Huang Qi Tang - 黃蓍 汤 - Astragalus Decoction

English:	Astragalus Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Astragali Preparata	Zhi Huang Qi	9-30g	Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, promotes urination and reduces edema. With Ren Shen, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweat. With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools. With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency due to hemorrhage with fatigue, low grade fever, irritability, and thirst in patients with a weak pulse due to Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Rx. Ginseng	Ren Shen	1-9g	Tonifies Qi. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
Dry-Fried Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Chao Bai Zhu	3-15g	Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	3-9g	Adjusts the Middle, Regulates Qi, Relieves the diaphragm and descends Qi.
Sm. Cannabis	Huo Ma Ren	9-15g	Nourishes, moistens and lubricates the Intestines and Nourishes the Yin.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	3-15g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and stops pain due to Blood Stasis. With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Nourishes the Blood
• Eliminates Dampness
• Moves the stool

Syndromes

• Constipation due to Qi Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

Obesity with a long history of a bad diet Dislike of speaking Sweating on exertion Aversion to Cold Puffy face Poor appetite Abdominal fullness after eating Fatigued spirit Constipation

Weakness of the extremities Somnolence Loose stools Clear, thin vaginal discharge Bland taste in the mouth T: Pale with teethmarks C: White P: Fine and weak

Treats

Obesity Abdominal Fullness and distention Fatigue

Constipation Poor appetite

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For severely deficient digestion:		For a sinking or bearing-down sensation:
- Rx. Ginseng	Ren Shen	+ Rz. Cimicifugae	Sheng Ma
+ Rx. Codonopsis	Dang Shen	+ Rx. Platycodi	Jie Geng
+ Rz. Dioscoreae	Shan Yao	+ Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Ke
For dry stools:		For concomitant Blood Deficiency:
+ Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu	+ 20g Rx. Polygoni Multiflori	He Shou Wu
For strengthening the moistening action:
+ 1 tsp. Mel	Feng Mi	+ 15g Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata	Shu Di Huang
For abdominal distention after eating:
+ 6-9g Fr. Amomi	Sha Ren	+ 20g Mel	Feng Mi
+ 6-9g Fr. Amomi Rotundus	Bai Dou Kou	For stimulating Qi circulation:
+ 9-12g Fr. Aurantii Immaturus	Zhi Shi
For Spleen Qi sinking with hemorrhoids or prolapse of the uterus, rectum or Bladder:
+ 6-9g Rx. Aucklandiae	Mu Xiang
+ 9-12g Rz. Cimicifugae	Sheng Ma	+ 6-9g Fr. Amomi	Sha Ren
+ 9-12g Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	For a chronic cough:
+ 6-9g Rx. Platycodi	Jie Geng	+ 6g Fr. Schisandrae	Wu Wei Zi
Or		+ 6g Rx. Asteris	Zi Wan
+ Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang		+ 9-12g Rx. Cynanchi Stauntonii	Bai Qian
For Blood Deficiency:		For weak Kidney Qi:
+ 6-9g Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	+ 18-30g Hb. Cistanches	Rou Cong Rong
+ 6-9g Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren	+ 12-18g Hb. Cynomori	Suo Yang
Or
+ Great Tonify the Basal Decoction Da Bu Yuan Jian