Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Radix Astragali, Radix et Rhizoma Ophiopogonis, Lean Fig Soup Effects

Prince ginseng, astragalus, maitake, fig and lean meat soup has the effects of appetizing and generating fluids, clearing heat and moistening the lungs (removing heat to nourish the lungs), clearing the heart and nourishing the yin, and tonifying the qi and strengthening the spleen, etc. However, when Chinese herbs are used as medicinal diets, the efficacy of their medicinal effects is limited, and there is a possibility that they may not be able to compete with the medicinal herbs in terms of efficacy and effectiveness. Prince Ginseng, with the effects of benefiting the qi and strengthening the spleen (regulating the qi of the spleen and stomach), generating fluids and moistening the lungs. It is used for spleen deficiency and body fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness after illness, deficiency of qi and yin, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the daytime, aggravated by the slightest movement of sweating) and thirst. Astragalus, with the efficacy of tonifying qi and elevating yang (tonifying qi so as to elevate yang qi), fixing the surface and stopping sweating (stopping sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), and so on. It is used for Qi deficiency and weakness, loose stools (thin and unformed feces), blood in stools and leakage (excessive or dripping menstrual flow), and spontaneous sweating (frequent and natural sweating due to the weakness of the muscular surface). Maitong (麦冬), with the effects of nourishing yin and generating fluids, moistening the lung and clearing the heart. It is used for laryngeal paralysis (redness, swelling and pain in the pharynx, or dryness, foreign body sensation, or itchy discomfort in the pharynx, difficulty in swallowing), sore throat, internal heat and thirst (internal heat accompanied by symptoms such as eating more, drinking more and urinating more), and constipation with dryness of the intestines. Figs, with the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs to stop coughing, detoxification and swelling effects. Used for loss of appetite, epigastric (abdominal) distension and pain, hot diarrhea, cough and phlegm. Lean meat, rich in protein, iron, phosphorus, potassium and sodium, can provide nutrients for the organism. Although Prince Ginseng, Astragalus, Ophiopogon and Fig Lean Meat Soup is a medicinal meal, it should not be consumed on its own, but must be guided by a professional Chinese medicine practitioner before consumption.