Herbs Flashcards
1
Q
rè
A
Hot
2
Q
wēn
A
Warm
3
Q
píng
A
Neutral
4
Q
liáng
A
Cool
5
Q
hán
A
Cold
6
Q
wèi
A
Tastes
7
Q
pí
A
Skin, peel, bark
Enter the skin or the superficial layers of the body.
8
Q
zhī
A
twig
Enter the limbs.
9
Q
tèng
A
vine
Enter the channels and collaterals.
10
Q
huā
A
flower
Light and ascending.
Can guide other herbs to the upper body.
11
Q
zǐ
A
seed
Heavy and descending.
May contain oils that are moistening and lubricating
12
Q
rén
A
seed, kernel
Heavy and descending.
May contain oils that are moistening and lubricating.
13
Q
shí
A
stone
Minerals tend to be heavy, sedating, and anchoring.
14
Q
gēn
A
Root
15
Q
yè
A
Leaf
