Final Review Flashcards
Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
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Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Nature: Sweet
Channel: Heart
Suan Zao Ren (Latin)
Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Sour
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Gallbladder
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Functions:
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Functions:
Nourishes the Heart Yin, Augments the Liver Blood, Calms the Shen
Astringes to Stop sweating
This is one of the most popular herbs for the treatment of insomnia
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
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Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Describe:
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Describe:
These herbs are mostly minerals and shells. Their heavy nature subdues the rising Yang and tranquilizes the mind
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Possible contraindications:
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Possible contraindications:
Mineral substances can injure the Stomach Qi and cause digestive upset and loss of appetite. Use them cautiously with patients who have deficiency in the middle jiao
Long Gu (Latin)
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Astringent
Channel: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Function:
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Function:
Subdues the heart (settles fright) and Calms the Shen
Calms the Liver and Anchors Rising Yang
Astringes leakage of fluids and secures essense
This herb is commonly used for treatment of anxiety, agitation, and insomnia
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
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Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue the Yang
Herbs that Calm Liver Wind and Stop Tremors
Define:
Herbs that Calm Liver Wind and Stop Tremors
Define:
These herbs are used for the treatment of Interior Wind. This is most often caused by extreme heat, blood deficiency, and well as deficiency of Liver and Kidney, and excess Liver Yang.
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Temperature: Cold
Channel: Liver
Di Long (Latin)
Pheretima
Di Long / Pheretima
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Di Long / Pheretima
Temperature: Cold
Nature: Salty
Channel: Liver, Spleen, Urinary Bladder, Lung
Di Long / Pheretima
Functions:
Di Long / Pheretima
Functions:
Subdues wind and stops spasms and convulsions. Also used to treat schizophrenia
Calms wheezing
Treats hypertension associated with Liver Yang patterns
Di Long / Pheretima
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Di Long / Pheretima
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Herbs that Calm Liver Winds and Stop Tremors
Diuretic Herbs
Define:
Diuretic Herbs
Define:
These are herbs that promote urination and relieve dampness.
Diuretic herbs treat problems of fluid/damp accumulation
Diuretic Herbs
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Diuretic Herbs
Nature: Bland
Channel: Urinary Bladder
Diuretic Herbs
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Diuretic Herbs
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These herbs should be used cautiously in patients that have yin and fluid deficiency
Fu Ling (Latin)
Poria
Fu Ling / Poria
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Fu Ling / Poria
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Bland
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Fu Ling / Poria
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Fu Ling / Poria
Functions:
Promotes diuresis and leaches out dampness
Strengthens the Spleen
Calms the Shen
Fu Ling / Poria
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Fu Ling / Poria
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Diuretic Herbs
Interior Warming Herbs
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Interior Warming Herbs
Describe:
Herbs that warm the interior and dispel cold
Interior warming herbs warm the yang by strengthening the kidney fire
Interior Warming Herbs
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Interior Warming Herbs
Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent
Channels: Spleen, Kidney
Interior Warming Herbs
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Interior Warming Herbs
Contraindications:
These herbs are hot and can injure the yin and body fluids. Use them with caution in patients that have deficiency of yin, blood, or body fluids
Fu Zi (Latin)
Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
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Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Temperature: Hot
Nature: Pungent (and Toxic)
Channels: Spleen, Kidney, Heart
Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Function:
Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Function:
Warms the spleen and kidney yang
Warms the channels and dispels cold
Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Contraindications:
Fu Zi / Aconti Radix Lateralis Preparata
Contraindications:
Contraindicated in yin deficiency and pregnancy
Antirheumatics - Herbs the Dispel Wind-Damp
Describe:
Antirheumatics - Herbs the Dispel Wind-Damp
Describe:
Herbs that treat pain, numbness, swollen joints, heavy sensation of the arms and legs, and difficulty bending and stretching.
This is called Bi Syndrome
Antirheumetic Herbs
Levels of Body:
Antirheumetic Herbs
Levels of Body:
Superficial muscle layer
Channel layer
Tendon and bone layer
Antirheumetic Herbs
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Antirheumetic Herbs
Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent
Contraindications: caution with patients who have yin or blood deficiency. These herbs are warm and drying in nature and can injure/deplete yin and blood
Wei Ling Xian (Latin)
Clematidis Radix
Wei Ling Xian / Clematidis Radix
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Wei Ling Xian / Clematidis Radix
Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent, Salty
Channel: Urinary Bladder (some claim all 12 channels)
Contraindications: very pungent and moving to all 12 channels. Excessive use could injure qi. Use caution with the elderly, pregnant women, and those with qi/blood deficiency
Wei Ling Xian / Clematidis Radix
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Wei Ling Xian / Clematidis Radix
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Unblocks the channels, relieves pain, dispels wind-cold-damp
Dissolves fish bones in the throat– to do this it is cooked with sugar, wine, and vinegar
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Definition:
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Definition:
Any herb that stops bleeding
Hemostatic herbs are often charred to stop bleeding
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Categories:
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Categories: Astringent Hemostatics Blood-Cooling Hemostatics Unobstructing Hemostatics Channel-Warming Hemostatics
Pu Huang (Latin)
Typhae Pollen
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
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Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Nature: Sweet, Pungent/Acrid
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Liver, Heart, Spleen
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
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Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Function:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Activates blood and eliminates stasis
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination
Use with caution during pregnancy; raw (unprepared) can cause uterine contractions
Xue Yu Tan (Latin)
Crinis Carbonisatus
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
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Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Nature: Bitter
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
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Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Functions:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination
Generates flesh and heals sores/ulcerations
Use with caution if weak Stomach Qi - can cause vomiting
Qi Tonics
Definition:
Qi Tonics
Definition:
Herbs that strengthen the Qi and treat symptoms of Qi deficiency
Qi Tonics
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Qi Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use cautiously when there is spleen deficiency with dampness, or in patients with exterior pathogen
Ren Shen (Latin)
Ginseng Radix
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
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Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Nature: Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Temperature: Slightly Warm
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
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Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Function: Tonifies yuan source qi Tonifies lung and spleen Promotes body fluids (yin) Calms the mind (shen)
Blood Tonics
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Blood Tonics
Definition:
Any herb that nourishes and tonifies the blood
Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use caution when there is Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Blood Tonics
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Blood Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
The heart circulates the blood; the liver stores the blood; the spleen produces the blood
Dang Gui (Latin)
Angelica Sinensis Radix
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
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Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Nature: Sweet, Acrid
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
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Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Functions: Nourishes the blood Invigorates the blood Regulates menstruation Relieves pain
This famous blood tonic helps maintain a regular menstrual cycle and normal reproductive functioning. This herb can be used before, during, and after pregnancy
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
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Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
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Any herb that invigorates blood and eliminates stasis
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
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Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
Nature: Pungent/Acrid
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Heart, Liver
Contraindication- blood activating herbs are not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester
Chuan Xiong (Latin)
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
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Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Nature: Acrid/Pungent
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Gallbladder, Pericardium
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
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Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
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Invigorates the blood
Moves qi
Expels wind and eliminates pain
Yin Tonics
Definition:
Yin Tonics
Definition:
Any herb that nourished yin and body fluids
Yin Tonics
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Yin Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Temperature: Cool
Channels: Lung, Kidney, Liver, Heart, Stomach
These herbs are rich and cloying. Use cautiously where there is spleen deficiency with dampness
Mai Men Dong (Latin)
Ophiopogonis Radix
Mai Men Dong / Ophiopogonis Radix
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Mai Men Dong / Ophiopogonis Radix
Nature: Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Temperature: Slightly Cold
Channels: Heart, Lung, Stomach
Mai Men Dong / Ophiopogonis Radix
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Mai Men Dong / Ophiopogonis Radix
Functions:
Moistens lungs and nourishes yin
Moistens stomach yin and generates body fluids
Moistens intestines
Clears heart heat and eliminates irritability
Yang Tonics
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Yang Tonics
Definition:
Any herb that strengthens the yang
Yang Tonics
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Yang Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Kidney
Yang Tonics
Describe:
Yang Tonics
Describe:
The kidney supplies the Ming Men Fire (vitality fire). When the fire dies down it means the kidney is weak. Kidney yang tonics are often used with interior warming herbs for restoring the body’s yang.
When strengthening the yang it is often necessary to strengthen the yin as both yin and yang are interdependent.
Astringent Herbs
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Astringent Herbs
Definition:
Any herb that has the property to astringe and consolidate. These herbs are used for abnormal leakage of body fluids/substances
Astringent Herbs
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Astringent Herbs
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Sour
Astringent Herbs
Subcategories:
Astringent Herbs
Subcategories:
Upper Jiao astringents
Middle Jiao astringents
Lower Jiao astringents
Wu Wei Zi (Latin)
Schisandrae Fructus
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandrae Fructus
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Wu Wei Zi / Schisandrae Fructus
Nature: Sour, Sweet
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Lung, Heart, Kidney
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandrae Fructus
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Wu Wei Zi / Schisandrae Fructus
Functions:
Astringes the lungs and stops cough and asthma
Astringes the kidneys and stops loss of Jing (essence)
Astringes to stop diarrhea
Inhibits sweating and generates fluids
Calms the Shen
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Chief (Emperor):
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Chief (Emperor):
Indispensable ingredient in formula; greatest effect on the principle pattern. Typically has largest dosage in formula (but not always)
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Deputy (Minister):
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Deputy (Minister):
Aids the Chief in tx principle pattern
Main ingredient tx secondary of coexisting patterns
Chief and Deputy provide therapeutic message of formula
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Assistant:
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Assistant:
Reinforces the chief or deputy (helpful assistant)
Moderates toxicity (corrective assistant)
Opposite effect of Chief (opposing assistant)
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Envoy (Guide):
Hierarchy of Ingredients in Formulations
Envoy (Guide):
Focuses actions of formula to specific channels or areas of body
Harmonizes actions of other ingredients
Combining Herbs
Mutual Accentuation:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Accentuation:
Combining two substances with similar actions to make more effective
Combining Herbs
Mutual Enhancement:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Enhancement:
Combining two or more substances with different actions to enhance the other
Combining Herbs
Mutual Counteraction:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Counteraction:
Toxicity or side effects reduced by another herb
Combining Herbs
Mutual Suppression:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Suppression:
Emphasis on the herb that does the suppressing
Combining Herbs
Mutual Antagonism:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Antagonism:
An herb pairing that minimizes their positive effects
Combining Herbs
Mutual Incompatibility:
Combining Herbs
Mutual Incompatibility:
An herb pairing that creates toxic effects
