Tonifying Herbs

Question 1

Ren Shen

Answer 1

a slightly warm herb that tonifies qi. Strengthens the SP and tonifies the ST. Tonifies the LU and augments the qi. Generates fluids, benefits the HT and calms the spirit

Question 2

Dang Shen

Answer 2

Sweet and neutral. Enters the LU and SP. Generally subbed for Ren Shen. tonifies the middle burner. tonifies middle qi xu. Tonifies the LU for lu qi xu.

Question 3

huang qi

Answer 3

Tonifies SP, raises the yang qi, stops bleeding cause by blood xu, treats fever caused by qi xu, augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior, promotes urination and reduces edema

Question 4

shan yao

Answer 4

tonifies and augments the SP and ST for SP and ST. It is astringent, slightly binding. treats diarrhea, nourishes yin.

Question 5

Bai Zhu

Answer 5

one of the 4 gentlemen. tonifies SP, augments qi. Strengthens SP, dries dampness, calms the fetus, stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating

Question 6

Gan Cao

Answer 6

Clears heat. Tonifies the SP and augments the qi. Treats reckless organ conditions, moistens the LU and stops coughing. Used as a harmonizer.

Question 7

Huang Jiang

Answer 7

Tonifies Sp qi, augments the SP yin. Treats SP and ST yin xu w/dr mouth, loss of appetite, loss of taste, dry stool, dry lips, red tongue. Generates fluids. Tonifies Wei Qi and boosts immunity