Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellaria)
Latin Name: Radix Pseudostellariae
Properties: bitter, sweet, neutral
Actions: strengthens spleen and stomach Qi, generates fluids, tonifies lung Qi
Medical Indications: poor appetite, fatigue, fever, febrile diseases, thirst, summerheat in children, spontaneous sweating, diarrhea, diabetes, heavy menses, chronic and acute hepatitis, wounds
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy
Dosage: 10 to 30 grams
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