Zhi Huangqi is a processed product of Huangqi, which tonifies Qi and reinforces the middle. It is used for Qi deficiency and fatigue, as well as poor appetite and loose stools. It is commonly used in combination with Dangshen and other herbs for the purpose of Qi supplementation.
Tonifying Qi and raising Yang
Zhi Huangqi has a sweet and warm nature and enters the Spleen meridian. It is an essential herb for tonifying and augmenting Spleen Qi. It is often used to treat symptoms such as Spleen deficiency, physical fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools. With its ability to raise Yang and lift sinking Qi, it is frequently employed in the treatment of prolapse of the rectum and visceral prolapse caused by Spleen deficiency. Additionally, Huangqi enters the Lung meridian and can also tonify Lung Qi. It can be used to treat symptoms of weak Lung Qi, such as weak cough, shortness of breath, clear phlegm, and low voice.
Consolidating the surface and stopping sweating
Huangqi can tonify Lung and Spleen Qi, protect the Wei Qi, consolidate the surface, and stop sweating. It is often used in combination with other astringent herbs, such as Muli and Mahuanggen, to treat spontaneous sweating due to Spleen and Lung Qi deficiency and instability of Wei Qi.
Promoting diuresis and reducing swelling
Huangqi can alleviate renal lesions and has a diuretic effect. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the Spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming water and dampness. When Spleen Qi is deficient, this function is impaired. Huangqi not only tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi to treat the root cause, but also promotes diuresis and reduces swelling to address the symptoms. Therefore, it is one of the important herbs for treating Qi deficiency and edema.
Generating body fluids and nourishing blood
Huangqi itself has the function of nourishing blood, and its Qi-tonifying effect also helps enhance the blood-nourishing effect. Therefore, Huangqi is often used to treat blood deficiency, jaundice, and Qi and blood deficiency.
Improving Qi deficiency and fatigue
Factors that can cause Qi deficiency include excessive physical exertion, poor sleep quality, and excessive weight loss. Symptoms of Qi deficiency include physical weakness, dizziness, and limb weakness. Patients with these symptoms can take an appropriate amount of Zhi Huangqi, either alone or in combination with other herbs.
