Week 10 - Tonify Yin Flashcards
Why should precautions be taken when using Bie Jia and Gui Ban in a formula for a female of child-bearing age?
Both are cold substances and can cool the womb
What role does Yin tonifying herbs play in wind-induced pathologies?
Yin deficiency can lead to wind stirring upward
How does Hei Zhi Ma extinguish wind? How does it address constipation?
Replenishes LV and KD yin Moistens the intestines
A number of Yin nourishing herbs are exploited in treating premature graying and loss of hair. What TCM mechanism can explain its therapeutics? What do you tell your patients when asked of its effectiveness toward such an affliction?
Hair is an expression of yin, blood and essence. Many Yin nourishing herbs can nourish yin, blood and essence. These herbs can effectively address deficiencies that cause graying hair but only to a point
Er Zhi Wan can nourish yin without being cloying. What does it consist of? How does it compare with Gou Qi Zi and Shu Di Huang?
Mo Han Lian, Nu Zhen Zi Both Mo Han Lian and Nu Zhen Zi can nourish yin w/o cloying and darken hair
What is Bai He’s mechanism in calming the spirit?
Clears deficiency heat from the HT
What are some differences between Tian Men Dong and Mai Men Dong?
Tian Men Dong clears & downbears fire while nourishing KD yin. Mai Men Dong moistens the LU and quiets the HT while nourishing ST yin and relieving vexation and thirst
Which of the Yin tonifying herbs are often used as soup stock?
Bai He Yu Zhu Mai Men Dong
What are some precautions when prescribing yin tonifying herbs?
These herbs tend to be cold, sweet and cloying. They have the potential to tax the SP and cause dampness
How can nourish yin herbs help with itchy skin?
Nourish the skin for dry, itchy skin worse w/ cold, dry weather
Latin name for Shā Shēn 沙參
Glehniae seu Adenophorae Radix
Latin name for Xī Yáng Shēn 西洋參
Panacis Quinquefolii Radix
Latin name for Tiān Mén Dōng 天門冬
Asparagi Radix
Latin name for Shí Hú 石斛
Dendrobii Herba
Latin name for Yù Zhù 玉竹
Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma
Latin name for Bǎi Hé 百合
Lilii Bulbus
Latin name for Mò Hàn Lián 墨旱蓮
Ecliptae Herba
Latin name for Nǔ Zhēn Zǐ 女貞子
Ligistri Lucidum Fructus
Latin name for Hēi Zhī Má 黑芝麻
Sesami Semen Nigrum