In life, even though you haven't done any heavy work, you feel too tired to move, your mood is always low, you easily get irritable and depressed; you sleep poorly at night, lack energy during the day, and even your appetite suffers. In fact, these are not signs of laziness, but rather your body reminding you that the "qi" in your five organs is deficient. Traditional Chinese medicine often mentions the concept of qi. For example, when you visit a TCM doctor, they might tell you that you have qi deficiency or insufficient qi. This is like a balloon without air—the whole person immediately deflates and becomes listless.
To replenish all the qi in the body, we can refer to this excellent prescription for treating qi deficiency, which isBuzhong Yiqi DecoctionIt can replenish the body's vital energy,Spleen Qi Liver Qi Lung Qi Heart Qi Kidney Qi can all be tonifiedThe most important aspect is to replenish the qi of the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine often states, "Injury to the spleen and stomach leads to the onset of all diseases." Once a person's spleen and stomach are damaged, their vital qi is also compromised. Once the vital qi becomes scattered, pathogenic factors will take the opportunity to establish a foothold in the body.
In this prescription, Astragalus can replenish the qi of the whole body; Ginseng greatly replenishes the primordial qi; Cimicifuga and Bupleurum are used to lift the qi in the body; Tangerine Peel can make the replenished qi perform its respective functions; Angelica can replenish blood, providing a source for the generation of qi and blood; finally, Atractylodes and roasted Licorice are used to tonify the spleen.
However, it is important to remind everyone that while the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Decoction is effective, it is not suitable for all cases of "qi deficiency." Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "treatment based on syndrome differentiation." Each person's constitution, the degree of qi deficiency, and whether it is accompanied by dampness or heat can vary. Therefore, it is best to consult a professional TCM practitioner for an accurate diagnosis and to adjust the prescription according to individual circumstances.
