Qi-tonifying Formula Four
Dried raw Astragalus root 30–60 grams, glutinous rice 2 taels, small amount of brown sugar, 1 gram of tangerine peel powder.
Boil raw Astragalus root to extract concentrated juice; use glutinous rice and small amount of brown sugar to cook porridge. When the porridge is almost ready, mix in tangerine peel powder and bring to a brief boil.
This formula tonifies vital energy, strengthens the spleen and stomach, and promotes diuresis to reduce edema.
Applicable to chronic fatigue due to overwork, chronic diarrhea, physical weakness with spontaneous sweating, senile edema, chronic hepatitis, chronic nephritis, and non-healing ulcers—all conditions related to deficiency of qi and blood.<Qi Tonification>