Root of Membranous Milkvetch — Classic Formulas
Huang Qi · Radix Astragali
Primary Actions
- Tonifies Qi and strengthens Yang
- Consolidates the exterior and stops sweating
- Promotes urination and reduces edema
- Supports tissue regeneration and expels pus
- Tonifies Qi to generate Blood
Classic Formulas
- Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang — tonifies central Qi and raises Yang for prolapse, chronic fatigue, and sinking Qi
- Yu Ping Feng San — consolidates the exterior to prevent recurrent colds and spontaneous sweating
- Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang — tonifies Qi to generate Blood for Blood deficiency with low-grade fever
Classical Text References
- Ben Cao Gang Mu (Li Shizhen): 'Huang Qi is the chief among tonifying herbs' due to its yellow color and supreme status in supplementation