Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Yang 補陽
Name	Dong Chong Xia Cao 冬蟲夏草 Cordyceps
Grown	West and southwest China.
Source	Dried larvae body of Cordyceps sinensis (BerK.) Sacc.
Ingredients	Water, fat, protein, fiber, carbohydrate, ash
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Lung, kidney
Function	Tones lung, nourishes kidney, stops bleeding and transforms phlegm.
Clinic Usage	For coughing and wheezing due to overstrain, blood-streaked sputum, impotence, nocturnal emission, night sweats and soreness in the lower back and knees.
Cautions	Not suitable for pathogenic symptoms which attack the exterior of body.
Dosage	3~9g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. (Best if refrigerated.) Protect from worm infestation.