5 comments on “Ginseng and Astragalus Combination (bu zhong yi qi tang)”
This formula was studied recently by university researchers in Japan. This study mimicked modern research in that it was designed as double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
The most surprising aspect of this study is that the researchers only included “Kikyo” (delicate, easily fatigable, or hypersensitive) constitution patients. Researchers are not often practitioners and rarely even know about constitutions (or “body types” as we say here.) So that’s good news. They also used the exact same term that we use at Eagle Herbs (“delicate”) which is kind of neat.
This study sought to find out if this formula could help benefit those patients with atopic dermatitis.
After taking this formula for 24-weeks, the study didn’t find that the skin cleared up any better than with the placebo (fake medicine), but they did note that the amount of topical ointments these patients used decreased dramatically.
Hi, can I use this powder as preventative treatment for altitude sickness? Thanks
I’m not allowed to come out and say that anything is good for any particular problem such as altitude sickness (because this product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent disease).
That being said, it is true that huang qi Astragalus should in theory support the functional activities of the lungs such that they may work more efficiently and allow one to better adapt to a low-oxygen environment.
This Ginseng and Astragalus Combination is a good strong formula in that it contains two of the most potent tonic herbs known in Chinese medicine (huang qi Astragalus and ren shen Ginseng). However, I’d also consider a few other formulas such as:
Cinnamon and Astragalus Combination, a well-balanced formula that can be taken long-term, based on Cinnamon Combination which is the #1 formula for “balancing yin and yang”. This is like how peanut butter is dry and bland, jelly is moist and sweet. They’re both great alone, but when you team them up together, they balance each other out. This formula is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich of Chinese herbalism. :)
As usual, if you experience any problems at a high altitude, the solution is to descend to address your symptoms, but if you want to use Chinese herbs to support your travels, the formulas described here are good choices. Here’s more on “acute mountain sickness“.
Thanks for your very informative reply to my question. I’ve also heard about the ShenQi Pollen Capsules, one of the most effective supplements to help adapt to high altitude, apparently. Can I order these from you?
Sorry, I don’t have the ShenQi Pollen Capsules. I’ve never actually heard of these. Pay attention to the claims that merchandisers make too. If others on other sites are promoting the same ingredients as helpful, that’s better than buying something from a site where only they are making these claims. Something to think about. :)
This formula was studied recently by university researchers in Japan. This study mimicked modern research in that it was designed as double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
The most surprising aspect of this study is that the researchers only included “Kikyo” (delicate, easily fatigable, or hypersensitive) constitution patients. Researchers are not often practitioners and rarely even know about constitutions (or “body types” as we say here.) So that’s good news. They also used the exact same term that we use at Eagle Herbs (“delicate”) which is kind of neat.
This study sought to find out if this formula could help benefit those patients with atopic dermatitis.
After taking this formula for 24-weeks, the study didn’t find that the skin cleared up any better than with the placebo (fake medicine), but they did note that the amount of topical ointments these patients used decreased dramatically.
Hi, can I use this powder as preventative treatment for altitude sickness? Thanks
I’m not allowed to come out and say that anything is good for any particular problem such as altitude sickness (because this product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent disease).
That being said, it is true that huang qi Astragalus should in theory support the functional activities of the lungs such that they may work more efficiently and allow one to better adapt to a low-oxygen environment.
This Ginseng and Astragalus Combination is a good strong formula in that it contains two of the most potent tonic herbs known in Chinese medicine (huang qi Astragalus and ren shen Ginseng). However, I’d also consider a few other formulas such as:
As usual, if you experience any problems at a high altitude, the solution is to descend to address your symptoms, but if you want to use Chinese herbs to support your travels, the formulas described here are good choices. Here’s more on “acute mountain sickness“.
Thanks for your very informative reply to my question. I’ve also heard about the ShenQi Pollen Capsules, one of the most effective supplements to help adapt to high altitude, apparently. Can I order these from you?
Sorry, I don’t have the ShenQi Pollen Capsules. I’ve never actually heard of these. Pay attention to the claims that merchandisers make too. If others on other sites are promoting the same ingredients as helpful, that’s better than buying something from a site where only they are making these claims. Something to think about. :)