - sores due to deficiency.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Huang Qi

• Dosage: 9-30g

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Our database contains 24 TCM Formulas where Huang Qi is generally used

B

• Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan -Pinellia, Atractylodis and Gastrodia Combination (Treat Phlegm)
• Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang Wan -Great Yang Restoration Pills (Invigorate the Blood)
• Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan -Tonify Yang To Restore Five Tenths Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan -Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Formula (Tonify)

D

• Dan Shen Huo Xue Wan -Red Sage Root Decoction for Promoting Blood Circulation (Invigorate the Blood)

F

• Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock (Release the Exterior)
• Fang Ji Huang Qi Wan -Stephania and Astragalus Teapills (Expel Dampness)

G

• Gan Bing Zhi Ben Wan -Liver Disease Recovery Pills (Regulate the Qi)
• Gui Pi Wan -Restore the Spleen Formula (Tonify)

H

• Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Wan -Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five Herb Decoction (Warm Interior Cold)

J

• Jia Wei Gui Pi Wan -Augmented Restore The Spleen Decoction (Harmonize)
• Jiang Tang Wan -Lower Blood Sugar Pill (Tonify)
• Juan Bi Wan -Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction (Expel Dampness)

Q

• Qi Xue Da Bu Wan -Nourish Qi & Blood Pills (Tonify)
• Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Wan -Clear Summer Heat and Augment the Qi (Clear Heat)

R

• Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan -Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi (Tonify)

S

• Shi Quan Da Bu Wan -Ten Tonics Nourishment Pills (Tonify)

T

• Te Xiao Jing Zhui Tong Wan -Patent Neck Pain Relief Pills (Invigorate the Blood)

W

• Wen Jing Wan -Warm the Menses Formula (Invigorate the Blood)
• Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan -Black Chicken White Phoenix Pills (Clear Heat)

X

• Xi Guan Jie Bi Tong Wan -Knee Joint Pain Relief (Expel Dampness)

Y

• Yu Ping Feng Wan -Jade Windscreen Formula (Stabilize and Bind)
• Yu Quan Wan -Jade Spring Pills (Treat Dryness)

Z

• Zhuang Yang Wan -Strengthen Kidney Yang And Preserve Power Pill (Tonify)

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