| Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Yi Yao) |
| Blood-Supplementing Medicinals (Bu Xue Yao) |
| from 5 to 15 |
| Bai Shao Yao (Sheng): this form is especially used to retain Yin, diminish Yang, calming and nurturing the Liver and treating dysentery |
| Calms the Liver |
| Diminishes (subdues) Yang |
| Retains Yin |
| Astringent |
| Retains perspiration |