Week Five (Class Four) Flashcards
Qi Regulating Herbs
Nature-
Function-
Qi Regulating Herbs
Nature- Pungent and Warm
Function- To relieve qi stagnation and invigorate the flow of qi
Qi Stagnation
Cause:
Qi Stagnation
Cause:
Qi stagnation is often caused by disfunction to the liver, but can occur anywhere in the body
Qi Stagnation
Symptoms:
Qi Stagnation
Symptoms: Pain Distention Depression Irregular menstruation Breast distention Emotional outbursts and moodiness
Qi Regulating Herbs
Cautions:
Qi Regulating Herbs
Cautions:
These herbs are pungent and warm and can damage qi and yin. Use cautiously in patients that are deficient in qi and yin
Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome
Flavor and Temperature- Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
Channels- Liver and San Jiao
Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome
Function:
Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome
Function:
Regulate liver qi
Regulate menstruation, PMS, and irregular menstruation
Stops pain- dysmenorrhea, abdominal, and epigastric pain
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Definition:
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Definition:
Herbs that move stool and relieve constipation
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Classes of laxatives:
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Classes of laxatives:
Attacking purgatives
Lubricating laxatives
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Purgatives:
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Purgatives:
Herbs that relieve constipation caused by purging excess heat from the large intestine.
Excess heat in the intestines dries fluids and hardens the stool causing constipation with a dry impacted stool
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Purgatives
Nature-
Channels-
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Purgatives
Nature- Bitter and Cold
Channels- Large Intestine
Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome
Flavor and Temperature-
Channel-
Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome
Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and Cold
Channel- Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart
Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome
Function:
Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome
Function:
Drains heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation
Removes blood stasis
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Lubricating Laxatives:
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Lubricating Laxatives:
Herbs that lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation caused by blood, yin, or qi deficiency.
They are often used in elderly and post-partum women
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Lubricating Laxatives
Nature-
Channels-
Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)
Lubricating Laxatives
Nature- Sweet
Channels- Large Intestine
Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen
Flavor and Temperature- Sweet and Neutral
Channels- Large Intestine, Spleen, and Stomach
Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen
Function:
Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen
Function:
Moisten the intestine and relieve constipation
Nourish yin and body fluids
Anti-Helminthic Herbs
Function-
Nature-
Anti-Helminthic Herbs
Function- herbs that inhibit or kill worms, parasites, and fungi
Nature- toxic
Anti-Helminthic Herbs
Main usage:
Anti-Helminthic Herbs
Main usage: Intestinal worms and parasites- Roundworms Pinworms Tapeworms Hookworms
Should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure that they get maximum results. Sometimes they are combined with purgative herbs to expel the parasite
- Caution- these herbs are toxic. Use them with caution in pregnancy and the elderly
Parasitic Infection
Symptoms:
Parasitic Infection
Symptoms: Abdominal pain Bloating Nausea and vomiting Excessive appetite or no appetite Craving for certain foods (often sweet types of foods or minerals) Itching in the anus Teeth grinding (Bruxism) Sallow facial complexion Emaciation Edema
Bing Lang / Arecae Semen
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Bing Lang / Arecae Semen
Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and Warm
Channels- Stomach and Large Intestine
Bing Lang / Arecae Semen
Function:
Bing Lang / Arecae Semen
Function:
Kills parasites, especially tapeworms
Regulates qi, relieves abdominal bloating and tenesmus
Promotes urination and relieves edema
Betel Nut
Background:
Betel Nut
Background:
Betel Nut is chewed like tobacco to obtain mild stimulation and a sense of well being. This is due to an alkaloid in the nut. It is used in veterinary medicine to expel worms from animals
Digestive Herbs
Function:
Digestive Herbs
Function:
Helps digestion, harmonizes the Stomach and relieves symptoms of Food Stagnation
Digestive Herbs
Nature-
Channels-
Digestive Herbs
Nature- Sweet
Channels- Spleen and Stomach
Digestive Problems
Symptoms:
Digestive Problems
Symptoms: Fullness and distention in epigastrium which is relieved by vomiting Nausea and vomiting Foul breath Sour regurgitation Belching Insomnia Constipation Diarrhea
Digestive Problems
Tongue-
Pulse-
Digestive Problems
Tongue- white or yellow greasy coat
Pulse- slippery
Digestive Problems
Etiology:
Digestive Problems
Etiology:
Overeating
Eating quickly
Worry and stress
Food obstructs the descending of stomach qi causing the above symptoms
Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus
Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, Sour, and Slightly Warm
Channels- Spleen, Stomach, and Liver
Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus
Function:
Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus
Function:
Relieves food stagnation
Activates blood
Reduces serum cholesterol
This herb is especially good for the digestion of meat and greasy foods. Also good for treating coronary heart disease and hypertension.
