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Qi Tonics

Qi Tonics: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Chinese Yam (Wingde Yan Rhizome) Wingde Yan Rhizome, 山药, Shan Yao Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae). The rhizome of the perennial herbaceous trailing plant Dioscorea opposita Thunb
Shan Yao (Wingde Yan Rhizome) Wingde Yan Rhizome Shan Yao (Wingde Yan Rhizome) tonifies qi, nourishes yin and tonifies the spleen, lung and kidney. It suits use both as food and as medicine, and is neither.
Bian Dou (Semen Lablab Album) Semen Lablab Album, 白扁豆, Bai Bian Dou, White Lablab Bean Bian Dou (White Lablab Bean) Sweet, slightly bitter; spleen and stomach channels. Actions Tonify spleen and eliminate dampness
Acanthopanax Root (Manyprickle Acanto-Panax Root) Acanthopanax Root,刺五加,Manyprickle Acanto-Panax Root,Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi Ci Wu Jia: invigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.
Ci Wu Jia (Manyprickle Acanto-Panax Root) Manyprickle Acanto-Panax Root, Acanthopanax Root Acanthopanax Root: invigorate the spleen and kidney, tonify qi and induce tranquilization.
Jiao Gu Lan: Chinese Herb Guide Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb, 绞股蓝, Herba Gynostemmatis Jiao Gu Lan (Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb) Slightly sweet, bitter, cool; lung, spleen and kidney channels
Jiao Gu Lan (Herba Gynostemmatis) Jiao Gu Lan,绞股蓝,七叶胆,絞股藍,Herba Gynostemmatis Fiveleaf Gynostemma Herb: clear heat and remove toxicity, stop cough and eliminate phlegm.
Hong Jing Tian: Chinese Herb Guide 红景天 Hong Jing Tian: activate blood and stop bleeding, clear lung heat and stop cough.
Sha Ji: Chinese Herb Guide 沙棘 Sha Ji (Sea-buckthorn) stops cough and resolves phlegm, promotes digestion, activates blood and dissipates blood stasis.
Liquorice (Liquoric Root) Radix Glycyrrhizae,甘草,Liquorice,Liquoric Root Gan Cao: tonify qi of heart and spleen, dispel phlegm, relieve cough and wheezing, relieve spasm and pain, clear heat and relieve toxicity, and harmonize property of medicine.
Gan Cao (Liquorice): Chinese Herb Guide Liquorice, Liquoric Root Gan Cao (Liquorice): tonify qi of heart and spleen, dispel phlegm, relieve cough and wheezing, relieve spasm and pain, clear heat and relieve toxicity, and.
Hong Zao (Fructus Jujubae) Fructus Jujubae,大枣,红枣,Hong Zao,大棗,紅棗,Chinese Date Tonify qi, tonify spleen, nourish blood and induce tranquilization. Sweet, warm; spleen, stomach and heart meridians entered.