Ginseng The Energy Tonic
Ginseng's Function in TCM

| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
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Sweet
Slightly Bitter Sweet-warm herb can tonify the essential substances of the body as well as strengthening the internal organs.
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Slightly Warm
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Lung
Spleen |
1-9g decocted separately
Powder: 0.5-1g Tincture: 0.25-3ml Emergencies: up to 30g in multiple doses Tincture: 3-10ml |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
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Powerfully tonifies Primordial Energy |
Extreme collapse of Energy or abandoned conditions that manifest in shallow breathing, shortness of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating and an almost imperceptible pulse (after blood loss, overly profuse sweating or other problems related to severe fluid loss - it can be used alone in these emergencies) Collapse of Yang Collapse of Yin |
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Tonifies Spleen and Stomach Energy |
Lethargy, anorexia, chest and abdominal distention, chronic diarrhea and, in severe cases, prolapse of the Stomach, uterus or rectum |
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Tonifies Lung Energy |
Lung Energy Deficiency with wheezing, shortness of breath and labored breathing on exertion |
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Generates Body Fluids and stops thirst |
Wasting and thirsting disorder and high fevers with profuse sweating which injures Energy and fluids |
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Tonifies Heart Energy and calms the Spirit |
Heart Energy Deficiency Energy and Blood Deficiency with palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness and restlessness |
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Treats impotence |
With Kidney Yang tonics for impotence |
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Tonifies Energy in Deficiency patients with Exterior conditions |
Exterior disorder with Interior Deficiency |
