Tonify Qi Flashcards
To what category does Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
What is the Latin name more Ren Shen?
Ginseng Radix
What channels does Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix enter?
LU
SP
What are the properties of Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix?
sweet
sl bitter
sl warm
What are the Fx of Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix?
·powerfully tonifies Primal Qi ·tonifies LU and augments qi ·strengthens SP and tonifies ST ·generates fluids.stops thirst ·benefits HT qi and calms spirit ·stops heavy breathing
What is the Latin name for Dang Shen?
Codonopsis Radix
To what category does Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
What channels does Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix enter?
LU
SP
What are the properties of Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix?
sweet
neutral
What are the Fx of Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix?
·tonifies the middle burner and augments qi
·tonifies LU
·used w herbs that release the exterior or drain down when presentation includes significant qi deficiency
What is the Latin name for Bai Zhu?
Atractylodis Macrocephelae Rhizoma
To what category does Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephelae Rhizoma belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma enter?
SP
ST
What are the properties of Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma?
Bitter
Sweet
warm
What are the Fx of Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma?
·tonifies SP and augments Qi
·dries dampness and promotes water metabolism
·stabilizes exterior and stops sweating
·calms fetus
What is the Latin name for Gan Cao?
Glycyrrhizae Radix
To what category does Gan Cao - Glycyrrhizae Radix belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Gan Cao enter?
ALL esp: LU HT SP ST
What are the properties of Gan Cao - Glycyrrhizae Radix?
sweet neutral Zhi Gan Cao (fried): sweet warm
What are the Fx of Gan Cao - Glyzyrrhizae Radix?
·tonifies SP and augments Qi ·moistens LU and stops cough ·moderates spasm and alleviates pain ·clears heat and relieves fire toxicity ·antidote ·moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs
What is the Latin name for Tai Zi Shen?
Pseudostellariae Radix
To what category does Tai Zi Shen - Pseudostellariae Radix belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Tai Zi Shen - Pseudostellariae Radix enter?
LU
SP
What are the properties of Tai Zi Shen - Pseudostellariae Radix?
sweet
sl bitter
neutral
What are the Fx of Tai Zi Shen - Pseudostellariae Radix?
·strengthens the SP and augments the Qi
·generates fluids
What is the Latin name for Huang Qi?
Astragali Radix
To what category does Huang Qi - Astragali Radix belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Huang Qi - Astragali Radix enter?
LU
SP
What are the properties of Huang Qi - Astragali Radix?
sweet
sl warm
What are the Fx of Huang Qi - Astragali Radix?
·tonifies the SP and augments the Qi
·tonifies the SP and raises the Yang
·augments the protective qi and stabilized the exterior
·tonifies the Qi and Blood
·promotes urination and reduces edema
·promotes the discharge of pus and generates flesh
What is the Latin name for Shan Yao?
Dioscoreae Rhizoma
To what category does Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma enter?
LU
SP
KD
What are the properties of Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma?
sweet
neutral
What are the Fx of Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma?
·tonifies and augments the SP and ST
·tonifes the LU Qi and also augments the LU Yin
·tonfies the KD and also stabilizes and binds
What is the Latin name for Da Zao?
Jujubae Fructus
To what category does Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus enter?
SP
ST
What are the properties of Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus?
sweet
warm
What are the Fx of Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus?
·tonifies the SP and augments the Qi
·nourishes the blood and calms the spirit
·moderates and harmonizes harsh qualities of other herbs
What is the Latin name for Yi Tang?
Maltosum
To what category does Yi Tang - Maltosum belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
What channels does Yi Tang - Maltosum enter?
LU
SP
ST
What are the properties of Yi Tang - Maltosum?
sweet
sl warm
What are the Fx of Yi Tang - Maltosum?
·tonifies the SP and augments the qi
·tonifies the middle burner qi and alleviates pain
·moistens the LU and stops cough
What is the Latin name for Huang Jing?
Polygonati Rhizoma
To what category does Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma belong?
Herbs that Tonify Qi
Which channels does Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma enter?
LU
SP
KD
What are the properties of Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma?
sweet
neutral
What are the Fx of Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma?
·tonifies the SP Qi and augments the SP Yin
·enriches the Yin and moistens the LU
·also used for exhaustion KD essence and lower back pain
What is the Latin name for Bai Bian Du?
Lablab Semen Album
To what category does Bai Bian Du - Lablab Semen Album belong?
Herbs that Tonify the Qi
Which channels does Bai Bian Du - Blablab Semen Album enter?
SP
ST
What are the properties of Bai Bian Du - Blablab Semen Album?
sweet
neutral
sl toxic
What are the Fx of Bai Bian Du - Blablab Semen Album
·strengthens the SP, nourishes the ST, transforms dampness and harmonizes the middle
·clears summerheat accompanied by dampness
·treats poisoning