Astragalus, Fructus Aurantii, and Jujube Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Tonifies the middle qi and raises blood pressure. Suitable for hypotension caused by deficiency of middle qi, characterized by blood pressure below normal levels, dizziness, fatigue, reluctance to speak, shortness of breath, a pale tongue, and a deep, thready pulse.
Astragalus, Fructus Aurantii, and Jujube Tea
Herbal Tea Name: Astragalus, Fructus Aurantii, and Jujube Tea
Chinese Name: 黄芪枳壳大枣茶
Formula
30 grams of Astragalus, 30 grams of Fructus Aurantii, 30 grams of jujubes, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.Main Ingredients
How To Make
Place Astragalus, Fructus Aurantii, and red dates in a pot, add water, and simmer until a concentrated decoction is obtained. Strain out the solids, retain the liquid, and stir in white sugar to taste.
Efficacy
Tonifies the middle qi and raises blood pressure. Suitable for hypotension caused by deficiency of middle qi, characterized by blood pressure below normal levels, dizziness, fatigue, reluctance to speak, shortness of breath, a pale tongue, and a deep, thready pulse.
Usage
Drink frequently as a tea substitute.
Commentary
Astragalus (Huang-qi) function as the chief herb. Sweet-slightly warm in property, it enters the Spleen, Lung meridians, and works to tonify qi, raise yang, secure the exterior and promote the discharge of pus. Fructus Aurantii (Zhi-shi) takes the deputy (minister) role; cool and bitter, pungent, sour in character, it travels through the Spley, Stomach, Large Intestine meridians to break qi, reduce distension and transforms phlegm. An appropriate amount of white sugar complements it, working to moisten and harmonize the formula. Finally, jujubes (Da-zao) function as the harmonizing (envoy) ingredient; its role is to tonify qi, nourish blood and calm the spirit, harmonize the formula and coordinate the herbs. The overall effect is to tonify the middle qi and raise blood pressure, restoring balance within the blood and qi framework.