Note: Shi Gao should traditionally be crushed and pre-boiled for 20–30 minutes to ensure its minerals are fully extracted before adding the other herbs
relieve nausea and vomiting
replenishing the "Lung Yin" (the lubrication of the airways)
restoring transformative and warming power to the lower burner
The Engine (Ren Shen & Bai Zhu): Ren Shen provides the massive Qi boost needed to move the warmth
WEN DAN TANG internal heat Note: Shi Gao should traditionallyClear the Gallbladder Transform Phlegm Harmonize the Stomach Symptoms Psychological Distress: Anxiety, palpitations, "fright" (being easily startled), insomnia, and vivid, disturbing dreams. Digestive Disharmony: Nausea, vomiting, a "gnawing" hunger that isn't satisfied by eating, and focal distention (a "stuck" feeling) in the epigastrium. Phlegm Heat Signs: Dizziness, vertigo, a bitter taste in the mouth (Gallbladder heat), and copious yellow or