Midterm Study Flashcards
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica
~Hua Ling Cao
Taste: bitter sl acrid
Temp: cool/ cold
Organs: LR & HT
California poppy
KEY Pts
~clears (HT)heat to calm Shen
~ Qi stagnation/xue stasis pain
~Rising LR yang
~LR qi stagnation
What cautions/C/A does California poppy have?
~Do not use during pregnancy due to it’s qi and xue moving actions
~b/c its cooling & bitter, use caution with cold deficient conditions
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
~Ji Qing Hua
Taste: bitter, sweet, sour
Temp: cool
Organs: HT & LR
What are the key pts for Passiflora incarnata?
~ nourishes HT yin
~calms LR yang and expels LR wind
What cations/C/A does Passiflora incarnata have?
~Pregnancy b/c alkaloids can stimulate the uterus.
~Potentially teratogenic glycoside gynocardin.
~use caution in cold, Xu conditions
Scutellaria lateriflora
Skullcap
Ban Zhi Lian
Taste: bitter, acrid, slightly sweet
Temp: cool
Organs: HT & LR
What are the key pts for Scutellaria lateriflora?
~clears ht & Lr heat
~soothes Lr qi, calms LR yang, dispels Lr wind
What cautions/C/A does Scutellaria lateriflora have?
~caution in cold or deficient conditions.
~Caution with combining pharmaceutical sleeping pills
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian
Xie Cao
Taste: acrid, bitter, sweet
Temp: warm
Organs: Lt, LR, SP, ST
What are the key pts to Valeriana officinalis?
~calms the spirit & relieves depression
~harmonizes the LR & SP/ST
~calms rising LR yang and relieve pain & spams
Any cautions/C/A with Valeriana officinalis?
~w sleep meds & barbiturates as it can potentiate their effects
~large doses cause drowsiness
~can produce mild dependency & eventually cause same symptoms that is initially relieved- best used intermittently
St. Johns Wart
Hypricum perforatum
Guan Yi Lian Qiao
Taste: bitter, sour/astringent, sl acrid, sl sweet
Temp: cool
Organs: Ht & Lr
What are the key pts for Hypricum perforatum?
~regulate HT & Lr Qi
~Treats depression
~Clears heat & relieves pain
Any contraindications or cautions with Hypricum perforatum?
~contra= hormonal BC pills and antidepressants
~increased photosensitivity or phototoxicity
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with oatstraw?
is natural & very nourishing for a depleted nervous system, however it is not sedating like the other Spirit calming herbs.
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Passifora?
Is nourishing & thus can be used for all types of Spirit disturbance. It is cooling & treats insomnia, anxiety, pains fo various origins, seizures and spasms.
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with California poppy?
is cool, bitter and draining, and is therefore generally applied in hot conditions especially excess heat. Insomnia, pain and anxiety are the main symptoms treated by California poppy.
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Skullcap?
is cooling and quiets and strengthens the entire nervous system, helps resolve depression and quiets the spirit. It is also useful in Liver-wind conditions.
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Valerian?
is our only warm sedating herb. It is therefore useful in cooler, Xu conditions. It dries dampness & is is also wonderful for pain relief.
Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with St. Johns wort?
Is widely used for mild to moderate depress. It is cooling, relieves pain and has wonderful topical uses.
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Taste: bitter acrid (dispersing like pungent)
Temp: warm
Organs: LU, SP, LR, uterus
What are the key pts with Angelica archangelica?
~Wind-damp Cold EPI
~Acute or chronic LU conditions w white/clear phlegm
~SP yang Xu w dampness
~wind-damp cold pain syndromes
~menstrual difficulties
Are there any contraindications for Angelica archangelica?
~pregnancy
~avoid hot/ dry conditions especially in the LU
~caution w yin xu particularly in Sp/ST
