Tonify Qi

Question 1

Dang shen

Answer 1

larger doses can be as effective as ren shen, Preferred in cases of Lu/SP xu,

Question 2

Ren shen

Answer 2

Imperative for qi/yang collapse, tonify primal qi

Question 3

Tai zi shen

Answer 3

gentle and moist, used for sp/st qi/yin xu

Question 4

Huang qi

Answer 4

strongly tonifies primal qi, raises qi, enhances protective qi, improves fluid metabolism, combined with xue tonics to increase production of xue,

Question 5

Bai zhu

Answer 5

str Sp qi, dry damp,

Question 6

Huang jing

Answer 6

neutral, mild herb, tonifies qi/yin, more moistening and has stronger action in nourishing yin, used post febrile disorders when qi/yin sp/st damaged,

Question 7

Shan yao

Answer 7

mild herb, neutral, tonify qi/yin, not greasy, tonify qi and yin of lungs/sp/ki, also astringent and used to tx incontinence or collapse

Question 8

Gan cao

Answer 8

moderates and counteracts toxicity of other herbs, guides to all 12 channels and tonifies qi

Question 9

da zao

Answer 9

moderates and counteracts toxic effects of herbs, tonifies qi/xue and calms spirit