Qi Tonics Flashcards
1
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Qi Tonic Herbs
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- Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)
- Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)
- Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)
- Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)
- Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)
- Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)
- Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulis)
- Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)
- Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)
- Yi Tang (Maltosum)
2
Q
- LU/SP
- Sweet, Sl. Bitter / Sl. Warm
- Tonifies Yuan (PRE-natal) qi ,#1 qi tonic, generates fluids, xiao ke
- Can be standalone / used in emergency
- Cannot be combined with Wu Ling Zhi, turnips, Lai Fu Zi
- CI: Hypertension, LV Yang Rising
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Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)
Qi Tonics
3
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- LU/SP
- Sweet / Neutral
- Accessible/gentle replacement for Ren Shen, tonifies SP/MJ and LU, prolapse; Vs Ren Shen - Stronger qi tonic, does not tonify Yuan qi
- 2-3x more than Ren Shen as replacement
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Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)
4
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- LU/SP
- Sweet, Sl. Bitter / Neutral
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Supports fluid loss (generates fluids) when experiencing summer heat, mild qi/Yin tonic
2-3x more than Ren Shen as replacement
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Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)
5
Q
- LU/SP
- Sweet / Sl. Warm
- Stabilizes/binds, Raises Yang qi (various prolapse), xiao ke, discharge pus/generates flesh, relieves edema, tonifies qi/blood, #1 for post-natal qi, tonifies Yuan qi
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Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)
6
Q
- SP/ST
- Sweet, Bitter / Warm
- #1 SP qi tonifier, dries damp, stabalizes/binds (sweating), calms fetus
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Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)
7
Q
- SP/ST
- Sweet / Warm
- MJ harmonizer/toxicity moderator, tonifies qi and blood (calms shen)
- Very cloying!
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Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) SP/ST
Qi Tonics
8
Q
- SP/ST
- Sweet / Neutral
- Clears summerheat, strengthens SP (chronic diarrhea), transforms damp, summer-heat herb!
- Must be prepared/cooked - toxic raw! Food poisining (SP/ST)
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Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)
Qi Tonics
9
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- KD/SP/HT
- Acrid, Sl. Bitter / Warm
- Invigorates blood/collaterals, calms shen, tonifies HT/SP/KD, combats stress
- Standalone herb
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Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulis)
Qi Tonics
10
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- KD/LV/SP
- Sweet / Neutral
- Tonifies SP, qi and yin (combination with other herbs)
- EXCEPTIONALLY CLOYING
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Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)
11
Q
- KD/LV/SP
- Sweet / Neutral
- Tonifies all 3 Jiao, Xiao ke, secures Jing, SP/ST qi, LU/KD qi/yin
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Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)
12
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- LU/SP/ST
- Sweet / Warm
- Tonifies MJ, mildly alleviates pain (ST), moistens LU/stops cough, moderates spasms
- Dissolve at end after straining
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Yi Tang (Maltosum)
Qi Tonics
13
Q
- All 12, especially - HT/LU/SP/ST
- Sweet / Neutral (Unprepared) , Sweet / Warm (Dry-fried)
- Tonifies SP qi: for sp qi xu s/sx and qi/xue xu palpitations/pulse
- Moistens LU stops cough: neutral for heat or cold in LU
- Moderates spasm stops pain: In abdomen/legs; with bai shao
- Clears heat resolves fire toxin: unprepared; internal or topical for throat, sores, carbuncles
- Antidote for various toxins
- Moderates and harmonizes other herbs
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Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)
