Qi-tonifying and Yang-tonifying formulas

This article will introduce two groups of herbal formulas: qi-tonifying and yang-tonifying, along with the key herbs in each group.

# Qi-tonifying

Qi-tonifying formulas:

• Four Generals: This formula has the effect of invigorating qi, nourishing the spleen and stomach, suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency.

• Ingredients:

• Ginseng: Invigorates qi, nourishes the spleen and stomach.

• Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala: Strengthens the spleen, removes dampness.

• Nourishing the Middle and Invigorating Qi: This formula has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, elevating yang qi, suitable for those with spleen qi deficiency and descending.

• Ingredients:

• Astragalus: Nourishes the middle, elevates yang, consolidates the exterior.

• Ginseng: Greatly nourishes the original qi.

• Licorice: Harmonizes the middle, strengthens the spleen.

# Yang-tonifying

Yang-tonifying formulas:

• Kidney Qi Pill: This formula has the effect of nourishing kidney yang, transforming and generating kidney qi, suitable for those with kidney yang deficiency.

• Ingredients:

• Rehmannia glutinosa: Nourishes the kidney, benefits essence and generates marrow.

• Cornus officinalis: Consolidates essence, nourishes the liver and kidney.

• Dioscorea opposita: Strengthens spleen qi, consolidates essence.

• Aconitum carmichaelii, Cinnamomum cassia: Nourishes kidney yang, guides fire back to its origin.

• Yougui Pill: This formula has the effect of nourishing kidney yang, benefits essence and generates marrow, suitable for those with kidney yang deficiency.

• Ingredients:

• Aconitum carmichaelii, Cinnamomum cassia: Nourishes kidney yang, guides fire back to its origin.

• Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea opposita, Lycium barbarum: The four nourish kidney yang, benefits essence and generates marrow, nourishes the liver and strengthens the spleen.

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Before using any herbal formula, you should consult a healthcare professional.