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【Name】Shan Yao, also known as Huai Yao, Yu Yao, and Tu Yao.
【Properties】Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature. Enters the Spleen, Lung, and Kidney meridians.
【Functions】Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen, nourishes the Lung and generates fluids, nourishes the Kidney and secures essence. Long-term consumption lightens the body and prevents aging. Used for deficiency of food intake and Qi, consumptive cough due to deficiency, pulmonary tuberculosis with hemoptysis, Kidney deficiency with spermatorrhea, Spleen deficiency with diarrhea, thirst due to internal heat, hemorrhoids with bleeding, and Yin sores and swelling. When used fresh, it treats abscesses and swellings; when cooked, it treats dysentery.
【Dosage and Administration】Cooked and eaten, or made into porridge, soup, decoction, or wine. The dosage is 30-45 grams per serving, or adjusted according to the condition.