人参 · Ren Shen
Asian Ginseng (Ren Shen)
Qi tonic · Slightly warmThe most famous Qi tonic in Chinese medicine: what it does, when it helps and who should avoid it.
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枸杞子 · Gou Qi Zi
Goji Berry (Gou Qi Zi)
Yin tonic · NeutralA gentle, food-grade tonic for the Liver, Kidneys and eyes, and one of the easiest herbs to use at home.
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黄芪 · Huang Qi
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi)
Qi tonic · Slightly warmThe leader of the tonics, used to lift sinking Qi, firm up the body's surface and speed recovery.
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甘草 · Gan Cao
Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Qi tonic · NeutralThe small-dose peacemaker of Chinese formulas, plus the real safety limits every user should know.
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当归 · Dang Gui
Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
Blood tonic · WarmThe most important Blood tonic in Chinese medicine, and why it works best in formulas, not alone.
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四君子汤 · Si Jun Zi Tang
Si Jun Zi Tang
Qi-tonifying formulaFour mild herbs, one foundation formula for weak digestion, fatigue and low appetite.
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逍遥散 · Xiao Yao San
Xiao Yao San
Harmonizing formulaThe classic formula for stress-related tension, irritability and PMS, and how it balances Liver and Spleen.
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六味地黄丸 · Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Yin-tonifying formulaThe famous three-tonify, three-drain pill for Kidney Yin, and its best-known variations.
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桂枝汤 · Gui Zhi Tang
Gui Zhi Tang
Exterior-releasing formulaFive kitchen-simple herbs, one of the most studied formulas in Chinese medical history.
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煎药 · Jian Yao
How to Brew Chinese Herbs
Preparation guidePots, soaking, simmering times and special instructions, explained step by step.
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