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Chief

rén shēn 1.5g (9-15g) Strongly tonifies the source qi and strengthens the qi that generates fluids and calms the spirit. When source qi is strong, the Lung qi is replete and properly regulates the cou li so that the fluids are no longer lost through the exterior.

Deputy

mài mén dōng 1.5g (9-12g) Nourishes the yin and moistens the lungs. Benefits the stomach and generates fluids. Ren shen acts on the qi of the fluids, Mai Dong acts directly on the fluids.

Assistant

wǔ wèi zǐ 7 seeds (3-6g) Restrains leakage of Ling qi and sweat, generates fluids in the kidneys. In tonifying the kidneys, checks excessive ascent of qi.

Treats:

Deficient Lung Qi and Lung Yin Bensky, pp. 328
- Shortness of Breath, Cough, Spontaneous sweating, Dry mouth and tongue
Summerheat-stroke or Heat-stroke Bensky, pp. 329
- Shortness of Breath, Laconic speech, Tendency to curl up