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Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies Qi

Spleen damaged by overwork, with shortness of breath and poor appetite Qi deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach with fatigue and weakness

Warms and tonifies the Middle Jiao and relieves spasmodic pain

Deficiency Cold in the Middle Jiao: saliva in excess, a pale tongue with white coating, and a deep, slow pulse Intermittent cramping pain in the epigastrium or abdomen that eases with warmth and pressure

Moistens the Lungs and stops cough

Deficient Lung Qi with a dry cough bringing up nothing, slow laboured breathing and a weak voice Dry cough from Lung dryness

Generates Fluids

Thirst and dryness from deficiency

Coats swallowed objects

A fish bone or other object lodged in the throat