Codonopsis and Astragalus Lift the Qi pills Common usage: Fatigue, lack of energy, low immune system Description: Dang Shen (codonopsis root) improves digestion and strengthens lung function so that the body can better utilize oxygen. By improving digestion, the body generates adequate blood which in turn nourishes all the organs and the skin, carrying nutrients and vital flulids to every cell in the body. In assisting the digestive system and the lugs, Dang Shen promotes normal body function and builds Qi. Huang Qi (astragalus root) strengthens digestion, builds the immune system and helps to produce blood. For those who experience recurrent common colds, Huang Qi helps to protect against infections. It is also beneficial for the relief of general fatigue. Ingredients in the Formula: Huang Qi (astragalus root) and Dang Shen (codonopsis root) Modern Research on the Immune System Both of these herbs have been widely studied in modern China, and recent research has shown them to be very effective in boosting both cellular and humoral immunity, Dang Shen increases the T cell levels of the blood while Huang Qi increases macrophages (cells that ingest bacteria), increasing the body's ability to neutralize foreign invaders. They both promote the production of B cells and anti-bodies. Huang Qi stimulates the production of interferon and fights viral infections. It promotes the production of lymphocytes and increases the production of all types of white blood cells. It has been used to relieve influenza and infections in the mucus membranes of the nose and lungs for more than two thousand years.