Category
Tonify the Yin
Pin Yin
Latin Name
Panacis Quinquefolii Radix
English Name
American Ginseng
Dosage
3-6g
Entering Channels
HT
Flavor
slightly bitter
Temperature
cold
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:
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in those with cold-dampness obstructing the middle, or fire from constraint.
Actions & Indications:
- Benefits the qi, generates fluids, and nourishes the yin: for yin deficiency with heat signs and chronic, unabating fever. Also for the aftermath of a febrile disease with such symptoms as weakness, irritability, and thirst.
- Nurtures the Lung yin and clears fire from the Lungs: for Lung qi and yin deficiency with depleted fluids and blazing fire from deficiency, which impairs the clearing and dispersing functions of the Lungs. The primary manifestation is long-term wheezing and coughing up blood, and loss of voice due to Lung yin deficiency.
