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Tonifies Yang

Diarrhea from Yang deficiency

Tonifies the Qi of the Lungs, Spleen and Intestines, supports the Middle Jiao and calms restlessness

Weakness and spontaneous sweating from Qi deficiency Poor digestion and diarrhea, with tiredness, thirst and irritability

Generates fluids and relieves thirst

Depleted Body Fluids Heat that has consumed the fluids, the rice water helping to restore them

Protects the Stomach from harsh or cold herbs

Added to formulas with very cold or draining herbs to shield the Stomach and keep a strong prescription tolerable