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  1. A list of Chinese Herbs and their properties and uses that are commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas. Learn more!

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    Astringe lung and intestines, secure essence, replenish qi and nourish kidney, promote the generation of fluid to relieve thirst, calm heart and induce tranquilization.

    A. Chronic cough and dyspnea of deficiency type It is an important herb for chronic cough and dyspnea of deficiency type due to lung and kidney deficiency. Because it is sour and sweet, it can astringe lung to relieve cough and dyspnea, tonify lung qi and nourish kidney yin. For chronic cough due to lung deficiency, it could be decocted in plaster,...

    It is contraindicated in cases of external pathogen existence, internal excess heat, acute cough, early stage of measles.

  2. Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra berries) in Chinese Medicine. English: Schisandra berries. Chinese: 五味子. Parts used: Dried ripe fruits. TCM category: Herbs that stabilize and bind. TCM nature: Warm. TCM taste (s): Sour Sweet. Organ affinity: Heart Kidney Lung. Scientific name: Schisandra chinensis.

  3. Jul 30, 2024 · The term "herbs" as used here refers to Materia Medica used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and includes substances that may be obtained or derived from one or more plant, animal or mineral sources (1).

  4. In traditional Chinese medicine the ability of Schisandra to promote longevity and vitality is attributed to its tonification of the three treasures: Qi, Jing, and Shen. Cold intestines (Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiencies) – chronic diarrhea – especially in the morning, fatigue.

  5. Some commonly used Chinese herbal formulas. This way of presenting the formulas is a simplification to help you navigate through them. A formula is never selected in relation to a Western diagnosis (e.g “insomnia”) but a Chinese medicine pattern (e.g “Heart Blood and Spleen Qi deficiency”).

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