Formula
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Li Xue Ji
理血劑 |
| Sub Category | Huo Xue Qu Yu
活血祛瘀 |
| Name | Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
補陽還五湯 The Yang Toning Decoction that Restores Five (Tenths of Yang Qi) |
| Pharma Effect | 1) Expands brain vessels, 2) enhances the contraction of myocardium, 3) prevents assembling of thrombocytes, 4) reduces the density of blood and blood plasma, 5) prevents artery sclerosis, 6) heals the impairment of neurotic system. |
| Function | Invigorates the blood, transforms blood stasis, tones the qi and unblocks the channels. |
| Clinic Usage | This formula treats sequelae of wind-stroke including hemiplegia, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, atrophy of the lower limbs, frequent urination or incontinence, a white tongue coating and a moderate pulse. Modern practitioners often use it fo |
| Cautions | A large dosage of Radix Astragali Membranacei (huang qi) is used in this formula. Initially it should be reduced to around 30g to 60g. |
