Is it appropriate to drink Shengmai Yin for deficiency of lung qi?
Disease description:
When I got up, I felt that I might have had deficient lung Qi these past few days. Luckily, I happen to have some Shengmai Drink at home. Is it appropriate to take Shengmai Drink for deficient lung Qi?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Lung qi deficiency can generally be treated with Shengmai Yin. Shengmai Yin is a traditional Chinese patent medicine with tonic effects, capable of reinforcing qi and restoring pulse, as well as nourishing yin and promoting body fluid production, making it suitable for individuals with lung qi deficiency. It can also help regulate symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and weak pulse. Clinically, lung qi deficiency may manifest in conditions such as chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and myocarditis, and Shengmai Yin can be used as an adjunctive treatment for these diseases.
