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Man Jing Zi (Vitex fruit) - disperses wind-heat, clears the head and eyes and relieves headache.
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Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Praeparatum)
Dan Dou Chi (Fermented Soybean) - gently releases the exterior and relieves irritability.
Read More »Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)
Sheng Ma (Bugbane / Cimicifuga) - vents rashes, clears heat toxin and raises the yang qi.
Read More »Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
Ge Gen (Kudzu root) - releases the exterior, relieves stiff neck, vents rashes, generates fluids and stops diarrhoea.
Read More »Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Chai Hu (Bupleurum) - harmonises and releases lesser-yang (shaoyang) disorders, spreads Liver qi and raises yang.
Read More »Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum flower) - disperses wind-heat, clears the Liver, benefits the eyes and calms Liver yang.
Read More »Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
Sang Ye (Mulberry leaf) - disperses wind-heat, clears the Lung and benefits the eyes.
Read More »Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
Chan Tui (Cicada moulting) - disperses wind-heat, benefits the throat and voice, vents rashes and stops spasm.
Read More »Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
Niu Bang Zi (Burdock seed) - disperses wind-heat, benefits the throat, vents rashes and resolves toxicity.
Read More »Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
Bo He (Field Mint) - disperses wind-heat, clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat and vents rashes.
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