
Huang Qi (Astragalus)
Huang Qi (Astragalus) Herbs that Tonify Qi. Tonifies Qi and Blood: Postpartum fever due to Qi and Blood Deficiency Recovery from severe Blood loss Strengthens the Spleen and raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach: Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, fatigue and diarrhea Central Qi Sinking (prolapse) Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency Qi Failing to contain Blood Qi and Blood Deficiency Fever from Qi Deficiency Tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the Exterior and tonifies the Lungs (aids the circulation of moisture downward from the face): Wei Qi Deficiency with spontaneous sweating Lung Qi Deficiency with frequent colds or shortness of breath Excessive sweating associated with Qi, Yang or Yin Deficiency Dampness in the head Spleen Deficiency edema or superficial edema with reduced urination (It can be used as a stand-alone herb for this) Supports the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins: Chronic ulcerations and sores that either have trouble forming pus or have formed p