Shan+Yao+(Dioscorea)

[[image:shan_yao.jpg width="140" height="254" align="right"]]Shan Yao (Dioscorea)
Category: Herbs to Tonify Qi Nature : Neutral Flavors: Sweet, Slightly Astringent Channels: SP, LU, **KI** Functions: Tonify Qi & Yin; **Tonify Lung, Spleen, & Kidney;** stabilize essence Indications: 1. Poor appetite, loose stooldue to Spleen Qi deficiency 2. Cough & difficult breathing due to Lung Qi deficiency 3. Seminal emission, large amount of leukorrhea, frequent urination due to Kidney Qi deficiency **[secures essence]** 4. Thirst, frequent urination due to Yin deficiency

Dosage: 10-30g. [60-240g. if large dose is needed]

Contra: Distention in the abdomen due to retention of food & accumulation of dampness