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Tonifies the Middle Jiao and augments Qi

Chronic illness from Spleen Qi deficiency: poor appetite, fatigue, heavy tired limbs, loose stools or diarrhea, vomiting and a pale complexion

Tonifies Lung Qi

Lung Qi deficiency with a long-standing cough, shortness of breath and a weak voice Copious phlegm from deficient Spleen Qi

Supports the constitution alongside herbs that release the Exterior or purge downward when Qi is markedly deficient

Upholds the body's upright Qi while other herbs drive out the pathogen

Nourishes Blood and generates Fluids

Deficient Qi, Blood and Fluids, especially after long illness, with thirst or mild Blood deficiency A gentler substitute for Ren Shen where ginseng would be indicated, outside collapse patterns