The efficacy and function of Northern stiltine

The functions and effects of Beiqi: Beiqi is the root of Scutellaria baicalensis, a perennial herb of the genus Astragalus in the legume family. The functions of Beiqi are to replenish qi and blood and generate yang, benefit the body's defense system and consolidate the exterior, remove toxins and expel toxins, and promote dampness and reduce swelling. Beiqi's effects are to treat spleen and lung deficiency, and night sweats due to exterior deficiency. The taboos of taking Beiqi are that it is not suitable for those with exterior excess evil, internal stagnation of food, and yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. So, what are the functions and effects of Northern stilbone?

What are the functions and effects of Northern Stilb?

1. Beiqi has the effect of supporting sores and draining pus: Beiqi is used to treat carbuncles caused by qi deficiency that have not ulcerated for a long time, or carbuncles that have not healed for a long time. Beiqi is often used together with Codonopsis pilosula and cinnamon powder. Taking Beiqi can replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and stomach, promote the early rupture of abscesses and the regeneration of muscles, and has the effect of draining pus and removing toxins.

2. Beiqi has the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing blood: Beiqi is used to treat spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, poor appetite and loose stools, fatigue and drowsiness, as well as spleen deficiency diarrhea, long-term diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, etc. Beiqi has a strong tonic effect and is good at replenishing lung qi. It can treat lung deficiency, chest tightness, shortness of breath, low voice, laziness, fatigue, and susceptibility to colds. Beiqi is often used together with Codonopsis pilosula, Scutellaria baicalensis, Chinese yam, and roasted licorice. Beiqi processed with honey has stronger tonic effect.

3. Beiqi has the effect of nourishing blood and generating yang: Beiqi is used to treat diseases caused by qi deficiency and depression. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the relaxation of internal organs is due to the sinking of Qi in the middle. Beiqi is good at nourishing blood and generating Yang, and can treat rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, gastric ptosis, kidney ptosis, as well as menstrual bleeding caused by Qi deficiency and blood loss. Traditional Chinese medicine uses Buzhong Yiqi Decoction to treat various symptoms of visceral organ relaxation. The Beiqi in Buzhong Yiqi Decoction is used for its ability to replenish qi and blood, and it can raise the clear yang of the stomach and intestines. At this time, it is best to use it after making it with honey.

4. Beiqi has the effect of strengthening the exterior and eliminating sweat: Beiqi is used to treat night sweats due to deficiency of the exterior. Beiqi can replenish qi and blood and has an external effect, so it can replenish qi and blood, strengthen the exterior and eliminate sweat. Beiqi has good effects in invigorating qi and removing sweat. In clinical medicine, various sweating disorders can be treated by different combinations; Beiqi is combined with yang-boosting drugs to treat yang deficiency and night sweats; Beiqi is combined with qi-tonifying drugs to treat qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating; Beiqi is combined with tonic drugs to treat yin deficiency and night sweats. If both Qi and blood are deficient and the patient is affected by external cold, he or she usually cannot sweat. Adding Scutellaria baicalensis to the antipyretic drugs can stimulate Qi and blood, nourish the source of sweat, and induce sweating. The so-called "Scutellaria baicalensis can stop sweating if there is sweat, and induce sweating if there is no sweat" is this principle. It is suitable to be used raw at this time.

5. Beiqi has the effect of benefiting water and reducing swelling: Beiqi is used to treat edema caused by qi deficiency, and is often used together with Scutellaria baicalensis, Stephania tetrandra, roasted licorice or cinnamon twig and coix seed. For example, Fangji Huangqi Decoction and Fangji Fuling Decoction both contain this product. It is mostly used to treat chronic nephritis, proteinuria, end-stage diabetes, etc.

Beiqi is a key Qi-tonifying herb, which can nourish the Qi of the whole body. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, help digestion, moisten the lungs and nourish blood, replenish qi and blood to strengthen qi, replenish qi and blood to reduce swelling, replenish qi and blood, replenish qi and blood to unclog the meridians, replenish qi and blood to lift, replenish qi and blood to expel toxins, and release pus and expel toxins. Ancient people regarded Beiqi as "the best medicine for replenishing qi and blood."