Herbs IV: Class Eight (Herbs That Stabilize and Bind) Flashcards
Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
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Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet
Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
Functions:
Stops sweating caused by deficiency
Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
Channels:
Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
Channels: Lung
Ma Huang Gen / Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedrae
Special Characteristics:
Root of the Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae); has the opposite effect of Ma Huang which is generally used to induce sweating
Fu Xiao Mai / Light Wheat (Not Quite Ripe)
Semen Tritici Aestivi Levis
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Fu Xiao Mai / Light Wheat (Not Quite Ripe)
Semen Tritici Aestivi Levis
Temperature: Cool
Properties: Sweet, Salty
Fu Xiao Mai / Light Wheat (Not Quite Ripe)
Semen Tritici Aestivi Levis
Functions:
Stops excessive sweating due to deficiency
Nourishes the Heart and calms the spirit
Fu Xiao Mai / Light Wheat (Not Quite Ripe)
Semen Tritici Aestivi Levis
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Fu Xiao Mai / Light Wheat (Not Quite Ripe)
Semen Tritici Aestivi Levis
Channels: Heart
Nuo Dao Gen / Glutinous Rice Root
Oryzae Glutinosae Radix
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Nuo Dao Gen / Glutinous Rice Root
Oryzae Glutinosae Radix
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet
Nuo Dao Gen / Glutinous Rice Root
Oryzae Glutinosae Radix
Functions:
Stops sweating caused by deficiency
Nourishes the Stomach and generates fluids
Nuo Dao Gen / Glutinous Rice Root
Oryzae Glutinosae Radix
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Nuo Dao Gen / Glutinous Rice Root
Oryzae Glutinosae Radix
Channels: Kidney, Liver, Lung
Rou Dou Kou / Nutmeg
Semen Myristicae
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Rou Dou Kou / Nutmeg
Semen Myristicae
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Acrid
Rou Dou Kou / Nutmeg
Semen Myristicae
Functions:
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea
Warms the Middle Jiao, moves the Qi, and alleviates pain
Rou Dou Kou / Nutmeg
Semen Myristicae
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Rou Dou Kou / Nutmeg
Semen Myristicae
Channels: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
He Zi / Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Chebulae
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He Zi / Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Chebulae
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Bitter, Sour, Astringent
He Zi / Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Chebulae
Functions:
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea; can be used for both hot and cold patterns
Contains the leakage of Lung Qi, stops coughing, and benefits the throat
He Zi / Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Chebulae
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He Zi / Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Chebulae
Channels: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine
Ying Su Ke / Opium Husks
Pericarpium Papaveris
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Ying Su Ke / Opium Husks
Pericarpium Papaveris
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sour, Astringent, Toxic
Ying Su Ke / Opium Husks
Pericarpium Papaveris
Functions:
Contains the leakage of Lung Qi
Binds up the intestines
Stabilizes the Kidney
Alleviates pain
Ying Su Ke / Opium Husks
Pericarpium Papaveris
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Ying Su Ke / Opium Husks
Pericarpium Papaveris
Channels: Kidney, Large Intestine, Lung
Chi Shi Zhi / Halloysite
Halloysitum Rubrum
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Chi Shi Zhi / Halloysite
Halloysitum Rubrum
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet, Sour, Astringent
Chi Shi Zhi / Halloysite
Halloysitum Rubrum
Functions:
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea; for intestinal slippage such as chronic diarrhea and dysentery
Contains blood and stops bleeding
Promotes healing of wounds: used in ground form topically for non-healing ulcers; used topically for weeping damp sores and bleeding due to trauma
Chi Shi Zhi / Halloysite
Halloysitum Rubrum
Channels:
Chi Shi Zhi / Halloysite
Halloysitum Rubrum
Channels: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Chun Pi / Ailanthus Bark
Cortex Ailanthi
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Chun Pi / Ailanthus Bark
Cortex Ailanthi
Temperature: Cold
Properties: Bitter, Astringent
Chun Pi / Ailanthus Bark
Cortex Ailanthi
Functions:
Clears heat and dries dampness, and binds up the intestines
Cools the blood and stops bleeding
Kills parasites, for roundworm disorders; used externally for skin sores and tinea
Chun Pi / Ailanthus Bark
Cortex Ailanthi
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Chun Pi / Ailanthus Bark
Cortex Ailanthi
Channels: Large Intestine, Stomach
Shi Liu Pi / Pomegranate Peel
Pericarpium Granati
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Properties:
Shi Liu Pi / Pomegranate Peel
Pericarpium Granati
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sour, Astringent, Toxic
Shi Liu Pi / Pomegranate Peel
Pericarpium Granati
Functions:
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea
Stabilizes the Kidney and retains essence
Kills parasites, used to expels tapeworms and roundworms; topically for roundworms
Shi Liu Pi / Pomegranate Peel
Pericarpium Granati
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Shi Liu Pi / Pomegranate Peel
Pericarpium Granati
Channels: Kidney, Large Intestine, Stomach
Lian Zi / Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
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Lian Zi / Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet, Astringent
Lian Zi / Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
Functions:
Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea
Augments the Kidney and stabilizes the essence
Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit
Lian Zi / Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
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Lian Zi / Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis
Channels: Heart, Kidney, Spleen
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
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Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet, Astringent
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
Functions:
Stabilizes the Kidney and retains the essence
Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhea
Strengthens the Spleen, eliminates dampness, and stops vaginal discharge
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
Channels:
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
Channels: Kidney, Spleen
Qian Shi / Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryales
Special Characteristics:
Major herb for treating excessive vaginal discharge
