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Strengthens the Spleen and harmonises the Stomach

Qi deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach Tiredness and poor appetite from Qi deficiency, as a mild food-therapy tonic; too gentle to lead a formula where deficiency is marked

Moistens the Lungs and stops cough

Dry cough from Lung dryness, with a dry, scratchy throat Little sputum, sometimes streaked with blood

Harmonises and improves the taste of formulas

Bitter or acrid formulas that need sweetening and smoothing, without adding Heat