Danggui nourishes blood, while Huangqi tonifies qi. When used together, they form a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula - Danggui Nourishing Blood Decoction. Historically, doctors have often modified and applied this formula based on Li Dongwan's original prescription for nourishing qi and blood. In the documentary "Chinese Herbal Medicine 2", it is described that a mother of a second child had insufficient breast milk and had been feeding her baby with formula milk all along. As a result, the child's immunity was insufficient and his physical condition was poor. After having a second child, the mother hoped to give her younger son breast milk to enhance his physical condition. After various lactation-inducing methods failed, the doctor prescribed this Danggui Nourishing Blood Decoction to the pregnant woman. After taking it for less than a week, the mother's breast milk increased, and her overall vitality improved significantly.
The first prescription for tonifying qi and blood
Danggui BuXue Decoction: The prescription ingredients are: 6 grams of Danggui and 30 grams of Huangqi. This is a very interesting prescription. With just two ingredients and the appropriate dosage, the principle of tonifying qi and promoting blood circulation in traditional Chinese medicine is incorporated into it. Judging from the names of the herbs, Danggui is placed first because it is the primary herb for tonifying blood. Therefore, in this prescription, Danggui is the main ingredient and Huangqi is the assistant. However, from the perspective of dosage, the amount of Huangqi is five times that of Danggui. This is based on the fact that tangible blood is generated from intangible qi. By tonifying the original qi with Huangqi, qi becomes strong and blood is produced.
Mr. Jiao Shude, a modern Chinese medicine expert, once used this prescription to treat a patient whose placenta had not been completely delivered after childbirth. After the delivery, the woman experienced continuous bleeding from her uterus for more than ten days, with a pale complexion on her face. She also had symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, low voice, and fatigue. Her pulse was weak and there was dull pain when pressing on her abdomen. Using the Danggui BuXue Decoction combined with the Biochemical Soup and adjusting the formulas according to the symptoms， the woman's placenta was successfully delivered and the bleeding stopped after she took the medicine.
Nowadays, the Danggui BuXue Decoction has been transformed into various Chinese patent medicines, such as Danggui BuXue Pills and Danggui BuXue Oral Liquid, which have brought new vitality to this ancient prescription; more importantly, they provide multiple options for people to prevent diseases and maintain health.
Usually, we can also use two herbs, Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus, to make a decoction and drink it as tea. This also has a very good nourishing effect. From the perspective of taste, adding a few red dates during the decoction process can enhance the effect of nourishing blood. Currently, various traditional Chinese medicine stores also sell powdered and granular preparations of Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus that have been broken down and refined, which are convenient for direct brewing and consumption.
Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus are also frequently found in wine-making recipes. Using one or two grams of Angelica sinensis, one or two grams of Astragalus membranaceus, one or 1 liang of Achyranthes bidentata，Windproof fabric: 5 grams， with a total weight of three and a half kilograms， this medicinal wine is named "Three and a Half Kilograms". It has considerable influence in the folk and has been included in the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia". Multiple manufacturers produce and sell it. The medicinal wine nourishes qi， activates blood circulation， dispels wind， and relieves pain in muscles and tendons. It can be used to treat disharmony of qi and blood， rheumatism and arthralgia， pain in limbs， and contractures of tendons and muscles. If you want to make it yourself， you can purchase the herbs according to this ratio， add 3 and a half kilograms of white wine for soaking， seal it and let it stand for one month before drinking. Drink once or twice a day， and do not exceed 150 milliliters per day.
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