Pin Yin: Nan Fei Zui Jia
Meridians: Lung, Heart, Spleen
Key TCM Actions: Tonifies Qi and Wei Qi, Tonifies Lung Qi, Tonifies Spleen, Tonifies Jing, Calms Shen.
Medicinal Uses: Builds immunity, strength, aids recovery, colds, coughs, heavy feeling in the chest, tuberculosis, poor appetite, diarrhea, poor memory, mental confusion, impotence, male fertility, insomnia, anxiety, stress disorders.
Western Name: Winter Cherry Also Known As: Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng, Ajagandha, Poison gooseberry
Organs/Systems: Immune System, Heart, Lungs, Nervous System
Key Western Actions: Adaptogen, Alterative, Analgesic, Cardioprotective, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Slightly Sedating, Nervine Tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive Tonic, Thyroid Stimulant, Aphrodisiac.
Medicinal Uses: Poor memory, low back pain, joint pain, arthritis, effects of stress, anxiety, leucorrhea, insomnia, depression, drug and alcohol withdrawal, skin ulcers, regulates blood sugar levels, cancer, headaches, heart disease.
