Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang 黄芪桂枝五物湯 Huang Qi Wu Wu Tang
Five-Substance Decoction with Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig
HUANG QI GUI ZHI WU WU TANG Uses and Indications
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Warms and harmonizes the channels and collaterals
- Harmonizes the Ying and Wei
- Unblocks painful obstruction
- Warms the Middle Jiao
- Dispels Cold
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes Yin and Yang
- Numbness without pain
- Paresthesia
- Neck and shoulder stiffness and pain
- Hemiplegia
- Migratory pain
- Pain, weakness, tightness or spasms of the extremities
- Aphasia
HUANG QI GUI ZHI WU WU TANG Ingredients
| Rx. Astragali | Huang Qi | 20% |
| Ram. Cinnamomi | Gui Zhi | 20% |
| Rx. Paeoniae Alba | Bai Shao | 20 |
| Fr. Jujube | Da Zao | 20 |
| Rz. Zingiberis Recens | Sheng Jiang | 20 |
Safety and Side Effects of HUANG QI GUI ZHI WU WU TANG
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to Start an E-mail Consultation or TeleVisit.
How to Dose and Prepare HUANG QI GUI ZHI WU WU TANG
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.