Substances That Anchor Yang, Settle and Calm the Spirit Flashcards
What herb am I: Drains heat, settles down LYR, improves vision, brightens eyes, good for liver heat issues: red eyes, blurry vision etc.
Shi Jue Ming(Concha Haliotidis)- cold and salty, goes to the kidneys, and liver
- very heavy, causes the yang to descend
- this herb must be cooked for 1hr
- very heavy herb- anchors shen
What herb AM I : Softens Hardness, Dissipates nodules, Settles and calms the spirit, Prevent Leakage of Fluids(Astringes and Calcined prep, Benefits yin, anchors Yang, and Absorbs acidity/alleviates pain
MU LI- (Concha Ostreae),- Salty and Cool herb
- Sharp Shell
- Nodules due to constrained heat and phlegm
What is the Main Symptom that MU Li is used for
Nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, it is also the # 1 herb for scrofulla
Overdose of this herb may cause Constipation
MU Li- Common name oyster Shell
* Calcine this herb to absorb acidity otherwise use in raw form
What Herb am I: Neutral, sweet, used Topically(Calcined) for chronic, non healing sores/ulcerations/ Settles and calmsSpirit(LYR), Prevents Leakage of Fluids, bleeding, nocturnal emmision, sweat etc.
LONG GU- (Os Draconis) Common Name “ Dragon Bone”
- Cook for 30 min prior
- Use in the Raw form to Settle the Spirit
What herb am I: Nourishing Kidney, (Benifits hearing and brightens the eyes), Assists KD in grasping qi- Calms Asthma, Anchors and calms spirit(Yin xu/Lyr)
Ci Shi- Magnetitum Acrid, Salty, and Cold
- The orifice of the kidneys is the ear- this herb helps wth hearing,
- Cook 30 min prior
- Prep- fired, dipped in vinegar,pulverized.
What Herb am I: Strongly sends rebellious qi Downward(Think hiccups, belching wheezing etc ), Calms Liver, Anchors yang, clears liver Fire(Think Dizziness, Tinnitus,vertigo etc) Cools blood/Stops Bleeding( think nosebleeds, Vomiting blood, generally for hot blood disorders.
Dai Zhe Shi- Haematitum) Bitter and Cold
- This herb is red- connect this to it being able to help with cooling Blood and Stopping Bleeding. and that it goes to the heart.
- Bitter clears heat
- This herb is a supper Descender
- Boil for 30 min prior to adding other herbs.
What herb that is in the expel wind and stop tremors is also in this category
Bai Ji Li : Dispels wind-heat and brightens the eyes,Facilitates smooth flow of Liver Qi insufficient lactation due to constrained Liver Qi, Dispels wind/ Stops itching,Calms the Liver and anchors the yang: headache, vertigo, dizziness due to LYR
What herb is used for Childhood Seizures
Zhen Zhu- Common Name is Pearl
What herb am I : Sedates the Heart, Settles Tremors and Palpitations, helps ease fright and anger, Clears LV/Eliminates Superficial Visual Obstructions, for blurry vision/Pterygium, Promotes healing and generates flesh topically(Think chronic non healing ulcers,and ,macerated areas of throat and gums.
Zhen Zhu “Treasure Pearl”
- Sweet , Salty, and Cold
- Generally used in pills and powder, topically in eye drops.
- Similar to Shi jue ming
These herbs are excellent for treating what kind of disorders?
Shen Disturbances- Insomnia, Irritability, anxiety, Palpitations
These herbs mainly come in what form:
Minerals and Shells- They are heavy so they weigh upon the heart and Anchor the Yang., Great for lyr, and also has a Sedative and tranquilizing effect
How long should these herbs be cooked before adding them with any other herbs?
20- 30 min
What are the Contraindications for these Herbs:
minerals can injure the Stomach Qi and lead to indigestion and loss of appetite - **Combine these herbs with herbs that nourish and strengthen the SP-ST/ do not take over along period of time,
