1. Invigorate the spleen and benefit vital energy: For deficiency of spleen-energy and stomach-energy, or yang deficiency manifested as poor appetite, loose stools, diarrhea, fatigue, cold limbs, pale tongue, etc., usually used together with Radix Codonopsis Piiosulae or Rhizoma Zingiberis;

2. Deprive dampness and promote diuresis: For phlegm-retention syndrome with dizziness or cough and thin expectoration, usually used together with Ramulus Cinnamomi, Poria and Radix Glycyrrhizae (Decoction of Poria, Ramujus annamomi and GIycyrrhizae); also for edema of spleen-deficiency type, arthralgia of wind-old-ampness type;

3. Strengthen the superficies and stop sweating: For superficies-asthenia with spontaneous sweating, usually used together with Radix Astragali seu Hedysari;

4. Soothe the fetus: For threatened abortion due to spleen-deficiency and morning sickness, usually used together with Fructus Amomi or Radix Scutellariae, for abnormal fetal position, usually used together with Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Rhizoma Ligustici Chaanxiong, Radix Paeoniae AIba, Poria and Rhizoma Alismatis (Powder of Angelicae Sinensis and Paeoniae).
 

1.Applied in food field, used as raw materials of tea get good reputation;
2. Applied in health product field , it can be used as the raw materials to enhance the immunity of human body;
 3.Applied in pharmaceutical field, to be added into capsule to reduce blood sugar.