Fang Mingqian Uses Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang on August 16, 1995

Fang Mingqian Uses Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang on August 16, 1995

1. The dosage of this formula is moderate—slightly smaller than usual, but slightly larger than Dongyuan’s original dosage. Astragalus is consistently used at 12g, Bupleurum at 4.5g, and Codonopsis at 9g.

2. For chronic cough due to senile lung qi deficiency, add Mai Dong 12g, Wu Wei Zi 6g, and poppy shell 9g. Director Dai Yuguang of the Third Military Medical University has practiced this formula for many years and found it effective repeatedly.

3. For arm pain due to qi deficiency, add Ban Xia and Fu Ling to treat hidden dampness-related arm pain—this corresponds to the Fu Ling Wan syndrome.

4. For symptoms of虚火妄动, such as bitter taste, irritability, and mouth ulcers, add Shan Zhi to treat them. Huang Bai can also be added in such cases.

5. For chest pain, add Ban Xia and Mu Xiang to lower reversed qi and relieve chest pain and tightness.