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Pin Yin: shanyao
Common name: Chinese yam
Botanical family: Dioscoreaceae
Botanical name: Dioscorea opposita Thunb.
Primary action: Supplement Qi
Secondary actions:
Supplement Yin;
Astringe
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Sp, Lu, Kd
Actions:
Supplements and benefits Qi and Yin of the Middle Burner; used especially
for diarrhea, spontaneous sweating, thirst, fatigue and lack of appetite.
Benefits Lung Qi and Yin and astringes Essence of Kidneys; used for seminal emission,
frequent urination and leukorrhea.
(See
Spleen Qi Vacuity
;
Stomach Yin Vacuity
;
Lung Qi Vacuity
;
Lung Yin Vacuity
;
Kidney Yin Vacuity
;
Kidney Qi Vacuity
;
Kidney Essence Vacuity
.)
Dosage:
3-10 qian.
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