Astragalus and Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng are effective in tonifying Qi, strengthening the spleen, promoting the production of body fluid, moisturizing the lungs, and stopping sweating by consolidating the muscle surface.
Astragalus has the efficacy of tonifying qi and elevating yang, consolidating the surface to stop sweating, generating fluid and nourishing blood, etc. It can be used for spleen deficiency and qi deficiency, lung qi weakness, surface deficiency and spontaneous sweating (frequent natural sweating due to the weakness of the muscle surface), deficiency of qi and blood, yellowish color of the face, and fatigue of the spirit (mental exhaustion and physical weakness). The adverse reactions and contraindications of Astragalus are not clear.
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng has the effects of benefiting Qi and strengthening the spleen, generating fluids and moisturizing the lungs. It is suitable for spleen weakness, lack of desire for food and drink, weakness after illness, deficiency of qi and yin, thirst, night sweating (abnormal sweating after falling asleep, sweating stops after waking up), spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, sweating is aggravated by slight movement), dry lungs and dry cough. The adverse reactions and contraindications of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng have not been clarified, and it should be used with caution for those who have solid evil but not deficient positive qi.
If you need to use Astragalus and Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng for treating diseases, it is recommended to use them under the guidance of a physician.