Herbs that Nourish the HT and Calm the Spirit

Question 1

Suan Zao Ren

Answer 1

sweet, sour, neutral
GB, HT, LV, SP
9-15
1. Nourishes the HT yin, augments the LV blood and quiets the spirit (Blood deficiency unable to nourish the HT or yin deficiency with upward flaring fire)
2. Prevents abnormal sweating (spontaneous sweating and night sweats)

Question 2

Bai Zi Ren

Answer 2

sweet, neutral
HT, KD, LI
3-9
1. Nourishes the HT and calms the spirit (HT yin deficiency and insufficent blood. Stand alone for night terrors)
2. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels (constipation dt blood or yin deficiency)
3. Night sweats dt yin deficiency

Question 3

Yuan Zhi

Answer 3

bitter, acrid, sl warm
HT, LU
6-15
1. Calms the spirit and quiets the heart (Most effective in cases related to excessive brooding or constrained, pent up emotions as well as those related to a lack of communication between HT and KD
2. Expels phlegm, clears the orifices and stops coughs (used when phlegm envelops the orifice of the HT. Also for phlegm affecting the LU. Recently, also for angina pectoris)
3. Reduces abscesses and dissipates swellings (powdered form and applied topically or taken with wine)

Question 4

Ling Zhi

Answer 4

sweet, neutral
HT, LV, LU
3-15 in decoctions; 1.5-3 in pills and powders
1. Calms the spirit, augments the HT qi, and tonifies the HT blood (insufficient HT qi and blood failing to nourish the spirit. Can be used as a stand alone herb)
2. Tonifies the LU qi, transforms phlegm, and stops coughs and wheezing (cough and wheezing in patients wiht cold from deficiency or phlegm dampness. Stand alone)
3. Tonifies the qi, nourishes the blood (deficency consumption with SOB, lack of appetitie, either icy extremities or irritability with a dry mouth)

Question 5

He Huan Pi

Answer 5

sweet, neutral
HT, LV
6-15
1. Calms the spirit and relieves constraint (constrained emotions)
2. Harmonizes the blood, stops pain, and reconnects the sinews and bones (pain and swelling dt trauma including fractures. Mild function)
3. Dissipates swelling and reduces abscesses (pain and swelling of abscesses both external and internal)

Question 6

He Huan Hua

Answer 6

sweet, neutral
LV, ST
4.5-9
1. Relieves constrained LV qi, promotes qi flow in the collaterals and calms the spirit (constrained emotions- especially when accompanied by epigastric pain and feelings of pressure in the chest)

Question 7

Ye Jiao Teng

Answer 7

sweet, neutral
HT, LV
15-30
1. Nourishes the HT and blood and calms the spirit (patterns of yin or blood deficiency with insomnia and irritability. Especially useful for dream disturbed sleep)
2. Nourishes the blood and unblocks the channels (blood deficiency. Auxiliary herb for Bi)
3. Alleviates itching (external wash for itching and skin rashes)