Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Qi 補氣
Name	Shan Yao 山藥 Dioscorea
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried rhizome of Dioscorea oppoita Thunb.
Ingredients	trans-Crotonic acid, Palmitic acid, β-Sitosterol, Diosgenin, Tokorogenin
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Spleen, lung, kidney
Function	Strengthens spleen and stomach, nourishes lung and kidney, strengthens muscle and joints, and stops diarrhea.
Clinic Usage	For diarrhea, chronic dysentery, coughing due to overstrain injury, thirst, nocturnal emission, vaginal discharge and frequent urination.
Cautions	Contraindicated for pathogenic cases of excess type.
Dosage	15~30g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.