Other Name: Central Chi Teapills, Tonify the Middle and Benefit Qi Formula, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Ingredients (Pin Yin): Huang qi, Gan cao, Dang shen, Bai zhu, Dang gui, Sheng ma, Chai hu, Chen pi, Da zao, Sheng jiang
Ingredients: Astragalus membranaceus root, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Codonopsis pilosula root, Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, Angelica sinensis root, Cimicifuga heracleifolia rhizome, Bupleurum chinense root, Citrus reticulata peel, Ziziphus jujuba fruit, Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh
Other Ingredients: Talcum, China wax
TCM Functions: Tonifies the Qi, Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, Raises Sunken Yang
Standard Dosage: 8 pills, 3 x per day
Clinical Dosage: Administer half an hour before or one hour after eating. In the initial phases, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the formula takes effect. May be used long-term for several weeks to several months. May be used over the course of several years. Monitor for signs of Yin deficiency.
