How to replenish qi and blood when losing weight

If the Qi and blood are insufficient, people will easily become thin and more susceptible to the effects and threats of various adverse diseases. Therefore, when facing the situation of insufficient Qi and blood in life, we should also understand some healthy and effective ways to replenish Qi and blood, especially some Chinese medicinal materials, which can replenish Qi and blood while avoiding side effects. For example, Astragalus, American ginseng or Codonopsis are all medicinal materials that can replenish Qi and blood, clear away heat and promote salivation.

1. Astragalus

Astragalus is slightly warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of tonifying Qi and raising Yang, replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior, expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is suitable for spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, painful carbuncles that do not ulcerate, internal injuries and fatigue, spleen deficiency diarrhea, prolapse of the anus and all symptoms of Qi deficiency and blood deficiency.

Astragalus contains carbohydrates, folic acid and various amino acids. It can excite the central nervous system, so it can boost spirits, resist fatigue, improve immune function, enhance disease resistance, and is quite effective in preventing qi deficiency, colds and infections. It also has cardiotonic, diuretic and blood pressure lowering effects. It contains the trace element selenium, which is the natural enemy of cancer, so Astragalus has anti-cancer effects.

2. American Ginseng

American ginseng tastes sweet and slightly bitter. It can replenish qi and nourish yin, clear away heat and produce body fluid. It is suitable for symptoms such as lung deficiency and fatigue cough, chronic cough, wheezing and coughing, hemoptysis, pulmonary tuberculosis and aphonia. Take 1-3 grams of this product, decoct it in water and drink it instead of tea. It has the effect of moistening the throat and beautifying the voice. Opera and singing actors often drink it, which is beneficial to voice health. American ginseng is also a good product for sports health care. It can be taken by people who are tired, thirsty, and sweating after intense activities.

American ginseng tastes sweet and slightly bitter, and has the functions of nourishing qi and yin, clearing heat and promoting body fluid

When using, it can be ground into fine powder, 1-1.5 grams each time, with warm water; it can also be decocted in water alone, 1.5-3 grams per dose; when storing, it must be preserved from corrosion and insects, and can be: sealed after drying, or stored in a cool and dry place.

3. Codonopsis

This product is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of tonifying the middle and replenishing Qi, promoting the production of body fluid and nourishing blood. It is often used for fatigue, shortness of breath and palpitations caused by Qi deficiency, poor appetite and loose stools, thirst caused by damage to both Qi and body fluid, and atrophy caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood. Jaundice, dizziness, weakness after illness, and malnutrition.

If soaking in wine, chop Codonopsis pilosula into small pieces and soak it in 1 jin of rice wine or white wine. Take it after 1 month, 2-3 tablespoons each time, 3 times a day.

If decocted in water, take 9-15 grams each time for oral administration.