Abundant Qi Teapills – Shen Qi Da Bu Wan
Codonopsis & Astragalus Big Tonic Pills | Plum Flower | 200 Teapills
Feeling run down, depleted, or like your energy simply isn't what it used to be?
Abundant Qi Teapills, traditionally known as Shen Qi Da Bu Wan, is a remarkably simple two-herb Traditional Chinese Medicine formula combining Dang Shen (Codonopsis root) and Huang Qi (Astragalus root).
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, both herbs are associated with supporting Qi, a concept used to describe the body's functional energy and vitality.
Unlike complicated formulas containing many herbs, Abundant Qi focuses on just two traditional Qi-tonifying herbs. It is a convenient option for people specifically looking for a Codonopsis and Astragalus formula in an easy-to-use prepared teapill.
What Is Abundant Qi – Shen Qi Da Bu Wan?
Shen Qi Da Bu Wan (參蓍大補丸) is traditionally classified as a Qi-tonifying Chinese herbal formula.
It contains:
Dang Shen — Codonopsis pilosula root
and
Huang Qi — Astragalus membranaceus root
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the formula is traditionally used to tonify Qi, with particular associations with Spleen Qi, Lung Qi and Wei Qi.
What Does "Qi Deficiency" Mean?
Qi deficiency is a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern, not a Western medical diagnosis.
In everyday language, it describes a traditional pattern in which a person may feel as though they simply don't have their usual reserves of energy.
Traditional signs associated with Qi deficiency can include:
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Feeling tired or easily fatigued
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Low physical energy
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Feeling generally weak or depleted
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Reduced stamina
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Poor appetite
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Digestive weakness
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Feeling worn down after activity
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Taking longer to recover after exertion
These symptoms can have many medical causes, so persistent or unexplained fatigue should always be evaluated appropriately.
Product Details at a Glance
Traditional Name: Shen Qi Da Bu Wan
English Name: Codonopsis & Astragalus Big Tonic Pills
Common Name: Abundant Qi Teapills
Chinese Name: 參蓍大補丸
Brand: Plum Flower
Form: Small prepared teapills
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Formula Size: 2 traditional herbs
Key Herbs: Codonopsis and Astragalus
Label Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily
Approximate Supply: About 8 days when used at label directions
Traditional TCM Category: Qi-tonifying formula
Preparation Required: None — swallow with water
Origin: China
What's in Abundant Qi Teapills?
One of the distinguishing features of Shen Qi Da Bu Wan is its simplicity.
Instead of combining numerous herbs, the formula contains two complementary traditional Qi tonics: Codonopsis and Astragalus.
| Pin Yin | Botanical Ingredient | Traditional Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dang Shen | Codonopsis pilosula root | Traditionally tonifies Qi and supports Spleen and Lung Qi |
| Huang Qi | Astragalus membranaceus root | Traditionally tonifies Qi and supports Wei Qi and the exterior |
Other Ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, hydrated magnesium silicate, maltose and China wax.
Always check the ingredient panel on the bottle you receive, as manufacturers may occasionally update product formulations.
Why Codonopsis and Astragalus?
These two roots are among the better-known Qi-tonifying herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dang Shen — Codonopsis Root
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is traditionally used to tonify Qi, particularly the Qi associated with the Spleen and Lung systems in TCM.
It is often encountered in traditional formulas selected when someone presents with patterns involving low energy, weakness or digestive deficiency.
Huang Qi — Astragalus Root
Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is another important traditional Qi tonic.
It has a particular association in TCM with Wei Qi, sometimes translated as "defensive Qi."
Wei Qi is a traditional Chinese medicine concept describing the body's protective exterior. It should not be confused with the Western medical concept of the immune system.
Why Are They Combined?
Rather than relying on one herb, Shen Qi Da Bu Wan combines these two traditional Qi tonics in a straightforward formula.
For shoppers who already know that they want Codonopsis plus Astragalus, this eliminates the need to purchase, measure and prepare the two herbs separately.
Is Abundant Qi the Right Traditional Formula for Me?
Abundant Qi is worth investigating when you're specifically looking for a simple Qi-tonifying formula containing Codonopsis and Astragalus.
In traditional practice, someone researching this formula might recognize descriptions such as:
"I feel depleted rather than overstimulated."
"My energy and stamina aren't what they normally are."
"I tend to feel tired and weak."
"I'm looking specifically for a traditional Codonopsis and Astragalus formula."
The important word here is deficiency.
Traditional Chinese Medicine differentiates deficiency patterns from excess patterns, Heat patterns and acute exterior patterns. That is why the same formula is not appropriate for everyone who happens to feel tired.
Why Teapills & How Do I Use Them?
Codonopsis and Astragalus can both be purchased as whole or cut roots and prepared traditionally as herbal decoctions.
Abundant Qi Teapills provide the two herbs in an already prepared form.
There is no daily measuring, simmering or straining, and you do not have to prepare an herbal decoction.
Label Directions
Take 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
Swallow the teapills with water according to the product directions.
At the label directions of 24 teapills per day, one 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Follow the product label unless your qualified healthcare professional or Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner has provided different instructions.
Abundant Qi vs. Abundant Qi Plus
These two Plum Flower products have similar names but they are not the same formula.
| Abundant Qi | Abundant Qi Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Name | Shen Qi Da Bu Wan | Shen Qi Wu Wei Zi Wan |
| Primary Focus | Simple Qi-tonifying formula | Different traditional formula with additional herbs |
| Key Feature | Codonopsis + Astragalus | More complex formula |
| Best Starting Point | Looking specifically for basic Codonopsis/Astragalus Qi support | Looking for the traditional Shen Qi Wu Wei Zi formula |
Always choose according to the traditional formula you actually need rather than assuming "Plus" simply means a stronger version.
Modern Research on Codonopsis & Astragalus
Codonopsis and Astragalus have long histories of traditional use, and both plants have also attracted modern scientific interest.
Researchers have investigated their naturally occurring polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids and other plant constituents.
Traditional Chinese Medicine use and modern scientific evidence are not the same thing, however. Laboratory, animal and preliminary human research should not be interpreted as proof that Abundant Qi Teapills prevent, treat or cure a disease.
Explore the Research
- PubMed – Codonopsis pilosula Research
- PubMed – Astragalus membranaceus Research
- PubMed – Astragalus Polysaccharides Research
- PubMed – Codonopsis Polysaccharides Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abundant Qi?
Abundant Qi is the English product name used for Shen Qi Da Bu Wan, a traditional Chinese herbal formula containing Codonopsis and Astragalus.
What herbs are in Abundant Qi Teapills?
The herbal ingredients are Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula root) and Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus root).
What is Shen Qi Da Bu Wan traditionally used for?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shen Qi Da Bu Wan is classified as a Qi-tonifying formula. It is traditionally associated with deficiency patterns involving Qi.
What does "tonify Qi" mean?
"Tonifying Qi" is a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept. In simplified terms, it refers to traditionally supporting functional energy and vitality when a TCM practitioner identifies a Qi-deficiency pattern.
It is not the same as treating a Western medical diagnosis.
Is Abundant Qi an Astragalus supplement?
Astragalus is one of its two herbal ingredients. However, Abundant Qi is a traditional two-herb formula containing both Astragalus and Codonopsis, rather than a single-herb Astragalus supplement.
Does Abundant Qi contain Codonopsis?
Yes. Codonopsis pilosula root (Dang Shen) is one of the formula's two herbal ingredients.
How many teapills are in a bottle?
Each bottle contains 200 teapills.
How do I take Abundant Qi Teapills?
The label directions are 8 teapills, 3 times per day. Swallow them with water unless your qualified healthcare practitioner has provided different directions.
How long does one bottle last?
At the label directions of 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Do I need to brew these herbs as tea?
No. The herbs have already been prepared into teapills. There is no measuring, simmering or straining required.
Is Abundant Qi the same as Abundant Qi Plus?
No. Abundant Qi (Shen Qi Da Bu Wan) and Abundant Qi Plus (Shen Qi Wu Wei Zi Wan) are different traditional formulas.
Safety Information
Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing unless directed by an appropriate qualified healthcare professional.
Traditional references caution against using this type of tonifying formula during the early stage of an acute exterior condition or infection unless directed by a qualified practitioner.
Consult your physician, pharmacist or other qualified healthcare professional before using herbal supplements if you take prescription medications, have a medical condition or are preparing for surgery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Persistent or unexplained fatigue, weakness, appetite changes or other symptoms should be medically evaluated rather than assumed to represent a TCM Qi-deficiency pattern.
Abundant Qi Teapills – Simple Two-Herb Qi Support
For customers specifically looking for the traditional combination of Dang Shen (Codonopsis) and Huang Qi (Astragalus), Abundant Qi provides both herbs together in an easy-to-use prepared formula.
Two traditional herbs. One established formula. No brewing or decoction required.
Traditional Use & FDA Disclaimer
Information describing Chinese herbal functions and patterns is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is provided for educational purposes.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Consult an appropriate qualified healthcare professional regarding medical conditions, medications, pregnancy, nursing or persistent symptoms.
