herbs that stabilize and bind Flashcards
1
Q
jin ying zi
latin
A
rosae laevigatae fructus
2
Q
jin ying zi
fx
A
- stabilize KD, contain essence
2. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
3
Q
hai piao xiao
latin
A
sepiae endoconcha
4
Q
hai piao xiao
fx
A
- stabilize KD, contain essence
- control ST acidity, stop pain
- restrain/contain BLD, stop bleeding
5
Q
fu pen zi
latin
A
rubi fructus
6
Q
fu pen zi
fx
A
- stabilize KD, contain essence
- assist yang, improve vision
- contain urine
7
Q
qian shi
latin
A
euryales semen
8
Q
qian shi
fx
A
- stabilize KD, contain essence
- strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
- expel damp, stop discharge
9
Q
lian zi
latin
A
nelumbinis semen
10
Q
lian zi
fx
A
- stabilize KD, contain essence
- strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
- nourish HT, calm shen
11
Q
wu wei zi
latin
A
schisandrae fructus
12
Q
wu wei zi
fx
A
- contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
- stabilize KD, contain essence
- stop diarrhea
- generate fluid
- inhibit sweat
- calm shen
13
Q
bai guo
latin
A
gingko semen
14
Q
bai guo
fx
A
- contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
- eliminate damp, stop discharge
- contain urine
15
Q
wu mei
latin
A
mume fructus
16
Q
wu mei
fx
A
- contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
- bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
- expel roundworm, stop pain
- generate fluid
- stop bleeding (mild)
- treat corns and warts (topically)
17
Q
he zi
latin
A
chebule fructus
18
Q
he zi
fx
A
- contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
- bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
- improve condition of throat
19
Q
chi shi zhi
latin
A
halloysitum rubrum
20
Q
chi shi zhi
fx
A
- bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
- contain blood, stop bleeding
- promote healing of wounds
21
Q
rou dou kou
latin
A
myristicae semen
22
Q
rou dou kou
fx
A
- bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
2. warm MJ, move qi, stop pain
23
Q
chun pi
latin
A
ailanthic cortex
24
Q
chun pi
fx
A
- bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
- clear heat, dry damp
- kill parasites (externally)
25
fu xiao mai
| latin
tritici fructus levis
26
fu xiao mai
| fx
1. inhibit sweat (qi/yin deficiency)
2. nourish HT, calm shen
3. for bedwetting in children
* TASTE IS OK/TOLERABLE
27
which of the herbs in this category is often used in soup-stock?
summer-heat dampness soup (often use with BAI BIAN DOU)
1. LIAN ZI
2. QIAN SHI
28
which stabilize and bind herbs have tonifying properties?
WU WEI ZI - KD
(SHAN ZHU YU – KD)
LIAN ZI - SP
29
what pattern of insomnia is most appropriately treated by WU WEI ZI?
what kind of cough can WWZ treat?
use for people with insomnia due to KD yin deficiency leading to HT fire
for LU DEFICIENCY CHRONIC cough, not for excess.
30
what is an important secondary function of WU MEI?
what form of WU MEI can be used to stop bleeding?
expels roundworms and alleviates pain
WU MEI TAN (charred)
31
which herbs in this category can generate fluids and is indicated for wasting and thirsting disorder?
1. WU WEI ZI
| 2. WU MEI
32
what makes HE ZI stand out from the other leaking LU qi containing herbs?
should HE ZI be crushed before using?
HZ is used for cough due to PHLEGM FIRE
* doesn't clear the heat because it's neutral
* just directs qi and phlegm fire downward to benefit the throat
* same as NIU XI
SHOULD BE CRUSHED
