WK 1 : Grains Flashcards
what are ax. of black rice and red rice?
they contain more fiber than brown rice ;
tonify the blood ;
can be used for congee
which kind of rice is more harmonizing for the MJ?
short grain rice
among the different kinds of rice, which goes into LI than do others?
long grain rice ;
also contain more fiber
taste and temperature of rice?
sweet and warm
channels that rice goes into?
SP and ST
fx of rice?
tonifies and warms the MJ ; tonifies the Qi ; harmonizes ST, tonifies SP fx. ; can relieve thirst in congee form ; can calm mind
indications that rice can be used for?
weakness of SP, ST fx ;
irritability, restlessness, agitation ;
bad digestion
contraindications of rice?
constipation (short grain rice will make one more constipated than other kinds)
*long grain rice can help w constipation
taste and temperature of millet?
sweet, slightly salty, cool
channels that millet goes into?
KD, SP, ST, LU
*good for skin because it goes into LU
fx of millet?
regulates the MJ ;
tonifies the KD ;
moistens the LU ;
removes pathogenic heat ;
removes toxicity, cleanses the body from toxicity ;
can be used for initial stage of W/H with scratchy throat
indications that millet can be used for?
SP/ST deficiency ; pathogenic heat, dry cough caused by LU dryness/heat ; tonifies KD Yin def. ; diabetes patients ; dysentery ; skin issues or diaper rash
contraindications of millet?
ST yang def (feeling cold all the time)
taste and temperature of wheat?
sweet, cool
channels that wheat goes into?
HT, SP, KD
fx of wheat?
nourishes the HT ;
tonifies the KD ;
removes pathogenic heat ;
relieves thirst
indications that wheat can be used for?
early stages of pathogenic heat ;
dysentery ;
bleeding from blood heat ;
can temporarily relieve inflammation from a sprain or overuse [paste]
contraindications of wheat?
diabetes patients [because of sugar]
taste and temperature of sorghum?
sweet, slightly salty, warm
fx of sorghum?
warms the MJ ;
helps the SP’s fx ;
dries dampness
indications that sorghum can be used for?
chronic diarrhea from yang deficiency or damp cold diarrhea ;
ST yang qi deficiency w poor digestion [inability to eat cold food]
contraindications of sorghum?
lots of heat such as dry skin, sore throat, red eyes
What is the taste/temperature of Buckwheat?
sweet and cool
What channels does buckwheat enter?
SP
ST
LI
What are the functions of Buckwheat?
promote ST Fx Helps digestion Clear LI heat Send down Counterflow qi Release toxicity - esp summer heat
what are the indications of Buckwheat?
morning/motion sickness - nausea and vomiting low metabolism constipation due to heat dryness reduces side effects of antibiotics
what are the contraindications of Buckwheat?
cool and can be difficult to digest - CI w weak st, chronic diarrhea or ST yang Qi deficiency
