Many people immediately think of astragalus when it comes to qi deficiency and tonifying qi, butAstragalusThe function is to "lift qi", it canMobilize the sinking qi in the body and the primordial qi in the kidneys upwardmaking people feel energetic in a short period of time.
It is beneficial forRegulating rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, gastroptosis, and sinking of middle qiThese issues are essential medicines, but astragalus generally cannot be used alone. Prolonged single use may lead to deficiency in the lower jiao. Therefore, when using astragalus, it is often combined with medicines that nourish essence and blood. This way, it can both replenish and lift qi without damaging the foundation. For example, in the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, ginseng and atractylodes are used to replenish the middle and boost qi, simultaneously tonifying and strengthening the spleen.
而GinsengNot only cantonify spleen qi and lung qi, and also nourish the heart and kidneysIt is the true tonic medicine that replenishes the primordial qi of the five organs, serving as the foundation of the five organs and capable of tonifying qi and securing collapse.chronic illness and physical weakness, premature aging, or children with slow growth and developmentThe tonic effect of ginseng is far beyond that of astragalus. Of course, if the deficiency of primordial qi leads to the sinking of qi, it is necessary to combine the qi-tonifying ginseng with the qi-lifting astragalus to achieve better results.
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on one's own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on proper syndrome differentiation.
