Tonify Yang Simple Flashcards
To what category does Ge Jie - Gecko belong?
Tonify Yang
What is the Latin name for Ge Jie?
Gecko
What channels does Ge Jie - Gecko enter?
KD LU
What are the properties of Ge Jie - Gecko?
salty
neutral
What are the Fx of Ge Jie - Gecko?
- tonifes the LU Qi and assists the KD Yang
* assists the KD Yang and augments the essence and blood
What is the Latin name for Rou Cong Rong?
Cistanches Herba
To what category does Rou Cong Rong - Cistanches Herba belong?
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What channels does Rou Cong Rong - Cistanches Herba enter?
KD
LI
What are the properties of Rou Cong Rong - Cistanches Herba?
sweet
salty
warm
What are the Fx of Rou Cong Rong - Cistanches Herba?
- Tonifies the KD yang and augments the essence and blood
* Moistens the intestines and facilitates the passage of stool
What is the Latin name for Yin Yang Huo?
Epimedii Herba
What is the alternate name for Yin Yang Huo - Epimedii Herba?
Xian Ling Pi
or
Horney Goat Weed
To what category does Yin Yang Huo - Epimedii Herba belong?
Tonify Yang
What channels does Yin Yang Huo - Epimedii Herba enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Yin Yang Huo - Epimedii Herba?
acrid
sweet
warm
What are the Fx of Yin Yang Huo - Epimedii Herba?
- tonifies the KD and fortifies the Yang
* expels wind-damp-cold and warms and unblocks the free flow of Yang
What is the Latin name for Ba Ji Tian?
Morindae Officinalis Radix
What is the category of Ba Ji Tian - Morindae Officinalis Radix?
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What channels does Ba Ji Tian - Morindae Officinalis Radix enter?
KD
What are the properties of Ba Ji Tian - Morindae Officinalis Herba?
acrid
sweet
sl warm
What are the Fx of Ba Ji Tian - Morindae Officinalis Herba?
- tonifies the KD and fortifies the Yang
* disperses wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones
What is the Latin name for Bu Gu Zhi?
Psoraleae Fructus
To what category does Bu Gu Zhi - Psoraleae Fructus belong?
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What channels does Bu Gu Zhi - Psoraleae Fructus enter?
KD
SP
What are the properties of Bu Gu Zhi - Psoraleae Frucuts?
acrid
bitter
very warm
What are the Fx of Bu Gu Zhi - Psoraleae Frucutus?
- Tonifies the KD and fortifies the Yang
- Tonifies and warms the SP Yang and stops diarrhea
- used topically as a tincture for vitiligo
What is the Latin name for Yi Zhi Ren?
Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus
What is the category of Yi Zhi Ren - Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus?
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What channels does Yi Zhi Ren - Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus enter?
KD
SP
What are the properties of Yi Zhi Ren - Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus?
acrid
warm
What are the Fx of Yi Zhi Ren - Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus?
- warms the KD, retains the essence and secures the urine
* warms the SP, stops diarrhea and controls saliva
What is the Latin name for Xian Mao?
Curculiginis Rhizoma
To what category does Xian Mao - Curculiginis Rhizoma belong?
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What channels does Xian Mao - Curculiginis Rhizoma enter?
KD
What are the properties of Xian Mao - Curculiginis Rhizoma?
acrid
hot
toxic
What are the Fx of Xian Mao - Curculiginis Rhizoma?
- tonifies the KD and fortifies the Yang
* expels cold and eliminates damp
What is the Latin name for Du Zhong?
Eucommiae Cortex
To what category does Du Zhong - Eucommiae Cortex belong?
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What channels does Du Zhong - Eucommiae Cortex enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Du Zhong - Eucommiae Cortex?
sweet
sl acrid
warm
What are the Fx of Du Zhong - Eucommiae Cortex?
- tonifes the KD and LV and strengthens the sinews and bones
- aids in the free flow of qi and blood
- calms the fetus
- recently used for HTN
What is the Latin name for Xu Duan?
Dipsaci Radix
To what category does Xu Duan - Dipsaci Radix belong?
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What channels doe Xu Duan - Dipsaci Radix enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Xu Duan - Dipsaci Radix?
bitter
sweet
acrid
sl warm
What are the Fx of Xu Duan - Dipsaci Radix?
- tonifies the KD and LV and strengthens the sinews and bones
- calms the fetus and stops leakage
- promotes the movement of blood, alleviates pain, reconnects the sinews and bones (generates flesh)
What is the Latin name for Bu Sui Gu?
Drynariae Rhizoma
To what category does Gu Sui Bu - Drynariae Rhizoma belong?
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What channels does Gu Sui Bu - Drynariae Rhizoma enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Gu Sui Bu - Drynariae Rhizoma?
bitter
warm
What are the Fx of Gu Sui Bu - Drynariae Rhizoma?
- tonifies the KD and strengthens Bone
* promotes mending of sinews and bone
What is the Latin name for Tu Si Zi?
Cuscutae Semen
To what category does Tu Si Zi - Cuscutae Semen belong?
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What channels does Tu Si Zi - Cuscutae Semen enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Tu Si Zi - Cuscutae Semen?
acrid
sweet
neutral
What are the Fx of Tu Si Zi - Cuscutae Semen?
- Tonifies the Yang, Augments the Yin, Secures the Essence and urine
- tonifies the KD and LV and improves vision
- benefits the KD and SP and stops diarrhea
- calms the fetus
What is the Latin name for Zi He Che?
Hominis Placenta
What is the category for Ze He Che - Hominis Placenta?
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What channels does Zi He Che - Hominis Placenta enter?
KD
LV
LU
What are the properties of Zi He Che - Hominis Placenta?
sweet
salty
warm
What are the Fx of Zi He Che - Hominis Placenta
- tonifies the KD and LV and augments the essence
- augments the Qi and nourishes the blood
- tonifies the LU Qi and augments the KD essence
What is the Latin name for Hu Lu Ba?
Trigonellae Semen
What category does Hu Lu Ba - Trigonellae Semen belong?
Tonify Yang
What channels does Hu Lu Ba - Trigonellae Semen enter?
KD
What are the properties of Hu Lu Ba - Trigonellae Semen?
bitter
warm
What are the Fx of Hu Lu Ba - Trigonellae Semen?
•warms the KD, disperses dampness and cold and alleviates pain
What is the Latin name for Suo Yang?
Cynomorii Herba
To what category does Suo Yang - Cynomorii Herba belong?
Tonify Yang
What channels does Suo Yang - Cynomorii Herba enter?
KD
LV
LI
What are the properties of Suo Yang - Cynomorrii Herba?
sweet
warm
what are the Fx of Suo Yang - Cynomorii Herba?
- tonifies the KD, assists the Yang, augments the LV Yin and Blood
- moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels, augments the essence and nourishes the blood
What is the Latin name for Dong Chong Xia Cao?
Cordyceps
To what category does Dong Chong Xia Cao - Cordyceps belong?
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What channels does Dong Chong Xia Cao - Cordyceps enter?
KD
LU
What are the properties of Dong Chong Xia Cao - Cordyceps?
sweet
warm
What are the Fx of Dong Chong Xia Cao - Cordyceps?
- augments the KD and tonifies the Yang
* tonifies the KD Yang, augments the LU Yin, transforms phlegm and stops bleeding
What is the Latin name for Gou Ji?
Cibotii Rhizoma
What is the category of Gou Ji - Cibotii Rhizoma?
Tonify Yang
What channels does Gou Ji - Cibotii Rhizoma enter?
KD
LV
What are the properties of Gou Ji - Cibotii Rhizoma?
bitter
sweet
warm
What are the Fx of Gou Ji - Cibotii Rhizoma?
- tonifies the KD and LV and strengthens sinews and bones
- expels wind-dampness
- warms and stabilized the KD
What is He Tao Ren or Hu Tao Ren?
Walnut
To what category does He Tao Ren belong?
Tonify Yang
What channels does He Tao Ren enter?
KD
LI
LU
What are the properties of He Tao Ren?
sweet
Warm
What are the Fx of He Tao Ren?
- tonifies the KD and strengthens the back and knees
- warms the LU and helps the KD grasp the Qi
- moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels