herbs that tonify blood Flashcards
shu di huang
moistens, tonifies blood and essence, nourishes yin and blood,
zhi he shou wu
tonifies LV and KD, tonifies yin. nourishes blood, augments essence, astringent, secures essence, stops leakage, spermatorrea or vag discharge. moistens the intestines. Expels wind from the skin, treats malarial d/o.
sheng he shou wu (raw)
moistens LI, resolves fire toxicity, expels wind from skin, cheeks and malarial disorders. Also, neck lumps and wind rashes d/t blood xu
Dang Gui
tonifies blood, regulates the menses, invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold. Tonifies qi within the blood, moistens intestines, unblocks the bowers. Moderates the hormonal system. Reduces swelling
Bai Shao
tonifies blood, but is also a cool herb. nourishes the blood, calms LV yang, alleviates pain, stops cramping, preserves the yin, adjusts the nutritive and protective levels
Gou Qi Zi
slow, smooth, tonifying herb. nourishes and tonifies LV and KD in yin xu patterns. Benefits the eyes, enriches yin and moistens the LU
Long Yan Rou
tonifies and augments the HT and SP. Used for overthinking, worry. Excellent for palpitations