Herbs that Astringe Introduction Flashcards
What does it mean to astringe?
It means to hold back. This can be qi, body fluid, yin, and essence.
Why do we need to astringe?
Because we might be losing vital substances. This can include night sweats, diarrhea, excessive period, excessive urination, bleeding, wheezing (scattered qi).
What are the subcategories of herbs that astringe?
Herbs that consolidate the surface, herbs that astringe the lung and consolidate intestines, and herbs that consolidate urine and essence.
What are the qualities of herbs that astringe?
They are sour, with warm or neutral nature.
What meridians to these astringent herbs go too?
LU, SP, KD, and LI.
What is the function of astringent herbs?
Consolidate body surface, astringe lung, intestines, essence, urine and uterine. Prolapsed organs.
How long does one use astringent herbs?
Long term. Major deficiency.
What are the astringent herbs often combined with?
Herbs that tonify.
What are the contraindications for herbs that astringe?
Excessive pathogens, such as excessive heat and dampness retention. External pathogens, such as EPF. Heat stagnation and constipation. Acute cough with a lot of phlegm.
What are the indications for the herbs that consolidate body surface?
Sweating, spontaneous sweating and and night sweating.
What are the indications for the herbs the astringe lung and consolidate intestines?
Wheezing, asthma, long term cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea.
What are the indications for the herbs that consolidate urine and essence?
Spermatorrhea and enuresis. Frequent urination and leukorrhea.
