In traditional Chinese medicine theory, yang qi is the foundation of life. The Huangdi Neijing states, "Yang qi is like the sun in the sky. If it loses its place, life will be shortened and the body will suffer." This means that yang qi is akin to the sun in the sky; if yang qi is insufficient, lifespan will be shortened, and the body will experience problems.
Therefore, when the body exhibits the following symptoms, it is a signal of yang qi depletion; do not take it lightly:
Cold limbs: cold hands and feet, even cold to the elbows and knees.
Fear of cold and curling up: extreme fear of cold, preferring to curl up the body, adding clothes and blankets cannot alleviate it.
listlessness: extreme fatigue, mental confusion, always wanting to sleep
diarrhea with undigested food: diarrhea, with the discharge of completely undigested food residues.
The formula I am about to mention, though consisting of only three herbs, is meticulously composed and revered as the "Primary Formula for Restoring Yang and Rescuing from Collapse." It isFuzi Ganjiang Gancao DecoctionAmong them, Aconite is highly pungent and hot, like a "fierce fire," capable of quickly unblocking the twelve meridians, expelling cold qi trapped in the body, and warming and promoting circulation throughout the body. Dried ginger, with its pungent and hot nature, can uproot deeply hidden cold qi while protecting the newly rising yang qi, preventing it from dissipating again. Prepared licorice not only nourishes the spleen and stomach but also harmonizes the heat of aconite and dried ginger, reducing their toxicity.
The combination of these three herbs can rapidly ignite the body's yang energy. It is important to note that this formula is extremely potent and must be used strictly under the guidance of a professional TCM practitioner, with accurate syndrome differentiation, precise dosage, and proper decoction methods. Self-administration is strictly prohibited.
