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Traditional Chinese Medicine. Common Ingredients used in TCM 1. Pao Shen 2. Bei Qi 3. Yu Zhu 4. Bai He 5. Ling Zhi 6. Dang Shen 7. Huai Shan 8. Dang Gui

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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Ingredients used in TCM

1. Pao Shen

2. Bei Qi

3. Yu Zhu

4. Bai He

5. Ling Zhi

6. Dang Shen

7. Huai Shan

8. Dang Gui

9. Gou Ji Zi

10. Du Zhong

Common Ingredients used in TCM1. Pao Shen (American Ginseng)

Functions:

• Reinforce the spleen (digestive system) and replenish the vital energy (Qi)• Remove heat

• Supplement body fluid and relieve thirst

1. Pao Shen (American Ginseng)

Suitable for:

• Excess heat due to deficiency of Yin

• Conditions caused by smoking and drinking

• Cough due to lung deficiency

• Irritability and anxiety

Common Ingredients used in TCM?

2. Bei Qi (Radix Astragali Milkvetch Root)Functions:

• Supplement the vital energy and reinforce the spleen

• Reinforce the immune system

• Remove the toxin and promote growth of new tissue

2. Bei Qi (Radix Astragali Milkvetch Root)

Suitable for:

• Fatigue and weakness

• Poor appetite and loose stool

• Frequent cold due to poor constitution

• Prolonged ulcer

Common ingredients used in TCM

3. Yu Zhu (Solomon Seal Rhizome)

Functions:

• Replenish Yin and nourish the Lung

• Supplement the body fluid and relief thirst

3. Yu Zhu (Solomon Seal Rhizome)

Suitable for:

• Cough due to heat

• Dry throat and thirst

Common Ingredients used In TCM

4. Bai He (Lily Bulb)

Functions:

•Nourish the Lung and relief cough

•Clear the mind due to deficiency of heart Yin

4. Bai He (Lily Bulb)

Suitable for:

• Cough due to heat of the lung

• Insomnia and anxiety

Common Ingredients used in TCM

5. Ling Zhi

Functions:

• Reduce anxiety and relieve stress

• Relieve cough and remove phlegm

•Enhance immunity

5. Ling Zhi

Suitable for:

• Insomnia

• Chronic cough

Common Ingredients used in TCM

6. Tang Shen

Functions:

• Reinforce the vital energy of the middle cavity

• Supplement the body fluid and nourish the blood

6. Tang Shen

Suitable for:

• Deficiency of vital energy of the middle cavity

• Pale complexion

Common Ingredients used in TCM

7. Huai Shan (Common Yam Rhizome)

Functions:

• Regulate the function of digestive system

• Reinforce the lung and the kidney

7. Huai Shan (Common Yam Rhizome)

Suitable for:

• Poor appetite and loose stool

• Prolonged cough due to weakness of lung

• Seminal emission and frequent urination

• Excessive virginal discharge

Common Ingredients used in TCM

8. Dang Gui (Angelica Root)

Functions:

• Nourish the blood and promote the blood circulation

• Regulate menstruation and relief pain

• Nourish the intestine and smooth bowel movement

8. Dang Gui (Angelica Root)

Suitable for:

• Deficiency of the blood

• Irregular menstruation

• Constipation due to dryness of the intestine

Common Ingredients used in TCM

9. Gou Ji Zi (Fructus Lycii Wolf Berries)

Functions:

• Nourish the liver blood

• Improve eyes sight

9. Gou Ji Zi (Fructus Lycii Wolf Berries)

Suitable for:

• Poor eyesight

• Degeneration of the eye and blurred vision

Common Ingredients used in TCM

10. Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)

Functions:

• Reinforce the liver and kidney

• Reinforce the tendon, ligament and bone

• Relief hypertension

10. Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)

Suitable for:

• Weakness of the lower back and knee

• Pain of the lower limbs

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Traditional Chinese Medicine