What are the main Fx of Ren Shen?*
Powerfully tonifies the primal qi of the five organs, nourishes the yin, revives from collapse, stops heavy bleeding.
What are the flavors associated with Ren Shen?*
Slightly warm, sweet, slightly bitter
What are the organs targeted by Ren Shen?*
Lung, Spleen
What are the main Fx of Dang Shen?
Tonifies the middle burner, augments the Spleen and Lung qi
What flavors are associated with Dang Shen?
Neutral, Sweet
What organs are targeted by Dang Shen?
Lung, Spleen
What are the mian Fx of Tai Zi Shen?
Tonifies the qi and yin, but rather weakly.
What are the flavors associated with Tai Zi Shen?
Neutral, Sweet, Slightly Bitter
What are the organs entered by Tai Zi Shen?
Lung, Spleen
What are the main Fx of Huang Qi?*
Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stop sweating, facilitate urination, promotes the dischare of pus, generates flesh. Tonifies WEI QI. Has an upward directionality, good for prolapse.
What are the flavors associated with Huang Qi?
Slightly warm, sweet
What are the organs targeted by Huang Qi?
Lung, Spleen
What are the main Fx of Shan Yao?*
Tonifies the qi and yin of the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys; secures the essence.
What are the flavors associated with Shan Yao?*
Neutral, Sweet
What are the organs targeted by Shan Yao?*
Kidneys, Spleen, Lung
What are the main Fx of Bai Zhu?*
Tonifies the Spleen qi, dries dampness, quiets the fetus.
What are the flavors associated with Bai Zhu?*
Warm, Bitter, Sweet
What are the organs targeted by Bai Zhu?*
Spleen, Stomach
What are the main Fx of Da Zao?*
Tonifies the qi and blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, moderates the toxic effects of other herbs.
What are the flavors associated with Da Zao?*
Warm, Sweet
What are the organs targeted by Da Zao?*
Spleen, Stomach
What are the main Fx of Gan Cao?*
Tonifies the Spleen qi, moistens the Lungs, moderates urgency and toxicity, drains fire.
What are the flavors associated with Gan Cao?*
Neutral/Warm, Sweet
What are the organs targeted by Gan Cao?*
Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach
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Acrid: Warm Release the Exterior46
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Acrid: Cool Release the exterior34
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Clear Heat and Purge Fire27
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Clear Heat, Resolve Toxin54
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Clear Heat, Cool Blood12
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Clear Heat, Dry Damp18
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Clear Deficiency Heat15
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Drain Downward15
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Regulate Water, Drain Damp27
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Regulate Water, Drain Damp Pt 230
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Expel Wind, Eliminate Damp36
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Transform Phlegm Cold21
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Transform Phlegm Heat33
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Aromatic Transform Damp24
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Expel Parasites6
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Topical Use6
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Warm Interior - Dispel Cold29
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Reduce Stagnation15
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Open Orifices, Awaken Spirit18
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Regulate Qi40
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Stop Cough, Relieve Wheezing20
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Stop Bleeding47
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(Fall 2025) - Nourish Heart, Calm Spirit21
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Tonify Qi37
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Tonify Blood24
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Tonify Yin39
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Tonify Yang61
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Stabilize and Bind (Astringe)42
