substances that extinguish wind and stop tremors Flashcards
ling yang jiao
extinguishes wind to control spasms and convulsions, calms the LV and anchors yang, clears LV and drains heat, used to treat hypertension
gou teng
extinguishes wind, alleviates spasms d/t LV heat patterns, drains LV heat and pacifies LV yang, releases the exterior, used to treat hypertension, used in children to treat high fevers causing tremors, seizures from heat. safe for children, helps them sleep
Tian Ma
considered THE internal wind herb. calms the LV, extinguishes wind, controls spasms and tremors. Treats internal movement of LV wind, treats vertigo, dizziness, h/a and disperses painful obstruction from neurological pain
Bai Ji Li
dispels wind, stops itching, brightens the eyes, facilitates the smooth flow of LV qi for pain and distention in the chest and insufficient lactation d/t constrained LV qi
DI Long
drains heat, stops spasms and convulsions, calms wheezing, clears heat, unblocks and promotes movement in the channels and collaterals. For swollen, painful joints w/reduced RoM. Treats Hot bi
Bai Jiang Can
Treats both Phlegm and Wind. It is the only substance in this group that treats phlegm