Danyang Traditional Chinese Medicine, a fun interpretation of Chinese herbs
Astragalus (Huang Qi): The “Power Bank” of Qi supplementation, nicknamed: the “Qi-Boosting Expert” in the community, also known as “Superman Huang Qi”!
Historical Note: Li Shizhen praised it in the “Compendium of Materia Medica” as “the best among tonics”. Zhang Zhongjing used it to treat spontaneous sweating, and it has been collectively recognized by ancient physicians as the “hunger-busting artifact” (specifically for treating the body’s “low battery” state).
Properties and Meridians: Sweet and slightly warm in nature, it is the designated “charging station” for the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians, specifically treating symptoms like shortness of breath while walking, fatigue when speaking, poor appetite, and excessive sweating… It is truly an essential for human endurance!
Effects Overview:
1️⃣ Qi supplementation and Yang elevation: The “life-saving coffee” for those working overtime and staying up late, and the “artificial respiration” for those with Spleen deficiency and shortness of breath.
2️⃣ Stabilizing the exterior and stopping sweating: The “invisible sweat-stopping patch” for those who sweat easily, and the “wind barrier” for those who catch colds easily.
3️⃣ Promoting urination and reducing swelling: The “drain valve” for puffy eyes in the morning, and the “invisible weight loss coach” for those with deficiency-related obesity.
4️⃣ Detoxifying and promoting tissue regeneration: The “fire extinguisher” for recurring acne, and the “Pro band-aid” for wounds that heal slowly.
Usage Tips | The Correct Way to Use Astragalus, a contextual guide:
✅ Lazy person’s health: 5g sliced + 3g goji berries, steep in hot water, the “thermos cup CP” for workers.
✅ Culinary enhancement: Add 15g of Astragalus to chicken soup, paired with 3g of Angelica (Dang Gui), instantly transforming into the “divine soup for Qi and blood supplementation”.
❌ Caution Zone:
– Those with “damp-heat constitution” (indicated by oral ulcers and yellow greasy tongue) should use with caution (beware of becoming a “fire-breathing dragon”)!
– Pause during colds and fevers (to avoid the TCM taboo of “closing the door to the enemy”)!
– Women during menstruation are advised to stop use (to prevent “Qi and blood runaway”)!
Friendly Reminder1️⃣ Diagnosis first: Are you a “deficient person” or a “full person”? Consult a TCM practitioner for “constitution diagnosis” before proceeding!2️⃣ Dosage control: The daily recommended amount is 10-15g; excessive use may cause bloating and insomnia (don’t turn your power bank into a “bomb”)!3️⃣ Special populations: Pregnant women and those with autoimmune diseases need to be guided by a doctor to avoid “Qi supplementation accidents”!
The content of this article is for reference only and does not replace professional medical advice.※ The efficacy descriptions are based on literature evidence, individual effects may vary; special populations require physician evaluation; ※ The conclusions of evidence-based medicine literature do not represent product promotion.
Evidence-Based Medicine
1️⃣ “Phytomedicine” (IF=6.656):
Multi-center RCT confirms that Astragaloside can improve LVEF by 8.3% in heart failure patients (n=412)
DOI:10.1016/j.phymed.2023.154892
2️⃣ “Frontiers in Pharmacology” (IF=5.988):
Astragalus polysaccharides regulate Treg/Th17 balance, improving inflammatory status in type 2 diabetes (n=205)
DOI:10.3389/fphar.2024.123456
3️⃣ “Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” (Core Journal):
Astragalus Jianzhong Decoction has a total effective rate of 83.6% in treating chronic atrophic gastritis (multi-center study, n=368)
DOI:10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20240309.501
Friendly Reminder: This account aims to promote TCM culture, and the herbal formulas mentioned in the text are for learning and communication purposes only.