Chinese herbs for replenishing qi and blood
Disease description:
Female, 25 years old. Since starting work, she has frequently worked overtime, stayed up late, and often gone to bed late. Her overall qi and blood condition is not very good, and she would like to improve it. Please ask, what traditional Chinese herbal medicines can replenish qi and blood?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
There are many types of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) that nourish qi and blood, primarily categorized into three major groups: qi-supplementing herbs, blood-nourishing herbs, and herbs that replenish both qi and blood.
Qi-supplementing herbs include ginseng, astragalus, codonopsis, and atractylodes, which can enhance the body's physiological functions and improve qi and blood levels. Blood-nourishing herbs mainly include angelica sinensis, donkey-hide gelatin (ejiao), and prepared rehmannia, which can enrich the blood and alleviate symptoms such as anemia. Herbs that replenish both qi and blood, such as Bazhen Granules and Shiquan Dabu Pills, combine the effects of boosting qi and nourishing blood and are suitable for patients with deficiency in both qi and blood.
When using TCMs to supplement qi and blood, it is important to take individual constitution and medical condition into account and use the appropriate herbs under the guidance of a TCM practitioner to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. At the same time, attention should also be given to dietary nourishment, including consumption of nutrient-rich foods such as red dates, wolfberry, and pork liver, to assist in enhancing qi and blood levels.
