太子参·Radix Pseudostellariae
heterophylly false satarwort root
Tai Zi Shen (太子参) is the root of pseudostellaria, recorded as Radix Pseudostellariae. It is sweet and slightly bitter in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Lung and Spleen channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that tonify Qi. Its Chinese name reads as prince ginseng.
| Pinyin | tai zi shen |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 太子参 |
| Latin Name | Radix Pseudostellariae |
| English Name | heterophylly false satarwort root·Pseudostellaria Root |
| Japanese | gaijijin |
| Korean | taejasam |
Poor appetite and lethargy from Spleen Deficiency
Deficiency of Qi and Yin following a febrile disease
Nourishes Fluids.
Debility, irritability, insomnia and excess sweating from Qi Deficiency
Thirst following a febrile illness
Qi and Yin Deficiency with persistent fever, particularly in summer
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with a poor appetite
mai men dong + wu wei zi + fu xiao ma + huang qi
Spontaneous sweating in Qi and Yin Deficiency
sheng di huang + zhi mu + mai men dong + zhu ye (dan)
Qi and Yin Deficiency with Heat, causing thirst
mai men dong + wu wei zi + suan zao ren + bai zi ren
Qi and Yin Deficiency with Heat, causing insomnia
sha shen + shi hu + bai wei + qing hao
Qi and Yin Deficiency with Heat, causing a fever that will not abate
Acute or chronic hepatitis.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 9-30g; Tincture: 2-5ml | 9-30 g | — | 2-5 ml | — | — |