Deficiency syndrome is very common in clinical practice. Elderly people often have deficiency syndrome, chronic diseases often have deficiency syndrome, and other factors such as congenital deficiencies, excessive fatigue, improper diet, imbalance of hunger and fullness, etc., can all lead to deficiency syndrome. Deficiency syndrome can be divided into Qi deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, and yang deficiency. This article only discusses Qi and blood deficiency.

Qi deficiency mainly refers to deficiency of lung and spleen. The clinical manifestations include qi deficiency, shortness of breath and low voice, fatigue and weakness, pale complexion, dizziness and spontaneous sweating, loss of appetite, loose stools, etc. Commonly used prescriptions include Sijunzi Decoction (codonopsis, atractylodes, poria, licorice), Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (astragalus, dangshen, atractylodes, moxibustion licorice, angelica, tangerine peel, cohosh, bupleurum), Shengmai Powder (ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus). , Schisandra chinensis). These prescriptions are mainly composed of traditional Chinese medicine that nourishes the lungs and strengthens the spleen.

Blood deficiency includes heart blood deficiency and liver blood deficiency, which are mainly manifested by sallow complexion, pale nails, dizziness, palpitations and insomnia. Commonly used prescriptions include Siwu Decoction (rehmannia glutinosa, angelica root, white peony root, Chuanxiong rhizome), Danggui Buxue Decoction (astragalus, angelica root), Guipi Decoction (atractylodes, poria, astragalus, longan meat, wild date kernels, Codonopsis pilosula, costus, and moxibustion licorice). , angelica, polygala), etc.

If both Qi and blood are deficient, both Qi and blood should be replenished. Commonly used prescriptions include Bazhen Decoction (Sijunzi Decoction plus Siwu Decoction), Shiquan Dabu Decoction (Bazhen Decoction plus astragalus and cinnamon), Ginseng Yangrong Decoction (danggui, dangshen, white peony root, atractylodes, poria, rehmannia root, moxibustion licorice, astragalus, cinnamon, schisandra, polygala, tangerine peel, ginger, jujube), etc.

There are many dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine. The most suitable for replenishing deficiency is the decoction preparation. This is one of the traditional Chinese medicine dosage forms. It has nourishing properties, sweet taste, high concentration, small volume, easy storage and convenience, and has the functions of Good nourishing effect. In terms of seasons, there are four seasons throughout the year, spring, summer, autumn and winter, among which winter is the closed season. The climate is cold, and deficiency symptoms will aggravate or recur, so it is more suitable to take nourishing creams.

To make a nourishing ointment, first choose the right prescription, depending on whether you have qi deficiency, blood deficiency, or both qi and blood deficiency, and then choose according to the prescriptions introduced above. To be cautious, it is best to ask a local Chinese medicine practitioner to select and prescribe the medicine. The medicinal materials must be clean and authentic. There is a huge difference in the quality of Chinese herbal medicines, so choose the best ones.