“…The Yishen Huanshuai recipe, consisting of Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis radix, Angelica sinensis radix, chuanxiong rhizome, honeysuckle, Hedyotis diffusa, Poria cocos, Alisma orientale, plantain, and rhubarb, has played a significant role in supplementing Qi and activating blood circulation, removing dampness, and purging turbidity. [5,37] As the disease progresses, patients often experience edema, difficulty urinating, fatigue, nausea, palpitations, wheezing, and an inability to lie down. Using the Yishen Huanshuai recipe as a base, additional herbs can also be prescribed to assist diuresis and alleviate edema to maintain the function of the Qi transformation of the kidneys.…”