Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Tonify Qi
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Nature & Flavour
- Sweet, Neutral
- Channels Entered
- SP, ST, LI.
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Mel
- Chinese
- 蜂蜜
- Tone Marks
- fēng mì
- Translation
- Bee Honey
Chinese Herb Actions
- Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Helps raise the appetite, alleviate pain, and supplement energy
- Moistens the Lungs Useful for chronic Lung Deficiency with cough
- Lubricates the Intestines For dry constipation due to lack of fluids
- Dispels Toxins Used for both ingested poisons and Heat Toxins in the superficial layers of the body
- Aid in preparing medicines Feng Mi is added to many formulas to help bind powdered herbs together. It also helps in slowing the release of herbs once ingested, which can help in decreasing the frequency of dosing.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in Damp or Phlegm conditions
- Do not use in cases of bloating or fullness in the abdomen
- Exercise caution in patients with loose stool
- Honey can contain spores that spread infant botulism, do not use for infants under 1 year of age
- Allergic reactions, including urticaria and gastrointestinal problems, have been associated with ingestion of honey in children
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None Noted
Chinese Herb Notes
- Antidote for Wu Tou overdose. Use 50-100 grams of Feng Mi with warm water
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.
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