TONIFY QI Flashcards
TONIFY QI
- Powerfully tonifies the primal Qi
- Strengthens Spleen and tonifies the Stomach
- Tonifies the Lungs and augments the Qi
- Generates fluids and stops thirst
- Benefits the Heart Qi and calms the Spirit
Ren Shen
Ginseng Radix
Lung Spleen
Sweet sl. Bitter sl. Warm
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies the Middle Burner and augments the Qi
- Tonifies the Lungs
- Used with herbs that release the exterior or drain downward when the presentation includes significant Qi deficiency.
Dang Shen
Codonopsis Radix
Lung Spleen
Sweet Neutral
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies Spleen and augments Qi
- Dries Damp and promotes water metabolism
- Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating
- Calm the Fetus (esp. Spleen deficiency
Bai Zhu
Atractylodis macrocephala
Spleen Stomach
Bitter Sweet Warm
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies Spleen and augments the Qi
- Moistens Lungs and stops cough
- Moderates spasms and alleviates pain
- Clears Heat and resolves fire toxicity
- Used in antidotes for a variety of toxic substance:
internally and topically - Moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs.
Caution:
contraindicated with da ji, yuan hua, gan sui, hai zao
Gan Cao
Glycyrrhizae Radix
ALL CHANNELS:
esp. Heart Lung Spleen Stomach
Sweet
Neutral (raw)
Warm (dry fried)
TONIFY QI
- Strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi
- Generates Fluids
Tai Zi Shen
Radix Psuedostellariae
Lung Spleen
Sweet sl. Bitter Neutral
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies the Qi and Blood
- Tonifies the Spleen and raises the Yang
- Augments protective Qi and stabilizes the Exterior
- Promotes urination and reduces edema
- Promotes discharge of pus and generates flesh
Huang Qi
Radix Astragali
Lung Spleen
Sweet sl. Warm
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies and augments the Spleen and Stomach
- Tonifies Lung Qi and Augments the Lung Yin
- Tonifies the Kidney and also stabilizes and binds
Shan Yao
Dioscorea Radix
Kidney Lung Spleen
Sweet Neutral
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies the Spleen and augments the Qi
- Nourishes the Blood and Calms the Spirit
- Moderates and Harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs
Da Zao
Jujubae Fructus
Spleen Stomach
Sweet Warming
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies Spleen and augments the Qi
- Tonifies the Middle Burner Qi and alleviates pain
- Moistens Lungs and stops cough
Yi Tang
Maltosum
Lung Spleen Stomach
Sweet sl. Warm
TONIFY QI
- Tonifies the Spleen Qi and augments the Spleen Yin
- Enriches the Yin and moistens the Lungs
Also:
exhaustion of Kidney Essence with lower back pain…
Tonifies Kidneys and augments the Essence
Huang Jing
Polygonati Rhizoma
Kidney Lung Spleen
Sweet Neutral
TONIFY QI
- Strengthens Spleen, nourishes Stomach, transforms Damp and Harmonizes Middle
- Clears SummerHeat accompanied by Dampness
- Treats poisoning
Bai Bian Dou
Lablab Semen album
Spleen Stomach
Sweet neutral