IV. Yang Tonics

Question 1

Lu Rong (Young Deer Antler)

Answer 1

KD/LV
1. Goes to: Ren/Du/Chong/Dai
2. Fortify Yang (KD Yang Def Px)
3. Strengthen bones, sinew, marrow
4. Chronic Non-heal Sores
* start small dose then gradual increase to prevent yang rising

Question 2

Ge Jie (Gecko)

Answer 2

LU, KD
1. KD grasp LU Qi - Wheeze, Asthma
2. Assists KD Yang (impotence)

Question 3

Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

Answer 3

LU, KD
1. Tonify KD Yang, Augment LU Yin
2. Transform phlegm
3. Stop bleed - Wheeze
* safe to use longterm

Question 4

Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche)

Answer 4

LI, KD
1. Tonify KD Yang (cold womb/infertility)
2. Moisten intestines (constipation)
* use large quantity / can use as stand alone

Question 5

Suo Yang (Cynomorrii)

Answer 5

LI, KD, LV
1. Tonify KD Yang - infertility, impotence
2. LV/KD sinew atrophy
3. Moisten intestine - constipation

Question 6

Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii - Goat Wort)

Answer 6

LV, KD
1. Fortify Yang/ KD - infertility, impotence
2. Expel WCD - Painful Bi (warms flow of Yang Qi)

Question 7

Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root)

Answer 7

KD
1. Fortify Yang/ KD - infertility, impotence
2. Expel WD - for WCD Bi (strengthen tendon and bone)
* Antag: Dan Shen

Question 8

Hu Lu Ba (Trigonella-Fenugreek Seed)

Answer 8

KD
1. Warm LJ KD
2. dispel damp/cold/pain for bulging disorder

Question 9

He Tao Ren (Juglandis - Walnut)

Answer 9

KD, LI, LU
1. Strengthen back/knee
2. Help KD grasp Qi - warm LU
3. Moisten intestines - constipation

Question 10

Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea Fruit)

Answer 10

KD, SP
1. Tonify Yang/ KD for KD grasp Qi
2. Tonify/ Warm SP Yang/ Stop Diarrh
3. Topical - alopecia/vitiligo

Question 11

Yi Zhi Ren (Alpinia Fruit - cardamom)

Answer 11

KD, SP
1. Warm KD - Retain urine for KD Yang Def.
3. Warm SP - control excessive saliva
**CRUSH before using

Question 12

Xian Mao (Curculinginis Rhz)

Answer 12

KD
1. Tonify KD/ Yang - infertility, impotence
2. Expel Cold/ Damp for WCD Bi Pain (bone, sinew, abdom. pain)

*long-term use is not recommended

Question 13

Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)

Answer 13

KD, LV
1. Tonify LV/KD for sinew & bones
2. Aid in smooth flow qi/blood (circulation)
3. Calm fetus
4. Modern use: dizzy from LV Yang Rising (hypertension/ BP)

*Antag: Xuan Shen

Question 14

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

Answer 14

KD, LV
1. Tonify LV/KD: strengthen sinew & bone
2. Expel wind & damp: WD Bi
3. Warm/stabilize KD: incontinence/leakage

*VERY drying. Antag: Bai Jiang Cao

Question 15

Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)

Answer 15

KD, LV
1. Tonify LV/KD w/o stagnating (sinew & bone)
2. Calm fetus, Stop leak
3. Move blood, Alleviate pain, Trauma injury (uterine bleeding)

*external or internal use
* do NOT use w/ bitter cold herbs for blood disorders
*do NOT use w/ acrid hot herbs for pregnancy
*Antag. Lei Wan

Question 16

Gu Sui Bu (Drynaria Rhizoma)

Answer 16

KD, LV
1. Tonify KD - strengthen and mend bone
2. Trauma (fractures, torn ligaments)
3. Stimulates hair growth -topical alopecia/ Moves blood

Question 17

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Answer 17

KD, LV
1. Tonify KD Yang (70%), Augment KD Yin (30%), Secure Jing/Urine - leakage of vital substance
2. Improve vision
3. Benefit SP/KD - stop diarrhea
4. Calm Fetus

Question 18

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragulus Semen)

Answer 18

KD, LV
1. Fortify Yang, Secure Jing (leakage)
2. Nourish LV - improve vision

Question 19

Zi He Che (Human Placenta)

Answer 19

LV, LU, KD
1. Tonify LV/KD, Aug. Jing
2. Aug. Qi, Nourish Blood (lactation, seizure)
3. Tonify LU - wheeze

Question 20

Hai Gou Shen (Male Seal Sexual Organ)

Answer 20

KD, LV
1. Strengthen Yang & Jing - impotence, decreased libido from KD Yang Def.

Question 21

Hai Ma (seahorse/hippocampus)

Answer 21

KD, LV
1. Tonify KD, Fortify Yang
2. Invigorate Blood - Blood Stasis, Swelling, Abdominal Masses, Sores