Group 1 herbs Flashcards by Sarah bee

桂枝

Guì Zhī

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Guì Zhī Pharmceuticl name and common name

Cinnamomi Ramulus

cinnamon twig

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Guì Zhī classified as

herbs that release the exteriror

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Guì Zhī actions and indications

Release the exterior and assist the yang
o Warms and unblocks the channels and collaterals
o Warms the channels, vessels and collaterals
o Warms the middle and directs turbid yin downward

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Guì Zhī main ability

assists heart and connects yang

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Guì Zhī mainly treats

counter flow (due to insufficiency of the heart/chest yang)

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甘草

Gān Cǎo

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Gān Cǎo pharmaceutical name and common name

Glycyrrhizae Radix

licorice root

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Gān Cǎo properties

sweet, neutral

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Gān Cǎo classified as

herbs that tonify the qi

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Gān Cǎo actions and indications

Tonifiesthespleenandaugmentstheqi o Moistens the lungs and stops coughs
o Moderates spasm and alleviates pain
o Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity
o Used as antidote for a variety of toxic substances

o Moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs

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Gān Cǎo main ability

moderates (relaxes) urgency

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Gān Cǎo mainly treats

urgency

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Gān Cǎo clinical application

tightness, spasm, tension, pain
counterflow, vexation, restlessness, agitation, palpitation
poison, toxicosis (also, relieving potential urgency that may be caused by the effect of other herbs)
sore throat

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芍藥

Sháo Yào

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Sháo Yào pharmaceutical name and common name

Paeoniae Radix alba
( bai) white peony root
(Chi) red peony root

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bai Sháo Yào properties

bitter, sour, mildly cold

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bai Sháo Yào classified as

herbs that tonify the blood

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bai Sháo Yào actions and indications

Nourishes the blood and regulates the menses
o Calms and curbs the liver yang and alleviates pain
o Preserves the yin and adjusts the nutritive and protective levels

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chi Sháo Yào properties

sour, bitter, slightly cold

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chi Sháo Yào classified as

herbs that invigorate the blood

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chi Sháo Yào action and indication

Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis o Clears heat and cools the blood

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Sháo Yào main ability

breaks open yin congealment and spreads yang’s harmony

Sháo Yào mainly treats

hypertonicity (esp in abdomen)

生薑 pharmaceutical name | and common name

Gingiberis Rhizoma recens | ginger

Shēng Jiāng classified as

herbs that release the exterior

Shēng Jiāng actions and indications

* Release the exterior and disperses cold o Warms the middle burner and alleviates vomiting o Warmsthelungandstopscough o Resolvestoxicity

Shēng Jiāng main ability

disperse water, dampness, and cold in the stomach

Shēng Jiāng mainly treats

nausea

Shēng Jiāng clinica application

- nausea, vomiting, retching - digestive reversal: belching, hiccups - excessive drooling and sputum - abdominal distention - cold

大棗

Dà Zǎo

Dà Zǎo pharmaceutical name and common name

Jujubae Fructus | jujube, Chinese date

Dà Zǎo properties

sweet, warm

Dà Zǎo classified as

herbs that tonify the qi

Dà Zǎo actions and indication

oTonifies Thes pleen and augments the qi o Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit o Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs

Dà Zǎo main ability

moderates urgency

Dà Zǎo mainly treats

pulling tightness and stiffness

黄耆

Huáng Qí

Huáng Qí pharmaceutical name and common name

Astragali Radix | astragalus root

Huáng Qí properties

sweet, slightly warm

Huáng Qí classified as

herbs that tonify the qi

Huáng Qí actions and indication

* Tonifies the qi and blood o Tonifiesthespleenandraisestheyang o Augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior o Promotes urination and reduces edema o Promotes the discharge of pus and generates flesh o Wasting and thirsting disorder, numbness of the limbs, paralysis and painful obstruction

Huáng Qí main ability

raises and brings the qi to the surface

Huáng Qí mainly treats

surface layer of water causing excessive sweats, swelling, sores, numbness,

Huáng Qí clinical application

- excessive sweating - swelling pain - chronic non-healing sores, abscesses - weak puffy flesh (constitutional feature) - abnormal skin sensation

膠飴

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng)

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng) pharmaceutical name and common name

maltosum, malt sugar, maltose

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng) properties

sweet, slightly warm

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng) classified as

herbs that tonify the qi

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng) actions and indications

Tonifies the spleen and augments the qi | o Tonifies the middle burner qi and alleviates pain o Moistens the lung and stops cough

Jiāo Yí (Yí Táng) main ability

moderates urgency and constructs the middle

蜂蜜

Fēng Mì

Fēng Mì pharmaceutical name and common name

mel | honey

Fēng Mì properties

sweet, neutral

Fēng Mì classified as

herbs that tonify the qi

Fēng Mì therapeutic action

Tonifies the middle jiao and relieves pain o Moistens the lung to stop cough o Lubricatesthebowelstorelieveconstipation o Eliminatestoxins o Used in preparation of herbs