Week Seven (Class Six) Flashcards
Shen / Spirit
Define:
Shen / Spirit
Define:
The mental, emotional, and spiritual being of a person (can be seen in the Shen)
Shen / Spirit
Signs of a good Shen:
Shen / Spirit
Signs of a good Shen: The complexion is healthy The muscles are firm The face color is clear The eyes are lively The mind is clear The breath is even
Shen / Spirit
Types of herbs that calm the Shen:
Shen / Spirit
Types of herbs that calm the Shen:
Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Sedate the Heart and subdue the Yang
Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Nature:
Channel:
Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Nature: Sweet
Channel: Heart
Shen / Spirit
Traditional symptoms of Shen Disturbance:
Shen / Spirit
Traditional symptoms of Shen Disturbance: Anxiety Fear Irritability Insomnia Hysteria Mania
Shen / Spirit
Less traditional, modern day manifestations:
Shen / Spirit
Less traditional, modern day manifestations:
Depression
PTSD
Suan Zao Ren (Latin)
Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Sour
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spllen Gallbladder
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Functions:
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Functions:
Nourishes the Heart Yin, Augments the Liver Blood, Calms the Shen
Astringes to Stop sweating
This is one of the most popular herbs for the treatment of insomnia
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Category:
Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen
Category:
Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Describe:
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Describe:
These herbs are mostly minerals and shells. Their heavy nature subdues the rising Yang and tranquilizes the mind
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Possible contraindications:
Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang
Possible contraindications:
Mineral substances can injure the Stomach Qi and cause digestive upset and loss of appetite. Use them cautiously with patients who have deficiency in the middles jiao
Long Gu (Latin)
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Astringent
Channel: Heart, Liver, Kidney
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Function:
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Function:
Subdues the heart (settles fright) and Calms the Shen
Calms the Liver and Anchors Rising Yang
Astringes leakage of fluids and secures essense
This herb is commonly used for treatment of anxiety, agitation, and insomnia
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Category:
Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
Category:
herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue the Yang
Herbs that Calm Liver Wind and Stop Tremors
Define:
Herbs that Calm Liver Wind and Stop Tremors
Define:
These herbs are used for the treatment of Interior Wind. This is most often caused by extreme heat, blood deficiency, and well as deficiency of Liver and Kidney, and excess Liver Yang.
Symptoms of Wind Traveling Through the Channels and Collaterals
Name:
Symptoms of Wind Traveling Through the Channels and Collaterals
Name: Headache Dizziness Tinnitus Tremors Spasms Convulsions Coma
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Most often…
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Most often insects and worms.
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Examples (Insects and Worms):
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Examples (Insects and Worms): Earthworm Centipede Scorpion Silkworm
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Temperature:
Channel:
Herbs that Treat Interior Wind
Temperature: Cold
Channel: Liver
Di Long (Latin)
Pheretima
Di Long / Pheretima
Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:
Di Long / Pheretima
Temperature: Cold
Nature: Salty
Channel: Liver, Spleen, Urinary Bladder, Lung
Di Long / Pheretima
Functions:
Di Long / Pheretima
Functions:
Subdues wind and stops spasms and convulsions. Also used to treat schizophrenia
Calms wheezing
Treats hypertension associated with Liver Yang patterns
Di Long / Pheretima
Category:
Di Long / Pheretima
Category:
Herbs that Calm Liver Winds and Stop Tremors
Diuretic Herbs
Define:
Diuretic Herbs
Define:
These are herbs that promote urination and relieve dampness.
Diuretic herbs treat problems of fluid/damp accumulation
Diuretic Herbs
Nature:
Channel:
Diuretic Herbs
Nature: Bland
Channel: Urinary Bladder
Fluid/Damp Accumulation
Symptoms:
Fluid/Damp Accumulation
Symptoms: Diarrhea Edema Arthritis Jaundice Skin Problems Obesity
Diuretic Herbs
Contraindications:
Diuretic Herbs
Contraindications:
These herbs should be used cautiously in patients that have yin and fluid deficiency
Fu Ling (Latin)
Poria
Fu Ling / Poria
Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:
Fu Ling / Poria
Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Bland
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney
Fu Ling / Poria
Functions:
Fu Ling / Poria
Functions:
Promotes diuresis and leaches out dampness
Strengthens the Spleen
Calms the Shen
Fu Ling / Poria
Category:
Fu Ling / Poria
Category:
Diuretic Herbs
