Benefiting the qi and strengthening the root is one of the principles of treatment in Chinese medicine. It refers to tonifying the qi of the spleen and kidneys and regulating the body’s essence, thus promoting the recovery of physiological functions and achieving the purpose of treating diseases. Benefiting qi is also known as tonifying qi, which belongs to the method of tonification; consolidating the root means consolidating the root. Chinese medicine believes that the spleen is the foundation of the latter day and the kidney is the foundation of the first day. Strengthening the root means strengthening the spleen and kidney. Commonly used medicines include Ginseng Pills and Qi Ling Yi Qi Granules. Ginseng Pill has the effect of nourishing yin and benefiting qi, consolidating the essence and cultivating the vitality of the spleen and kidneys. It is used for treating deficiency of yin and qi, fatigue, cough, palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), shortness of breath, tidal fever (a burst of heat, feeling that the heat comes from inside the bones to the outside), lumbar soreness, ringing in the ears, night sweating (sweating abnormally after falling asleep, but sweating stops after waking up), spermatorrhea, and dry stools. Astragalus ling yi qi granules, has the effect of benefiting qi and consolidating the essence. It is used for the deficiency of kidney qi resulting in fatigue (mental exhaustion, physical weakness), loss of appetite, lack of energy and laziness (lack of strength, not wanting to talk), soreness and weakness of waist and knees (a feeling of soreness and weakness in the waist and knees). Prompt medical attention is recommended in case of discomfort. If medication is needed, it should be identified by a doctor and standardized treatment should be followed.