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Fan Letters] Dear Doctor,
I am a big fan of yours and have developed a keen interest in Chinese medicine in recent years. I have heard that astragalus is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of effects. I would like to know how to use astragalus with different herbs and their respective effects. I hope you can give me some advice and information.
Question 1: What herbs can be used with astragalus to enhance immunity?
Question 2: What herbs can be used with astragalus to improve sleep quality?
Question 3: What herbs can Astragalus be paired with to relieve stress and anxiety?
Question 4: What are the common compatibility contraindications of astragalus?
Looking forward to your reply, thank you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your interest and support in TCM. Astragalus is indeed a very important Chinese medicinal material with a variety of effects. Next, I will answer your questions separately.
Question 1: What herbs can be used with astragalus to enhance immunity?
Astragalus can be combined with ginseng, atractylodes, licorice and other herbs to enhance immunity. It is a classic combination known as the "Four Gentlemen's Soup". Among them, ginseng can greatly replenish vitality, atractylodes can strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, and licorice can reconcile various medicines. This formula can replenish qi and nourish yin, enhance the body's immunity, and is suitable for people with qi deficiency and weak immunity.
Question 2: What herbs can be used with astragalus to improve sleep quality?
Astragalus with Poria cocos, licorice, Yuanzhi and other herbs can improve sleep quality. Poria cocos can strengthen the spleen and promote dampness, licorice can reconcile various medicines, and Yuanzhi can calm the nerves. This formula can replenish qi and nourish the heart, calm the nerves, improve sleep quality, and is suitable for people with insufficient heart qi, insomnia and dreams.
Question 3: What herbs can Astragalus be paired with to relieve stress and anxiety?
Astragalus paired with herbs such as Bupleurum chinensis, white peony, and licorice can relieve stress and anxiety. Bupleurum can soothe the liver and relieve depression, white peony can nourish blood and soften the liver, and licorice can reconcile various medicines. This formula can relieve liver depression, relieve stress and anxiety, and is suitable for people with liver stagnation and emotional instability.
Question 4: What are the common compatibility contraindications of astragalus?
Common contraindications of astragalus include: it should not be used with acidic herbs, such as hawthorn, black plum, etc., so as not to affect the efficacy; It should not be combined with cold herbs, such as Sophora sophora, Coptis chinensis, etc., so as not to aggravate the coldness; It should not be combined with strong medicinal materials such as gansui and euphorbia to avoid adverse reactions. When using astragalus, it is best to consult a doctor according to the individual's constitution and condition to avoid unnecessary contraindications for compatibility.
Hopefully, the above answers meet your needs. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask! Wishing you health and happiness!
References: 1Editorial Board of the Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Health Press, 2010
2.Editorial Board of Dictionary of Chinese Medicine. Dictionary of Chinese Medicine[M].Shanghai Science and Technology Press, 2006
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