Final Herbs Flashcards
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren)
lubricates Lungs and Large intestine
Astragalus (Huang Qi)
good for wei qi; tonify qi and blood
Black Soy Bean (Dan Dou Chi)
Restlessness
Black fungus (Mu Er)
good for KD function
- cleans and strengthens lungs
- removes stagnation
- nourishes stomach
- calms spirit
Black Sesame Seed (Hu Ma)
- tonifies KD
- moistens intestines
- good for constipation
Burdock Root
clears heat and detoxifies
- strengthens lungs and improves skin- don’t use with diarrhea
- brightens vision
- *High in iron and minerals
Chinese Chive (Xie Bai)
warms digestion and sexual function
- removes dampness
Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua)
Clears wind heat
- soothes liver
- benefits eyes, HPB, and CHD
Cilantro (Yan Shi)
promotes sweating
Cinnamon (Rou Gui)
strengthens stomach
- warms interior, KD + general coldness
Codonopsis (Dang Shen)
tonifies energy
- strengthens spleen
(similar to ginseng but milder)
Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao)
Benefits Vital Essense
- Strengthens weakness
- dissolves phlegm
Dang Gui
benefits irregular menses
- tonify and moves blood
Dioscorea/ Chinese Yam (Shan Yao)
Invigorates SP
- Astringent
- Strengthens LU + KD
- Stops Diarrhea
Fox Nut Barley
tonifies spleen
- consolidates KD