Properties:
Sweet
Slightly Bitter
Slightly Warm

Channels affected:
Spleen, Lung

Uses:
Tonifies original Qi, Spleen and Lung. Used in cases of shallow breathing, cold limbs and profuse sweating. Used in isolation after serious blood loss. Used in lethargy, weakness of digestion, prolapsed organs. Also tonifies the Yin, generates fluids, nourished the heart qi and calms the Shen.

Contraindications/precautions:
Contraindicated in cases of both deficiency and excess heat, hypertension. Overuse can cause insomnia, increase in BP and palpitations.