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Yao Dao
Bai Wei (Mi Zhi)

Bai Wei (Mi Zhi)

Radix Cynanchi Atrati (cum melle tost)白薇(蜜炙)
Nature
Cold
Flavours
Bitter, Salty, Sweet
Meridians
Liver, Stomach
Class
Heat-Clarifying and Vacuity-Heat-Lowering Medicinals (Qing Tui Xu Re Yao) Heat-Clearing Medicinals (Qing Re Yao)
Dosage
5–15 g

Actions / Functions

  • Bai Wei (Mi Zhi): this preparation alters Bai Wei flavor allowing it to diminish, in a more effective way, situations of Heat-Vacuity at the same time that nurtures Yin; the Sheng form is mainly used to refresh Blood
  • Clarifies Vacuity Heat
  • Nurtures Yin