BU YANG HUAN WU TANG

Augment Qi & Invigorate Blood • Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Formula

Symptoms / Indications:

Sequelae of Wind-Stroke: Long-term effects following a stroke caused by Qi deficiency leading to Blood stasis.

Hemiplegia: Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body.

Atrophy Disorders: Wasting or weakness of the muscles, particularly in the lower limbs.

Facial Paralysis: Drooping of the mouth, inability to close one eye, or deviation of the face.

Speech Impairment: Slurred speech (dysarthria) or difficulty finding words.

Fluid Leakage: Frequent drooling or urinary incontinence.

Key Indicator: Significant physical weakness (Qi deficiency) combined with visible signs of poor circulation (Blood stasis), such as purple spots on the tongue or a "fixed" location of paralysis.

Tongue: Pale or dark-purple with a thin white coating; Pulse: Weak, thin, and possibly hesitant (choppy).

Ingredients:

Sheng Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

Raw Herbs: 120g | Granulates: 120.2g (Note: This exceptionally high dose is the hallmark of the formula).

Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra)

Raw Herbs: 5g | Granulates: 5.1g

Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Tao Ren (Persicae Semen)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Hong Hua (Carthami Flos)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Di Long (Pheretima/Earthworm)

Raw Herbs: * | Granulates: 3.1g

Posology

Granules: 3 to 9g per day after main meals, diluted in hot water.

Raw Plants: Boil in 1200ml of water and drink 1 to 3 cups per day. Because of the massive dose of Huang Qi, this decoction is typically thick and sweet.

Description

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang operates on a unique clinical theory: "Qi is the commander of Blood." When Qi is severely deficient, it lacks the "push" to move Blood through the channels. This leads to stagnation and "clumping," which prevents nourishment from reaching the limbs and brain, resulting in paralysis.
Sheng Huang Qi is the "Super-Chief." At 120g, it serves as a massive engine, flooding the body with Wei and Ying Qi. This "reverse pressure" forces the Blood to move through previously blocked or atrophied channels.
Dang Gui, Chi Shao, and Chuan Xiong are the deputies. They nourish and invigorate the Blood, ensuring that as the Qi pushes forward, the Blood is thin and fluid enough to circulate into the smallest capillaries.
Tao Ren and Hong Hua (Peach Kernel and Safflower) are the "Stasis-Breakers." They specifically target fixed blood clots and obstructions in the collateral vessels (luo channels).
Di Long (Earthworm) is the Assistant. In TCM, earthworms are known to "unblock the collaterals" because they move through the earth just as they move through the human body's pathways, specifically targeting numbness and spasms in the limbs.

Together, this formula doesn't just "clear a blockage"; it provides the energetic "power" (Qi) necessary to restore the body's functional movement and speech.

Contraindications

Strictly contraindicated during the acute stage of a stroke (cerebral hemorrhage or high-pressure events). It is only for the recovery stage (sequelae). Not for use in patients with Yin deficiency or Liver Yang Rising (high blood pressure, red tongue, dizziness). Use with extreme caution and only under professional supervision.