Herbs IV: Class Seven (Yang Tonics) Flashcards
Hu Tao Ren / Walnut
Semen Juglandin
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Hu Tao Ren / Walnut
Semen Juglandin
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet
Hu Tao Ren / Walnut
Semen Juglandin
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and strengthens the back and knees
Tonifies the Kidney, augments and warms the Lung, and calms wheezing
Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
Hu Tao Ren / Walnut
Semen Juglandin
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Hu Tao Ren / Walnut
Semen Juglandin
Channels: Kidney, Lung, Large Intestine
Ge Jie / Gecko
Gecko
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Ge Jie / Gecko
Gecko
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Salty
Ge Jie / Gecko
Gecko
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and Lung; grasps the Qi to calm wheezing
Tonifies the Kidney, assists the Yang, and augments both essence and blood
Ge Jie / Gecko
Gecko
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Ge Jie / Gecko
Gecko
Channels: Lung, Kidney
Dong Chong Xia Cao / Cordyceps
Cordyceps
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Dong Chong Xia Cao / Cordyceps
Cordyceps
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet
Dong Chong Xia Cao / Cordyceps
Cordyceps
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney, augments the essence, and fortifies yang
Tonifies the Lung and Kidney, and calms wheezing and coughing
Also used for constitutional deficiency, post severe disease, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to cold. Can be cooked with chicken, duck, or pork as medicinal soup
Dong Chong Xia Cao / Cordyceps
Cordyceps
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Dong Chong Xia Cao / Cordyceps
Cordyceps
Channels: Lung, Kidney
Zi He Che / Human Placenta
Placenta Hominis
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Zi He Che / Human Placenta
Placenta Hominis
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet, Salty
Zi He Che / Human Placenta
Placenta Hominis
Functions:
Tonifies Liver and Kidney and augments the essence
Augments the Qi and nourishes the blood
Tonifies the Lung Qi and augments the Kidney essence
Currently used for treating epilepsy, immune disorders, and allergic disorders
Zi He Che / Human Placenta
Placenta Hominis
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Zi He Che / Human Placenta
Placenta Hominis
Channels: Liver, Lung, Kidney
Hai Gou Shen / Male Seal Sex Organs
Testes of Penis Otariae
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Hai Gou Shen / Male Seal Sex Organs
Testes of Penis Otariae
Temperature: Hot
Properties: Salty
Hai Gou Shen / Male Seal Sex Organs
Testes of Penis Otariae
Functions:
Strengthens the Yang essence; used for impotence, decreased sexual drive, aversion to cold, and cold limbs due to Kidney Yang deficiency
Hai Gou Shen / Male Seal Sex Organs
Testes of Penis Otariae
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Hai Gou Shen / Male Seal Sex Organs
Testes of Penis Otariae
Channels: Kidney, Liver
Hai Ma / Sea Horse
Hippocampus
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Hai Ma / Sea Horse
Hippocampus
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet, Salty
Hai Ma / Sea Horse
Hippocampus
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and fortifies the Yang
Invigorates the blood
Hai Ma / Sea Horse
Hippocampus
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Hai Ma / Sea Horse
Hippocampus
Channels: Kidney, Liver
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
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Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sour
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Functions:
Contains the leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing
Tonifies the Kidney, binds up essence, and stops diarrhea
Inhibits sweating and generates fluids
Quiets the spirits and calms the heart
Recently used for allergic disorders and to improve Liver function in cases with hepatitis marked by increase of SGPT and SGOT levels
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Channels:
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Channels: Heart, Kidney, Lung
Wu Wei Zi / Schisandra
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Special Characteristics:
Can be used for almost any type of insomnia
Wu Mei / Mume
Fructus Mume
Wu Mei / Mume
Fructus Mume
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sour
Wu Mei / Mume
Fructus Mume
Functions:
Inhibits the leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea
Generates fluids and alleviate thirst
Calms roundworms and alleviates pain
Stops bleeding (when charred herb is used); for blood in the stool, excessive uterine bleeding, and abnormal uterine bleeding
Used topically as a plaster to treat corns and warts
Wu Mei / Mume
Fructus Mume
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Wu Mei / Mume
Fructus Mume
Channels: Large Intestine, Liver, Lung, Spleen
Wu Bei Zi / Gallnut of Chinese Sumac
Gala Chinensis
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Wu Bei Zi / Gallnut of Chinese Sumac
Gala Chinensis
Temperature: Cold
Properties: Salty, Sour
Wu Bei Zi / Gallnut of Chinese Sumac
Gala Chinensis
Functions:
Contains the leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing
Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea
Stabilizes the Kidney and preserves essence
Inhibits sweating and stops bleeding
Absorbs moisture, reduces swellings, and relieves fire toxicity; used topically as a powder or wash for such symptoms as sores, ringworm, toxic swellings, ans damp, ulcerated skin
Wu Bei Zi / Gallnut of Chinese Sumac
Gala Chinensis
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Wu Bei Zi / Gallnut of Chinese Sumac
Gala Chinensis
Channels: Kidney, Large Intestine, Lung
Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
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Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
Temperature: Warm
Properties: Sweet
Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and secures essence (consolidates jing)
Tonifies the Liver and Kidney and improves vision
Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
Channels:
Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
Channels: Kidney, Liver
Sha Yuan Ji Li / Astragalus Seed
Semen Astragali Complanati
Special Characteristics:
Commonly paires with Tu Si Zi
Tu Si Zi / Cuscuta
Semen Cuscutae
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Tu Si Zi / Cuscuta
Semen Cuscutae
Temperature: Neutral
Properties: Acrid, Sweet
Tu Si Zi / Cuscuta
Semen Cuscutae
Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and secures essence (consolidates jing); tonifies Kidney Yin and Yang
Tonifies the Liver and improves vision
Stops diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency and/or Kidney deficiency
Tu Si Zi / Cuscuta
Semen Cuscutae
Special Characteristics:
Commonly paired with Sha Yuan Ji Li
