BLACK PEARL BP005 BU ZHONG YI QI WAN GINSENG & ASTRAGALUS

BLACK PEARL BU ZHONG YI QI WAN GINSENG & ASTRAGALUS

This formula was developed by Li Gao (a.k.a. Li Dong-yuan) and first appeared in ‘Treatise on the Differentiation of Endogenous and Exogenous Injuries’ (nei wai shang bian huo lun), 1247. His other major work, published two years later, ‘Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach’ (pi wei lun), elaborates on the uses of this formula with reference to Spleen and Stomach deficiency syndromes.

The synergistic actions of the herbs are as follows:

• Astragalus root (huang qi), Codonopsis root (dang shen), Atractylodes rhiz. (bai zhu), Ziziphus fruit (da zao), Zingiber rhiz. (sheng jiang), Glycyrrhiza root (zhi gan cao): tonify the Spleen Qi
• Bupleurum root (chai hu), Actaea rhizome (sheng ma), Astragalus root (huang qi), Codonopsis root (dang shen): raise the Yang Qi of the Spleen
• Angelica root (dang-gui): nourishes the Blood, regulates the Qi and Blood (to support the Qi)
• Citrus fruit peel (chen pi): regulates the Qi and harmonises the Spleen and Stomach (assists in restoring the normal Qi movements of the middle Jiao and facilitates the digestion and absorption of the rich tonic herbs in the formula)

Ingredients:

– Astragalus membranaceus, root 黄芪 64.3 mg
– Codonopsis pilosula, root 黨參 64.3 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 53.9 mg
– Angelica polymorpha, root 當歸 32.1 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 32.1 mg
– Actaea Cimicifuga, rhizome 升麻 32.1 mg
– Bupleurum falcatum, root 柴胡 32.1 mg
– Citrus reticulata, fruit peel 陳皮 21.3 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (fresh) 生薑 21.3 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 21.3 mg

ChinaMed approximate equivalent Energy Tonic Formula (CM139)

Signs & Symptoms
– General debility
– General weakness
– Haemorrhoids
– Hypotension
– Prolapse of internal organs eg uterine, rectal, gastroptosis
– Chronic fatigue
– Diarrhea or loose stools, chronic
– Poor appetite
– Muscular atrophy or weakness
– Pharyngitis, chronic
– Chemotherapy, side effects
– Dyspnoea
– Sweating, spontaneous
– Upper respiratory tract infection, recurrent
– General debility due to severe or chronic illness

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 30 – 40 pills twice daily, half to one hour away from food.
– In severe cases the dosage may be increased up to 50%, e.g. 50 pills twice daily or 30 – 40 pills, three times daily.
– Course of treatment: 2 – 6 months

Cautions & Contraindications
– Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin).
– If taking antibiotics, allow at least 90 minutes before taking this formula.
– Do not use in cases with Liver Yang hyperactivity or headaches due to excess Heat or Fire.