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Substituted for Ren Shen
Better for LU, SP xu |
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For qi and yang collapse
Tonifies Yuan Qi |
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Strongly tonifies yuan qi
Raises qi
enhances wei qi
improves fluid metabolism
Can increase blood production combined with tonify blood herbs |
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Strengthens SP, dries damp
For qi xu causing damp or damp blocking the SP
Often used with ren shen to support SP function and ensure ongoing qi production |
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Neutral, mild
TOnifies qi, yin
not greasy
Often used to tonify LU, SP and KD qi and yin
Astringent- used to treat incontinence, collapse |
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Moderates, harmonizes. Counteracts toxics of other herbs
guides actions of herbs into 12 channels
tonifies qi |
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Moderates, harmonizes
counteracts toxics of other herbs
tonifies qi, blood
calms spirit |
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Tonifies LV, KD blood and yin essence
Focuses more on KD
Viscous, cloying |
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More moistening than shu di huang
Enriches LU yin
Stops bleeding
Best for blood xu with concurrent bleeding |
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Pain, blood xu.
Tonifies, warks, invig blood |
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Pain, blood xu
Secures yin
somewhat cool
Best for blood xu with HEAT
comforts LV |
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Enriches KD, LU yin
Nourishes LV blood
warm
mildly tonifies KD yang, KD yin, LV
moistens LU |
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Primarily tonifies HT, LV, KD yin, blood
cool
mild |
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TOnifies HT, SP blood and qi
calms spirit |
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