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Astragalus

Huang qi

Boosts immunity

Supports digestion

Aids skin healing

Atractylodes

Baizhu

Treats digestive issues

Bloating

Diarrhea

Edema

Bupleurum

Chaihu

Supports liver function

• treatment of chronic hepatitis

• nephrosis syndrome

• auto-immune diseases

• chronic hepatitis B infection

Balances hormones

Aids mental health

Has anti-inflammatory properties

Ma-huang

Mahuang

Stimulates perspiration

Invigorates energy

Used as a metabolic enhancer

Used as a nasal decongestant

Cinnamon

Guizhi/Rougi

Improves circulation

Reduces allergy attacks

Harmonizes body energy

Coptis

Huanglian

Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

Used for infections

Used for insomnia

Used for hypertension

Ginger

• Shogoal and zingerone (oleoresins) are responsible for the pungent odor

Jiang

Aids digestion

Neutralizes food toxins

Counteracts nausea

Ginseng

Renshen

Regulating blood sugar

Resisting fatigue

Enhancing immune functions

Rehmannia

Dihuang

Nourishes blood and hormonal system

Treats aging-related issues

Licorice

• glycyrrhizin or glycyrrhizic acid

  • 50x sweeter than sugar

• glycyrrhetinic acid

  • topically used for rashes and inflammation

• liquiritin

  • responsible for yellow color

Gancao

Relieves inflammation

Enhances digestion

Heals gastric ulcers

Helps against hepatitis C

Peony

Baishao and Chaishao

White peony root

• antispasmodic

• analgesic

• sedative

• anticonvulsant

Regulates blood

Reduces platelet sticking

Promotes circulation

Tang-kuei

Danggui

Improves circulation

Calms tension

Relieves pain

Salvia

Danshen

Promotes circulation

Lowers blood pressure

Reduces cholesterol

Enhances liver function

Rhubarb

• Rhein anthrone

  • cathartic property

Dahuang

Laxative

Enhances appetite

Promotes blood circulation