| Ingredients
of this formula and their effects |
| Astragalus
Membranaceus - Huang Qi |
| Improves
overall blood circulation and is known to have a regulatory
effect on the blood pressure. Used to supplement energy.
Research has shown that this herb enhances cellular
metabolism, creating more energy for cellular activities.
Astragalus Membranaceus has a high saponin concentration,
providing rejuvenating action on red blood cells and
increased nutrient absorption in the intestine. Contains
polysaccharides that increase the immunity response
by stimulating the phagocytic activity of peritoneal
macrophages and increases the lymphocyte transformation
rate and thus specific cellular immunity. Promotes the
production of interferon, preventing viral reproduction
and increasing viral resistance. |
| Ganoderma
Lucidum - Ling Zhi |
| Nourishes
and supplements. Removes toxins from the body. Has a
strong antibacterial effect. Dilates coronary arteries
to increase the coronary artertial flow of the cardiovascular
system. Elevates the nonidiosyncratic immune effect
in the body by elevating phagocytosis of the reticulo-endothialial
system. Inhibits the liberation of allergic dielectrics
in order to prevent allergies |
| Codonopsis
Pilosula - Dang Shen |
| Used
similarly to ginseng to tonify the Lung and Spleen Qi,
although it does not have the "hot" property
of ginseng. Incresases red blood cell production |
| Atractyloides
Macrocephala - Bai Zhu |
| Potent
Qi tonic, helping to promote digestion and resist fatigue |
| Glycyrrhiza
Uralensis - Gan Cao |
| Contains
saponins, flavonoids and amino acids. Glycyrrhiza and
its calcium salt possess a detoxifying action on bacterial
toxins |
| Rehmannia
Glutinosa - Shu Di Huang |
| Builds
marrow, has a cardiovascular effect and supplements
the liver and kidneys |
| Glehnia
Littoralis - Sha Shen |
| Is
a lung tonic and acts as an analgesic and antipyretic |
| Schisandra
Chinensis - Wu Wei Zi |
| Strong
anti-oxidant and reduces the effects of stress. Regulates
the liver and improves respiratory function. Helps to
modulate immune system functions, making it useful for
conditions involving low immunity, auto-immune disorders
and immune stress disorders. |
| Zingiberis
Officinale - Sheng Jiang |
| Clears
phlegm and promotes lung function |
| Millettia
Reticulata - Ji Xue Teng |
|
Increases
white blood cell count and has an antiviral effect |
| Cuscuta
Chinensis - Tu Si Zi |
| Tonifies
the adrenal glands, liver and metabolic functions |
| Dioscorea
Opposita - Shan
Yao |
| Hormonal
precursor and improves cerebral blood supply. Is known
in Chinese Medicine as a potent Qi tonic |
| Platycodon
Grandiflorum - Jie Gen |
| Has
a marked effect as an expectorant, bronchiodilator,
and improves metabolic functioning |
| Ligustrum
Lucidum - Nu Zhen Zi |
| Regulates
blood function, enhances circulation, and has an antagonistic
action on the effects of radiation |
| Paeonia
Albiflora - Bai Shao |
| Invigorates
blood circulation and has an antiviral effect |
| Citrus
Nobililis - Chen
Pi |
| Regulates
the Qi, eliminates phlegm, relieves cough and improves
digestion |
| Zizyphi
Jujubae - Da
Zao |
| Helping
to restore the body's energy after prolonged stress, this herb has
a regulating and desensitizing action on the immune system, providing
relief from allergies including both type I (immediate) and type
IV (cell-mediated) hypersensitivity reaction disorders. Acts as a
qi tonic, resolving drug toxins. |
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