What should one eat for qi deficiency and insufficient lung qi?
Disease description:
My husband constantly feels mentally fatigued and lies down as soon as he gets home. After a medical examination at the hospital, the doctor diagnosed him with *Qi* deficiency—specifically, insufficient Lung *Qi*. Could you please advise what foods are recommended for *Qi* deficiency and Lung *Qi* insufficiency?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Patients with Qi deficiency and insufficient Lung Qi may consume foods such as Chinese yam, lotus root, pear, radish, pig heart and lungs, and beef heart and lungs. Herbal medicines commonly used include Gecko (Ge Jie), Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao), Astragalus (Huang Qi), Pseudostellaria root (Tai Zi Shen), Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), and Lily bulb (Bai He). These foods and herbs can be simmered together into a nourishing soup or stew. With long-term, consistent consumption, this regimen effectively alleviates symptoms of Lung Qi deficiency—such as chest tightness and shortness of breath—and also helps strengthen the constitution, tonify Qi, and prevent common colds.
