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
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
Lilii Bulbus, Ba He 百合
moistens lungs, relieves cough, clears heart fire, calms the Shen