Pseudostellariae Radix (Tai Zi Shen 太子参)
sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold; affinity to Sp., Lu. meridians tonifies Qi, nourishes Yin, promotes generation of body fluids
Glycyrrhizae Uralensis Radix (Gan Cao 甘草)
sweet, neutral; affinity to 12 meridians [mainly Sp., St. meridians nourishes spleen, benefits the Qi; moistens lungs, eliminates phlegm, relieves cough; detoxifies pathogens; moderates and harmonizes effects of other herbs; alleviates spasm and convulsion Sho Yao Gan Cao Tang: Traditionally used in combination with Peony White (Bai Shao) for acute abdomen case.
Paeoniae Lactiflorae Radix (Bai Shao 白芍)
bitter, sour, slightly cold; affinity to Liv. & Sp. meridian nourishes blood, regulates menstruation; pacifies liver, alleviates pain; restrains Yin, adjusts Yin and Wei level, reduces sweat;
Lilii Bulbus, Ba He 百合
moistens lungs, relieves cough, clears heart fire, calms the Shen
Amomi Cardamomi Fructus – Bai Dou Kou 白豆蔻
regulates and promotes Qi, warms the middle, mostly removes Qi blockage in lungs and spleen, drains dampness, eliminates stagnation in abdomen & chest
Crataegi Fructus, Shan Zha 山楂
dissolves food stagnation from meat and fat, relieves abdominal distention; breaks up stagnant Qi, eliminates blood stasis, circulates blood, reduces fat element, especially cholesterol
Atractylodes White – Bai Zhu 白术
tonifies spleen Qi, drains dampness; invigorates fluid circulation, relieves edema; consolidates the exterior, alleviates profuse sweat; pacifies womb, calms restless fetus