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
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.
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
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;
Semen Euryalis Ferocis (Qian Shi 芡实)
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral; ; affinity to Sp., Kid. meridians benefits spleen, relieves diarrhea; restrains leakage of kidney Qi, alleviates spermatorrhea; eliminates damp-heat descending, removes leukorrhea
Sophora flavescens (Ku Shen 苦参)
bitter, cold; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians clears heat, drains dampness; expels wind and heat, relieves itching; eliminates damp-heat from small intestine through urination
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
Cortex Dictamni Dasycarpi Radicis, Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮
clears heat, drains dampness, detoxifies pyogenic pathogens; expels wind and dampness, relieves itch@