Herbs that supplement Qi
Targeted Symptoms (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Bai Zhu
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Lack of appetite
- Dizziness
- Lower back pain
- Lower back weakness
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Bai Zhu
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea
- due to its ability to increase spleen’s Qi, it can also be used to prevent abortion, edema and vomiting with poor appetite during pregnancy (in TCM, spleen is often very vulnerable during pregnancy)
- due to its natural sweet taste, it is often added to counteract some of the bitter herbs in medicinal soup
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, shortness of breath and diarrhea
- ability to supplement the heart and provide mental tranquility, it is often also used for the treatment of heart palpitation, insomnia, anxiety and mood disturbances such as irritability and restlessness
- due to its natural sweetness, it is often incorporated to offset the bitterness in medicine soup
- due to its minimal side effects, it is often using as an ingredient in Chinese cuisine
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting, shortness of breath and chronic cough
- due to its natural sweetness, it is often incorporated to offset the bitterness in medicine soup
- due to its minimal side effects, it is often using as an ingredient in Chinese cuisine
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting, shortness of breath and chronic cough
- due to its natural sweetness, it is often incorporated to offset the bitterness in medicine soup
- ability to remove toxin in the body, it can also be used for the treatment of sore throat, sores and carbuncles
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, dizziness, tinnitus, dry scarlet tongue and dry cough
- ability to supplement the kidney, it can also be used for treatment of lightheadedness and lower back pain/ weakness
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, diarrhea, shortness of breath, urinary difficulty, edema and spontaneous sweating
- very effective in the treatment of most skin conditions including sores and ulcer due to its potent detoxification properties
- very effective in the treatment of weak pulse secondary to severe blood loss
- effective in treatment of shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, lack of appetite, chronic diarrhea and profuse sweating
- has ability to supplement the heart and provide mental tranquility, it is often used for the treatment of heart palpitation, insomnia, anxiety and mood disturbances such as irritability and restlessness
- good for supplementing the kidneys, lungs and spleen
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, diarrhea, spermatorrhea and acute cough
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, lack of appetite, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, acute cough without copious amount of phlegm
- able to provide mental tranquility and is thus used for treatment of heart palpitation, insomnia and some mood disturbances such as irritability and restlessness
References:
1. Maciocia, G., The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. Second edition. 2007. Pg 50-133, 230-570
2. Zhang, Y., Yao, Y. Your Guide to Health with Foods & Herbs: Using the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012. Pg 29-34, 120-139
3. Tierra, M., Tierra, L., Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Vol. II Materia Medica & Herbal Resource. 1998. Pg 201-298
4. Oriental medicine. http://orientalmedicine.com/yin-yang. Accessed July 2, 2013
5. Traditional Chinese medicine. Updated 2012. http://www.tcmwiki.com/wiki/chinese-herbal-medicine. Accessed July 2, 2013
6. Chinese herbs by functional group. Updated 2013. http://www.yinyanghouse.com/theory/herbalmedicine/tcm_herbs_by_function. Accessed July 2, 2013
1. Maciocia, G., The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. Second edition. 2007. Pg 50-133, 230-570
2. Zhang, Y., Yao, Y. Your Guide to Health with Foods & Herbs: Using the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012. Pg 29-34, 120-139
3. Tierra, M., Tierra, L., Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Vol. II Materia Medica & Herbal Resource. 1998. Pg 201-298
4. Oriental medicine. http://orientalmedicine.com/yin-yang. Accessed July 2, 2013
5. Traditional Chinese medicine. Updated 2012. http://www.tcmwiki.com/wiki/chinese-herbal-medicine. Accessed July 2, 2013
6. Chinese herbs by functional group. Updated 2013. http://www.yinyanghouse.com/theory/herbalmedicine/tcm_herbs_by_function. Accessed July 2, 2013