herbs that stabilize and bind

Question 1

jin ying zi

latin

Answer 1

rosae laevigatae fructus

Question 2

jin ying zi

fx

Answer 2

1. stabilize KD, contain essence

2. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea

Question 3

hai piao xiao

latin

Answer 3

sepiae endoconcha

Question 4

hai piao xiao

fx

Answer 4

1. stabilize KD, contain essence
2. control ST acidity, stop pain
3. restrain/contain BLD, stop bleeding

Question 5

fu pen zi

latin

Answer 5

rubi fructus

Question 6

fu pen zi

fx

Answer 6

1. stabilize KD, contain essence
2. assist yang, improve vision
3. contain urine

Question 7

qian shi

latin

Answer 7

euryales semen

Question 8

qian shi

fx

Answer 8

1. stabilize KD, contain essence
2. strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
3. expel damp, stop discharge

Question 9

lian zi

latin

Answer 9

nelumbinis semen

Question 10

lian zi

fx

Answer 10

1. stabilize KD, contain essence
2. strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
3. nourish HT, calm shen

Question 11

wu wei zi

latin

Answer 11

schisandrae fructus

Question 12

wu wei zi

fx

Answer 12

1. contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
2. stabilize KD, contain essence
3. stop diarrhea
4. generate fluid
5. inhibit sweat
6. calm shen

Question 13

bai guo

latin

Answer 13

gingko semen

Question 14

bai guo

fx

Answer 14

1. contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
2. eliminate damp, stop discharge
3. contain urine

Question 15

wu mei

latin

Answer 15

mume fructus

Question 16

wu mei

fx

Answer 16

1. contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
2. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
3. expel roundworm, stop pain
4. generate fluid
5. stop bleeding (mild)
6. treat corns and warts (topically)

Question 17

he zi

latin

Answer 17

chebule fructus

Question 18

he zi

fx

Answer 18

1. contain leakage of LU qi, stop cough
2. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
3. improve condition of throat

Question 19

chi shi zhi

latin

Answer 19

halloysitum rubrum

Question 20

chi shi zhi

fx

Answer 20

1. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
2. contain blood, stop bleeding
3. promote healing of wounds

Question 21

rou dou kou

latin

Answer 21

myristicae semen

Question 22

rou dou kou

fx

Answer 22

1. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea

2. warm MJ, move qi, stop pain

Question 23

chun pi

latin

Answer 23

ailanthic cortex

Question 24

chun pi

fx

Answer 24

1. bind up intestine, stop diarrhea
2. clear heat, dry damp
3. kill parasites (externally)

Question 25

fu xiao mai

latin

Answer 25

tritici fructus levis

Question 26

fu xiao mai

fx

Answer 26

1. inhibit sweat (qi/yin deficiency)
2. nourish HT, calm shen
3. for bedwetting in children
   * TASTE IS OK/TOLERABLE

Question 27

which of the herbs in this category is often used in soup-stock?

Answer 27

summer-heat dampness soup (often use with BAI BIAN DOU)

1. LIAN ZI
2. QIAN SHI

Question 28

which stabilize and bind herbs have tonifying properties?

Answer 28

WU WEI ZI - KD
(SHAN ZHU YU – KD)

LIAN ZI - SP

Question 29

what pattern of insomnia is most appropriately treated by WU WEI ZI?

what kind of cough can WWZ treat?

Answer 29

use for people with insomnia due to KD yin deficiency leading to HT fire

for LU DEFICIENCY CHRONIC cough, not for excess.

Question 30

what is an important secondary function of WU MEI?

what form of WU MEI can be used to stop bleeding?

Answer 30

expels roundworms and alleviates pain

WU MEI TAN (charred)

Question 31

which herbs in this category can generate fluids and is indicated for wasting and thirsting disorder?

Answer 31

1. WU WEI ZI

2. WU MEI

Question 32

what makes HE ZI stand out from the other leaking LU qi containing herbs?

should HE ZI be crushed before using?

Answer 32

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