Traditional Chinese medicine believes that qi is the driving force and source of the body's vital activities, which can promote the operation of blood, promote the metabolism of jin fluid, regulate body temperature, resist external evils, and maintain the normal physiological functions of the human body. If the body's qi is insufficient, various symptoms will appear, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, self-sweating, susceptibility to colds, loss of appetite, diarrhea, waist and knee soreness, frequent urination, forgetfulness, etc. These symptoms indicate that the body's immunity is weakened and it is susceptible to external invasion and infection.
So, how to replenish the body's qi?In fact, there is a Chinese medicine that can play a good role in replenishing qi, and it is astragalus. Astragalus is the root of a leguminous plant, which has the effects of invigorating qi and raising yang, fixing the surface and stopping perspiration, diluting water and reducing swelling, and supporting poison and muscle. Astragalus can replenish lung qi, spleen qi, and kidney qi, and has a good effect on various qi deficiency diseases.
I once used astragalus** for a patient with low immunity, he is a middle-aged man, his symptoms are frequent colds, each cold lasts for more than half a month, and it is difficult to heal. He also had symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, self-sweating, and loss of appetite. I did some tests on him and found that he had low white blood cells and neutrophils, indicating that his immunity was very poor. I prescribed him a dose of astragalus soup and told him to go back and decoction. The composition of the astragalus decoction is 30 grams of astragalus, 15 grams of atractylodes, 10 grams of parsnip, and 6 grams of boiled licorice. This recipe is based on the addition and subtraction of the jade screen powder, which can benefit the qi and strengthen the surface and resist the wind and evil. I told him to take one dose a day, in the morning and in the evening.
This patient went back and took the astragalus decoction as I was instructed, and after taking it for a week, he came to me for a follow-up visit. He told me that he feels that his physical condition has improved significantly, that his spirit is much better than before, that he no longer feels tired and short of breath, and that he no longer sweats on his own. His appetite has also increased, and he is no longer picky and anorexic. He said he hasn't had a cold lately and feels like his immunity has improved a lot. I did some tests on him and found that his white blood cells and neutrophils were back to normal, indicating that his immunity had been effectively boosted. I asked him to continue taking the astragalus decoction to consolidate the curative effect.
Through this case, we can see that Astragalus is a very good Chinese medicine for qi replenishment, which can replenish lung qi, spleen qi, and kidney qi, and has a good effect on various qi deficiency diseases. Of course, astragalus is not a panacea, and it also has some contraindications and precautions. For example,Sexual temperature, for people with damp heat, real heat, yin deficiency and fire and other physiques should not be taken;Astragalus has the effect of raising yang, and it should not be taken by people with symptoms such as high blood pressure, dizziness, and rednessAstragalus has the effect of supporting toxins and muscles, and should not be taken by people with symptoms such as the beginning of sores and carbuncles. When taking astragalus, the dosage and course of treatment should be adjusted according to the individual's constitution and condition, and excessive or prolonged consumption should be avoided.
In short, Astragalus is a very good qi tonic Chinese medicine, which can improve immunity, prevent and prevent various qi deficiency syndromes. If you have similar symptoms, you might as well try astragalus soup, I believe you will also have good results. Of course, if you want to take astragalus, it is best to do it under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid adverse reactions or delay the condition.