Huangqi has a sweet taste and a warm nature. It belongs to the Lung and Spleen meridians. It is a very important Qi tonic, which not only replenishes the overall Qi of the body, but also nourishes the Qi on the surface of the body. It is especially suitable for people with fatigue, mental fatigue, and loss of appetite caused by Spleen Qi deficiency. This article will introduce the efficacy and functions of Huangqi.
Tonifying Qi and lifting Yang
Huangqi has a sweet and warm nature and enters the Spleen meridian. It is an essential herb for tonifying and nourishing the Spleen Qi. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as Spleen weakness, fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools. Due to its ability to lift Yang and lift sinking Qi, it is often used to treat conditions such as prolapse and visceral ptosis caused by Spleen deficiency. In addition, Huangqi enters the Lung meridian and can also tonify the Lung Qi. It can be used to treat symptoms such as weak cough, shortness of breath, clear phlegm, and low voice caused by Lung Qi deficiency.
Consolidating the exterior and stopping sweating
Huangqi can tonify the Lung and Spleen Qi, strengthen the defense and consolidate the exterior to stop sweating. It is often used together with other astringent and sweat-stopping herbs such as Muli and Mahuanggen to treat spontaneous sweating caused by Spleen and Lung Qi deficiency and weak defense.
Diuresis and reducing swelling
Huangqi can alleviate kidney damage and has a diuretic effect. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the Spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming water and dampness. When the Spleen Qi is deficient, the transportation and transformation function is weakened. Huangqi can not only tonify the Spleen and nourish Qi to treat the root cause, but also diuretic and reduce swelling to alleviate the symptoms. It is one of the important herbs for treating Qi deficiency and edema.
Generating fluids and nourishing blood
Huangqi itself has the effect of nourishing blood, and through its Qi tonifying effect, it also helps enhance the production of blood. Therefore, Huangqi is often used to treat blood deficiency, pale complexion, and both Qi and blood deficiency.
Beauty and skin care
Huangqi is a warm medicinal herb with anti-aging and skin nourishing effects. It is highly favored by women. The twenty-one amino acids contained in Huangqi are beneficial trace elements for the skin.
