Qi Tonics
NameBian Dou (White Lablab Bean)The Effect of White Lablab BeanPropertySweet, slightly bitter; spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsTonify spleen and eliminate dampness.IndicationsSpleen qi deficiency syndrome, summer-heat syndrome.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 10~30 g.CationsRaw material
NameCi Wu Jia (Acanthopanax Root)The Effect of Ci Wu Jia PropertyPungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, kidney and heart meridians entered.ActionsInvigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.Indicationsspleen-kidney yang deficiency, inappetence, soreness and pain in lumbar
NameCi Wu Jia (Acanthopanax Root)The Effect of 刺五加PropertyPungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, kidney and heart meridians entered.ActionsInvigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.Indicationsspleen-kidney yang deficiency, inappetence, soreness and pain in lumbar and kn
NameCi Wu Jia (Acanthopanax Root)The Effect of Acanthopanax RootPropertyPungent, slightly bitter, warm; spleen, kidney and heart meridians entered.ActionsInvigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.Indicationsspleen-kidney yang deficiency, inappetence, soreness and pain in
NameJiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb)The Effect of Jiao Gu LanPropertySlightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsRestlessness, insomnia, hypertension, virus hepatitis, hyperlipidaemia,
NameJiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb)The Effect of 绞股蓝PropertySlightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsRestlessness, insomnia, hypertension, virus hepatitis, hyperlipidaemia, chronic
NameJiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb)The Effect of Fiveleaf Gynostemma HerbPropertySlightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.IndicationsRestlessness, insomnia, hypertension, virus hepatitis, hyp
NameHong Jing Tian (Rhodiola)The Effect of Hong Jing Tian PropertySweet, astringent, cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsActivate blood and stop bleeding, clear lung heat and stop cough.IndicationsLeucorrhea, cough due to pneumonia, hematemesis, hemoptysis; traumatic injury, burn and scald for extern
NameHong Jing Tian (Rhodiola)The Effect of 红景天PropertySweet, astringent, cold; lung meridian entered.ActionsActivate blood and stop bleeding, clear lung heat and stop cough.IndicationsLeucorrhea, cough due to pneumonia, hematemesis, hemoptysis; traumatic injury, burn and scald for external applicati
NameSha Ji (Sea-buckthorn)The Effect of Sha Ji PropertySour, astringent, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.ActionsStop cough and resolve phlegm, promote digestion, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.IndicationsCough with excessive phlegm, indigestion, abdominal pain due to food retenti
