| Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao) |
| Qi-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Qi Yao) |
| from 10 to 15 |
| from 10 to 30 |
| Huang Qi (Sheng): this preparation of Huang Qi mainly favors its exterior tropism |
| Strengthens the Surface |
| Retains perspiration |
| Favors Water elimination (diuresis) |
| Disperses swellings (edemas) |
| Generate the tissues |
| Eliminates toxins |
| Expels pus |
| Supplements the Centre |
| Supplements Qi |
| Supplements Lung Qi |