Bu+Yang+Huan+Wu+Tang+(Tonify+the+Yang+to+Restore+Five+Decoction)

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Restore Five Decoction)
T:white coat P: Moderate, weak or slow
 * Category:** Move the Blood [stroke sequelae, traumatic brain injury]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water
 * Function:** Tonifies the Qi, invigorates the blood, and unblocks the channels
 * Indications:** Sequelae of wind stroke (due to deficiency) including hemiplegia, paralysis, and atrophy f the lower limbs, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, dry stools, frequent urination/urinary incontinence
 * Clinical Applications:** Sequelae of cerebrovascular accident, sequel of poliomyelitis, sciatica, thromboangitis obliterans, epilepsy, neuroses, Parkinsons, coronary artery disease, hypertension, cor pumonale, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, traumatic brain injury
 * Contraindications:** Stroke due to Liver Yang rising, internal bleeding

**Ingredients:**
Huang Qi (120g.) Dang Gui (6g.) Chuan Xiong (3g.) Chi Shao (4.5g.) Tao Ren (3g.) Hong Hua (3g.) Di Long (3g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// -Tonifies Qi
 * Huang Qi:** Sweet and slightly warm

//Deputy:// - Nourish blood -Move blood and harmonize Ying phase
 * Dang Gui (Wei),Chuan Xiong,Chi Shao**

//Assistant://
 * Tao Ren, Hong Hua:** Move blood
 * Di Long:** unblocks the meridians

**Modifications:**
Cold predominance: + Zhi Fu Zi Spleen/Stomach defiiency predominance: + Dang Shen, Bai Zhu Profuse Sputum: + Zhi Ban Xia, Tian Zhu Huang Marked Slurred Speech: + Shi Chang Pu, Yuan Zhi Pronounced facial paralysis: + Bai Fu Zi, Bai Jiang Can, Quan Xie Mild, chronic hemiplegia: + Shi Zhi, Meng Chong Paralysis of lower extremities: + Du Zhong, Niu Xi Epigastric focal distention and labored breathing: + Wu Yao, Qing Pi Reduced appetite and stifling sensation in chest: + Zhi Ke, Chen Pi Irritability and insomnia w/ wiry, deficient, rapid pulse: + Zhi Zi, Chao Suan Zao Ren