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This product is sold exclusively as a dietary supplement. It is not a medicine. Its use is based on traditional TCM applications.

Main benefits

  • Pattern Identification: Traditionally used for the TCM pattern of Middle Jiao Deficient Cold with prominent Qi and Blood deficiency, characterized by intermittent, spasmodic abdominal pain (relieved by warmth and pressure), severe fatigue, spontaneous sweating, a pale complexion, and poor appetite.

  • Core Function: The formula is classically said to warm the middle jiao, tonify Qi, nourish Blood, harmonize the Liver and Spleen, and arrest spasmodic pain.

  • Qi and Cold Relationship: Based on the TCM principle that profound Spleen/Stomach Qi deficiency leads to internal Cold and a lack of nourishment to the muscles and organs, the formula aggressively tonifies Qi and Blood while gently warming the center to restore normal physiological function and soothe spasms.

  • Key Ingredients: Jiao Yi (Maltose) deeply nourishes the middle jiao and stops pain; Huang Qi (Astragalus) strongly tonifies Qi, lifts Yang, and stops spontaneous sweating; Shao Yao (White Peony) nourishes Blood and softens the Liver to relieve abdominal spasms; Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) warms Yang and promotes circulation; Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Da Zao (Jujube), and Gan Cao (Licorice) tonify the Spleen and harmonize the formula; while Corn Starch serves as a modern excipient for pill/tablet binding.

  • Gastrointestinal/Constitutional Component (TCM): Often used for patients with a weak constitution suffering from chronic gastrointestinal ulcers, extreme exhaustion, or non-healing skin sores, where the body lacks the central energetic drive (Qi) to repair tissues and generate warmth.

  • Region of Action: Primarily targets the middle jiao (Spleen and Stomach) to rebuild the root of postnatal Qi, while secondarily supporting the muscular layer and skin surface to stop sweating and promote tissue healing.

  • Classical Heritage: An enhancement of Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction) from the Han-dynasty classic Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet), it adds Astragalus to provide a stronger Qi-tonifying and surface-stabilizing effect.


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  • Strength 10:1
  • 120 tablets per bottle
  • Double or Triple the strength as regular brands
  • Less fillers and binders
  • No pharmaceuticals or dyes
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TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. We advice always to use minimum 1 packing and then evaluate with your prescriber!
This product is a dietary (food) supplement, to be taken as directed by a qualified practitioner. It is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease. Not to replace a varied diet. Not to be taken if nursing or if pregnant. Not to be consumed continuously for longer than 3 months.

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Zhenatura Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang Extra Strong is based on the classical Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (“Astragalus Decoction to Construct the Middle”), first recorded in the Han-dynasty medical text Jin Gui Yao Lue (“Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet”) by the renowned physician Zhang Zhong-jing. Within traditional Chinese herbal literature, this specific combination of botanicals and traditional ingredients—including Maltose, White Peony Root, Cinnamon Twig, Fresh Ginger, Licorice Root, Jujube, and Astragalus Root—was described as a method to “warm and tonify the Middle Jiao,” “augment Qi,” and “harmonize the interior” in accordance with the TCM theoretical framework. These descriptions belong exclusively to the traditional conceptual system of Chinese medicine and do not refer to modern anatomy, psychology, or scientifically validated physiological effects.

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Peptic Ulcers and Gastritis — Healing the Mucosa
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874123011340

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

The most prominent modern clinical application of Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang is the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal diseases, specifically gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and chronic atrophic gastritis. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37783407/)


When a patient suffers from a chronic ulcer, they often experience a dull, gnawing stomach pain that worsens on an empty stomach and improves after eating warm food (classic "Deficiency-Cold" pain). Extensive pharmacological research, including a 2024 study on indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration in rats, demonstrates that the formula accelerates ulcer healing through potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms. It physically suppresses excess gastric acid secretion, significantly increases localized blood flow to the gastric mucosa, and upregulates antioxidant defenses (SOD, CAT, GSH). Furthermore, molecular docking and in vivo analysis reveal that the formula's active components actively inhibit the NF-κB and STAT inflammatory signaling pathways, effectively stopping the severe hemorrhagic necrosis and epithelial destruction associated with chronic ulcers.


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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post-Illness Recovery — Constructing the Middle
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1934578X221142797

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

Because the formula is designed for "consumptive disease" and "all kinds of insufficiency," it is widely used in integrative medicine for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), severe burnout, and post-viral recovery.


In TCM, if the "Middle Jiao" is broken, the body cannot extract energy from food, leading to systemic collapse. Huang Qi (Astragalus) is one of the premier herbs in the world for raising depleted Yang Qi and restoring immune function. By heavily tonifying the Spleen, the formula restarts the body's "engine." Clinical studies and immunological comparisons show that the formula not only restores physical energy and appetite but also exerts significant immunomodulatory effects, making it highly effective for patients who are constantly tired, easily catch colds, and suffer from spontaneous sweating due to a weak immune boundary (Wei Qi).


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Functional Constipation and Spasmodic Bowel Issues — Relaxing Urgency
https://gfcherbs.com/Images/Astragalus%20Formula.pdf

Please note: This summary is a concise interpretation of the original article; please refer to the source for the full context and details.

While it treats "Deficiency-Cold," the formula is also applied to certain types of functional constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) characterized by extreme fatigue and abdominal spasms.


In these cases, the constipation is not caused by "Heat" drying out the stool, but by a lack of "Qi" (energy) to physically move the bowels, combined with cold-induced cramping. The sweet and sour combination of Yi Tang (Maltose), Zhi Gan Cao, and Bai Shao creates a famous TCM mechanism known as "sweet and sour relaxes urgency." This immediately stops the painful intestinal spasms, while Huang Qi and Gui Zhi provide the warm energy needed to restore normal peristalsis.

For Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang, take 3 tablets 2 times per day. These should be taken before or after meal.

Total pieces in package: 120 tablets

Dosage: 3 tablets

Frequency: 2 times a day before or after meal

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet.


Side effects

No known side effects.


Allergies

Individuals allergic to any of the herbal ingredients should avoid use. Discontinue immediately if any allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or swelling, occur.

No known allergies.


Avoid medicine interactions

No known medicine interactions.


Precautions

Consult your doctor if taking medicines or under medical care.

Not suitable for people with high blood pressure.

Stop use at least two weeks before surgery.

Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.


Indemnification

This product is a dietary supplement, and should only be used as prescribed by a qualified acupuncturist, herbalist, phyto- or TCM therapist. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Always consult a qualified doctor or healthcare professional before using this. A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied, balanced diet, for which supplements are not a substitute.

TCM traditional Chinese Patents do not work immediate, it takes some time before you (and your organs) will experiences the benefits. 1 packing adviced and then evaluate with your prescriber!

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