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Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach and augments Qi

Spleen and Stomach deficiency with weakness, lethargy, shortness of breath, poor appetite and loose stools

Nourishes Blood and calms the Spirit

Blood deficiency Qi and Blood deficiency together, with pallor, fatigue and low energy, alongside other tonics Restless Organ disorder (Zang Zao) with a wan complexion, irritability and marked emotional fragility Restlessness and unsettled mood from deficient Heart and Spleen Qi

Moderates and harmonises the harsh properties of other herbs

Softens the harshness, bitterness, drying or purging force of stronger herbs, and protects digestion so the formula is better tolerated