There is a clear difference between the effects of ginseng and astragalus. The former is mainly used to replenish vital energy, tonify the spleen and lungs, nourish yin and promote the production of fluid, benefit the qi and restore the veins (by replenishing the qi to make the veins full and open), and tranquilize the spirit and benefit the intellect (to stabilize the mind and promote intellectual development). Astragalus is mainly used to consolidate and protect Wei Qi, consolidate the surface to stop sweating (stop sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), and support toxins to generate muscle (expel toxins to promote muscle growth and wound healing). Ginseng is a tonic for vital energy (replenishing the body’s root qi) and belongs to the heart, lung, spleen and kidney meridians. It is mostly used for treating conditions related to weak vital energy, qi and blood deficiencies, cold limbs, and internal dryness of the yin, such as after major injuries, surgeries, and serious illnesses. It should not be used in conjunction with veratrum and wulingzhi. Astragalus tonifies qi, mainly to tonify qi and consolidate the surface (consolidating the muscle surface by tonifying qi), in addition, it has the effects of elevating yang, stopping sweating, inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, generating fluids, supporting toxins to generate muscle and astringing sores. It can be used to treat symptoms such as sweating, deficiency of qi, lack of consolidation of the body, and sinking of the middle qi (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, which is manifested by the falling of the internal organs). The adverse reactions of the above drugs are not clear. Patients with discomfort are advised to go to regular hospitals for consultation and standardized treatment.