Herbs IV: Midterm Review Flashcards
Ren Shen / Ginseng
Radix Ginseng
Functions:
Strongly tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi to generate blood
Tonifies source Qi for collapse
Generates fluid
Calms Shen
Dang Shen / Codonopsis Root
Radix Codonopsis
Functions:
Strongly tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi to generate blood
Less of a Qi tonic effect than Ren Shen
Huang Qi / Astragalus
Radix Astragali
Functions:
Strongly tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi to generate blood
Raises Yang
Stabilizes the exterior
Promotes urination
Expels pus
Xi Yang Shen / American Ginseng
Radix Panacis Quiquefolii
Functions:
Tonifies both Qi and Yin; for Qi and Yin deficiency
Clears heat
Generates fluids
For Yin deficiency with vigorous fire
Tai Zi Shen / Pseudostellaria
Radix Pseudostellariae
Functions:
Tonifies both Qi and Yin; for Qi and Yin deficiency
Mildly tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi and generates fluids
Shan Yao / Chinese Yam
Rhizoma Dioscoreae
Functions:
Tonifies both Qi and Yin; for Qi and Yin deficiency
Tonifies Spleen Qi and Yin, also augments the Lung and Kidney Yin
Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Functions:
Strengthens the Spleen; for Spleen Qi deficiency
Dries dampness
Promotes urination
Stops sweating
Calms the fetus
Bai Bian Dou / Hyacinth Bean
Semen Lablab Album
Functions:
Strengthens the Spleen; for Spleen Qi deficiency
Transforms dampness
Expels summer evil
Milder effect (since it’s a food)
Gan Cao / Licorice Root
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Functions:
So sweet. Tonifies the Middle Jiao; harmonizes and moderates
Stops cough
Tonifies the heart
Drains fire
Relieves toxicity
Da Zao / Jujube
Fructus Jujubae
Functions:
So sweet. Tonifies the Middle Jiao; harmonizes and moderates
Tonifies the Spleen and nourishes the blood
Yi Tang / Maltose
Saccharum Granorum
Functions:
So sweet. Tonifies the Middle Jiao; harmonizes and moderates
Specifically stops abdominal pain
Moistens the Lung
Stops cough
Dang Gui / Angelica Root
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency
Activates blood
Relieves pain
Regulates menses
Moistens Large Intestine
Shu Di Huang / Chinese Foxglove Root Cooked in Wine
Radix Rehmanniae Preparata
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency. Can also enrich the Yin
Representative herb for nourishing the Liver and Kidney Yin; chief herb for treating Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency
He Shou Wu / Fleece Flower Root
Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency. Can also enrich the Yin
Tonifies the Liver and Kidney
Moistens the intestines
E Jiao / Donkey-hide Gelatin
Asini Corii Colla
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency. Can also enrich the Yin
Stops bleeding
Nourishes the Yin
Moistens dryness
Bai Shao / White Peony Root
Radix Paeoniae Alba
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency. Can also enrich the Yin
Softens the Liver
Moderates spasms
Enriches the Yin
Calms the Liver
Long Yan Rou / Flesh of the Longan Fruit
Arillus Longan
Functions:
Tonifies the blood; for blood deficiency. Can also enrich the Yin
Specially tonifies the Heart and Spleen Qi and blood to calm the spirit
Bei Sha Shen / Glehnia
Radix Glehniae
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Transforms phlegm
Less effective in nourishing the Yin (than Nan Sha Shen)
Nan Sha Shen / Adenophora
Radix Adenophorae
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
More effective in nourishing the Yin (then Bei Sha Shen)
Mai Men Dong / Ophiopogon Tuber
Radix Ophiopogonis
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Nourishes Heart Yin
Clears fire
Tian Men Don / Asparagus Tuber
Radix Asparagi
Function:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Nourishes Kidney Yin
Not effective for Stomach Yin deficiency, but can be used for constipation due to dryness in the intestines
Shi Hu / Dendrobium
Herba Dendrobii
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Strongly nourishes the Stomach Yin and generates fluids
Yu Zhu / Fragrant Solomon’s Seal Rhizome
Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati
Function:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Strengthens the Heart
For Yin deficiency with exterior disorder
Huang Jing / Siberian Soloman’s Seal Rhizome
Rhizoma Polygonati
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Tonifies the Spleen Qi
Bai He / Lily Bulb
Bulbus Lilli
Functions:
Nourishes the Lung and Stomach Yin; generates fluids
Clears heat
Calms the spirit
Stabilizes the Kidney essence, but not effective for Stomach Yin deficiency
Shan Zhu Yu / Asiatic Corelian Cherry Fruit
Fructus Corni
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Chief herb in both Liver-Kidney tonics and astringents
Gou Qi Zi / Lycium Fruit
Fructus Lycii
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Nourishes the Liver and brightens the eyes
Nu Zhen Zi / Privet Fruit
Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Tonifies the Liver and Kidney without the thick or greasy properties
Stronger for tonifying
Han Lian Cao / Eclipta
Herba Ecliptae
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Tonifies the Liver and Kidney without the thick or greasy properties
Cools the blood
Stops bleeding
Sang Shen / Mulberry Fruit
Fructus Mori
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Nourishes the blood and moistens the intestines
Generates fluids
Stops thirst
Hei Zhi Ma / Black Sesame Seeds
Semen Sesami Nigrum
Functions:
Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Yin
Nourishes the blood and moistens the intestines
Stronger for moistening and lubricating (for use in constipation)
Gui Ban / Testudinis Shell
Plastrum Testudinis
Functions:
Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin; anchors Yang
More effective Yin tonic
Strengthens bone
Stabilizes menses
Bie Jia / Tortoise Shell
Carpax Trionycis
Functions:
Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin; anchors Yang
More effective in clearing deficiency heat
Softens hardness
Dissipates masses
