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16 Cards in this Set
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Ren Shen (Ginseng)
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strong to tonify all qi, especially yuan qi, lung, spleen & heart qi
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Huang Qi (Astragalus)
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tonifies qi-especially SP & LU, raises yang qi of middle jiao, consolidates surface/wei qi, stops sweat, one of strongest to strengthen wei qi, tonify qi to build blood, aids dispersing function of lungs, aids other herbs..., promotes urination, promotes discharge of pus, promotes healing of sores
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Da Zao (Jujube)
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especially good for spleen deficiency accompanied by emotional problems
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Dang Shen (Codonopsis)
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general tonify qi-especially SP & LU, nourishes body fluids, invigorates & harmonizes SP ST. TX sinking central qi/prolapse/pstosis
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Huang Jing (Polygonati)
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tonifies qi-especially spleen, mildly tonifies yin, moistens lungs, tonifies essence, sperm & marrow-promotes longevity (especially eaten as food). especially good for qi & yin xu
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Shan Yao (Dioscorea)
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tonify qi-mostly spleen but also lung & kidney, mildly nourishes yin, consolidates vital essence, TX sp kd xu
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Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria)
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tonify qi-especially SP & LU, tonify yin. similar to Dang Shen but milder to tonify qi & stronger to nourish yin & body fluids
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Yi Tang (Maltose/Barley Malt)
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mildly tonifies spleen qi, moistens lung, stops cough. good to moisten lung & stop cough
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Dang Shen (Codonopsis)
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primary substitute for Ginseng
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Da Zao (Jujube)
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mildly tonifies spleen qi, harmonizes stomach, nourishes nutritive qi, moistening, nourishes blood, calms spirit, moderates & harmonizes the characteristics of harsh herbs
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Ren Shen (Ginseng)
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nourishes yin, generates fluids, calms spirit, soothes soul, clears vision, aids sp Qi ascending, nourishes wei qi. TX severe collapsed qi or devastated yang
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Gan Cao (Licorice)
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commonly used in formulas to harmonize all the herbs in the formula
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Shan Yao (Dioscorea)
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especially good for spleen qi deficiency with loose stool
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Bai Zhu (White Atractylodis)
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tonifies sp qi, dispels damp, consolidates surface & stops sweat, harmonizes spleen & stomach, mildly calms fetus, promotes longevity
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Gan Cao (Licorice)
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mildly tonifies qi-especially spleen, harmonizes middle jiao, clears heat-detox, moderates & harmonizes characteristics of other herbs, guides other herbs to all 12 channels, relieves poisoning-antidote for food & chemical poisoning, moistons lungs, dispels phlegm, stops hot or cold cough, soothes spasms, stops pain
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Zhi Gan Cao (Baked Licorice)
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similar to licorice but warm & stronger to tonify qi & nourish yin, stronger effect on the heart, TX irregular pulse
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