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Week Seven (Class Six) Flashcards

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Shen / Spirit

Define:

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Shen / Spirit

Define:
The mental, emotional, and spiritual being of a person (can be seen in the Shen)

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Shen / Spirit

Signs of a good Shen:

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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
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Shen / Spirit

Types of herbs that calm the Shen:

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Shen / Spirit

Types of herbs that calm the Shen:
Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen
Sedate the Heart and subdue the Yang

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Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen

Nature:
Channel:

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Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen

Nature: Sweet
Channel: Heart

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Shen / Spirit

Traditional symptoms of Shen Disturbance:

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Shen / Spirit

Traditional symptoms of Shen Disturbance:
Anxiety
Fear
Irritability
Insomnia
Hysteria
Mania
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Shen / Spirit

Less traditional, modern day manifestations:

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Shen / Spirit

Less traditional, modern day manifestations:
Depression
PTSD

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7
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Suan Zao Ren (Latin)

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Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Sour
Channels: Heart, Liver, Spllen Gallbladder

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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

Functions:

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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

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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

Category:

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Suan Zao Ren / Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

Category:
Herbs that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Shen

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Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang

Describe:

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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

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Herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue Yang

Possible contraindications:

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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

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Long Gu (Latin)

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Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:

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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Astringent
Channel: Heart, Liver, Kidney

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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Function:

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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

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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Category:

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Long Gu / Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Category:
herbs that Sedate the Heart and Subdue the Yang

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Herbs that Calm Liver Wind and Stop Tremors

Define:

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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.

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Symptoms of Wind Traveling Through the Channels and Collaterals

Name:

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Symptoms of Wind Traveling Through the Channels and Collaterals

Name:
Headache
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Tremors
Spasms
Convulsions
Coma
19
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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Most often…

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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Most often insects and worms.

20
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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Examples (Insects and Worms):

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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Examples (Insects and Worms):
Earthworm
Centipede
Scorpion
Silkworm
21
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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Temperature:
Channel:

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Herbs that Treat Interior Wind

Temperature: Cold
Channel: Liver

22
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Di Long (Latin)

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Pheretima

23
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Di Long / Pheretima

Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:

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Di Long / Pheretima

Temperature: Cold
Nature: Salty
Channel: Liver, Spleen, Urinary Bladder, Lung

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Di Long / Pheretima

Functions:

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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

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Di Long / Pheretima

Category:

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Di Long / Pheretima

Category:
Herbs that Calm Liver Winds and Stop Tremors

26
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Diuretic Herbs

Define:

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Diuretic Herbs

Define:
These are herbs that promote urination and relieve dampness.

Diuretic herbs treat problems of fluid/damp accumulation

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Diuretic Herbs

Nature:
Channel:

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Diuretic Herbs

Nature: Bland
Channel: Urinary Bladder

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Fluid/Damp Accumulation

Symptoms:

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Fluid/Damp Accumulation

Symptoms:
Diarrhea
Edema
Arthritis
Jaundice
Skin Problems
Obesity
29
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Diuretic Herbs

Contraindications:

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Diuretic Herbs

Contraindications:
These herbs should be used cautiously in patients that have yin and fluid deficiency

30
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Fu Ling (Latin)

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Poria

31
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Fu Ling / Poria

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Fu Ling / Poria

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet, Bland
Channels: Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney

32
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Fu Ling / Poria

Functions:

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Fu Ling / Poria

Functions:
Promotes diuresis and leaches out dampness
Strengthens the Spleen
Calms the Shen

33
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Fu Ling / Poria

Category:

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Fu Ling / Poria

Category:
Diuretic Herbs

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