Soak Two Medicinal Herbs in Water To Drink, One Nourishes Yuan Yin And The Other Fills Yuan Yang, Suitable For People With Qi And Blood Deficiency!

Jul 31, 2024

Entering the midsummer heat, the human body is susceptible to the effects of extreme heat, which may lead to the depletion of Yuan Yin, unstable Yuan Yang, and deficiency of Qi and blood. Individuals with a deficiency of Yuan Yin often experience unbearable dryness and heat, dry mouth and tongue, restlessness, and insomnia at night; those with Yuan Yang deficiency, are afraid of cold limbs, weak and sore waist and knees, lack of energy, and have no complexion; And those with qi and blood deficiency are even more exhausted, pale complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and vertigo. These symptoms not only affect the quality of life but may also pose hidden health risks.

effects of cistanche-anti fatigue (3)

effects of cistanche-anti fatigue 

Therefore, during the special period of midsummer, how can we effectively nourish Yuan Yin and Yuan Yang, and improve the condition of Qi and blood deficiency? Today, Muzi will introduce two traditional Chinese medicines to you: Ligustrum lucidum and Cistanche deserticola. These two medicines, one nourishes Yuan Yin and the other fills Yuan Yang, are undoubtedly a good choice for friends with qi and blood deficiency.

Ligustrum lucidum has a sweet, bitter, and cool nature. It belongs to the liver and kidney meridians, can nourish the middle and qi, stabilize the five organs, and nourish the spirit. It not only nourishes the body but also soothes the heart and mind. Long-term use can help improve physical fitness and resist the invasion of time. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, liver and kidney yin deficiency is a common weakness syndrome. Ligustrum lucidum, with its unique ability to nourish the yin of the liver and kidneys, is a precious medicinal herb for this syndrome. Individuals with liver and kidney yin deficiency often experience symptoms such as weakness in the knees and waist, premature frostbite, dizziness with tinnitus, and hot flashes and night sweats.

Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum

The five elements of traditional Chinese medicine are interdependent and mutually restraining, with a symbiotic relationship between the liver and wood, and the kidneys and water. The growth of wood depends on the moist irrigation of water sources; Similarly, the fullness of liver yin also requires the silent nourishment of kidney water. When the kidney water is abundant, the liver and wood are nourished by sweet rain, jointly building a healthy body. Ligustrum lucidum is specifically designed to nourish the yin of kidney water and cultivate the yin of liver wood, to relieve discomfort caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency.

Cistanche deserticola, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has a long clinical application history and is widely used to treat various diseases. Here is an overview of some cases of Cistanche deserticola treatment:

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1. Tonifying Kidney Yang: Cistanche deserticola is commonly used in clinical practice to treat male sexual dysfunction such as impotence and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency. For example, Professor Tu Pengfei from the School of Pharmacy at Peking University has elucidated the pharmacological substances and mechanisms of Cistanche deserticola in tonifying kidney yang, moistening intestines, and promoting bowel movements through systematic research.

2. Treatment of female infertility: Cistanche deserticola is also used to treat female infertility caused by insufficient kidney yang. It can warm and tonify kidney yang, benefits essence, and blood, and has a certain therapeutic effect on infertility caused by palace cold.

3. Runchang laxative: Cistanche deserticola contains dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help improve constipation symptoms. It is suitable for treating lower back and knee cold pain, muscle and bone weakness, intestinal dryness, and constipation caused by kidney deficiency.

4. Anti-aging and immune enhancement: Modern pharmacological research has shown that Cistanche deserticola has anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-hypoxia, anti-fatigue, and immune enhancement effects.

5. Treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease: Research has found that phenylethanoid glycosides of Cistanche deserticola have the effect of anti- Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, creating new clinical value for Cistanche deserticola.

6. Treatment of intestinal dryness and constipation: Cistanche deserticola has been used in history to treat intestinal dryness and constipation. For example, the Da Wu Rou Wan in "Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang" uses Cistanche deserticola as one of the main ingredients.

7. Treatment of thirst-quenching (diabetes): Cistanche is also used to treat what was called thirst quenching in ancient times, namely modern diabetes, such as the Cistanche Pill in the General Record of Saint Ji, which is used to nourish the liver and kidney, astringent and stop bleeding, mainly for thirst quenching and excessive urination.

cistanche powder

cistanche powder

8. Treatment of deficiency, fatigue, and emaciation: In the "Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang", Cistanche deserticola treats symptoms such as deficiency, fatigue, emaciation, impotence, and forgetfulness. By combining it with other medicinal herbs, Cistanche deserticola pills are made to enhance the nourishing effect.

9. Treatment of muscle and bone weakness: Cistanche deserticola is also used to treat symptoms such as muscle and bone weakness, limb weakness, and difficulty walking caused by liver and kidney deficiency. For example, the Jin Gang Wan in the "Su Wen Bing Ji Yi Bao Ming Ji" is mainly composed of Cistanche deserticola.

10. Treatment of oligozoospermia: Modern research has also shown that Cistanche deserticola can be used to treat oligozoospermia by tonifying the liver and kidneys and increasing sperm count.

Cistanche deserticola has a wide range of clinical applications. It can not only be used with other drugs but also be eaten by soaking in wine, boiling soup, cooking Congee, etc. However, it should be noted that the use of Cistanche deserticola should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. Especially for patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, or spleen and stomach weakness, the use of Cistanche deserticola should be cautious or avoided.

The combination of Ligustrum lucidum and Cistanche deserticola is a good remedy for those with qi and blood deficiency. Individuals with Qi deficiency often exhibit signs of fatigue, physical weakness, shortness of breath, and lazy speech; Those with blood deficiency have a dull appearance, pale and discolored complexion, troubled mood, restless night sleeping, and disturbed dreams. People with qi and blood deficiency are prone to symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, and pale complexion. This type of syndrome is caused by qi deficiency and blood deficiency, as well as a lack of nourishment and warmth in the body.

Chinese medicinal materials such as cistanche deserticola

Chinese medicinal materials such as cistanche deserticola

Ligustrum lucidum nourishes the yin of the kidney and nourishes the yin of the kidney water; Cistanche deserticola nourishes the deficiency of Yuan Yang and kidney Yang. Both yin and yang, one nourishing and one warming, can nourish and boost yang energy, enhance physical strength, and nourish blood. For those with imbalanced Qi and blood, this combination is like experiencing a long drought and a refreshing rain, or a withered tree in spring, radiating new life. They can nourish the yin of the liver and kidney while warming and tonifying the yang of the kidney, thereby greatly reducing the discomfort caused by the deficiency of blood and qi.

cistanche-kidney function-3(57)

effects of cistanche-improve kidney function 

The ratio of these two medicines is very simple: for every 500 milliliters of water, 5 grams of Ligustrum lucidum and 4 grams of Cistanche deserticola are sufficient. On this scorching summer of Sanfu, especially for friends with qi and blood deficiency, this is undoubtedly a rare and excellent drink.


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