Single Herbs
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Bu Xu Yao
補虛藥 |
| Sub Category | Bu Qi
補氣 |
| Name | Feng Mi
蜂蜜 Honey |
| Grown | Throughout China. |
| Source | The sticky liquid generated by Apis cerana Fabricius. |
| Ingredients | Glucose, fructose, vitamin B1, B2, B6, A, D, E, K, H, volatile oil, pollen, wax |
| Pharma Effect | |
| Properties | Sweet, neutral |
| Channels | Lung, spleen, large intestine |
| Function | Nourishes the middle burner, moistens dryness, alleviates pain and relieves toxicity. |
| Clinic Usage | For abdominal pain, dry heaves, and constipation. |
| Cautions | May increase dampness, stabilize organ functions, and help bowel movements. Contraindicated in cases of stagnant phlegm due to damp-heat, distended chest, loose stool or diarrhea. |
| Dosage | 15~30g |
| Storage | Store in a cool place. |
