Ginseng and Astragalus Combination
Ren shen huang qi san
Kan Traditionals
Nourishes Yin, nourishes Blood, augments Qi, strengthens the Spleen, clears Heat from the Lungs, clears Heat from deficiency, directs rebellious Lung Qi downward, transforms Phlegm.
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- Herb: Astragalus root, Chinese asparagus tuber, Bupleurum root, Anemarrhena rhizome, Large-leafed gentian root, Lycium bark, Raw rehmannia root, Poria, Licorice cured pinellia rhizome , White mulberry root bark, Chinese red peony root, Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Purple aster root and rhizome, Eclipta herb, Ligustrum fruit, White Asian ginseng root and rhizome, Platycodon root
- Herb (Pinyin): Huang qi, Tian men dong, Chai hu, Zhi mu, Qin jiao, Di gu pi, Sheng di huang, Fu ling, Fa ban xia, Sang bai pi, Chi shao, Zhi gan cao, Zi wan, Han lian cao, Nü zhen zi, Bai ren shen, Jie geng
- Pattern: Blood deficiency, Qi deficiency, Yin deficiency, Deficiency Heat
- Actions: Transform Phlegm, Nourish Blood, Strengthens the Spleen, nourishes Yin, Clear Deficiency Heat, augments Qi, clears Heat from the Lungs, directs rebellious Lung Qi downward
- Indications: Supports healthy Lung function, Occasional night sweats, Supports a healthy digestive system, Supports overall wellbeing , Occasional anger, irritability, frustration or anxiety, Occasional late afternoon feeling of heat
- Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy.
- Tongue: Pale with a dark red tip, little coating.
- Pulse: Deficient and rapid.
Ginseng and Astragalus Combination is based on Ginseng and Astragalus Powder (Ren Shen Huang Qi San), a classical formula addressing Yin, Blood and Qi deficiency, with lurking Heat affecting the Yin channels and organs. Heat due to deficiency can occur for a variety of reasons and affects the Lungs and Spleen. Occasional feelings of lethargy, a sensation of Heat in the afternoon, restlessness and anxiety may manifest. Ginseng and Astragalus Combination nourishes Yin, augments Qi and Blood and clears Heat, especially stemming from Blood deficiency.
Astragalus root, the chief herb in this formula, raises the Yang Qi, tonifies the Spleen, Lung Qi and Blood and is assisted by White Asian ginseng root and rhizome to tonify Original Qi, strengthen the Spleen and Stomach and generate fluids. Chinese asparagus tuber nourishes Kidney Yin and clears Lung Heat. It addresses Yin deficiency with Heat signs in the Upper Burner, such as dryness of the mouth. It moistens the Lung, nourishes the Kidneys and generates fluids, addressing Lung and Kidney deficiency accompanied with afternoon Heat. Raw Rehmannia root and Chinese red peony root clear Heat, cool the Blood, invigorate the Blood, break up stasis, nourish the Yin, generate fluids and address Yin deficiency with Heat signs. Large-leaf gentian root clears Heat due to Yin deficiency and dispels Wind Dampness. Honey fried Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Spleen, augments the Qi and moistens the Lungs. Poria strengthens the Spleen, eliminates Dampness and calms the Heart Spirit. Bupleurum root resolves lesser Yang patterns, releases Heat from the muscle layers, raises the Qi of the Stomach and Gallbladder, relieves Liver Qi constraint and addresses Heat from deficiency.
Chinese soft shelled turtle shell, subject to regulatory restriction, has been omitted. The combination of Ligustrum fruit and Eclipta herb replace it. They anchor the Yang, tonify the Yin of the Liver and Kidneys and clear Heat from deficiency.
Anemarrhena rhizome clears Heat and drains Fire from the Lungs and Stomach, enriches the Yin and moistens dryness, especially of the Lung and Kidney. White mulberry root bark drains Heat from the Lungs and supports healthy urination. It is especially helpful for Lung Heat obstructing the downward movement of Lung Qi, preventing water from moving. Purple aster root and rhizome and licorice cured Pinellia rhizome expel Phlegm, dry Dampness, move Qi and Blood by facilitating the flow of Lung Qi while moistening the Lungs and directing rebellious Qi downward.
Lycium bark cools the Blood, clears and drains Lung Heat. Platycodon root opens up and disseminates Lung Qi, dispels Phlegm and benefits the throat. It also directs the action of the other herbs to the upper region of the body.
Ginseng and Astragalus Combination tonifies Yin, Blood and Qi, clears Heat from the Lungs, moistens the Lungs and transforms Phlegm. Similar tonifying Lung formulas include: Yin Fountain nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin and mildly clears deficiency Heat; Wise Judge, in the Kan Herbals line, tonifies Lung Yin and Lung Qi, moistens the Lungs and tonifies the Heart Qi, and mildly clears Heat; Li Fei Lung Support tonifies Lung Yin, strengthens Lung Qi and mildly clears Heat; and Ginseng and Gecko Formula tonifies Lung and Kidney Qi, helps Kidney Qi to grasp Lung Qi, mildly clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.
Formulas to clear Heat include: Qing Fei Clearing Formula clears Lung Heat and Liver Fire, and clears Phlegm Heat from the Lung; and Pinellia Dispersing Formula clears Phlegm Heat from the Lungs.
ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Ginseng and Astragalus Combination (Ren Shen Huang Qi San) is a traditional Chinese formula found in the Precious Mirror of Health (Wei Sheng Bao Jian), recorded in the Huan Dynasty. This is one of the classical herbal formulas designed specifically to clear Heat due to deficiency.