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Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Qi and Yin and stops diarrhea

Spleen or Stomach deficiency with loose stools or diarrhea, tiredness, poor appetite, spontaneous sweating, bloating after meals and a pale tongue; may be used alone in larger amounts

Tonifies Lung Qi and Yin

Chronic cough and wheezing from Lung Qi or Yin deficiency; where Yin deficiency predominates, sputum is scant or sticky

Nourishes Yin and treats wasting and thirsting disorder

Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting disorder) from Qi and Yin deficiency; nourishing and mildly astringent without being drying, and usable alone in larger amounts

Tonifies Kidney Qi and Yin and secures Jing

Kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, frequent urination and vaginal discharge