Lu Codonopsis Codonopsis pilosula
Medicines that tonify QiNeutral
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Traditional recorded function
Tonify the middle and benefit Qi, generate fluids, nourish blood.
1. Used for poor appetite and loose stools, fatigue of the limbs, and other patterns due to insufficiency of middle qi. 2. Used for shortness of breath, cough and wheezing, weak speech, and low weak voice due to Lung qi depletion. 3. Used for heat damaging qi and fluids with shortness of breath and thirst. 4. Used for sallow complexion, dizziness, and palpitations due to depletion of both qi and blood.
Nature & taste
SweetNeutral
Meridians entered
LungSpleen
Botanical source
Accepted nameCodonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.
FamilyCampanulaceae
Herbal properties
ReinforcingAscendingAstringentMoistening
Found in these formulas
Angelica Pain-Relieving DecoctionBamboo Shavings Gallbladder-Warming DecoctionBupleurum Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster ShellBupleurum Decoction plus MirabiliteBupleurum Decoction plus MirabiliteBupleurum and Trichosanthes DecoctionChaihu Jia Longgu Muli Tang (Bupleurum plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)Decoction to Nourish the Kidneys and Brighten the EyesJiejie Fang (Nodule Formula)Lichong Tang (Decoction for Regulating the Chong Vessel)Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Platycodon and GypsumUncaria Powder