Date Turmeric Ginger Crystals' Functions
Dates
| Jujube Dates' Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
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Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach and augments Qi/Energy |
Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with weakness, shortness of breath, lassitude, anorexia and loose stools |
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Nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit |
Blood Deficiency Restless Organ Syndrome with wan complexion, irritability and severe emotional debility |
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Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs |
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| Turmeric's Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
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Invigorates the Blood, eliminates Blood Stasis and unblocks menstruation |
Blood Stasis Menstrual problems and chest or abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis from Deficiency Cold |
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Promotes the movement of Qi/Energy and opens the channels and collaterals to alleviate pain |
Liver Qi/Energy Stagnation with epigastric and abdominal pain |
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Expels Wind and invigorates the Blood |
Wind-Damp-Bi/Pain with Blood Stasis, especially in the shoulders |
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Reduces swelling |
Swelling and pain from sores and lesions caused by toxic Heat Accumulation with Qi/Energy and Blood Stagnation |
| Ginger's Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
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Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration and disperses Cold |
Wind-Cold |
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Warms the Middle and stops vomiting |
Cold in the Stomach especially with vomiting |
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Warms the Lungs and stops coughing |
Cough due to Wind-Cold Cough due to Lung Deficiency with Phlegm |
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Reduces the toxicity of other herbs and seafood |
Herb toxicity or seafood poisoning |
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Adjusts the Ying and Wei - normalizes the flow of Qi at the center |
Tai Yang Zhong Feng - Wind-Cold with Deficiency |