Substances that Anchor, Settle & nourish the HT/calm the spirit Flashcards
What are some general contraindications associated with substances that anchor, settle, and calm the spirit? What are some substances that is used for anchoring yang? What sort of prep is warranted in such substances? Which substances are still clinically practical?
caution - pregnancy, hard to digest, careful with some epf conditions as well bc astringent can hold in….heavy, minerals, things from the ground, cook 30 mins prior then for 60 mins total, everything except cinnabar/zhu sha which shd not be decocted
What form of Mu Li is used for neutralizing acidity? Discuss Mu Li’s relevance in treating masses or phlegm nodules? What type of sweating is indicated?
duan - calcined - basic form less acidic; it’s salty so breaks masses; xu sweating
Why should one know the properties of Ci Shi?
toxic and difficult to digest, COLD, sp/st xu
Discuss Zhu Sha’s clinical relevance in modern day herbology? What are some precautions when using Zhu Sha internally?
not used at all - now obsolete substance; still used for feng shui on north facing wall/energetic reason; precaution - DO NOT DECOCT BC WILL MAKE MERCURY
Zhen zhu mu, zhen zhu, and mu li is of the same animal, what part of the oyster are they? Explain the therapeutic differences btwn them. Why is zhen zhu used in cosmetics? Can Zhen Zhu anchor the yang? Can zhen zhu mu?
SHELL/MU LI - TX anchor YANG RISING DUE TO YIN XU - LEAKAGE OF SWEAT, LINING/ZHEN ZHU MU - ALSO TX anchor YANG RISING BUT DUE TO excess LIVER FIRE , PEARL/ZHEN ZHU - USED cosmetically, can use w. excess or xu yang rising
Bai Zi Ren is often associated with Suan Zao Ren. What is the difference between them? What is the famous secondary function of Bai Zi Ren? Under what circumstances should it be used for that function? What is Bai Zi Ren Shuang? Why is it used in patients with loose stool?
bai focuses on heart & suan focuses on liver; 2nd fx of bai is moistening the intestines/oily seed ; blood xu related constipation ; bai zhe ren shuan is defatted; bc defatted so does not moisten
What is the mechanism with Yuan Zhi to calm the spirit? What two organ system disharmony is best illustrated by Yuan Zhi? What can one do to prevent or minimize the gastrically irritating property? What is the marquee function for Yuan Zhi? What type of phlegm does it expel when treating dementia patients?
relieves constrain and also deals w. phlegm esp misting the heart orifices; heart and kd not communicating; honey fry or licorice fry; w/phlegm veiling heart orifices; insubstantial phlegm when tx dimentia
He Huan Pi can calm spirit due to… ? How often is the second function used with herb?
constrained emotions; 2nd fx for sinews and bones but not often for this
What is he shou wu teng? Explain its mechanism in treating spirit disturbance. What is the other prominent second function of he shou wu teng?
he shou wu teng - know aka- nourishes heart and blood – more affinity to emotions; unblocks the channels
