Astragalus and Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae are used together to tonify Qi, strengthen the spleen, regulate Qi and resolve phlegm.
Astragalus has the effects of tonifying qi and elevating yang, consolidating the surface to stop sweating (stopping sweating by reinforcing the muscle surface), inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, nourishing blood, supporting toxin and draining pus (draining pus and toxin from the body), and astringing sores to promote muscle growth (helping sores to heal faster and promoting the growth of new flesh).
Combined with the effects of tangerine peel in regulating qi, strengthening the spleen and resolving phlegm, it can be used in the treatment of weak spleen and stomach, stagnant qi in the spleen and stomach, and coughing with phlegm-dampness in the spleen.
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae has the efficacy of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm (expelling dampness by drying dampness and resolving phlegm), together with the efficacy of Astragalus in tonifying qi and strengthening the spleen. It is often used in the treatment of weak spleen and stomach, stagnant spleen and stomach qi, phlegm-dampness cough and other conditions, which are more frequently used combinations.
Astragalus and Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae are not suitable for people with insomnia, internal solid heat, red tongue with little fluid, and Yin deficiency. It is recommended that under the guidance of a doctor, after the identification of the evidence to choose the appropriate combination of Chinese medicine.