Dispersing in Nature, it will benefit the Stomach, transform phlegm, induce perspiration, disperse Cold, warm the Center, stop nausea and vomiting, warm the Lungs, stops coughing, reduce the toxicity of other herbs and seafood. It will also invigorate the circulation of Qi, Phlegm and Blood. When cooked with fish, it eliminates fish toxins. Think to use it in case of morning sickness, common cold, or Stomach discomfort.

Facilitates the expulsion of Wind-Heat, cools and clears the eyes and head, soothes the throat, facilitates the flow of Liver Qi, expels turbid filth, helps to recover from early stage skin rashes, reduces pressure in the flanks, calms emotional instability, expels summer-heat, alleviates pain and sore throat. Think to use it when fever, cough, headache, red eyes, restlessness, overall sensation of overheating.

Warms and tonifies the Yang, disperses Cold, promotes the movement of Blood, fortifies the Kidney and Spleen Yang, warms the Heart Yang, alleviates pain from Cold, encourages the generation of Qi and Blood, unblocks Cold obstructions, strengthen Ming Men Fire and leads the Fire back to its source. Think to use it when weak or painful back, cold limbs, impotence, diarrhea, feeling cold, exhausted, nocturia, or cold pain.

Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, restores Qi, and prevents dryness, moistens the Intestines, nourishes the Lungs and stops coughing, nourishes the Spleen and Stomach, relieves pain, and eliminates toxins. Think to use it when dry stools or constipation, dry cough, painful throat, digestive issues, stomach pain, also used externally for dry skin, burns, or on various sores and lesions.

Enriches the Yin of the Kidneys and Lungs, nourishes the Liver Blood, benefits the Essence (Jing), gently tonifies the Kidney Yang, brightens the eyes, moistens the Lungs, regulate wasting and thirsting disorders. Think to use it with nocturnal emissions, back pain, sore legs, thirst disorders, dizziness, blurred vision, diminished visual activity, dry mouth and throat, Kidney or Lungs deficiency.

Tonifies the Qi, nourishes the Blood, dries Dampness, tonifies Wei Qi, strengthens the Spleen, stimulates the appetite, expels Wind and promotes eruptions, resolves Phlegm and regulates the flow of Qi, removes toxicity and is well known as an anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, antimicrobial. Think to use it when weakness, fatigue, indigestion, edema, anemia, night sweat, tumors, cardiovascular disease.

Disperses Wind and clears Heat, calms the Liver, resolves toxicity (purifies Blood), clears the eyes, calms Liver Yang and extinguishes Wind, promotes the movement of Heart Qi and Blood, stimulates Blood circulation. Think to use it when common cold, fever, headache, dizziness, systemic hypertension and coronary disease, blurry vision, considered as a flower of longevity (Daoists).

Regulates and promotes the flow of Qi, adjusts the Middle and relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm, strengthens the Spleen, helps prevent stagnation from tonic herbs, descends Qi (Qi-Ni). Think to use it when heartburn, abdominal distention and bloating, nausea, vomiting, copious and viscous sputum, fatigue, poor digestion, stiff sensation in the chest, restlessness.

Also called Hong Zao (紅棗). Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies the Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit, generates Fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, moderates the toxic effects of other herbs, harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. Think to use it for weakness, shortness of breath, lassitude, reduced appetite, loose stools, irritability, restless organ disorders. 

Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm and stops coughing, moderates spasms and alleviates pain, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity, moderates urgency and toxicity, drains Fire, antidote for many toxic substances (internal and topical). Think to use it if lassitude, coughing, painful spasms of the abdomen or legs, carbuncles or sores, sore throat, or tiredness.

Promotes the secretion of saliva, relieves thirst, harmonizes the stomach, facilitates digestion, promotes Qi circulation, regulates blood circulation, clears heat, eliminates toxins, and resolves phlegm. Excellent source of vitamin C (antioxidants), boost health and well-being, boost the immune system. Think to use it if poor appetite, stomach heat, sunstroke, vomiting during pregnancy, cough, abdominal distension.

Invigorates the Blood, breaks up Blood stasis, drives Qi downward, treats Wind-Damp painful obstruction, unblocks menstruation, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain, expels Wind and promotes the movement of Blood. Think to use it when pain and swelling due to traumatic injury, pain in the arms, shoulder pain, abdominal pain caused by excessive cold, or menstrual pain.

Reduces food stagnation and transforms accumulations, especially from meat and greasy foods, alleviates diarrhea and dysentery, transforms Blood stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and dissipates clumps, awakens the Spleen, unbinds the Stomach, assist digestion. Think to use it when diarrhea, hypertension, elevated serum cholesterol, coronary artery disease, lack of appetite, epigastric and abdominal distention.

Reduces food stagnation, especially from starches and fruits, softens areas of hardness, improves the appetite, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach, raises and stimulates the Qi of the Stomach, inhibits lactation, facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi. Think to use it with infants who have difficulty to digest milk, breast distention and pain, borborygmus, sensation of fullness in the stomach, low appetite.

Calms the mind while augmenting the Qi and nourishing the Blood, nourishes the Heart, tonifies the Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm, stops cough and wheezing, it generates long-term immune enhancement and immediate immune stimulation. Think to use it if insomnia, fright and palpitations, forgetfulness, deficiency consumption, cough, wheezing, and hypersensitivity disorders types I-V.

Clears Heat, tonifies Yin, strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Stomach Qi, dissolves Phlegm, promotes urination, reduces swelling and softens areas of hardness, strengthens joints, and eliminates Toxins. Think to use it if edema, abdominal masse, nodules in the neck, goiter, feelings of heaviness or obstruction in the chest, hernia pain, high blood pressure, joint pain.