Chinese Yam by Far East Summit Chinese Classics, also known as Shan Yao, tonifies the qi and yin of the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys; secures the essence.

Tonifies and augments the Spleen and Stomach: for Spleen or Stomach deficiency with such symptoms as diarrhea, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, and lack of appetite.

Tonifies the Lung qi and augments the Lung yin: for chronic cough or wheezing due to Lung deficiency. Tonifies the Kidneys and also stabilizes and binds: because this herb moistens and is neither hot nor cold, it benefits both the yin and the yang of the Lungs and Kidneys.

Potency: 8:1

Taste: Sweet

Properties: Neutral

Actions: Tonifies the qi and yin of the Lungs, Spleen, and Kidneys; secures the essence.

Pattern: Spleen and Stomach deficiency; Lung deficiency

Contraindications: Should not be used by itself when there is an accumulation of dampness marked by fullness in the abdomen

Chinese Symptomology: Diarrhea, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, lack of appetite; Chronic cough or wheezing due to Lung deficiency; Wasting and thirsting disorder; Spermatorrhea, urinary frequency, vaginal discharge.

Ingredients: Shan Yao - Dioscorea oppositiflora