Huangqi, also known as Mian Qi, Bei Qi, Jian Qi, Yu Sun, Dai Shen, Duyegen, etc., has functions such as tonifying qi, raising yang, strengthening defense, and consolidating exterior. In recent clinical practice, apart from traditional uses, this herb has shown many new clinical applications. Below are brief introductions for readers to try.
1. Cerebral Infarction
Raw Huangqi 60g, Gastrodia, Chuanxiong, Taoren, Niuxi, E Zhu each 10g, Sheng Danggui, Sheng Danshen each 20g, Gouteng 15g. Add or subtract based on symptoms: add An Gong Niu Huang Wan for yang closure; add Su He Xiang Wan for yin closure; add Banxia, Dan Nanxing, Shi Changpu, Fu Ling, Zhu Ru for excessive phlegm; add Ren Shen, Fuzi for collapse syndrome; add Zuo Gui Wan for liver-kidney deficiency. One dose per day, decoct twice, divide and take in morning and evening. Among 63 cases treated, 17 were cured (normal speech ability, free limb movement); 39 were effective (basic self-care), total effective rate 88.8%.
2. Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
Raw Huangqi 25g, Fu Ling, Hai Zao, Fa Xia each 10g, Shou Wu, Mai Dong each 15g, Shui Zhi 6g, Chao Xing Ren 3g. Add or subtract: add Yin Yang Huo, Lu Jiao Shuang, Ba Ji Tian for kidney yang deficiency; add Nv Zhen Zi, Shu Di, Zao Lian Cao, Shan Yu Rou, Gou Qi Zi for kidney yin deficiency; add Zao Ren, Ye Jiao Teng, Sheng Mu Li for insomnia and frequent dreams; add Dan Nanxing, Chen Pi for phlegm turbidity. One dose per day, decoct three times, divide and take in morning, noon, and evening. Among 48 cases treated, 17 were cured, 30 effective, 1 ineffective.
3. Acute Glomerulonephritis
North Huangqi 30g, steep in boiling water like tea, one dose per day, 20 days as one course. Among 27 cases treated, 19 were cured, 6 effective.
4. Gastric Ulcer Positive for Helicobacter Pylori
Huangqi 50g, steep in boiling water for 30 minutes like tea, one dose per day, 30 days as one course. Among 13 cases treated, 2 were cured, 9 effective.
5. Myasthenia Gravis
Huangqi 25g, Xian Mao 12g, Shan Zhu Yu, Gou Qi Zi, Shu Di, Fu Zi, Lu Jiao Jiao each 10g, Dang Shen 30g, Da Zao 20 pieces. Add or subtract: add Sang Shen Zi, Ju Hua for double vision, dizziness, tinnitus; increase Shu Di, Gou Qi Zi; add Su Geng, Chen Pi, Fa Xia, Gu Lou for excessive phlegm, chest tightness, breathing difficulty; add Di Long, Chi Shao, Danshen, Taoren, Hong Hua, Niuxi for headache, eye distension, dark tongue or ecchymosis; add Ji Nei Jin, Lai Fu Zi, Shen Qu for abdominal bloating and poor appetite; add Du Zhong, Yi Zhi Ren, Sang Piao Xiao for frequent nighttime urination. One dose per day, decoct three times, mix and divide into morning, noon, and evening doses.
6. Arrhythmia
Huangqi 50g, Dang Shen, Danshen each 30g, Mai Dong, Dang Gui, Fu Zi each 10g, Wu Wei Zi, Hong Hua, Sheng Jiang each 5g, Da Zao 20 pieces. Add or subtract: add Cha Shu Gen, Dan Nanxing for premature beats during pregnancy; add Gan Song, Gu Lou Pi for severe chest tightness; add Long Chi, Bo Zi Ren, Chen Xiang, Zhen Zhu Fen for obvious palpitations; add Mu Xiang, Cang Zhu, Jiao Shan Zha for poor appetite and loose stools; add Da Fu Pi, Wan Nian Qing Gen for limb swelling. One dose per day, among 56 cases treated, 34 cured, 17 effective, 5 ineffective, total effective rate 91%.
7. Psoriasis
Huangqi 30g, Dang Gui, Sheng Di, Bai Ji Li each 30g. Decoct twice, divide and take in morning and evening. Among 94 cases treated, 63 cured, 21 effective, total effective rate 89.36%.
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