Category
Tonify the Qi
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Jujubae Fructus
English Name
Dosage
10-30g
Entering Channels
SP
Flavor
sweet
Temperature
warm
Pregnancy
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Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Individual Essential Oils
Kampo Name
Kampo Number
Kanji
Katakana
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Key Characteristics:
- Tonifies the qi and blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, and moderates the toxic effects of other herbs.
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated when there is heat from excess, damp-heat, or phlegm-heat.
- Use with caution in cases of abundant dampness or qi stagnation.
Actions & Indications:
- Tonifies the Spleen and augments the qi: for weakness, shortness of breath, lassitude, reduced appetite, and loose stools due to Spleen and Stomach deficiency. Can be prepared in rice or millet congee for this purpose.
- Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit: for the wan appearance, irritability, and severe emotional lability associated with restless organ disorder.
- Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
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