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Astringes Lung Qi and stops cough

Long-standing cough and wheezing when Lung Qi, or both Lungs and Kidneys, are deficient

Tonifies the Kidneys, secures Jing and stops diarrhea and spermatorrhea

Seminal emission, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge and frequent urination from Kidney deficiency Daybreak diarrhea from Spleen and Kidney deficiency

Astringes sweat and generates Fluids

Heavy sweating, above all with thirst or a dry throat Spontaneous sweating and night sweats Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting disorder), in combination with other herbs

Calms the Spirit and holds in Heart Qi

Irritability, palpitations, insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep from deficient Blood and Yin of the Heart and Kidneys Heart and Kidney disharmony

Tonifies Qi

Deficient Qi of the Heart and Spleen