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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, and many people have the habit of visiting pharmacies to obtain herbal remedies for daily health maintenance, especially during seasonal changes.Here, we have compiled relevant content on the herbal combinations for the four types of deficiency syndromes: Qi deficiency, Blood deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Yang deficiency. Pharmacy colleagues can refer to this for learning or share it with their coworkers for collective study.01Blood DeficiencyBlood deficiency refers to a condition caused by insufficient blood that normally contains rich nutrients, also known as Blood Deficiency Syndrome. There are three main causes: first, issues with blood production, such as prolonged fasting or abnormalities in the bone marrow; second, excessive blood loss, such as frequent late nights or significant hemorrhage; third, obstruction in blood flow, such as blood stasis or clots that prevent blood from reaching certain areas, leading to symptoms of blood deficiency in those areas.Symptoms1. Individuals complaining of dizziness, palpitations, and reduced menstrual flow;2. Patients with heart disease or liver disease, who present with a pale complexion and pale lips and nails;Recommended Herbs: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu), Ejiao (Donkey-hide Gelatin), Longan Flesh (Long Yan Rou), Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang), etc. For blood deficiency patients with insufficient heart blood, Longan Flesh is highly recommended; for those with insufficient liver blood, Fo-Ti is suggested.Combination PlansSan Qi Powder (San Qi Fen) + Salvia (Dan Shen) + American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen), can prevent and improve atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu) + Cassia Seed (Jue Ming Zi), suitable for individuals with low immunity, constipation, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases.02Qi DeficiencyQi is the vital substance that enables the organs to function. When Qi is deficient, organ function declines, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and a lack of desire to speak. Qi deficiency also reduces the body’s ability to retain fluids, resulting in spontaneous sweating. Since Qi is essential for organ function, Qi deficiency can be categorized by the affected organ: Kidney Qi deficiency, Heart Qi deficiency, Liver Qi deficiency, Spleen Qi deficiency, and Lung Qi deficiency.Symptoms1. Individuals who easily feel fatigued, short of breath, reluctant to speak, or sweat profusely with minimal exertion;2. Patients with bronchial, heart, or spleen-stomach diseases.Recommended Herbs: American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen), Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Astragalus (Huang Qi), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), Yam (Shan Yao), etc.Combination PlansAstragalus (Huang Qi) + Yam (Shan Yao) + Prince Ginseng (Tai Zi Shen), suitable for individuals with habitual colds, fatigue, and spontaneous sweating.03Yin DeficiencyIn the human body, blood and body fluids (as well as essence) are considered Yin. Due to the principle that “Yin deficiency leads to heat,” Yin deficiency can manifest as fever. Therefore, when blood and body fluids are deficient to a certain extent and fever occurs, it is classified as Yin deficiency. The syndrome caused by Yin deficiency is termed Yin Deficiency Syndrome, and it is named according to the organ primarily affected.Symptoms1. Individuals with symptoms of body weight loss, dizziness, red lips, irritability, insomnia, night sweats, coughing up blood, nocturnal emissions, or frequent dry heaving;2. Patients with kidney disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, or chronic bronchitis.Recommended Herbs: Glehnia (Sha Shen), Polygonatum (Yu Zhu), Ophiopogon (Mai Dong), Lily Bulb (Bai He), Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi), Dendrobium (Shi Hu), etc.Combination PlansWhite Chrysanthemum (Bai Ju Hua) + Ophiopogon (Mai Dong), suitable for those who lack time for self-care and are frequently exposed to radiation from computers, phones, and televisions, experiencing dry eyes and dizziness;Ginseng Hair (Ren Shen Xu) + Ophiopogon (Mai Dong) + Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) + Goji Berries (Gou Qi Zi), can clear the heart and quench thirst, improving summer heat and skin allergies;Reishi (Ling Zhi) + Lotus Seed Heart (Lian Zi Xin) + American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen), can improve insomnia, spontaneous sweating, and hot flashes during menopause.04Yang DeficiencyIn the human body, Qi is considered Yang. Due to the principle that “Yang deficiency leads to cold,” when Qi deficiency reaches a certain level, the body feels cold, which is termed Yang deficiency. The syndrome caused by Yang deficiency is called Yang Deficiency Syndrome, and it is named according to the organ primarily affected.SymptomsPatients with Spleen Yang deficiency and Kidney Yang deficiency generally exhibit symptoms such as cold extremities, lack of energy, soreness in the lower back and knees, frequent clear urination, morning diarrhea, and chronic diarrhea.Recommended Herbs: Deer Antler (Lu Rong), Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao), Chive Seeds (Jiu Cai Zi), Eucommia (Du Zhong), Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong), etc.Combination PlansCistanche (Rou Cong Rong) + Japanese Knotweed (Hu Zhang), suitable for individuals who drink excessively, often feel fatigued, have habitual constipation, coronary heart disease, or hypertension.Business Cooperation: 13810145265 (WeChat)Click the card below to follow the pharmacy manager
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