atractylodes

Herbs that specifically activate T cells are American ginseng, Chinese astragalus root, ganoderma or reishi mushroom, shitake mushroom, Chinese atractylodes alba, ligustrum lucidum, epimedium, and the American echinacea root.

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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.

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FORMULA NUMBER 90: St. JohnswortKava Compound: St. Johnswort extract, kava kava extract bupleurum, moutan peony, atractylodes, dong quai, fu ling, lemon balm, licorice, cyperus, ginger; treats depression from liver heat.

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FORMULA NUMBER 43: Ginseng Classic traditional Chinese formula: Four Gentleman: Asian ginseng, white atractylodes, fu ling, licorice; use for poor appetite, energy and digestion.

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It is combined with several other herbs that help digestion, including cumin and caraway seeds, ginger, two kinds of black pepper, green citrus, slippery elm bark, dandelion root, atractylodes root, and rock salt.

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Formula number 40 Ginseng Revitalizer combines five different types of ginseng with other tonic herbs, including astragalus root, poria mushroom, atractylodes, and dong quai to enhance its action.

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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.

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These can be prepared with Chinese herbs including 3 ounces each of codonopsis (an energy tonic), 9 ounces of astragalus (an immune system tonic), 6 ounces of poria mushroom (to relieve damp stagnation), 3 ounces of atractylodes (tonifies energy and improves assimilation), and 2 ounces of licorice (peacemaker herb).

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