What is the ratio of Dang Gui to Huang Qi in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang?

What is the ratio of Dang Gui to Huang Qi in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang?

• A. 6g Dang Gui, 30g Huang Qi (1:5)
• B. 3g Dang Gui, 15g Huang Qi (1:5)
• C. 6g Dang Gui, 20g Huang Qi (1:3)
• D. 8g Dang Gui, 32g Huang Qi (1:4)

Answer: (A)

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang is designed to nourish blood while supporting qi, because blood production relies on adequate qi. Dang Gui provides the blood-nourishing effect, and Huang Qi strengthens qi to drive the generation of new blood. In this formula, the qi-tonifying herb is used in a larger amount than the blood-tonifying herb, giving a 1:5 ratio. The canonical amounts are 6 g of Dang Gui and 30 g of Huang Qi, which achieves that 1:5 proportion and reflects the emphasis on boosting qi to support blood production. While other doses can maintain the same ratio, the standard prescription taught for this formula uses 6 g and 30 g.

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang is designed to nourish blood while supporting qi, because blood production relies on adequate qi. Dang Gui provides the blood-nourishing effect, and Huang Qi strengthens qi to drive the generation of new blood. In this formula, the qi-tonifying herb is used in a larger amount than the blood-tonifying herb, giving a 1:5 ratio. The canonical amounts are 6 g of Dang Gui and 30 g of Huang Qi, which achieves that 1:5 proportion and reflects the emphasis on boosting qi to support blood production. While other doses can maintain the same ratio, the standard prescription taught for this formula uses 6 g and 30 g.