Speaking of “invigorating qi”, many people may think of ginseng, because ginseng has the effect of invigorating vitality, soaking in water and making soup can achieve a qi-invigorating effect. However, it would be inappropriate to use it to replenish Qi in summer. Because in summer, it is easy to have a situation of “both qi and yin”, and simply replenishing qi may be counterproductive.
Why is it easy to “injury both qi and yin” in summer?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the yang qi is the most abundant in summer, and the heat enters the body from the wei qi, and the human body is prone to sweating. Sweaty, if it is not regulated in time, it will hurt the qi and yin, and it is easy to have both qi and yin injuries.
In addition, spleen deficiency and unhealthy stomach will also cause qi and yin injuries. In the hot summer, many people rely on cold drinks to relieve the dryness and heat in the body. As everyone knows, it is easy to deplete the yang qi of the spleen and stomach, resulting in a deficiency of the spleen spleen. Deficiency of the spleen is easy to generate fire, and too much deficiency of fire consumes body fluids, which is also easy to form a situation where both qi and yin are injured. So, what are the effects of qi and yin on the body?
What are the symptoms that people with qi and yin injuries usually have?
A person with qi and yin deficiency will not only have qi deficiency, but also yin deficiency. For example, qi deficiency, manifested as palpitation, chest tightness, shortness of breath, low voice, lack of energy, easy sweating, etc. If Yin is deficient, it will manifest as dry mouth, hot flashes in the five hearts, night sweats, insomnia and other symptoms.
1. If qi and yin deficiency occurs in the kidneys, there will be symptoms such as spontaneous sweating, night sweats, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, usually laziness, lack of energy, and lack of energy.
2. If qi and yin deficiency occurs in the lungs, the lungs govern breathing, then coughing will occur, and sometimes phlegm is weak and coughing up The phlegm is relatively sticky, and the phlegm is less and not easy to cough up.
3. If qi and yin deficiency occurs in the heart, the heart dominates the gods, and symptoms such as palpitation, upset, and insomnia will first appear. In addition, the heart is the main blood, and there may be dizziness, paleness, etc.
4. If qi and yin deficiency occurs in the spleen and stomach, then there will be decreased appetite, weight loss, dry mouth, shortness of breath and weakness.
In summary, Qi and Yin deficiency cannot be underestimated. If symptoms are more obvious, then symptomatic treatment is necessary. If the symptoms are relatively mild, such as sluggish speech, fatigue, dry mouth, thirst, sweating and other symptoms, then it is necessary to adjust in time.
Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis – nourishing qi and restoring pulse, nourishing yin and promoting body fluid
Ginseng
Ginseng should be familiar to everyone, it is a great tonic. Chinese medicine believes that ginseng tastes sweet and slightly bitter, and its medicinal properties are mild. It can enter the spleen, lung, heart, and kidney meridians, and has the effects of invigorating the pulse, invigorating the spleen and benefiting the lung, promoting body fluid and nourishing blood, and soothing the mind. Here, it can well supplement the qi of the spleen and lungs, and it can also breed body fluid, and the qi will be released along with the body fluid.
Ophiopogon japonicus
Ophiopogon japonicus has a slightly bitter taste and slightly cold medicinal properties. The lung and stomach meridians have the functions of invigorating the lungs, nourishing yin and clearing the heart. Patients with qi and yin deficiency often show symptoms such as upset, cough, and fever in the palms and soles of the hands. At this time, it is suitable to use Ophiopogon japonicus as a medicine. It can be said to be a top grade for nourishing yin blindly.
Schisandra
Schisandra is just this medicine, and it can supplement all five internal organs. Chinese medicine believes that five flavors enter the five internal organs, while Schisandra has five flavors, sour into the liver, bitter into the heart, sweet into the spleen, pungent into the lung, and salty into the kidney. .
The combination of the above three herbs is called “Shengmai Yin”, which has a good conditioning effect on the condition of Qi and Yin deficiency.
Using ginseng to replenish vitality, use Ophiopogon japonicus to nourish yin and nourish blood, and tonic for both qi and yin, can play a very good conditioning effect on the symptoms of qi and yin deficiency. In addition, adding Schisandra chinensis has a convergence effect, and the replenished qi and yin are firmly locked in the body, so that it can play a role in strengthening the foundation. However, it should be noted that the following two types of people should not take it:
1. People with severe yang deficiency
Shengmai Yin is mainly used to invigorate qi and yin. However, if it is not symptomatic with yang deficiency medicine, it will not have a conditioning effect, and may even aggravate the condition. In addition, the medicinal properties of Ophiopogon japonicus are slightly cold, and if people with yang deficiency take it, it is easy to cause diarrhea. Therefore, it is not recommended for people with severe yang deficiency.
2. People with severe blood stasis
Although blood stasis can also cause palpitation and chest tightness, if taking Shengmai Yin, then It’s a drug incompetent. Blood stasis is more mainly to activate blood, while Shengmai Yin is mainly to nourish yin. Therefore, it is not recommended for people with severe blood stasis.
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