Ku Gua Huang Qi Tang, Momordica & Astragalus Decoction.

This formula is a modification of Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang (Stephania & Astragalus Decoction) first found in Zhang Zhong-jings late Han dynasty Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet). The main modifications are by Wang Qi and Li Ying-shuai from the Beijing Chinese Medical University. These modifications consist of eliminating Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis), Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae), and Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) and adding Cang Zhu, He Ye. Pu Huang, Ji Nei Jin, Ju Hong, Shan Zha, and Da Huang. Blue Poppy's version is a 10:1 extract in 500mg capsules.

Pattern discrimination:

Phlegm dampness with spleen vacuity, stomach and intestinal heat, blood stasis, and possible food stagnation.