Chinese name | Chinese name (Pinyin) | Scientific name | Dosage (g) | Purported effect |
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黄芪 | Huang Qi | Radix Astragaliseu Hedysari | 15 | Augments qi and raises yang, augments defensive qi, consolidates the superficies, promotes drainage of pus and healing, facilitates water movement and reduces swelling |
党参 | Dang Shen | Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae | 15 | Tonifies the middle jiao, augments qi and generates fluids and blood |
白术 | Bai zhu | Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae | 12 | Augments qi, strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, promotes diuresis and stops sweating |
茯苓 | Fu Ling | Poria | 15 | Drains water, dissipates dampness, strengthens the spleen and calms the mind |
白芍 | Bai Shao | Radix Paeoniae Alba | 15 | Nourishes the blood, retains yin, soothes the liver and relieves pain, and stops excessive perspiration |
枸杞子 | Gou Qi zi | Fructus Lycii | 12 | Nourishes the liver and kidney, clears the eyes and moistens the lung |
女贞子 | Nü Zhen Zi | Fructus Ligustri Lucidi | 12 | Tonifies the liver and kidney, cools heat and clears the eye |
车前子 | Che Qian Zi | Plantago asiatica | 12 | Induces diuresis, drain dampness, improve vision and resolve phlegm |
鸡内金 | Ji Nei Jin | Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli | 10 | Promotes digestion and invigorate spleen, arrest seminal emission and relieve enuresis |
生麦芽 | Sheng Mai Ya | Hordeum vulgare L. | 15 | Promotes digestion and invigorate spleen, stop lactation and release distension |
益智仁 | Yi Zhi Ren | Fructus Alpinia oxyphylla | 10 | Tonifies kidney yang, secure essence and reduce urination, warm spleen yang, improve appetite and reduce salivation |
香附 | Xiang Fu | Rhizoma Cyperi | 10 | Unblocks the liver and regulates qi, regulates menstruation and stops pain |
远志 | Yuan Zhi | Radix Polygalae | 10 | Stabilizes the heart and calms the mind, dissolves phlegm and opens orifices, and reduces abscesses and swelling |
浙贝母 | Zhe Bei Mu | Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii | 10 | Clears heat and resolves phlegm, disperses masses/abnormal growth and promotes the healing of carbuncles |
土茯苓 | Tu Fu Ling | Smilax glabra Roxb | 15 | Removes toxicity, excrete dampness and ease joint movement |