Huang Qi is good at tonifying qi and regulating various qi deficiency syndromes, such as weak yang qi, lung qi deficiency. Dang Gui tonifies blood, activates blood circulation, regulates menstruation, relieves pain, and promotes bowel movements. Today, let's introduce the efficacy, functions, and methods of consuming Huang Qi and Dang Gui.
Efficacy and Functions of Huang Qi
Huang Qi is good at tonifying qi and can be used for qi deficiency leading to weakness, sinking of middle qi. It has a certain effect on ulcers that do not heal and sink internally due to weak yang qi, prolonged cough and shortness of breath caused by lung qi deficiency, as well as fatigue and sinking of middle qi caused by qi deficiency and weakness.
Efficacy and Functions of Dang Gui
Dang Gui can tonify and nourish blood, activate blood circulation, and regulate menstruation. It is suitable for pale complexion, dizziness, and vertigo caused by heart and liver blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, etc. Dang Gui also has a role in lubricating the intestines and promoting bowel movements.
Huang Qi and Dang Gui Tonify Qi and Nourish Blood
Huang Qi is good at tonifying qi and can be used for ulcers that do not heal and sink internally due to weak yang qi, prolonged cough and shortness of breath caused by lung qi deficiency. Dang Gui can tonify and activate blood circulation, suitable for pale or withered complexion, fatigue and weakness, pale lips and nails, dizziness, and vertigo, palpitations, and insomnia caused by heart and liver blood deficiency.
Huang Qi and Dang Gui Clear Deficient Heat
Depletion of essence and deficiency of yin fluids can lead to internal heat. Huang Qi can tonify qi, while Dang Gui tonifies and nourishes blood. When used together, they can enhance the vitality of qi and blood, promote the generation of yang and the growth of yin. They can be used to treat blood deficiency with fever, menstrual or postpartum fever, and headache. Symptoms of blood deficiency with fever include excessive thirst, red eyes and face, strong but weak pulse, and weakness upon heavy pressure.
Huang Qi and Dang Gui Promote Wound Healing
If a wound does not heal for a long time after ulceration, it is also due to insufficient qi and blood. The combination of Huang Qi and Dang Gui can tonify and nourish qi and blood, promote wound healing, and help the wound close and heal.
Methods of Consuming Huang Qi and Dang Gui
The ratio of Huang Qi to Dang Gui is usually 5:1.
Huang Qi is used in larger amounts to tonify the spleen and lung, strengthen the source of qi and blood transformation, and stabilize the exterior. Dang Gui is used as an adjuvant to nourish blood. They complement each other, with Huang Qi as the main herb at five times the amount, tonifying the upright qi and restraining the floating yang.
Dang Gui Blood-Tonifying Decoction
Ingredients: 30g Huang Qi, 6g Dang Gui.
Preparation: Decoct in water and take orally.
Efficacy: Tonify qi and nourish blood.
