What are the benefits and functions of Dangshen, Huangqi, and Maidong?

Dangshen, Huangqi, and Maidong belong to different traditional Chinese medicines, so their efficacy and functions are different. Specific conditions require consulting a doctor in the hospital for understanding.

1. Dangshen

Dangshen is a qi-tonifying herb. It tastes sweet and has a neutral nature, affecting the spleen and lung meridians. It has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the lungs, nourishing blood and promoting body fluid production. Clinically, it can be used to alleviate symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, anorexia and fatigue, qi and blood deficiency, sallow complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, and thirst due to internal heat.

2. Huangqi

Huangqi tastes sweet and has a slightly warm nature, affecting the spleen and lung meridians. It has the efficacy of strengthening the spleen and tonifying the middle, lifting yang and lifting sagging qi, nourishing and strengthening the protective qi, and promoting the resolution of toxins and the generation of muscle. Clinically, it can be used to treat symptoms such as qi deficiency and fatigue, anorexia and loose stool, middle qi sagging, spontaneous sweating due to weak exterior, qi deficiency and edema, and sallow complexion due to blood deficiency.

3. Maidong

Maidong is a yin-nourishing herb. It tastes sweet and slightly bitter, with a slightly cold nature, affecting the heart, lung, and stomach meridians. It has the efficacy of nourishing the lungs and yin, nourishing the stomach and promoting body fluid production, clearing the heart and removing vexation. Clinically, it can be used to treat symptoms such as dry cough due to lung dryness, sore throat, vexation, insomnia, and constipation due to intestinal dryness.

Patients need to take medication according to their own conditions and follow the doctor's advice, while also doing a good job of daily care. If they are allergic to certain ingredients in the medication, it is generally not recommended to use it, as it may induce allergic reactions and is not conducive to physical health.