Week Nine (Class Eight) Flashcards
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Definition:
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Definition:
Any herb that stops bleeding
Hemostatic herbs are often charred to stop bleeding
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Categories:
Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”
Categories: Astringent Hemostatics Blood-Cooling Hemostatics Unobstructing Hemostatics Channel-Warming Hemostatics
Astringent Hemostatics
Describe:
Astringent Hemostatics
Describe:
Used for most bleeding problems. They are especially good for bleeding caused by Qi or Yang deficiency
Blood-Cooling Hemostatics
Describe:
Blood-Cooling Hemostatics
Describe:
Used when heat in the blood causes cooling
Unobstructing Hemostatics
Describe:
Unobstructing Hemostatics
Describe:
Stop bleeding by removing obstruction from the channel
Channel-Warming Hemostatics
Describe:
Channel-Warming Hemostatics
Describe:
Stop bleeding by warming the channels after they contract or spasm when exposed to cold
Pu Huang (Latin)
Typhae Pollen
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Nature: Sweet, Pungent/Acrid
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Liver, Heart, Spleen
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Function:
Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen
Function:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Activates blood and eliminates stasis
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination
Use with caution during pregnancy; raw (unprepared) can cause uterine contractions
Xue Yu Tan (Latin)
Crinis Carbonisatus
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Nature: Bitter
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Functions:
Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus
Functions:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination
Generates flesh and heals sores/ulcerations
Use with caution if weak Stomach Qi - can cause vomiting
Qi Tonics
Definition:
Qi Tonics
Definition:
Herbs that strengthen the Qi and treat symptoms of Qi deficiency
Qi Tonics
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Qi Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use cautiously when there is spleen deficiency with dampness, or in patients with exterior pathogen
Lung Qi Deficiency
Symptoms:
Lung Qi Deficiency
Symptoms: Shortness of breath Fatigue Spontaneous sweating Low voice
Lung Qi Deficiency
Tongue:
Pulse:
Lung Qi Deficiency
Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Symptoms:
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Symptoms: Loose stools Fatigue Loss of appetite Edema Vaginal discharge
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Tongue:
Pulse:
Spleen Qi Deficiency
Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak
Heart Qi Deficiency
Symptoms:
Heart Qi Deficiency
Symptoms: Palpitations Sweating Anxiety Memory problems Fatigue
Heart Qi Deficiency
Tongue:
Pulse:
Heart Qi Deficiency
Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Symptoms:
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Symptoms: Low back pain Frequent urination Incontinence Leukkorrhea
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Tongue:
Pulse:
Kidney Qi Deficiency
Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak
Ren Shen (Latin)
Ginseng Radix
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Nature: Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Temperature: Slightly Warm
Channels: Lung, Spleen
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Function:
Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix
Function: Tonifies yuan source qi Tonifies lung and spleen Promotes body fluids (yin) Calms the mind (shen)
Blood Tonics
Definition:
Blood Tonics
Definition:
Any herb that nourishes and tonifies the blood
Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use caution when there is Spleen Deficiency with Dampness
Blood Tonics
Nature:
Channels:
Blood Tonics
Nature: Sweet
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
The heart circulates the blood; the liver stores the blood; the spleen produces the blood
Blood Deficiency
Causes:
Blood Deficiency
Causes:
Spleen qi deficiency
Hemorrhage
Yin deficiency
Blood Deficiency
Symptoms:
Blood Deficiency
Symptoms: Pale face Pale lips Dizziness Blurry vision Dry skin Palpitations Poor memory Tinnitus
Blood Deficiency
Tongue:
Pulse:
Blood Deficiency
Tongue: Pale
Pulse: Thready
Blood Deficiency
Common Treatments:
Blood Deficiency
Common Treatments:
When nourishing the blood, it is common to combine Blood tonics with Qi tonics because when a patient has Blood deficiency they often have concurrent qi deficiency
Dang Gui (Latin)
Angelica Sinensis Radix
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Nature: Sweet, Acrid
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Functions:
Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix
Functions: Nourishes the blood Invigorates the blood Regulates menstruation Relieves pain
This famous blood tonic helps maintain a regular menstrual cycle and normal reproductive functioning. This herb can be used before, during, and after pregnancy
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
Definition:
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
Definition:
Any herb that invigorates blood and eliminates stasis
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers
Nature: Pungent/Acrid
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Heart, Liver
Contraindication- blood activating herbs are not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester
Blood Stagnation
Causes:
Blood Stagnation
Causes: Qi stagnation Trauma Cold Qi and yang deficiency
Blood Stagnation
Symptoms (and examples):
Blood Stagnation
Symptoms (and examples):
Fixed, stabbing, or sharp pain
Ex. Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea Angina Tumors
Blood Stagnation
Tongue:
Pulse:
Blood Stagnation
Tongue: Purple
Pulse: Choppy
Chuan Xiong (Latin)
Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Nature: Acrid/Pungent
Temperature: Warm
Channels: Gallbladder, Pericardium
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Functions:
Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma
Functions:
Invigorates the blood
Moves qi
Expels wind and eliminates pain
