- Huang QiAstragalus RootAstragali Radix
Tonifies Qi and raises the clear Yang
- Ren ShenAsian GinsengGinseng Radix
Strongly tonifies the source Qi
- Bai ZhuWhite AtractylodesAtractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma
Strengthens the Spleen, dries dampness
- Zhi Gan CaoHoney-Fried Licorice RootGlycyrrhizae Radix Praeparata
Tonifies Qi and harmonizes the formula
- Dang GuiChinese Angelica RootAngelicae Sinensis Radix
Nourishes Blood to support Qi
- Chen PiTangerine PeelCitri Reticulatae Pericarpium
Regulates Qi and supports digestion
- Sheng MaBugbane RhizomeCimicifugae Rhizoma
Lifts the sinking clear Yang
- Chai HuBupleurumBupleuri Radix
Raises Qi and supports the Liver
Take 3 capsules twice per day, or as directed by your practitioner.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding — consult required
- Use of blood-thinning / anticoagulant medication — consult required
- Take separately from prescription medications unless advised by your provider
- Discontinue and consult your provider if symptoms worsen
- Not appropriate during acute fevers or when heat signs predominate
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Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
Tonifies Spleen Qi and lifts sinking Qi, traditionally used for fatigue, a bearing-down heaviness, chronic loose stools, and a weak constitution.
TCM Functions
- Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi
- Raises the clear Yang (sinking Qi)
- Supports stamina and a strong center
- Augments Qi to support natural immunity
Traditional Indications
- Persistent fatigue and shortness of breath
- A bearing-down or heavy, dragging sensation
- Chronic loose stools and poor appetite
- Spontaneous sweating and frequent colds
Biomedical Indications
- Fatigue and low stamina
- Low appetite
- Feelings of heaviness or sagging
- Recovery and immune support
About This Formula
Beyond simply energizing the body, the Qi of the Spleen has a lifting, holding quality — it keeps the organs in place and the clear Yang rising. When this lifting function weakens, people often describe not just fatigue but a heavy, bearing-down sensation, chronic loose stools, and a tendency to catch every passing bug.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is the classic formula for raising sinking Qi. It pairs strong Qi tonics with two herbs that specifically lift the clear Yang, rebuilding the center while restoring its upward, holding action. It is traditionally chosen for depletion with prolapse-type heaviness and low resilience. The most appropriate formula always depends on an individual’s TCM pattern, which the quick screening below helps confirm.
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