Astragalus membranaceus is a common tonic in daily life, which has the following functions: First, invigorating qi and rising yang. For proctoptosis, uterine prolapse, metrorrhagia, dizziness and fatigue caused by qi deficiency, it is often used with Cimicifuga rhizome and Bupleurum root. The second is to consolidate the exterior and accumulate sweat. It is mostly used for spontaneous sweating caused by physical deficiency. If the exogenous wind is cold, the superficial qi is not firm, and sweating is not stopped, long-term treatment with Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala and Saposhnikovia divaricata has obvious effects. The third is to support sores and discharge pus. It can be used for treating invaginated ulcer that does not fester for a long time, and has the functions of promoting festering and limiting. Used to heal wounds and ulcers that have been festering for a long time. It is often used with honeysuckle, Gleditsia sinensis and Viola yedoensis. The fourth is diuresis and detumescence. It is used for puffiness caused by yang deficiency. It is often used with Ji Fang, Poria and Atractylodes macrocephala. To sum up, there are similarities and differences in the efficacy of people participating in Astragalus membranaceus. We should not confuse qi deficiency at first sight, otherwise it will be self-defeating. Taxilli [source] is an evergreen parasitic shrub with dry leaflike stems and branches [plant morphology] Taxilli (DC. Dancer, a plant of Taxodiaceae. Leaves alternate or subopposite, leathery, ovoid or elliptic, with obtuse apex. Flowers bisexual, purplish red 1 ~ 3 flowers clustered in leaf axils and were reddish-brown stellate pilose; Bracteolate; Calyx is nearly spherical, corolla is narrow and tubular, slightly curved, with reddish-brown stellate hairs outside and small verrucous protrusions outside. The flowering period is April-September, and the fruiting period is 9-65438+1October. [medicinal properties] the stems and branches of this product are cylindrical, with a length of 3 ~ 4 cm and a diameter of 0.2 ~ 1 cm. The surface is reddish brown or grayish brown, with thin longitudinal stripes and many small protruding brown lenticels, and some branches can see brown fine hairs; Hard, irregular section, reddish brown skin, light wood color. Leaves curly, short handle; After flattening, the leaves are oval or wide wedge-shaped, with the whole edge; Leather. Odorless and astringent. Indications: tonifying liver and kidney, strengthening bones and muscles, expelling wind and removing dampness, and preventing miscarriage. It can be used for treating rheumatic joint pain, soreness of waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, metrorrhagia and metrorrhagia, blood leakage during pregnancy, and fetal movement restlessness. High blood pressure. Ligustrum lucidum: Medicinal Ligustrum lucidum is taken from the fruit of Ligustrum lucidum belonging to Oleaceae. Because this plant is similar to Ilex, which is evergreen all the year round, some areas in ancient times were also called "Ilex". Ligustrum lucidum was first recorded in Shennong Herbal Classic, also known as Ligustrum lucidum and Ilex pubescens. Its taste is bitter and cool. Black beard can tonify liver and kidney, improve eyesight, and treat internal heat due to yin deficiency of liver and kidney, dizziness and tinnitus, soreness of waist and knees, premature gray hair and decreased vision. It's just that its efficacy is mild, so it must take effect slowly. Erzhi Pill is a well-known Chinese patent medicine, which is made from Eclipta prostrata. It has a positive effect on various symptoms of yin deficiency if taken frequently. Modern pharmacology has proved that Ligustrum lucidum has the functions of enhancing immune function, increasing peripheral white blood cells, strengthening heart, diuresis, protecting liver, relieving cough and resisting dysentery bacilli.