Ren Shen人參
Radix et Rhizoma GinsengGinseng root
Also known asJi Lin Shen · Bai Shen
- Category
- Herbs that tonify Qi
- Channels entered
- Lung, Spleen, Heart
- Dosage
- 3–9 g
Actions & indications
- Strongly tonifies the original qi
- Tonifies the qi of the spleen and stomach
- Tonifies the lung qi
- Generates fluids and relieves thirst
- Settles the spirit and benefits the mind
Preparation
Traditionally decocted on its own and the liquid added to the finished decoction, so a long boil with other herbs does not waste it.