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 Polygonati, Rx


Pin Yin: huang jing-
Botanical family: Liliaceae
Botanical name: 1, Polygonatum sibiricum Redoute; 2, P. cyrtonema Hua; 3, P. kingianum Coll. et Hemsl.; 4, P. macropodium Turcz.; 5, P. cirrhifolium

Primary action: Supplement Qi
Secondary actions: Supplement Yin
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Sp, Lu

Actions:
   Supplements Spleen and Supplements the Essence.
   Moistens Lungs and benefits Lung Qi and Yin; used for Wasting and Thirsting Pattern.
   (See Spleen Qi Vacuity; Kidney Essence Vacuity; Lung Qi Vacuity; Lung Yin Vacuity; Wasting and Thirsting Pattern .)

 

Dosage: 2-6 qian.

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