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Stabilize and Bind Flashcards

1
Q

What herbs stabilize and bind? (9)

A 
Shan Zhu Yu (Asiatic Cornelian Cherry Fruit)
Wu Wei Zi 
Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seed)
Lian Zi (Lotus Seed)
Bai Guo (Ginko Nut)
Fu Xiao Mai (Light Wheat Grain)
Ma Huang Gen (Ephedra Root)
Hai Piao Xiao (Cuttlefish Bone)
Sang Piao Xiao (Mantis Egg Case)
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What is considered the longevity herb and is most commonly used a KD tonic?

A

Shan Zhu Yu

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What are the properties of Shan Zhu Yu? (2)

A

Slightly Warm

Sour

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What are the CE of Shan Zhu Yu? (2)

A

Liver

Kidney

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5
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What are the actions and indications of Shan Zhu Yu? (4)

A

Stabilizes KD and retains Jing
Stops excess sweating
Supports anything that has collapsed
Tonifies and augments LV and KD

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What are Wu Wei Zi’s properties? (2)

A

Sour

Warm

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Which herb is the got to astringent herb?

A

Wu Wei Zi

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8
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What are the CE of Wu Wei Zi? (3)

A

Kidney
Heart
Lung

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9
Q

What do herbs that stabilize and bind treat?

A

leakage due to xu (anything leaking out that you don’t want to)
They treat ONLY THE SYMPTOM

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10
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When should one not astringe?

A

When there is a pathogen present. It will cause the pathogen to go deeper.

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What are the properties of Lian Zi? (3)

A

Astringent
Neutral
Sweet

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What are the CE of Lian Zi? (3)

A

Heart
Kidney
Spleen

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13
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What is Lian Zi widely used for?

A

Tonifies SP and stops diarrhea

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14
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What herb is good for early morning diarrhea?

A

Rou Dou Kou

Because it binds up intestines

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15
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What are the properties of Bai Guo? (5)

A 
Astringent
Slightly Toxic
Neutral
Bitter
Sweet
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16
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What are the CE of Bai Guo? (2)

A

Kidney

Lung

17
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What are the actions and indications of Bai Guo? (3)

A

Expels phlegm and stops wheezing
Eliminates damp and stops discharge
Stabilizes lower burner

18
Q

What is the best herb for treating asthma?

A

Bai Guo

19
Q

What herb stops sweating caused by xu?

A

Ma Huang Gen

Fu Xiao Mai

20
Q

What herb retains essence?

A

Hai Piao Xiao

It also stops bleeding and vaginal discharge

21
Q

What are the actions and indications of Wu Wei Zi? (8)

A 
Contains leakage of LU Qi
Stops cough
Tonifies KD
Binds up Jing
Stops diarrhea
Inhibits Sweating
Generates fluids
Quiets the spirit and calms the heart
22
Q

What herb tonifies KD, assists yang, retains Jing, and restrains urine?

A

Sang Piao Xiao

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