Herbs that Tonify Yin Flashcards
This card deck goes over the herbs in the category "Herbs that Tonify Yin". There will be properties, meridians, functions and indications covered. Plus any additional notes/comments, and comparisons to similar herbs.
What is the name, property, and meridians of Sha Shen?
Adenophora. It is sweet, cool and slightly bitter. It goes to the LU and ST.
What is the function of Bai Sha Shen?
This is great for ST Yin Xu (hunger but no desire to eat). Tonify Yin.
What is the function of Nan Sha Shen?
More for heat and phlegm.
What is the function of Tian Men Dong?
Cough due to LU Yin Xu (dry cough, scanty mucous, tiny blood), generate fluid, stop thirst. Nourish intestine, promote bowel movement (KD or BF Fluid Xu), tonify KD Yin clear heat (night sweats, hot flashes, malar flush, five centre heat).
What to pair with Tian Men Dong?
Mai Men Dong.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Mai Men Dong?
Ophiopogon Root. It is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold. It goes to the HT, LU, ST.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Mai Men Dong?
Ophiopogon Root. It is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold. It goes to the HT, LU, KD, ST.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Shi Hu?
Dendrobium. It is sweet, salty, bland and cold. It goes to the Kidney and Stomach.
What is the function of Shi Hu?
It nourish yin, generate fluids. Clear Heat, and Stomach Yin.
What is the function of Shi Hu?
It nourish yin, generate fluids. Clear Heat, and Stomach Yin. Brightens eyes, strengthens lower back.
What are the indications for Shi Hu?
Severe thirst, low grade fever, heat in the later stages of febrile disease. Tongue with no coating.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Bai He?
Lily bulb, many species. It is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold. It goes to the Heart and Lung.
What is the function of Bai He?
It nourishes Lung Yin, stop cough. Clear heat, calm spirit. Nourish ST Yin.
What is the indication for Bai He?
It is great for HT Yin Xu, restlessness, insomnia, palpations, easily frightened. Dry cough.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Yu Zhu?
Solomon’s Seal Rhizome. It is sweet, slightly cold. It goes to the LU, ST.
What is the function of Yu Zhu?
Can be used for KD. Nourish LU Yin and Stop cough. Moisten dryness.
What is the indication for Yu Zhu?
Thirst, ST Yin Xu, HT Yin Xu, LR Yin Xu. Mostly LU and ST.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Huang Jing?
Polygonatum. Slightly warm, sweet. It goes to the SP and LU.
What is often paired with Nu Zhen Zi?
(Mo) Han Lian Cao
What is the name, properties and meridians of Nu Zhen Zi?
Priver Fruit. It is bitter, sweet and neutral. It mostly goes to the KD and LR (Lower Jiao).
What is the function of Nu Zhen Zi?
Nourish and tonify KD and LR Yin. Tonify LR, improved vision. Used a lot for menopause.
What are the indications for Nu Zhen Zi?
Blurry vision. Menopause. LR Yin Xu and KD Yin symptoms.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Sang Ji Shen?
Mulberry mistletoe stem. It is bitter and neutral, is goes to the KD and LR.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Han Lian Cao?
It is sweet, sour and slightly cold. It goes to the KD and LR. Ecliptae.
What is the function of Han Lian Cao?
Heavy period, nose bleed. Cool blood, stop bleeding. Nourish KD and LR.
What is the function of Gui Ban?
Longevity. Soften hardness. It nourishes yin and anchors yang, suppress internal wind. It benefits KD and strengthens bones. Cools the blood and stops uterine bleeding. Nourish blood and tonifies LR. Also for chronic, non healing sores and ulcerations.
What is the function of Gui Ban?
Longevity. Soften hardness. It nourishes yin and anchors yang, suppress internal wind. It benefits KD and strengthens bones. Cools the blood and stops uterine bleeding. Nourish blood and tonifies LR. Also for chronic, non healing sores and ulcerations.
What are the indications of Gui Ban?
Heavy period d/t Yin Xu Heat, LR Xue Xu, blurry vision, scanty menses. Night sweats, steaming bone disorder, muscular spasm, delayed skeletal development.
What herbs are great for Yin type sores that are not healing?
Huang Qi
What herbs are great for Yin type sores that are not healing?
Huang Qi, Lu Jiao, Gui Ban Jiao
What is Gui Ban Jiao?
Gelatin. It is more nourishing for the yin.
What is Gui Ban often paired with?
Bie Jian
What is Gui Ban often paired with?
Bie Jia
What is the name, properties and meridians of Bie Jia?
It is Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle. It is salty, slight cold. It goes the LR and SP.
What is the function of Bie Jia?
Nourish Yin, anchor Yang, suppress wind. Invigorate xue, promote menses, soften hardness, and dissipates nodules.
What are the indications for Bie Jia?
Abdominal masses. Night sweats, muscular spasms, enlargement of SP and LR.
What is the name, properties and meridians of Gou Qi Zi?
Goji Berry, Wolf Berry Drink. It is sweet and neutral, and it goes to the LR, LU and KD.
What is the function of Gou Qi Zi?
Nourish LR and KD. One of the top anti aging herbs, antioxidant. Benefits essence, brightens eyes. Enriches yin and moistens LU. Moves the bowel.
What are the indications for Gou Qi Zi?
Impotence, lumbar soreness or pain. Nocturnal emissions die to KD Xu, dizziness. Cancer with low blood count.
What is the name, properties and meridians of He Zhi Ma?
Black Sesame Seeds. It goes to the KD and LR.
What is the function of He Zhi Ma?
It nourishes LR and KD. It nourishes blood, and extinguishes wing. Moistens intestine. Great for memory, hair.
What are the herbs that Tonify LU Yin?
Mai Men Dong, Tian Men Dong, Sha Shen.
What are the best herbs to Tonify ST Yin?
Yu Zhu, and Shi Hu
What are the best herbs to Tonify HT Yin?
Bai He
What are the best herbs for tonifying LR & KD Yin and Blood?
Gou Qi Zi, Sang Shen Zi, Nu Zhen Zi, Han Lian Cao.
What is the best herb to tonify intestines?
He Zhi Ma
Similarities and differences between Tian Men Dong and Mai Men Dong?
Both great for all yin xu. Tian Men Dong is best for KD, Mai Men Dong is best for LU.
Similarities and differences between Nan Sha Shen and Bai Sha Shen?
Both are great for nourishing LU and ST. Nan Sha Shen is great for clearing heat and phlegm. And Bai Sha Shen is great for Yin Xu.
What are the similarities and differences between Gui Ban and Bie Jia?
Both are great for anchoring LR Yang. Gui Ban is more effective at stopping bleeding. Bie Jia is best for softening hardness.
What are the similarities and differences between Shi Hu or Bai He?
Both are great for ST Yin Xu. Shi Hu is more effective at nourishing LU Yin, and brightening vision. Bai He is great for calming the mind.
What are the similarities and differences between Nu Zhen Zi and Han Lian Cao?
Both are great for KD and LR Yin Xu, and menopause. Nu Zhen Zi is better for vision, and Han Lian Cao is best for bleeding and heat in the blood (heavy period).
What are the similarities and differences between Yu Zhu, Huang Jing, and Gou Qi Ji?
All are great for general tonification. Huang Jing includes SP tonification, and Gou Qi Ji includes LR and KD, brightens vision, tonify blood, and moistens bowel.
