Chinese Herb Actions

• Moistens the Lungs, Nourishes Yin
  Treats cases with damaged Lung Yin including symptoms of a hacking, dry cough, or hemoptysis, dry throat, dry mouth, dry cough with scanty and difficult to expectorate phlegm. Also for dyspnea, chest fullness and pain with a dry cough. Most often used in cases when a Warm-Dry pathogen has transformed into fire because it can cool the lungs.
• Nourishes the Stomach Yin and Generates Fluids
  For thirst and dry mouth due to insufficient Stomach Yin. Also for Xiao Ke syndrome(wasting and thirsting disorder).
• Moistens Intestines
  For intestinal dryness and constipation due to Yin Deficiency leading to dryness
• Clears the Heart and Eliminates Irritability
  For irritability, especially fever and irritability that worsen at night due to Yin Deficiency or Heat Pathogen in the Ying Level

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases of diarrhea from Cold and Middle Jiao Deficiency
• Do not use in cases of cough due to Wind-Cold or Damp-Phlegm
• Avoid use prior to operating heavy machinery due to possible drowsiness associated with use of this herb