FANG JI HUANG QI TANG

Wind-Damp Dispelling • Qi Tonifying • Edema-Reducing

Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang strengthens the protective Qi while promoting urination and eliminating wind-dampness. It is designed for deficiency patterns where weak Wei Qi allows dampness to accumulate in the muscles and skin, leading to edema and heaviness.

Symptoms

Edema, especially in the lower body

Heaviness of the limbs

Spontaneous sweating

Aversion to wind

Mild fever

Joint pain aggravated by damp weather

Puffy skin or fluid retention

Floating, deficient pulse

Ingredients

Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix)

Raw Herbs:   10g               Granulates:  14.5g

Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

Raw Herbs:   18g            Granulates:     26.1g

Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

Raw Herbs:   15g           Granulates:     21.7g

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)

Raw Herbs:     6g           Granulates:      8.7g

Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)

Raw Herbs:     20g          Granulates:     29g 

Description

Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang addresses a pattern in which deficient Wei Qi fails to regulate the pores, allowing wind and dampness to invade the superficial layers of the body. At the same time, weakened Spleen Qi is unable to properly transform and transport fluids, resulting in edema and heaviness.

Fang Ji (Stephaniae Tetrandrae Radix) is the chief herb. It dispels wind-dampness from the muscles and skin while promoting urination to reduce edema. It relieves joint discomfort and helps clear obstructed fluid pathways.

Huang Qi (Astragali Radix) tonifies Qi and strengthens the exterior. By consolidating Wei Qi, it helps regulate sweating and prevent further invasion of wind. It also supports fluid metabolism and enhances the diuretic action of Fang Ji.

Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma) strengthens the Spleen and dries dampness. It reinforces the body’s ability to transform fluids, preventing further accumulation.

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) harmonizes the formula, supports Spleen Qi, and moderates the dispersing properties of Fang Ji.

Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) nourishes Qi and Blood while protecting digestive function, ensuring the draining herbs do not weaken the patient.

Together, the formula expels wind-dampness, promotes urination, strengthens the Spleen, and consolidates Wei Qi, making it particularly suited for edema with spontaneous sweating and underlying Qi deficiency.

Posology

Granules
3–9g daily, divided into 1–3 doses, taken with warm water after meals.

Raw Herbs
Decoct in 800–1200ml of water. Consume 1–3 cups daily.

Contraindications

Not indicated for edema due to excess heat

Avoid in cases of Yin deficiency with dryness

Use cautiously in severe kidney insufficiency

Professional supervision recommended during pregnancy