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
Dioscoreae oppositae Radix (Shan Yao 山药)
sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., Lu., K. meridians nourishes spleen, relieves diarrhea; benefits lungs, reduces cough; benefits kidneys, prevents leakage of kidney Jing, relieves spermatorrhea and leukorrhea, alleviates diabetes
Codonopsis Pilosulae Radix (Dang Shen 党参)
sweet, neutral; affinity to Sp., Lu. meridians tonifies the Zhong Qi [spleen Qi], improves digestive function; benefits lung Qi, alleviates shortage of breath; nourishes blood, promotes generation of body fluids
Ginseng Radix (Ren Shen 人参)
sweet, slight bitter, slightly warm; affinity to Lu., Sp. meridians strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, relieves collapse of the Qi; tonifies spleen Qi, improves digestive function, alleviates fatigue; tonifies lung Qi, relieves shortage of breath; promotes generation of body fluids, relieves thirst; benefits heart Qi, calms the Shen
Houttuyniae Cordatae Herba, Yu Xing Cao 鱼腥草
clears lung heat, detoxifies pathogens, reduces swellings and abscesses
Lycium Fruit, Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子
tonifies liver Yin and kidney Yin, nourishes blood, improves vision, moistens lungs
Cimicifugae Rhizoma – Sheng Ma 升麻
releases the exterior, facilitates rash eruption; clears heat, detoxifies pyogenic pathogens; raises Yang Qi, relieves prolapse of internal organs
Lilii Bulbus, Ba He 百合
moistens lungs, relieves cough, clears heart fire, calms the Shen
Stemonae Radix Bai Bu 百部
moistens lungs, relieves cough with Yin Deficiency, expels parasites, eliminates lice
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