Tonify the Yang to Restore Five-Tenths Decoction

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
补阳还五汤

Tonify the Yang to Restore Five-Tenths Decoction

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes

Health Benefits

For: Stroke • Sciatica • Myelitis • Muscle atrophy

Attributes:

Products (online examples)
Powder	Granules	Powder	Pills

Research (sample)

Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Buyang Huanwu Decoction in Animal Model of Focal Cerebral Ischemia
Stroke: Neuroprotective effects of Buyang Huanwu decoction on cerebral ischemia-induced neuronal damage
Muscle atrophy: Effect of Buyang Huanwu decoction on NF-κB/MuRFl expression in rats with denervated tibial muscle atrophy
Stroke: Buyang Huanwu decoction facilitates neurorehabilitation through an improvement of synaptic plasticity in cerebral ischemic rats
Stroke: Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Buyang Huanwu Decoction for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 19 Randomized Controlled Trials
Stroke: Buyang Huanwu Decoction ameliorates ischemic stroke by modulating multiple targets with multiple components: In vitro evidences
Sciatic nerves: Effects of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Silicone Rubber Chambers

Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)

Category: Invigorate the Blood ⌕ Subcategory: Invigorate Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis ⌕ Family: Huang Qi Lei Fang ⌕ Source: Yi Lin Gai Cuo ⌕ Related Formula:

Actions

Tonify Qi • Unblock channels • Invigorate blood

Indications and Contraindications

Appearance: Tongue -White Pulse -Normal Face/other -

Patterns:

Indications: Paralysis • Atrophy of limbs • Slurred speech • Drooling • Urinary incontinence • Wind stroke • Hemiplegia

Contraindications: Pregnancy • Immediate stroke • Immediate brain hemorrhage • Unconscious • Possible hemorrhage • Fever • Low temperature • Hot blood • Yin deficiency • Wind Stroke • Forceful pulse

Properties

Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs	Cat/Dose	Actions	Properties
Huang Qi • Astragalus • 黄芪 ♠	Tonify Qi 9g	Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify protective qi • Tonify Lung Qi • Tonify Qi to move blood • Raise stomach yang qi • Improve urination • Relief Edema • Discharge pus • Generate fleshSheng - to dry damp • Chao - to tonify Spleen, stop sweating, calm fetus • Chao jiao - to stop diarrhea	Antioxidant • Immune System Booster • Diuretic • Anti-aging • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Hepatoprotective
Dang Gui Wei • Chinese Angelica • 当归 ♥	Tonify Blood 9g	Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen.	phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎 ♥	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 9g	Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qi • Available as injections	Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative
Chi Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 ♥	Tonify Blood 9g	Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiSheng - calm Liver, preserve yin • Chao - nourish blood, regulate menses	analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Tao Ren ♣	3g
Hong Hua ♣	3g
Di Long ♣	6g
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
Directions: Dang Gui Wei is used in this formula because of its greater potency in invigorating the blood.¹⁴

Modifications		For
+ Ban Xia + Tian Zhu Huang		Excessive sputum¹⁴
+ Fu Zi		Cold/flu¹⁴
+ Dang Shen + Bai Zhu		Stomach and spleen deficiency¹⁴
+ Shi Chang Pu + Yuan Zhi		Slurred speech¹⁴
+ Zhi Zi +Caho Suan Zao Ren		Insomnia and irritability¹⁴
+ Bai Fu Zi + Jiang Can + Quan Xie		Facial paralysis¹⁴
+ Zhi Ke +Chen Pi		Poor appetite¹⁴
+ Shui Zhi + Meng Chong		Hemiplegia¹⁴
+ Du Zhong + Niu Xi		Lower body paralysis¹⁴
+ Wu Yao + Qing Pi		Labored breathing¹⁴

Caution

Do not use if pregnant
Do not use following a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.
Not not use if not fully conscious
Do not use if there's potential hemorrhage
Do not use if there's fever or abnormally low temperature
Do not use with Hot Blood
Do not use with Yin deficiency
Do not use in Wind Stroke and forceful pulse

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Huang Qi: Autoimmune diseases • Exterior excess • Qi stagnation • Damp obstruction • Food stagnation • Yin deficiency
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery

Notes

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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