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Herbs that Tonify Qi ren shen - Radix Panacis Ginsengis Sweet, ~bitter, ~warm SP, LU, HT Strongly tonifies the yuan Qi, rescue collapse Tonifies SP, LU, augments Qi Generates fluids (yin), relieves thirst  Calms the mind and strengthens the intellect (tonify HT Qi) (stabilizes exterior and stop sweating) (positive affect on wasting-thirsting disorder) 3-9g, 15-30g for collapse dang shen - Radix Codonopsis sweet, neutral SP, LU Tonifies SP, augments Qi Tonifies LU Qi Generates fluids, nourishes blood (Def. combined with excess, combine with expelling herbs) 6-9g, if substituding or ren shen x2-3 bai zhu - Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae sweet, bitter, warm SP, ST Strengthens SP, augments Qi Dries damp, drains water, promote urination Braces exterior, stop sweating Calm fetus 6-15g shan yao - Radix Dioscoreae oppositae sweet, neutral SP, LU, KI Tonifies SP, augments Qi Tonifies LU Qi and Yin Braces KI, secures sperm, stops discharge Nourishes Yin, relieves thirst 10-30g, up to 250g for wasting-thirst gan cao - Radix Glycyrrhizae sweet, neutral (warm if Zhi Gan Cao) 12 Channels Tonifies SP, augments Qi Moistens LU, stops cough Clears heat, dispels toxin Calms spams, relieves pain Moderates and harmonize herbs 2-10g Herbs that Drain Dampness fu ling - Scletorium Poriae sweet, bland neutral SP, LU, HT Promotes urination and drains damp Strengthens SP, transforms phlegm, harmonizes middle jiao Clams the mind and pacifies heart 10-15g yi yi ren - Semen Coicis sweet, bland, ~cold SP, LU, KI Promotes urination and drains dap Strengthens the SP Clears damp-heat and drains pus Dispels wind-damp 10-30g Herbs that Regulate Qi chen pi - Pericarpium Citri reticulatae pungent, bitter warm, aromatic SP, ST, LU Regulates Qi, harmonizes the middle warmer and descends ST Qi Dries damp and transforms phlegm 3-10g mu xiang - Radix Saussureae pungent, bitter, warm, aromatic SP, ST, GB, LI Activates Qi and harmonized middle jiao Regulates intestine Qi and relives pain Strengthens SP Invigorate LR/GB 2-10g Herbs to Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough ban xia - Rhizoma Pinelliae praeparata  pungent, warm, toxic LU, SP, ST Dries damp and transforms phlegm Descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes ST and stops Vomiting (nausea) Dissolves masses and nodules 5-10g Herbs to Transform Turbid - Damp sha ren - Fructus Amomi villosae  pungent, warm, aromatic SP, ST Aromatically transforms damp, activates Qi, harmonizes ST and stops vomiting Awakens the SP and warms the middle jiao Calms the Fetus Warms the SP and stops diarrhea 3-6g Herbs to Stabilize and Astringe lian zi - Semen Nelumbinis sweet, astringent, neutral SP, KI, HT Strengthens SP to stop diarrhea Braces KI to secure sperm Stops uterine bleeding Nourishes HT 8-15g wu mei - Fructus Pruni Mumis Sour, Warm LU, LI, SP, LR Astringes LU to stop coughing Astringes Intestines to stop Diarrhea Generates fluids and relives thirst Expels roundworms and relives abdominal pain Stops bleeding 3-10g Herbs to Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough jie geng - Radix Platycodi bitter, pungent, neutral LU Opens and diffuses Lu Qi, expels phlegm and stops cough Eases and benefits the throat Promotes pus drainage Guides to upper burner 6-10g Herbs to Clear Heat bai bian dou - Semen Dolichis  sweet,  neutral SP, ST Clears summerheat and transfomrs damp Strengthens SP to stop diarrhea 10-20g Herbs to Release Exterior sheng jiang - Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens pungent, warm, aromatic LU, SP, ST Releases the exterior and dispels wind-cold Warms the middle jiao and stops vomiting Wamrs the LU and stops coughing Reduces the toxicity of other herbs Adjust the nutritive and protective Qi Treats seafood poisoning 3-10g Qi Tonic Formulas Si Jun Zi Tang - Four Gentlemen Decoction Chief: (3-9) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue Deputy: (6-9) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp Assitant: (6-9) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp Envoy: (3-6) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula Strengthens SP & ST Tonifies Qi, relives fatigue Liu Jun Zi Tang - Six Gentlemen Decoction =  Si Jun Zi Tang + Chen Pi + Ban Xia Chief: (3) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue Deputy: (4.5) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp Assitant: (3) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp Envoy: (3) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula (3) Chen Pi - Dries damp and transforms phlegm (4.5) Ban Xia - Dries damp, transforms phlegm (Si Jun Zi Tang + Stops Vomiting) Strengthens deficient SP Transforms Dampness, resolves Phlegm Stops Vomiting Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Six Gentlemen Decoction with Saussureae and Amomum =  Liu Jun Zi Tang(Si Jun Zi Tang + Chen Pi + Ban Xia) + Sha Ren + Mu Xiang Chief: (3) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue Deputy: (6) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp Assitant: (6) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp Envoy: (2.1) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula (3.4) Chen Pi - Dries damp and transforms phlegm (3) Ban Xia - Dries damp, transforms phlegm (2.4) Sha Ren - Awakens the SP and warms the middle jiao (2.1) Mu Xiang - Activates Qi and harmonized middle jiao (Liu Jun Zi Tang + Warms middle jiao) Strengthens deficient SP Harmonize ST Regulates Qi Alleviates middle jiao pain and warms it Shen Ling Bai Zhu - Ginseg, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder = Si Jun Zi Tang + Shan Yao + Bai Bian Dou + Yi Yi Ren + Lian Zi + Sha Ren + Jie Geng Chief: Si Jun Zi Tang (formula) Deputy: Shan Yao - Tonify SP Deputy: Yi Yi Ren - Strengthen SP, dries damp Deputy: Bai Bian Dou - Strengthen SP, stop diarrhea Deputy: Lian Zi - Strengthen SP, stop diarrhea Assistant: Sha Ren - Transforms damp and moves qi Envoy: Jie Geng - Unblock LU Qi (prevent LU Qi def) (Si Jun Zi Tang + Stop Diarrhea and eliminate dampness) SP Qi Def with Dampness Stop diarrhea Cultivating the Earth to Generate the Metal Dry Damp & Transform Phlegm Er Chen Tang - Two Aged Decoction Chief: Ban Xia - dries damp, transform phlegm, harmonize ST Qi, lowers rebellious ST Qi for nausea/vomiting Deputy: Chen Pi/Ju Hong - activates Qi, transforms Phlegm Assistant: Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp Assistant: Sheng Jiang - Transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Qi to relieve nausea/vomiting, detoxify Ban Xia Envoy: Wu Mei - astringes Lung Qi balance Ban Xia's dispersing Envoy: Zhi Gan Cao - tonifies middle jiao, harmonize Dries damp and transforms phlegm Regulates Qi, harmonize middle jiao

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