Herbs IV: Class One (Qi Tonifying Herbs) Flashcards
Ren Shen / Radix Ginseng
Ginseng
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Ren Shen / Radix Ginseng
Ginseng
Temperature: Slightly Warm
Properties: Sweet / Slightly Bitter
Ren Shen / Radix Ginseng
Ginseng
Functions:
Strongly tonifies the (Yuan) source Qi
Tonifies the Spleen Qi
Tonifies the Lung Qi
Promotes generation of body fluids and relieves thirst
Augments the intelligence and calms the spirit
Tonifies Qi and blood
Ren Shen / Radix Ginseng
Ginseng
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Ren Shen / Radix Ginseng
Ginseng
Channels: Lung, Spleen, Heart
Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis
Codonopsis Root
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Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis
Codonopsis Root
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet
Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis
Codonopsis Root
Functions:
Tonifies the Qi and augments the Spleen and Lung; strengthens the middle jiao
Tonifies the Qi to generate the blood; promotes the generation of body fluids
Supports the righteous Qi to help expel pathogens
Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis
Codonopsis Root
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Dang Shen / Radix Codonopsis
Codonopsis Root
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
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Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
Temperature: Slightly Warm
Properties: Sweet
Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
Functions:
Tonifies the Qi and raises the Yang
Tonifies the Lung and stabilizes the exterior
Promotes urination and reduces edema
Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
Channels:
Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Huang Qi / Radix Astragali
Astragalus
Special Characteristics:
Chief herb in tonifying Lung and Spleen Qi
Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
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Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
Temperature: Cold
Properties: Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
Functions:
Tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Yin, clears fire and generates fluids
For the aftermath of febrile disease with Qi and Yin deficiency
For Lu Yin deficiency with blazing fire
For Stomach Yin deficiency
Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
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Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
Channels: Heart, Kidney, Lung
Xi Yang Shen / Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
American Ginseng
Special Characteristics:
Different herb than traditional Ginseng (Ren Shen)
Tai Zi Shen / Radix Pseudostellariae
Pseudostellaria
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Tai Zi Shen / Radix Pseudostellariae
Pseudostellaria
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Sweet, Slightly Bitter