Effects of Atractylodes Macrocephalae with Astragalus

Atractylodes macrocephala with Radix Astragali has the effect of strengthening the spleen and benefiting Qi, and is often used clinically for the treatment of symptoms of Qi deficiency, such as mental lethargy, weakness of the limbs, little breath and lazy speech, abdominal distension, poor appetite, little food, loose stools, and other symptoms of Qi deficiency and heavy dampness. In addition, because of its effect on strengthening the spleen, Atractylodes Macrocephala with Astragalus can also be used for the treatment of Qi deficiency to a certain extent and the prolapse of the organs, such as gastric prolapse, prolapse of the uterus or prolapse of the anus, etc. For example, the combination of Atractylodes Macrocephala and Astragalus Macrocephala is used in Tonic Zhong Yi Qi Tang to achieve the effect of tonic Zhong Yi Qi. In addition, the combination of Astragalus and Atractylodes can also play a role in strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lung. Since Chinese medicine believes that the lung is the master of the skin and hair, the combination of the two also has the effect of fixing the surface and stopping sweating, which can be used for the treatment of symptoms such as spontaneous sweating caused by Qi deficiency and lack of consolidation of the lung guard, such as the combination of the two in Yu Ping Feng San.