Many people become anxious upon hearing about insufficient Qi and blood, immediately thinking about which medicine to take to replenish them. This approach is actually incorrect.
This not only proves ineffective but can also exacerbate the symptoms of Qi and blood deficiency.
Before nourishing Qi and blood, two essential steps must be taken to ensure effective replenishment.
The first is to eliminate dampness, and the second is to strengthen the spleen.
Why must these two steps be completed before nourishing Qi and blood?
This is because the medicines or foods used to nourish Qi and blood are generally rich and heavy, which makes them difficult to digest and absorb.
The spleen and stomach are responsible for absorption and digestion, and they require a clean and refreshing environment to function optimally.
If your spleen and stomach are already burdened with dampness, it is like wearing a wet garment, making movement difficult, let alone proper functioning.
At this point, if you use rich and heavy nourishing medicines, the spleen and stomach will not only be unable to absorb them but will also worsen the already sticky environment.
The spleen and stomach are the source of Qi and blood production; if the core department of the body’s factory cannot function, other departments will surely be affected.
Therefore, if you wish to replenish Qi and blood, you must first resolve the issues with the spleen and stomach so that the nourishing medicines can be better absorbed.
For those with poor spleen and stomach function and significant dampness, we can first use Shenling Baizhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder) for adjustment and treatment.
Shenling Baizhu San contains both Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) and Fu Ling (Poria) to eliminate dampness, as well as Ren Shen (Ginseng) to tonify Qi and strengthen the spleen, and Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) to warm and nourish the spleen and stomach.
In addition to eliminating dampness, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu can also strengthen the spleen, making them suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach and significant dampness.
Once the function of the spleen and stomach improves, the effects of nourishing Qi and blood medicines will be significantly enhanced.
Some individuals may find that after restoring spleen and stomach function, they no longer need additional nourishing medicines, as the spleen and stomach are the source of Qi and blood production, capable of providing sufficient Qi and blood to nourish the internal organs and other parts of the body.
If, after using spleen-strengthening and dampness-eliminating medicines, the issue of Qi and blood deficiency persists, we can use Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) or Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction) to nourish Qi and blood, both of which are effective.
Whether strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness or nourishing Qi and blood, it is essential to use medicines under the guidance of a professional doctor based on syndrome differentiation; do not use them blindly.
If you have any questions, please consult, understand, and communicate.
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