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Tonifies the Spleen / SP and benefits the Qi (Spleen / SP and Stomach / ST deficiency, Palpitations, arrhythmia & intermittent pulse): Si Jun Zi Tang, Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Zang zao (dry organ) disorder
Moistens the Lung / LU and stops cough: San Ao Tang, Sang Ju Yin, Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang, Xiao Qing Long Tang
Relieves pain of epigastria and stops muscle cramps (from Spleen / SP deficiency & Liver / LR / LV / LVexcess): Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, Shao Yao Tang, Xiao Yao San
Clears Heat, Eliminates toxins: Yang He Tang, Jie Geng Tang

Treats poisoning from food, herbs, herbicides, pesticides, drugs, and heavy metals
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