Astragalus 30 gm, Angelica (washed with wine) 6 gm

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

The above two ingredients, finely chewed. Boil with 300 ml of water until reduced to 150 ml, remove dregs, and administer warm before meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Tonifying qi and generating blood.

bubble_chart Indications

Overexertion leading to blood deficiency, postpartum blood collapse, excessive pus and blood after sores and ulcers, massive bleeding from external injuries, etc., resulting in yin blood deficiency, fever and dysphoria, thirst and desire to drink, red eyes and flushed face, a pulse that is full and large but weak, and feels empty upon heavy pressure. It is currently used for various blood diseases such as anemia and allergic purpura that are characterized by blood deficiency and weak qi.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The formula heavily utilizes Astragalus Root to greatly tonify the qi of the spleen and lungs, thereby nourishing the source of blood production. It is paired with Chinese Angelica to nourish blood and harmonize the nutrient qi, thus promoting the growth of yin while generating yang. With vigorous qi and abundant blood, the deficiency heat naturally subsides.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

1. Promotes protein synthesis "Chinese patent drug research" 1986(7):44, in vitro culture of nourishing liver cells with the addition of Angelica Blood-Tonifying Decoction, (5-H3) uracil nucleoside incorporation was enhanced, the synthesis rate of nucleolar RNA in the G1 phase increased, cell proliferation was active, and the RNA synthesis rate was high. It proves that it can promote RNA and protein synthesis and has clinical significance for the recovery of liver function.
2. Protects the liver "Chinese medicine information" 1986(1):32, through the experimental observation of Angelica Blood-Tonifying Decoction on hydrocortisone-induced liver injury in rats, it was proven that this formula has a protective effect on liver injury.
3. Enhances macrophage phagocytic function Journal of New Medicine 1979(3):56, this formula significantly enhances the phagocytic function of peritoneal macrophages in mice.