CODONOPSIS & ASTRAGALUS
Dang Shen/Huang Qi

 

Codonopsis pilosula & Astragalus membranaceous

 

 

Dang Shen

sweet, neutral invigorates qi, nourishes the Lung and the Spleen

Huang Qi

sweet, slightly warm nourishes the Centre, invigorates qi, elevates yang,  strengthens the Superior, expels Toxin to promote wound healing, induces diuresis, relieves swelling


Major therapeutic action
Nourishes the Spleen, invigorates qi.

 Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.

Indications
*  Deficiency due to prolonged illness, insufficient Centre qi.
*  Prolapse of the viscera, indigestion, emaciation, loose stool, fatigue due to deficiency of the Spleen and
the Stomach.

Cautions and contraindications
Caution in patients with qi stagnation, Damp obstruction, food stagnation, stuffy chest, Heat-Toxic carbuncles and ulcers, and hyperactivity of Fire due to yin deficiency while prescribing Huang Qi.
None noted.

Combinations
*  For Spleen deficiency with Phlegm, combine with Si Jun Zi Tang and Chen Pi/Ban Xia.