It has the effect of tonifying spleen qi and is mostly used for spleen and kidney deficiencies. There are several types of qi deficiencies, such as spleen qi deficiency, kidney qi deficiency, lung qi deficiency, etc., and the use of medication needs to be decided according to the patient’s condition.
The composition of the Dan is composed of ripened huang, yam, hyssop, wolfberry, cornelian cherry, poria, eucommia, etc. It has the effect of warming the kidney and tonifying the spleen, nourishing the blood and benefiting the vital essence. It is used for spleen and kidney deficiency, lumbar and knee pain, impotence and spermatorrhea, tinnitus and dizziness, loss of essence and blood, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and toothache.
The adverse effects of Huan Shao Dan are not clear at present, but Huan Shao Dan is contraindicated in colds and flu and fevers.
Patients with Qi deficiency are advised to seek medical advice promptly and take the medicine under doctor’s supervision.