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Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (補陽還五湯) strongly tonifies the qi and invigorates the blood to unblock the channels; the principal formula for the sequelae of windstroke (hemiplegia) due to qi deficiency with blood stasis.
English Name
Tonify the Yang to Restore Five-Tenths Decoction
Classical Source
Yi Lin Gai Cuo, 1830
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and invigorates the blood
- Unblocks the channels (hemiplegia)
Indications
Sequelae of windstroke from qi deficiency and blood stasis: hemiplegia, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, and atrophy or weakness of the limbs.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale with a white coat. Pulse: moderate and weak.
Modifications
Begin Huang Qi at a moderate dose and increase gradually; add herbs to extinguish wind if needed.
Cautions & Contraindications
For qi-deficiency/blood-stasis patterns; not in the acute stage with Liver-yang/wind or heat. Caution with bleeding tendency.
