Functions Disperses and releases exterior heat, clears the lungs, and calms wheezing Indications Heat pathogens obstructing the lungs, fever, cough, and wheezing Ingredients Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Honey-Fried Licorice Root, Gypsum Directions Adults usually take 2.5 grams per dose, 3 times daily, with warm water. Children aged 8–15 years take two-thirds of the adult dose, those…
Indications Relieves constipation and promotes bowel movements Ingredients Hemp Seed, Peony, Magnolia Bark, Rhubarb, Immature Bitter Orange, Apricot Kernel Directions Adults usually take 2.0 grams per dose, 3 times daily, with warm water. Ages 8–15: two-thirds of the adult dose; ages 5–7: one-half of the adult dose; ages 2–4: one-third of the adult dose. Precautions…
Functions Drying dampness, strengthening the spleen, regulating qi, and harmonizing the middle Indications Dampness obstructing the spleen and stomach, epigastric and abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting, belching, and acid regurgitation Ingredients Chen Pi, Hou Po, Zhi Gan Cao, Cang Zhu, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao Directions Adults usually take 4 g per dose, 3 times daily, with…
Functions Nourishes the kidneys and enriches the blood Indications Kidney yin deficiency, weakness of the sinews and bones, and premature graying of the beard and hair Ingredients Zhi He Shou Wu, Fu Ling, Huai Niu Xi, Dang Gui, Gou Qi Zi, Tu Si Zi, Bu Gu Zhi Directions Adults usually take 3.0 grams per dose,…
Functions Nourishes the kidneys and liver Indications Liver and kidney yin deficiency, dizziness, blurred vision, sore and dry eyes, and excessive tearing in the wind Ingredients Lycium fruit, Chrysanthemum flower, prepared Rehmannia root, Cornus fruit, Chinese yam, Poria, Moutan bark, Alisma rhizome Directions Adults usually take 4.5 grams each time, 3 times daily, with warm…
Indications Promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, warms the channels, and relieves pain Ingredients Dang Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang (stir-fried), Pu Huang, Rou Gui, Chi Shao, Mo Yao, Wu Ling Zhi (stir-fried), Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Xiong, Gan Jiang (stir-fried) Directions Adults usually take 2.0 grams per dose, 3 times daily, with warm water. Those…
Functions Tonifies qi, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness, and harmonizes the stomach Indications Weakness of the spleen and stomach, reduced appetite, and loose stools Ingredients White hyacinth bean, lotus seed pulp, ginseng, platycodon root, poria, coix seed, atractylodes, amomum, licorice, jujube, Chinese yam Directions Adults usually take 2.5 grams per dose, 3 times a day,…
Indications Heat damage to vital qi, shortness of breath, fatigue, thirst, and excessive sweating Ingredients Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis Directions Adults usually take 5.0 grams each time, 3 times daily, with warm water. Ages 8–15: take two-thirds of the adult dose; ages 5–7: take one-half of the adult dose; ages 2–4: take one-third of…
Functions Qi-tonifying and spleen-strengthening Indications Spleen and stomach Qi deficiency, indigestion, pale complexion, reduced appetite and loose stools Ingredients Ginseng, Poria, honey-fried licorice, Atractylodes, ginger, jujube Directions Adults usually take 4.0 grams each time, 3 times daily, with warm water. Children aged 8–15 should take two-thirds of the adult dose; those aged 5–7 should take…
Indications Harmonizes the exterior and interior, and soothes the liver and regulates the spleen Ingredients Zhi Gan Cao, Chai Hu, Zhi Qiao, Bai Shao Directions Adults usually take 2.0 grams each time, 3 times daily, with warm water. Children aged 8–15 years should take two-thirds of the adult dosage, those aged 5–7 years should take…
Functions Warming the meridians and restoring Yang Indications Yin excess and Yang deficiency, cold hands and feet, diarrhea with undigested food, vomiting and abdominal pain Ingredients Honey-fried licorice root, dried ginger, processed aconite root Directions Adults usually take 3.3 grams per dose, 3 times a day, with warm water. Children aged 8–15 years should take…
Functions Replenishes and regulates blood Indications Qi and blood deficiency, fatigue and physical weakness Ingredients Prepared Rehmannia Root, White Peony Root, Angelica Root, Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Directions Adults usually take 7.0 grams each time, 3 times daily, with warm water. Ages 8–15: two-thirds of the adult dosage; ages 5–7: one-half of the adult dosage; ages…