Calms the spirit, augments Heart qi, and tonifies the Heart blood=> for insomnia, fright and palpitations, and forgetfulness associated with insufficient Heart qi & blood failing to nourish the Spirit. Can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose.
Tonifies the Lung qi, transforms phlegm, and stops cough and wheezing=> for cough & wheezing in patients with cold from deficiency or phlegm-dampness. Can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose.
Tonifies the qi, nourishes the blood=> for deficiency consumption with shortness of breath, lack of appetite, and either icy extremities or irritability with a dry mouth.
Treatment Principles
Calms the Spirit Augments Heart Qi Nourishes Heart Blood Tonifies Lung Qi Transforms Phlegm Stops Cough and Wheezing Tonifies Qi and Nourishes Blood