Stabilize and Bind (aka Astringent) Flashcards
** Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus)
“asiatic cornelian cherry fruit” “ mountain red fruit”
sour, sl warm
kd, lv
*tonifies essence, assists yang
*stabilizes the Kd and contains jing/primal qi/essence, augments lv/kd, stops excessive sweat from collapse
- stabilize the Kd and secure jing for leakage of fluids due to weak jing
- stops excessive sweating (qi/yang xu) and supports collapse-sweating due to collapsed yang and qi or incorrect treatment
- tonifies lv and kd: lv/kd xu of yang and jing
- stabilizes menses and stops bleeding: for xu patterns with prolonged/excessive bleeding (weak effect on bleeding)
6-12g
c/c: damp heat, fire in LJ/UB, urinary pain
antag: Jie Geng Fang Feng Fang Ji
Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fructus)
1 for Leakage
sour, sweet, warm
HT , Kd, LU
*stops leakage of Lu qi (chronic cough), helps kd grasp lu qi, variety of leakage: cough, sweat, diarrhea, binds jing, calms shen, generates fluids
- contains leakage of Lu qi (exhale) and stops cough
- tonifies Kd, binds jing, stops diarrhea-for kd xu and sp/kd xu (cock’s crow)
- inhibits sweat and generates fluids = for xs sweating accompanied by thirst, dry throat, spontaneous sweat, night sweats, xiao ke, etc
- calms shen and contains Ht qi for lack of communication bw Ht and Kd or blood/yin Ht/Kd xu
3-6g
modern research: hematoprotective
c/c: lung fire or ext pathogen, shi heat in interior, early stage rash/cough, may cause heartburn
Wu Mei (Mume Fructus)
“dark plum”
sour, astringent, warm
LI, LV, LU, SP
contains Lu qi , binds intestines, generates fluids, expels roundworms
- inhibits leakage of Lu qi and stops cough - for lu xu chronic cough
- generates fluids and alleviates thirst - thirst due to xu heat, qi and yin xu, yin xu xiao ke
- expels roundworm alleviates pain - vomiting, abd pain from roundworms (also abd pain not related to roundworm) (stand alone)
- binds ints stops diarrhea - chronic diarrhea or dysentery
- stops bleeding - blood in stool/uterine bleeding, vaginal, anal, urethra bleeding (stand alone) + blood xu sxs
- topical plaster for warts/corns
6-12g
c/c: do not eat to excess, not for excess xie, int heat from excess
He Zi (Chebulae Fructus)
“myrobalan fruit, chebule, terminalia c”
bitter, sour, astringent, neutral
Lu, St, Li (–>all go to throat, YM + Lu)
*lu qi down, tx cough, binds Li stops diarrhea, throat/loss of voice
- binds ints and stops diarrhea, chronic diarrhea and dysentery, hot or cold pattern , for ints wind and blood in stool
- contains leakage of lu qi, stops cough, improves throat- chronic cough, wheeze, loss of voice
3-9g
c: true xu or xu fire blazing, exopathogens, int accumulations, stagnations, DH
“haritaki in Ayurveda”
Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen)
“nutmeg seeds”
acrid, warm
Li, St, Sp (YM + Sp)
*binds ints, warms MJ, stops diarrhea and pain
*known to be better for diarrhea (daybreak)
- binds the ints and stops diarrhea - for sp and kd xu cold diarrhea
- warms MJ, moves qi, alleviates pain - for sp/st xu cold distention, vomiting, pain
3-9g
c/c: xs xie, ext xie heat, hot diarrhea, st heat
Shi Liu Pi (Granati Pericarpium)
“pomegranate husk”
sour, astringent, warm, toxic
Li, St
*xu cold diarrhea, LJ bleeding/prolapse, worms/parasites
- binds Ints and stops diarrhea - for xu cold diarrhea, rectal prolapse, dysentery
- kills parasites - tapeworm, roundworm, hookworm. topical for tinea
(3. stops bleeding when combined w other herbs : dang GUI, e jiao)
note: toxic outside normal dose of 3-9g
c/i: early stage diarrhea, shouldn’t be mixed w oils or fats when taken to kill parasites in order to prevent absorption of toxin into system
Chun Pi (Ailanthi Cortex)
bitter, astringent, cold
Li, St (YM)
*clear heat, dry damp, binds ints/bleeding, kills parasites
- clears heat, dries damp, binds ints - for chronic diarrhea and bloody dysentery esp with DH (chronic vag discharge)
- kills parasites - for roundworm
puritic dermatosis - itching disorder - stops bleeding in combo w Gui Ban and Bai Shao
Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum)
“Halloysite” “Red Halloysite” “Red Kaolin”
sweet, sour, astringent, warm
Sp, St, Li
*contains diarrhea and bleeding, generates flesh/heals wounds
BLEEDING RED COLOR
- binds ints and stops diarrhea - for xu cold diarrhea or dysentery w mucus and blood
- contains blood and stops bleeding - xu cold LJ bleeding and or prolapse also topical for traumatic bleeding
- healing of wounds/non healing sores - pwd, use topical- damp sores, prolapsed rectum, hemorrhoid,
9-18 g
c: pregnancy
c/c: DH excess
antag: Da huang, Rou Gui
c/i: hot diarrhea, early stage dysenteric d/o
Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)
“lotus seed”
sweet, astringent, neutral
ht, Kd, sp
*stabilizes and tonifies ht/sp/kd (ALL 3 JIAOS), calms shen
- tonifies sp and stops diarrhea - for sp xu with chronic diarrhea
- tonifies kd and stabilizes jing - for unstable kd xu and leakage
- nourishes ht, calms shen - for xu affecting the Ht/shen and ht-Kd not communicating
6-15g
c/c: abd distention/constipation/dryness, stagnation
Which herb controls acidity and alleviate pain, used for GERD or even bleeding gastric ulcer?
Hai Piao Xiao (Sepiae Endoconcha)
Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Ootheca)
Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)
Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)
Hai Piao Xiao (Sepiae Endoconcha)
Which herb can strengthen the SP and stop diarrhea, for chronic diarrhea caused by Spleen Deficiency?
Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)
Qian Shi (Euryales Semen)
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen)
Qian Shi (Euryales Semen)
Which herb can treat spontaneous sweating and nightsweats?
Qian Shi (Euryales Semen)
Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Radix)
Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)
Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Radix)
Which herb stabilizes the KD jing and binds the intestines for diarrhea and is sour in taste?
Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)
Nuo Dao Gen (Oryzae glutinosae Radix)
Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus)
Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus)
This herb goes to the Kidney and the Liver, and is used to assist the Yang to improve vision:
Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen)
Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)
Which herb combination would help with coughing and phlegm while restraining Lung Qi?
Nuo Dao Gen (Oryzae glutinosae Radix) + Bai Guo (Fr. Ginkgo)
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen) + He Zi (Fr. Chebulae)
Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis) + He Zi (Fr. Chebulae)
Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus) + Wu Wei Zi (Fr. Schisandrae
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen) + He Zi (Fr. Chebulae)
