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  • It contains bupleurum root, which relieves liver stagnation; dong quai root, which promotes blood circulation; atractylodes root, which assists digestion and tonifies qi; poria mushroom, which relieves edema; licorice root, which harmonizes; and Chinese mint, which is an antidepressant.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Hou shou wou Polygonum multiflorum is a well-known herb that tonifies blood and will counteract anemic tendencies for anyone, but it is especially useful for the aged.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • FORMULA NUMBER 4: Astragalus Jade Screen traditional Chinese formula: astragalus, white atractylodes, sileris; tonifies Qi and releases to the surface; use to strengthen protective energy and prevent frequent colds and flu.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Another Planetary formula that is specific for adrenal exhaustion is number 73 (Schizandra Adrenal Complex), which tonifies kidney yang (sympathetic nervous system) and yin (parasympathetic nervous system) equally.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Spleen 6 is “three-Yin junction,” a point that tonifies the Spleen and Yin of the body.

    The Last Chance Dog D.V.M. Donna Kelleher 2003

  • This remarkable mushroom tonifies the kidneys and lungs and is used for a variety of debilitating conditions such as lower back pain; chronic, consumptive coughing; and general lack of energy and stamina.

    THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE JOHN LUST 2003

  • Spleen 6 is “three-Yin junction,” a point that tonifies the Spleen and Yin of the body.

    The Last Chance Dog D.V.M. Donna Kelleher 2003

  • This stimulates the pituitary gland because the optic nerves run right next to the gland, and the stretch produced by the eye focus tonifies the pituitary.

    Meditation as Medicine M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa 2001

  • This stimulates the pituitary gland because the optic nerves run right next to the gland, and the stretch produced by the eye focus tonifies the pituitary.

    Meditation as Medicine M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa 2001

  • Without clarity and presence of mind, breathing becomes no more than a hygienic physical exercise that tonifies lungs, massages organs and assists circulation of blood.

    The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989

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