Which body types should not take Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills?
Nov 10, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
芪参益气滴丸不适宜的体质，一般有阴虚火旺体质、湿热蕴结体质、痰热Cough体质、外感发热体质、脾胃虚寒体质等。阴虚火旺体质者体内阴液不足、虚火内生。芪参益气滴丸含黄芪等温补成分，食用后会加重虚火Symptoms，可能引发口干咽燥、手足心热、失眠多梦等不适。
Qishen Yiqi Drop Pill is generally unsuitable for individuals with the following body constitutions: yin deficiency with hyperactivity of fire, damp-heat accumulation, phlegm-heat cough, exterior pathogenic factors with fever, and spleen-stomach deficiency-cold. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Yin Deficiency with Fire Hyperactivity: Individuals with this constitution have insufficient body fluids and internal deficiency-fire. Qishen Yiqi Drop Pill contains astragalus and other warming and tonifying ingredients, which may exacerbate symptoms of deficiency-fire, potentially causing dry mouth and throat, heat in the palms and soles, insomnia, and vivid dreams.
2. Damp-Heat Accumulation: Those with excessive internal damp-heat often experience bitter or sticky taste in the mouth, sticky bowel movements, and oily skin. The warming and tonifying nature of the medicine may aggravate damp-heat conditions, worsening symptoms and impairing overall regulation of the body.
3. Phlegm-Heat Cough: Individuals with phlegm-heat cough typically present with yellow, thick sputum and sore, swollen throat. The tonic components in Qishen Yiqi Drop Pill may make it harder for phlegm-heat to dissipate, thereby worsening cough and expectoration, and delaying recovery.
4. Exterior Pathogenic Factors with Fever: During acute conditions such as colds or fevers, the body's priority is to expel external pathogens. Taking a warming and tonifying formula like Qishen Yiqi Drop Pill at this time may "lock in" the pathogen, hinder its elimination, and prolong the illness.
5. Spleen-Stomach Deficiency-Cold: Individuals with this constitution often suffer from cold abdominal pain, loose stools, cold intolerance, and cold limbs. Some ingredients in the medicine may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, increase the burden on the spleen and stomach, and worsen symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Before taking Qishen Yiqi Drop Pill, one should clearly understand their body constitution and avoid taking it blindly. It is recommended to use the medicine under the guidance of a physician, and to fully disclose your health status prior to treatment.
