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Yi Qi Wang Yang Huo Xue Fa翊气旺阳活血沷

Boost Qi Invigorate Yang and Activate the Blood Wash

Also known asBoost Qi Invogorate Yang and Activate the Blood Wash

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9–30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach.

    for Yang Deficiency with spontaneous sweat.
    for Qi and Blood Deficiencies and Ying and Wei Deficiencies with numbness and painful obstruction of the musculature.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis6–15 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, tonifies the Lungs, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids.*

    for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiencies with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi9–15 g

    Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, unblocks Yang and transforms *Qi and thin mucus, assists the Heart Yang and warms and facilitates the flow of Yang Qi in the chest.*

    for chills and painful extremities due to Yang Deficiency with Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
    for palpitations and chest pain due to Heart Yang Deficiency and subsequent painful obstruction due to Blood Stasis blocking the channels.
  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraliae3–9 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes Jing and tonifies and warms Spleen *Yang.*

  • Zhi Fu ZiRx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata1.5–15 g

    Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen *Yang*.

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi.*

  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates and nourishes the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and calms the Spirit.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1.5–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

    for palpitations due to Heart Qi Deficiency.

Actions

  • Builds Qi and enriches the Blood
  • Fortifies the Spleen
  • Builds up the Lungs,
  • Supports Heart Yang
  • Warms the chest and eases the flow of Yang Qi there
  • Strengthens the Kidneys
  • Bolsters Yang
  • Enlivens the Blood

Patterns treated

Deficiencies of Heart Qi and Yang, complicated by Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • A pounding or racing heartbeat
  • Breathlessness, especially upon exertion
  • Heavy sweating during daylight hours
  • A worsening of symptoms with exertion or fatigue
  • Paleness of the face
  • Weariness and lack of strength
  • A smothering feeling in the chest
  • An irregular pulse of the heart
  • Cold extremities
  • Possibly, chills
  • A bluish cast to the skin
  • Oppression felt within the chest
  • A low, depressed mood
  • A colorless, pale face
  • Possibly, sharp pain over the front of the heart
  • Possibly, a pulling ache down the inner arm, particularly the left
  • Possibly, discomfort in the chest and/or arm
Tongue body
Pale and puffy
Coating
A white coating
Pulse
Feeble, or large and feeble, or intermittent, or thin and feeble, or knotted

Indications

  • An irregular heart rhythm
  • A racing heartbeat