The proportion of Astragalus, Angelica Sinensis and Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng should be determined by the doctor according to the patient’s condition and physique, and there is no fixed proportion of Astragalus, Angelica Sinensis and Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng. Generally, the dosage of astragalus for decoction is 10-30g, the dosage of Angelica sinensis for decoction is 6-12g, and the dosage of Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng for decoction is 6-15g.
Astragalus: It has the effects of strengthening the spleen, tonifying the middle, and elevating yang to lift the sunken organs. It is used in treating qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by sweating with slight movement), deficiency of qi and blood, sores that are difficult to be ulcerated and putrefied, or ulcers that are difficult to be converged for a long time, and so on. It should not be used if the surface is solid and the evil is prevalent, the sores are at the beginning, or if the heat and poison are still prevalent after ulceration.
Angelica sinensis: the main treatment of blood deficiency and atrophy, menstrual disorders, menstrual pain, blood deficiency, blood stagnation, blood cold pain, bruises, carbuncle (a kind of venomous sores, occurring on the surface of the body, limbs, internal organs of the acute suppurative disease) sores, intestinal dryness constipation, and so on. It is forbidden to be taken by patients with heat-sheng bleeding, and should be taken with caution by those who are full of dampness (dampness is too heavy and leads to fullness and discomfort in the spleen and stomach) and those who have loose stools.
Radix Codonopsis pilosulae: It can tonify the spleen, benefit the lungs, and promote the production of body fluid and nourish blood. It is used for treating weakness of the spleen and stomach, asthma and coughing of the lungs, thirst due to injury of the body fluid, and weakness of the body due to blood deficiency. Codonopsis pilosula should not be used with quinoa.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and regulated according to the doctor’s prescription.