Extinguish Internal Wind and Stop Tremors Flashcards
1
Q
What substances Extinguish Internal Wind and Stop Tremors? (4)
A
Gou Teng (Gambir Vine (Stems and Thorns)) Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome) Shi Jue Ming (Abalone Shell) Di Long (Earth Dragon/ Earth Worm
2
Q
What are the properties of Gou Teng? (2)
A
Sweet
Cool
3
Q
What are the CE of Gou Teng? (2)
A
Heart
Liver
4
Q
What are the actions and indications of Gou Teng? (5)
A
Extinguishes wind and alleviates spasms Treats LV heat patterns with internal movement of wind Drains LV heat Pacifies LV yang Releases the exterior
5
Q
What are the properties of Tian Ma? (2)
A
Neutral
Sweet
6
Q
What is the CE of Tian Ma? (1)
A
Liver
7
Q
What are the actions and indications of Tian Ma? (6)
A
Disperses painful obstruction Extinguishes wind and alleviates pain Calms LV Controls spasms and tremors by extinguishing wind Treats internal movement of LV wind Treats wind phlegm patterns
8
Q
What herb is expensive, hard to find, and endangered in North America?
A
Tian Ma
9
Q
What are the actions and indications of Shi Jue Ming? (2)
A
Descends yang
Treats eye issues
10
Q
What is the most commonly used herb of all bugs?
A
Di Long
11
Q
What is one of the best herbs for treating internal wind?
A
Tian Ma
12
Q
What herb does Colton say “has hooks to grasp wind and pull it down”?
A
Gou Teng
