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Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stops sweating, facilitates urination, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh - Bensky

Lily Bulb moistens the Lungs, clears heat, and stops coughs; Clears the Heart; Calms the Spirt

White Peony Root Tonifies the Liver Blood; Extinquishes Wind; Stops Pain; Nourishes the Liver and Spleen yin; adjusts the nutritive and protective levels

White Peony Root Tonifies the Liver Blood; Extinquishes Wind; Stops Pain; Nourishes the Liver and Spleen yin; adjusts the nutritive and protective levels

White atractylodes rhizome tonifies the Spleen qi, dries dampness, quiets the fetus - Bensky

Arborvitae Seed nourishes the Heart blood and yin to calm the spirit, moistens the Kidneys and Large Intestine. Bensky Materia Medica

USA grown - certified organic Isatis Root

Pinellia Rhizome Ginger-Processed is acrid for opening, slippery for directing qi downward, and bitter for drying; best used for thin phlegm or dampness as well as rebellious Stomach qi. - Bensky

Acrid-dispersing, aromatically mobilizing and piercing, opens the orifices and disperses fire constraint* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Atractylodes Rhizome dries dampness, induces sweating, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, treats atrophy disorders from damp-heat in the lower burner, helps the vision.

Bupleurum Radix resolves lesser yang disorders and reduces fever; Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraint; Raises and lifts the yang qi; Restores harmony between the Liver and Spleen

Tangerine Peel regulates the Qi, adjusts the middle, and relieves the diaphragm; Dries dampness and transforms phlegm; Helps prevent stagnation

Aquilariae Lignum resinatum (Chen Xiang) sinks and directs downward, but is not overly draining, nor is its warmth overly drying.*

This Chen Xiang is close to the bark, very dry, so it will float instead of sinking, and the smell is light.

Bitter and cold, Paridis Rhizoma (chong lou) enters the blood level of the Liver channel, strongly cools heat and resolves toxicity, resolves heat from constraint, and directs qi downward.

Cnidium invigorates the blood and promotes the movement of qi; Expels wind and alleviates pain Wine-fried Chuan xiong Jiu enhances the herbs ability to invigorate the Blood, move Qi and stop pain.

Warms the middle burner and directs rebellious qi downward; Warms the Kidneys and aids the yang *

Codonopsis Root tonifies the middle burner; augments the Spleen and Lung qi.*

Isatis Leaf strongly cools heat toxin or pathogenic heat in both the qi and blood levels.*  American grown to deliver superior safety and efficacy.  When you purchase American grown herbs you contribute to a more sustainable future thorugh minimized shipping and Organic methods.  

Salvia Root invigorates the blood and dispels stasis; Clears heat and soothes irritability; Cools the blood and reduces abscesses; Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit

Angelica Sinensis tonifies the blood and regulates the menses; Invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold; Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels; Treats coughs

This item consists of the lateral rootlets of Dang Gui. This herb is considered less tonifying and more invigorating to the blood.

Codonopsis Root tonifies the middle burner; augments the Spleen and Lung qi.*

Eleuthero Root tonifies the Spleen and Stomach qi to aid transportation and transformation: Warms the Kidneys to aid the yang in warming the Spleen; Calms the spirit; Invigorates the blood; Unblocks the collaterals; Augments the Heart qi and calms the spirit.

Siler Root releases the exterior and expels wind; Expels wind-dampness and alleviates pain; Expels wind and relieves spasms

Sweet, Neutral and enters the Large Intestine, Lung and Stomach. This herb is non-toxic and does not harm the Stomach Qi. It also has a slight laxative effect. These qualities make it an important anthelmintic.

Fennel is an excellent stomach and intestinal remedy that relieves flatulence and colic while stimulating digestion and appetite.  It is similar to aniseed in its calming effect in bronchitis and other coughs, and is a good choice for flavoring cough remedies.*  Fennel may increase milk flow in nursing mothers.*

Supports Healthy Digestive Function

Poria Cocos tonifes the Spleen, eliminates dampness, calms the Heart spirit - Bensky

Dried Ginger warms the Spleen, transforms thin mucus, unblocks the channels, revives the yang. - Bensky

Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, expels pathogenic wind, dampness, and cold.

Lotus Seed tonifies and stabilizes the Spleen, Heart, and Kidneys; calms the spirti. - Bensky

Tonifies the qi and blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, moderates the toxic effects of other herbs. - Bensky

Clears heat from both excess and deficiency, cools the blood, dries dampness; especially indicated for cooling steaming bones and reducing childhood nutritional impairment.* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Achyranthes Root breaks up blood stasis, unblocks menstruation, guides blood to descend, direct fire downward - Bensky

Phellodendron Cortex directs fire downward, clears damp-heat in the lower burner. - bensky

Polygonatum Rhizome; Siberian Solomon Seal Rhizome tonifies the qi, nourishes yin, augments the essence - Bensky

Coptis Rhizome cools heat, drains fire (especially in the Heart and Stomach), dries dampness, resolves toxicity - Bensky

Honey-prepared Astragalus Mi Zhi Huang Qi allows the Huang Qi to travel internally to raise the clear Qi of the Middle Jiao. It is also slightly moistening and is appropriate when Blood Deficiency or Spleen Dryness is involved.

Astragalus Radix raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stops sweating, facilitates urination, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh - Bensky

Scutellaria Root cools heat, dries dampness, stops bleeding, quiets the fetus in pregnancy.

Honeysuckle Flower disperses heat, resolves toxicity, cools the blood, stops bleeding (if charred)

Chrysanthemum disperses and clears wind-heat; Calms the Liver and clears the eyes; Calms the Liver and extinguishes wind; Resolves toxicity. - Bensky

Cassia Seed disperses wind-fire to cool the eyes, moistens the Intestines, nourishes the Liver and Kidney yin - Bensky

Oriental medicine: Tonifies the Spleen qi; Moistens the Lungs; Moderates urgency and toxicity; Drains fire.
Western herbal medicine: Supports Healthy Stomach and GI Tract Functions; Relaxes Irritability of the Gastro-Intestinal Lining; Supports Healthy Adrenal Function and Promotes Vitality

Used most commonly as a flavoring or for medicinal use, licorice root is one of the most widely used herbs worldwide for respiratory and digestive support. It is taken to soothe a variety of ailments including heartburn, stomach ulcers, digestive discomfort, sore throat, and coughs. Licorice has a distinctive flavor and sweetness that comes from the glycyrrhizin that composes up to 25% of the root's makeup. It is often likened to the flavor of anise and fennel seeds.

Used most commonly as a flavoring or for medicinal use, licorice root is one of the most widely used herbs worldwide for respiratory and digestive support. It is taken to soothe a variety of ailments including heartburn, stomach ulcers, digestive discomfort, sore throat, and coughs. Licorice has a distinctive flavor and sweetness that comes from the glycyrrhizin that composes up to 25% of the root's makeup. It is often likened to the flavor of anise and fennel seeds.

Fossilized Bone settles anxiety and calms the spirit; Calms the Liver and anchors and preserves the floating yang; Prevents leakage of fluids..*

Fossilized Bone settles anxiety and calms the spirit; Calms the Liver and anchors and preserves the floating yang; Prevents leakage of fluids..*

Longan Fruit nourishes the blood, tonifies the qi, and calms the spirit.*

Brightens eyes and removes superficial visual obstructions (corneal opacity).* Dries Dampness, generates flesh and stops itching.*

Deer Antler Glue nourishes and tonifies the essence and blood, and is effective for stopping bleeding* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

Ophiopogon benefits the Stomach, generates fluids, and directs rebellious qi downward.

Dry-fried Barley Sprout reduces food stagnation due to starches and fruits, softens areas of hardness, improves the appetite. - Bensky

Breaks up blood stasis, reduces swelling, generates flesh.*

Akebia Vine promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction, drains Heart Heat through the Small Intestine and promotes lactation and unblocks Blood vessels

Warms the Spleen and Stomach, promotes the movement of qi, binds up the intestines*

Sterculia Seed gently cools and moistens the throat and Intestines - Bensky

Replenishes spleen qi, drains moisture from the body, strengthens blood vessels, boosts bowel movement and relieves dampness.*

Unblocks and drains, via both the urine and stool, to clear and expel accumulated damp-heat in the qi level of the three burners; Drains water and promotes urination; Drives out phlegm and thin mucus; Unblocks the bowels and removes accumulation; Expels intestinal parasites and reduces stagnation.*

Clears all types of yin level heat with-out injuring the qi, blood, or yin.*

Rhubarb Root purges clumped heat in the Intestines, cools the blood, removes blood stasis - Bensky - Bensky

Tonifies the Kidney yang and augments the essence and blood; Moistens the Intestines and facilitates passage of stool.*

Nutmeg warms the Spleen and Stomach, promotes the movement of qi, binds up the intestines* - Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed

Frankincense tears consist of the resin obtained from Boswellia carter, a species of tree native to Arabia, India and northern Africa.

Frankincense tears consist of the resin obtained from Boswellia carter, a species of tree native to Arabia, India and northern Africa.

Promotes the flow of qi, warms the middle, transforms dampness, improves the appetite, calms the fetus*

Resolves toxicity, reduces clumping, anti-cancer*

Chinese Yam tonifies the qi and yin of the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys; secures the essence

Rehmannia Root enriches the yin, cools the blood, clears heat

Acorus transforms dampness, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, dislodges phlegm, opens the sensory orifices. - Bensky

Disperses Cold, Warms the Liver and Kidney. Regulates Qi, Improves Appetite.* - Chen: Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology

Sappanwood invigorates the blood, expels stagnation

Nourishes the Heart yin and Liver blood, promotes sleep, inhibits sweating* - Bensky

Renowned for its therapeutic properties in traditional Chinese medicine, this herb belongs to the category of Dampness Expelling Diuretics.

Curcuma longa is considered a powerful antioxidant due to its curcumin content and its long list of health attributes including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, immune balancing, and detoxifying properties. In Ayurvedic medicine it is also used topically to treat skin problems and infection and to relieve joint pain.

Chinese Clematis Root strongly mobilizes all twelve channels to unblock painful obstruction by dispelling wind, dampness, and phlegm, and to soften areas of hardness.

Mume Fruit preserves the Lungs, binds up the Intestine, stops bleeding, generates fluids, quiets intestinal parasites.*

The binomial of this plant illustrates the range of uses to which it has been put. "Motherwort" indicates its relevance for menstrual and uterine conditions, while "cardiaca" suggests that it is beneficial in cardiovascular and circulatory system treatments. - Hoffman "Medical Herbalism"*

Chinese Motherwort invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation, facilitates urination, resolves toxicity

Chinese Motherwort invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation, facilitates urination, resolves toxicity

Coix Seeds tonifes the Spleen and augments the Lungs; Leaches out dampness from the bones, sinews, and muscles to treat painful obstruction diosorder; cools heat and expels pus to treat sores and abscesses

Epimedium tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies the yang;Dispels wind-cold-dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of yang qi.

Polygala transforms phlegm, opens the Heart orifice, reestablishes harmonious communication between the Heart and Kidneys*

Paris Root drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, reduces swelling and inflammation and stops pain

Alisma Rhizome facilitates the fluid pathways, clears blazing ministerial fire - Bensky

Expels wind and turbidity, stops pain, expels blood stagnation* - Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd

Honey prepared licorice tonifies the Spleen qi, moistens the Lungs, moderates urgency and toxicity, drains fire*

Anemarrhena Rhizome clears fire and nourishes the yin of the Lungs, Stomach, and Kidneys

Perilla Vine promotes the flow of qi, harmonizes the middler burner, calms the fetus in pregnancy