The efficacy and function of Huangjing

Huangjing has the effects of nourishing qi and yin, strengthening the spleen and moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence. It is commonly used to improve symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, lung deficiency, dry cough, and insufficient essence and blood.

1. Tonifying Qi and Nourishing Yin

Huangjing has a flat and sweet nature, and can regulate the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. It can alleviate fatigue and dry mouth caused by qi and yin deficiency. For shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating caused by late stage fever or chronic wasting diseases, drugs such as Taizishen and Ophiopogon japonicus can be used in combination. For individuals with Yin deficiency constitution who have long-term low-grade fever and night sweats, Huangjing can be used together with Shengdihuang and Zhimu.

2. Strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach

Huangjing can enhance the function of spleen and stomach circulation, improve loss of appetite, bloating and loose stools. People with weak spleen and stomach often experience postprandial bloating and irregular bowel movements, which can be combined with medicinal herbs such as Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria cocos. Modern research shows that its polysaccharide components can promote the secretion of digestive juices and repair gastrointestinal mucosal damage.

3. Moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough

Huangjing nourishes the lung yin to alleviate dry cough without phlegm and dry throat. Pulmonary dryness and cough are more common in autumn or long-term smokers, often combined with ginseng and Fritillaria cirrhosa. For hemoptysis caused by pulmonary tuberculosis, it can be used in combination with Bletilla and ass hide glue, but it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

4. Nourishing Kidney and Filling Essence

Huangjing can improve the soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, as well as premature graying of the beard and hair caused by kidney essence deficiency. For middle-aged and elderly people with kidney deficiency, tinnitus, and forgetfulness, it can be used together with goji berries and processed Polygonum multiflorum. Male nocturnal emissions are smooth or female vaginal discharge is thin, which can be combined with astringent and astringent medicinal herbs such as water chestnut and golden cherry.

5. Regulating immunity

Huangjing contains active ingredients such as Huangjing polysaccharides and saponins, which can enhance the phagocytic ability of macrophages. People with physical weakness who are prone to colds can improve their resistance by taking it appropriately, but it is not suitable as a substitute for vaccines. Patients with decreased white blood cells after radiotherapy and chemotherapy should use Huangqi and Codonopsis pilosula under the guidance of an oncologist.

When using Polygonatum sibiricum, attention should be paid to the differentiation of constitution, and it should be used with caution for patients with phlegm dampness stagnation and moderate cold diarrhea. It can be made into polygonatum Congee or chicken soup stewed with polygonatum. It is recommended that the dosage should not exceed 15g each time. During use, avoid eating radish and strong tea to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine. In case of abdominal distention, diarrhea and other discomfort, the patients with diabetes should monitor the changes of blood sugar. It is recommended to use it in combination under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and avoid taking it in large quantities for a long time on your own.