Group 10 herbs Flashcards
龍骨
Lóng Gǔ,
Lóng Gǔ, pharmaceutical name and common name
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
dragon bones, fossilized vertebrae and bones of the extremities (usually of mammals)
Lóng Gǔ, properties
sweet, astringent, neutral
Lóng Gǔ, classifies as
substances that anchor, settle, and calm the spirit
Lóng Gǔ, actions and indications
o Settles anxiety and calms the spirit
o Calms the liver and anchors and preserves the floating yang
o Prevents leakage of fluids
o Used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers
Lóng Gǔ, main ability
astringes and calms
Lóng Gǔ, mainly treats
stirring fright
Lóng Gǔ, clinical application
- fright madness
- vexation restlessness
- insomnia
- spermatorrhea/leucorrhea
牡蠣
Mǔ Lì
Mǔ Lì pharmaceutical name
common name
Ostreae Concha
oyster shell
Mǔ Lì proterites
salty, astringent, cool
Mǔ Lì classified as
substances that anchor, settle, and calm the spirit
Mǔ Lì actions and indications
o Heavily settles and calms the spirit
o Benefits the yin and anchors the floating yang
o Prevent leakage of the fluids
o Softens hardness and dissipates nodules
o Absorbs acidity and alleviates pain
Mǔ Lì main ability
softens and calms
Mǔ Lì main ability
stirring fright
Mǔ Lì clinical application
- fright madness
- vexation restlessness
- insomnia
百合
Bǎi Hé
Bǎi Hé pharmaceutical name and common name
Lili Bulbus
lily bulb
Bǎi Hé properties
sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold
Bǎi Hé classified as
herbs that tonify the yin
Bǎi Hé actions and indication
o Moistens the lungs, clears heat, stops coughs
o Clears the heart and calms the spirit
Bǎi Hé main ability
nourishes the lung and clears the heart
Bǎi Hé clinical application
- vexation
酸棗仁
Suān Zǎo Rén
