Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Herbal Pharmacopoeia > Herbs IV: Class Six (Yang Tonics) > Flashcards

Herbs IV: Class Six (Yang Tonics) Flashcards

1
Q

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Temperature: Warm

Properties: Acrid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Functions:

A

Warms the kidney, retains the essence, and holds in urine

Warms the Spleen, retains saliva (stops excessive saliva), and stops diarrhea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Channels:

A

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Channels: Kidney, Spleen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Yi Zhi Ren / Alpinia Fruit
Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae

Special Characteristics:

A

Commonly paired with Bu Gu Zhi

Yi Zhi Ren tonifies Kidney more; Bu Gu Zhi tonifies Spleen more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Temperature: Very Warm

Properties: Acrid, Bitter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Functions:

A

Tonifies the Kidney and fortifies the Yang

Warms the Kidney and Spleen to stop diarrhea

Grasps the Qi and calms wheezing

Recently used topically or internally for toothache, alopecia, psoriasis,and vitiligo due to Kidney deficiency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Channels:

A

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Channels: Kidney, Spleen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Bu Gu Zhi / Psoralea Fruit
Fructus Psoraleae

Special Characteristics:

A

Commonly paired with Yi Zhi Ren

Bu Gu Zhi tonifies Spleen more; Yi Zhi Ren tonifies Kidney more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Temperature: Warm

Properties: Bitter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Functions:

A

Tonifies the Kidney for such symptoms as lower back pain, tinnitus, deafness, toothache, and chronic diarrhea

Promotes mending of the sinews and bones

Stimulates hair growth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Channels:

A

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Channels: Liver, Kidney

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Gu Sui Bu / Drynaria
Rhizoma Drynariae

Special Characteristics:

A

Special herb for promoting the mending of sinews and bones

Often used in the treatment of bone cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Temperature: Warm

Properties: Sweet, Bitter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Functions:

A

Tonifies the Liver and Kidney, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind-dampness

Relieves wind-cold-damp Bi symdrome

Also used for Kidney deficiency causing frequent urination and excessive vaginal discharge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Channels:

A

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Channels: Kidney, Liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Gou Ji / Cibotium (East Asian Tree Fern Rhizome)
Rhizoma Ciboti

Special Characteristics:

A

Addresses spinal pain from the neck to the lower back

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Xu Duan / Japanese Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Xu Duan / Japanese Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci

Temperature: Slightly Warm

Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Sweet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Xu Duan / Japanese Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci

Functions:

A

Tonifies the Liver and Kidney, strengthens bones and sinews

For chronic Bi syndrome, weakness and soreness in the lower back and knees due to Liver and Kidney deficiency

Tonifies the Kidney, stops bleeding, and calms the fetus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Xu Duan / Japanese Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci

Channels:

A

Xu Duan / Japanese Teasel Root
Radix Dipsaci

Channels: Kidney, Liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Temperature: Warm

Properties: Sweet, Slightly Acrid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Functions:

A

Tonifies the Liver and Kidney and strengthens the sinews and bones

Tonifies the Kidney and calms the fetus

Used for impotence, spermatorrhea, and frequent urination due to Kidney deficiency

Recently used for hypertension due to Kidney deficiency with Liver Yang rising

22
Q

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Channels:

A

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Channels: Kidney, Liver

23
Q

Du Zhong / Eucommia Bark
Cortex Eucommiae

Special Characteristics:

A

Chief herb for lower back pain due to Kidney Yang deficiency; popular for hypertension

24
Q

Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed
Semen Trigonellae

Temperature:

Properties:

A

Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed
Semen Trigonellae

Temperature: Warm

Properties: Bitter

25
Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed Semen Trigonellae Functions:
Warms the Kidney, disperses dampness and cold, and alleviates pain
26
Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed Semen Trigonellae Channels:
Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed Semen Trigonellae Channels: Kidney, Liver
27
Hu Lu Ba / Fenugreek Seed Semen Trigonellae Special Characteristics:
Especially used for pain management (but not a common herb)
28
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Temperature: Properties:
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Temperature: Hot Properties: Acrid, Toxic
29
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Functions:
Warms the Kidney and strengthens the Yang Strengthens the sinews and bone, and expels cold dampness Treats Bi Zheng (painful obstruction syndrome)
30
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Channels:
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Channels: Kidney, Liver
31
Xian Mao / Curculigo Rhizoma Curculiginis Special Characteristics:
Treats cold damp versus wind damp
32
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium Herba Epimedii Temperature: Properties:
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium Herba Epimedii Temperature: Warm Properties: Acrid, Sweet
33
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium Herba Epimedii Functions:
Warms the Kidney and fortifies the Yang Strengthens the bones and sinews, and expels wind dampness Recently used for menopausal hypertension due to Kidney Yin and Yang deficiency
34
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium Herba Epimedii Channels:
Yin Yang Huo/ Epimedium Herba Epimedii Channels: Kidney, Liver
35
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Temperature: Properties:
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Temperature: Warm Properties: Acrid, Sweet
36
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and fortifies the Yang Strengthens the bones and sinews, and expels wind-dampness
37
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Channels:
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Channels: Kidney, Liver
38
Ba Ji Tian / Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis Special Characteristics:
Can treat adults with incontinence and children with anuresis
39
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Temperature: Properties:
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Temperature: Warm Properties: Sweet
40
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and fortifies the Yang Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
41
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Channels:
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Channels: Large Intestine, Kidney, Liver
42
Suo Yang / Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Special Characteristics:
Similar properties to Rou Cong Rong, but it doesn't tonify the essence.
43
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Temperature: Properties:
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Temperature: Warm Properties: Sweet, Salty
44
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Functions:
Tonifies the Kidney and fortifies the Yang Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
45
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Channels:
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Channels: Kidney, Large Intestine
46
Rou Cong Rong / Cistanche Herba Cistanches Special Characteristics:
Often paired with Sao Yang
47
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Temperature: Properties:
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Temperature: Warm Properties: Sweet, Salty
48
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Functions:
Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang Tonifies the Kidney, augments the essence and the blood Tonifies the Kidney to strengthen the sinews and bones Nourishes Ren (Conception), and Chong (Thoroughfare) channels Heals chronic Yin sores and boils
49
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Channels:
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Channels: Kidney, Liver
50
Lu Rong / Deer Antler Cornu Cervi Parvum Special Characteristics:
Strongest herb to tonify the Kidney Yang

Herbal Pharmacopoeia (40 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions