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Chi Shi Zhi (Red clay / Halloysite) - binds the intestines to stop chronic diarrhoea and stops bleeding.
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Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)
Fu Xiao Mai (Light wheat grain) - stops spontaneous and night sweating and nourishes the Heart.
Read More »Hai Piao Xiao (Sepiae Endoconcha)
Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlefish bone) - stops bleeding, controls stomach acid and secures the essence.
Read More »Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Ootheca)
Sang Piao Xiao (Mantis egg case) - tonifies the Kidney, secures the essence and reduces urination.
Read More »Qian Shi (Euryales Semen)
Qian Shi (Euryale / Fox nut) - strengthens the Spleen, secures the essence and resolves dampness.
Read More »Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)
Lian Zi (Lotus seed) - tonifies the Spleen, secures the essence and calms the spirit.
Read More »Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus)
Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus / Dogwood fruit) - tonifies the Liver and Kidney and secures the essence; a key astringent tonic.
Read More »Wu Mei (Mume Fructus)
Wu Mei (Smoked plum) - astringes the Lung and intestines, generates fluids and calms roundworm.
Read More »Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus)
Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) - astringes the Lung and Kidney, generates fluids, calms the spirit and stops sweating.
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