There are many commonly used traditional Chinese medicines with the function of invigorating qi. Here are only the following.

① Ginseng

This is one of the most important and expensive Chinese medicines for invigorating qi. It is sweet in taste, slightly bitter, slightly warm in nature, and has great functions of invigorating vitality, improving intelligence and calming the nerves. It is a good product for invigorating health care.

Studies have confirmed that ginseng can promote the development of human cells and increase the number of cell divisions. However, fleek, an American scholar, believes that human cells stop dying after about 50 divisions, and it takes 2.4 years for cells to divide once. If they can divide 50 times, they can live to 120 years old. Because ginseng can greatly replenish their vitality, it can be often used for symptoms such as weak breathing, cold limbs, weak pulse and low blood pressure shock.

Modern research has confirmed that ginseng contains many kinds of saponins, volatile oil, polysaccharides, vitamins BI, B2, C, etc. It has a good regulating effect on the nervous system, a sex hormone-like effect, and a cardiotonic effect; It can reduce blood sugar, enhance hematopoietic function, enhance adrenal cortex function, improve the adaptability of the body to the external environment and improve immune function. In addition, ginseng can promote the synthesis of protein, inhibit the occurrence of hypercholesterolemia, and promote the rehabilitation of chronic diseases.

If stewed, the dosage is generally 3-9 grams; When stewing, it should be boiled over slow fire 1 hour, so as to decoct the effective components of ginseng and ensure the curative effect. If swallowed, dry ginseng and grind it into fine powder, with the dosage of1-2g each time. If soaked in wine, chop up the ginseng, put it in rice wine and soak it. After-like 1 month, you can take it, two or two tablespoons each time, 1 day twice.

② Radix Astragali

Astragalus membranaceus is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus, a leguminous plant. It is better to have yellow and white meat, firm and easy to break, rich in powder, sweet in taste and without black heart and hollow.

Astragalus membranaceus is mild in temperature and sweet in taste, and has the functions of invigorating qi and ascending yang, invigorating qi and consolidating exterior, promoting granulation by supporting toxin, and inducing diuresis to relieve swelling. It is suitable for spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, pain and gangrene, internal injury, fatigue, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, proctoptosis and all symptoms of qi failure and blood deficiency.

Astragalus membranaceus contains sugar, folic acid and various amino acids, which can excite the central nervous system, so it can lift the spirit, resist fatigue, improve immune function and enhance disease resistance, which is quite effective in preventing qi deficiency, colds and infections, as well as strengthening the heart and diuresis and lowering blood pressure. It contains trace element selenium, which is the natural enemy of cancer, so Astragalus has anti-cancer effect.

If decocted in water, the dosage is 9-30g each time; However, those with excess heat such as high fever, thirst and constipation should not use it.

③ American ginseng

American ginseng, also known as American ginseng, is mainly produced in the United States and Canada. It is called seed ginseng transplanted in China. Its roots are used as precious medicinal materials, and it is a wonderful product for nourishing and health care. Anyone who wants to use ginseng but cannot tolerate its temperature can use it.

American ginseng is sweet, slightly bitter, has the functions of invigorating qi and nourishing yin, clearing fire and promoting fluid production, and is suitable for lung deficiency, fatigue cough, chronic cough, asthma cough, hemoptysis, lung flaccidity and aphonia. Take this product1-3g, decocted in water instead of tea, which has the effect of moistening the throat and beautifying the voice. Opera and singers often drink it, which is beneficial to voice health care. American ginseng is also a good product for sports and health care, which can be taken by people who are tired and weak after intense activities, thirsty in mouth and sweating.

When in use, it can be ground into fine powder, and each time it is taken1-1.5g, it is delivered with warm boiled water; Can also be decocted in water alone, each dose1.5-3g; When stored, it should be antiseptic and moth-proof. It can be sealed after drying or stored in a cool and dry place.

This product should not be used together with Veratrum nigrum, and should not be used for those with deficiency and cold.

④ codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis pilosula is the root of Codonopsis pilosula, a perennial herb of Citraceae, and ginseng from Shanxi is the best. Contains inulin, alkaloid, saponin, vitamin B 1, B2 and other ingredients, which can excite the central nervous system, make people feel refreshed, eliminate fatigue, increase red blood cells and hemoglobin, and enhance immunity; In addition, it can also increase the decrease of blood cells caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

This product is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and has the functions of invigorating the middle energizer, invigorating qi, promoting fluid production and nourishing blood. It is often used for thirst due to deficiency of qi, fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitation, eating less loose stool and injury of both qi and body fluid. Deficiency of both qi and blood. Yellow, dizziness and other symptoms, as well as weakness and malnutrition after illness.

If soaked in wine, chop Radix Codonopsis, soak in 1 kg rice wine or liquor, and take it after 1 month, 2-3 tablespoons each time, 1 day for 3 times;

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

This product is anti-veratrum and should not be used together.

⑤ Radix Pseudostellariae

Pseudostellaria heterophylla, a perennial herb of Caryophyllaceae, is a kind of tonic product, which contains fructose, starch, saponins, amino acids and vitamins, and has a strong effect and can improve the immune function of the body.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is flat in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, has the functions of tonifying lung and spleen, benefiting qi and promoting fluid production, and can be used for eating less with weak temper and making tired children thin; Cough due to lung deficiency, spontaneous sweating and palpitation, thirst due to insufficient body fluid, and deficiency of both qi and yin after illness.

Dosage: 9-30g each time. To prevent mildew, it should be placed in a dry and ventilated place or sealed after drying.

⑥ Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala is the rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala, a perennial herb with chrysanthemum roots. Atractylodes macrocephala produced in Zhejiang is the best, and it is the main medicine for invigorating spleen and benefiting qi. It contains volatile oil, the main components of which are atractyl alcohol and atractylone, and contains vitamin A substances, which have the functions of protecting the liver, lowering blood sugar and enhancing physical strength. It can promote the secretion of gastrointestinal fluid, enhance digestive function, have obvious and lasting diuretic effect and increase blood cell effect.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is warm in nature, sweet and bitter in taste, has the functions of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, eliminating dampness and promoting diuresis, stopping sweating and preventing miscarriage, and can be used for eating less loose stool with weak temper, burnout and spontaneous sweating; Spleen deficiency, phlegm retention due to dampness, edema; Pregnancy with spleen deficiency, weak qi, uneasy fetal qi and swollen feet.

Dosage: 5-15g, which is not suitable for those with yin deficiency and internal heat, loss of body fluid, naked tongue coating and dry lips and mouth.

⑦ licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch is the root and rhizome of perennial herb Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch in Leguminosae, which is characterized by solid and heavy quality, thin skin and tight pomelo ditch, yellow-white cross section, rich powder, sweet taste and less chewing fiber. It contains glycyrrhizin, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin, etc. Animal experiments have proved that liquiritigenin has adrenocorticoid-like effects and anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. In addition, it has antitussive, analgesic and anticonvulsant effects.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is flat in nature, sweet in taste, has the functions of invigorating spleen and regulating middle energizer, relieving pain urgently, moistening lung and relieving cough, detoxicating, and harmonizing various drugs, and is suitable for spleen and stomach weakness, epigastric pain, cough, palpitation, sore swelling and poisoning.

Dosage:1.5-9g, not suitable for use with Euphorbia, Daphne genkwa, Kansui and seaweed.

One coconut for invigorating qi 1 piece. Peel and shell the coconut, take the white meat pulp, and cut it into small pieces to eat, counting each time.

Coconut meat, a different name for coconut pulp, is the endosperm of coconut in Palmae, which is white in color and chewy like meat. The taste is sweet and flat, "benefiting qi, dispelling wind, eating without hunger, making people look good" ("Compendium of Materia Medica").

The oil content of coconut pulp is 60%-65%, and most of the fatty acids in the oil are saturated fatty acids, with little oleic acid and linoleic acid. This is very different from ordinary vegetable oil. Although saturated fatty acids have some disadvantages, they are also nutrients needed by human body. In order to maintain a good health level, nutritionists suggest that saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids should each account for1/3, that is, it is more appropriate to maintain the ratio of1:1. In addition, coconut meat still contains some protein, sucrose and glucose, which is also beneficial to the bodybuilding of the skin.

Use with caution for the elderly, hyperlipidemia and obesity.

200 grams of soybean milk and 59 grams of japonica rice; Appropriate amount of sugar. Add water to soybean milk and cook it with rice to make porridge, or cook porridge with japonica rice as usual, add soybean milk when it is ripe, continue to cook until porridge is finished, and season with white sugar twice a day.

This recipe can tonify deficiency, make people fat and healthy, and is suitable for people who are frail and emaciated.

There are many kinds of anemia.

Iron deficiency anemia recommends several home-made blood-enriching foods:

Black beans: In ancient China, eating beans has always been considered beneficial. Most books will introduce that black beans can make people's hair black. In fact, black beans can also give birth to blood. How to eat black beans depends on everyone's preference. If it is postpartum, it is recommended to cook black-bone chicken with black beans.

Nostoc flagelliforme: Nostoc flagelliforme is dark and unsightly, but it contains high iron. Cooking with Nostoc flagelliforme soup can enrich blood.

Carrots: Carrots contain high levels of vitamins B and C, and at the same time contain a special nutrient-carotene, which is extremely beneficial to blood-enriching. Cooking soup with carrots is a good soup for blood-enriching. But many people don't like carrots. My personal practice is to juice carrots and add honey as a drink.

Gluten: This is a folk food. General vegetarian restaurants and pot-stewed stalls are available, and the iron content of gluten is quite rich. And blood must be supplemented with iron first.

Spinach: This is the most common vegetable. It is also a famous blood-enriching food. Spinach is rich in iron carotene, so spinach can be regarded as an important food in blood-enriching vegetables. If you don't like carrots, eat more vegetables.

Day lily: Day lily has the largest amount of iron, which is 20 times higher than the familiar spinach. It is rich in iron, and it is also rich in vitamins A, B 1, C, protein, fat and colchicine.

Longan meat: Longan meat is longan meat, which can be sold in any supermarket. Longan meat is rich in iron and also contains vitamins A and B, glucose and sucrose. Enriching blood can also treat amnesia, palpitation, neurasthenia and insomnia. Longan soup, longan gum and longan wine are also good blood-enriching foods.

Dried radish: Dried radish is a beneficial vegetable, which is extremely rich in vitamin B and high in iron. Therefore, it is the most humble and cheapest but the best health food, and its iron content exceeds all foods except day lily.

It should be noted that people with anemia had better not drink tea, and drinking more tea will only aggravate the symptoms of anemia. Because the iron in food enters the digestive tract in the form of trivalent colloidal iron hydroxide. Under the action of gastric juice, high-priced iron is transformed into low-priced iron before it can be absorbed. However, tea contains tannic acid, which is easy to form insoluble iron tannic acid after drinking, thus hindering the absorption of iron. Secondly, milk and some drugs that neutralize gastric acid will hinder the absorption of iron, so try not to eat it with iron-containing foods.