 
      Date Turmeric Ginger Crystals' Functions
Dates

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