Dragon Herbs Dew Drops
Dew Drops
Dew Drops is first and foremost a moistening Yin tonic. It improves the fluid status of the body. In particular it supports the healthy fluid status of the lungs, skin, digestive tract and eyes. It is also a very good Qi tonic. Finally, it is a lovely and effective Shen tonifying formulation.
The Herbs In Dew Drops
American Ginseng
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) is the most famous moisturizing herb in the world. It promotes fluid production throughout the body, helps regulate sugar balance and is a superb Qi tonic. American Ginseng is different than Asian Ginseng in that it is cooling.
Asparagus Root
Asparagus root tonifies the Kidney, Heart, Lungs and Stomach, but its most overt action is to promote fluids. Consistent consumption of Asparagus root is believed to promote lovely, smooth, radiant skin, and shiny hair. It helps moisten the lungs in a healthy way, and even helps reduce noxious fluids such as phlegm. Asparagus root is cooling to the body and helps reduce general inflammation.
Prince Ginseng
Prince Ginseng (Radix Pseudoginseng) is an excellent Qi tonic that can be used much as American Ginseng is used. It can tonify Qi while not creating excess heat. As a Yin tonic, it can be combined with American Ginseng to nourish the Lungs. Used with the other herbs in this formulation, it can generate fluids and allay thirst. Prince Ginseng is not in fact a variety of Ginseng, though it was traditionally used as a substitute for Ginseng either when Ginseng was inappropriate because it was too warm, or when Ginseng was too expensive or unavailable. It is a different kind of herb -- it does not contain ginsenosides.
Lily Bulb
Lily bulb is primarily used to moisten the Lungs. It is very effective at relieving dry cough and dry throat. It has mild but effective influence on the emotions. It is capable of calming agitation and relieving anxiety, grief and despair.
Poria
Poria is very widely used in Chinese herbalism. It is traditionally used as a Qi tonic to benefit the internal organs. It is a solid fungus which grows on the roots of old pine trees. It is used in hundreds of classical formulas to improve the flow of water through the body. It is especially commonly used in Qi tonics for this purpose. Poria is also mildly calming. Poria is considered to be highly nourishing. It is one of the primary longevity herbs and is included in most longevity tonics. Poria is a powerful immune system tonic. Since Poria was a popular food among the imperial concubines for its anti-aging qualities, there are still two huge Poria from the Qing Dynasty kept on display in the Forbidden City (the Imperial Palace) in Beijing.
Licorice Root
Licorice root is used as a harmonizing ingredient in many Chinese herbal formulations. It is used in more formulations than any other herb in Chinese herbalism. Though it is considered to be the quintessential "servant" herb, it is often referred to as the King of Herbs, in spite of the fact that Ginseng also bears the title. Its sweet and pleasant flavor help make some unsavory formulations palatable, and otherwise bland tasting formulas, excellent. So it noticeably contributes to the flavor of Dew Drops. It is believed that Licorice root "harmonizes" the ingredients in an herbal formulation, eliminating harshness of action and promoting smooth activity of the herbs. It is therefore called "the Great Harmonizer."
Traditional Function: Yin, Qi, Shen and Moistening
Who can use it? Anyone, and especially those who are dry
Concentration: 8:1
Specifications: 2 Fl. Oz.
Precautions: This formulation is best not be used when experiencing cough due to invasion of wind-cold and by those with cold Spleen with diarrhea
Ingredients: Chinese Asparagus root, American Ginseng root, Psuedostellaria root tuber, Poria sclerotium, Lily flower, Chinese Licorice root
Other Ingredients: Water and alcohol
Usage: 3-12 droppers per day or as directed by your health care practitioner
Remember Ron Teeguarden's "First Rule of Tonic Herbalism," summed up in a single word -- Compliance. If you don't take the herbs, they won't work."
- Ingredients
- Chinese asparagus root, american ginseng root, psuedostellaria root tuber, poria sclerotium, lily flower, chinese licorice root.
- Other ingredients
- Water, alcohol.
- Suggested Use
- 3-12 droppers per day as desired or as directed by your health care practitioner.
- Quantity & type
- 2 fl oz.
- Brand
- Dragon Herbs
- Model
- 2 fl oz