Herbs that Stabilize and Bind

Question 1

Shan Zhu Yu

Answer 1

Tonifies and augments the LV and KD for xu. Stabiiizes the KD and retains the Essence. It is an astringent, binding herb.

Question 2

Wu Wei Zi

Answer 2

Contains Lu qi and stops coughing. Tonifies the KD and binds the essence. Inhibits sweating, generates fluids.

Question 3

Lian Zi

Answer 3

tonifies the SP, stops diarrhea. Tonifies the KD, stabilizes essence. Nourishes the HT and calms shen.

Question 4

Qian Shi

Answer 4

strengthens SP, stops diarrhea, esp useful for children. stabilizes KD, retains essence

Question 5

Fu Pen Zi

Answer 5

augments and stabilizes the KD, binds the essence, restrains urine. assists yang, improves vision, soreness in lower back and impotence d/t LV and KD xu

Question 6

Wu Bei Zi

Answer 6

used for leakage. Contains LU qi to stop cough
Binds intestines to stop diarrhea
preserves and restrains KD essence
stops spontaneous sweating, stops bleeding

Question 7

Fu Xiao Mai

Answer 7

stops excessive sweating d/t yin xu. stops spontaneous sweating, nourishes the HT and calms the spirit