Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yin 補陰
Name	Huang Jing 黃精 Polygonati
Grown	North China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Polygonatum kingianum Coll. et Hemsl.
Ingredients	Mannose, polysaccharide, P.falcatum, Polygonaguinone, Mucous polysaccharide
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Spleen, lung, kidney
Function	Nourishes the middle, tones qi, strengthens spleen and stomach, moistens heart and lung, generates marrow and helps strengthen muscle and joints.
Clinic Usage	For consumptive heat or cold, deficient stomach and spleen, weakness in muscle and joints, arthritis and scabies.
Cautions	Because its effect is moderate and slow, it can be taken long-term. Contraindicated in cases of spleen deficiency with dampness, coughing with copious sputum or with loose stool.
Dosage	9~15g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid dampness and infestation by worms.