WK 12 fxns & indications Flashcards
what is the first function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Patotrichum
tonifies the kidneys and fortifies the yang
under what circumstance would we use Lu Rong to tonify the kidney and fortify the yang
For cases of fatigue, impotence, cold extremities, lightheadedness, tinnitus, soreness and lack of strength in the lower back and knees, and frequent, copious, clear urination; all due to kidney yang deficiency
what is the second function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum
warms the yang, regulates the penetrating Chong and conception Ren vessels, and stabilizes the girdle vessel (Dai Mai)
under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to warm the yang, and regulate the penetrating Chong & conception Ren vessels, and stabilize the girdle vessel (Dai Mai)
For cases of vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding due to cold from deficiency, and also infertility with a cold womb (can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose)
what is the third function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum
Tonifies the governing vessel Du, augments the essence and blood, and strengthens the sinews and bones
under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to tonify the governing vessel Du, augment the essence and blood, and strengthen the sinews and bones
We would use Lu Rong in this instance for childhood cases of physical and/or mental development disorders, failure to thrive, mental retardation, learning disabilities, insufficient growth or skeletal deformities, and rickets; due to deficient essence and blood in child
*Also used for this function for non-healing fractures with kidney deficiency and exhaustion of the essence *Can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose
what is the fourth function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum
Tonifies and nourishes the qi and blood
under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to tonify and nourish the qi and blood
for chronic ulcerations or yin-type boils (those that are concave, ooze a clear fluid, and do not heal)
what is the first function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix
Moisten the lungs and nourish the yin
under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to moisten the lungs and nourish the yin
For symptoms such as hacking, dry cough, cough with this sputum that is difficult to expectorate, coughing up blood due to injury to lung yin
*Most suitable when cause is pathogenic warm-dryness or dryness that transforms into fire b.c. has ability to cool the lungs
what is the second function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix
Augments stomach yin and generates fluids
under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to augment the stomach yin and generate fluids
for cases of fry tongue and mouth due to insufficient stomach yin
what is the third function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix
Moisten the intestines
under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to moisten the intestines
For constipation, dry mouth, irritibiliy, aftermath of febrile disease, or any pattern of yin deficiency
what is the fourth function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix
Clears the heart and eliminates irritibility
under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to clear the heart and eliminate irritibility
For irritibility due to yin deficiency or a warm-heat pathogen disease at the nutritive level. In both cases, the fever and irritibility worsen at night
what is the first function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata
Tonifies the blood
under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to tonify the blood
For sumptoms such as: facial pallor, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, irregular menstruation, uterine and postpartum bleeding due to blood deficiency
*Best when there is deficiency but no significant stagnation
what is the second function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata
Nourishes the yin
under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to nourish the yin
In cases of weak lower back and limbs, dizziness, tinnitus, tidal fevers, night sweats, and nocturnal emissions
what is the third function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata
Strongly enriches the yin and relieves wasting and thirsting disorder
under what circumstances should we use Shu Di Huang to strongly enrich the yin and relieve wasting and thirsting disorder
In instances of lower burner wasting
*can be used as a stand-alone herb in large doses for this problem
what is the fourth function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata
Nourishes the blood and tonifies the essence
under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to nourish the blood and tonify the essence
For delayed development during childhood, blunted affect, premature aging, diminished mental activity, greying of hair, impotence, memory loss
what is the first function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
Tonifies blood and regulates menses
under what circumstances should we use Dang Gui to tonify the blood and regulate menses
For symptoms such as pallid, ashen complexion, lusterless nails, tinnitus, blurred vision, and palpitations due to blood deficiency affecting the heart and liver
Also for mestrual disorders due to blood deficiency, ie: irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea
what is the second function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
Invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold
under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to invigorate and harmonize the blood and disperse cold
For Pain due to blood stasis, and abdominal pain, traumatic injury and carbuncles due to blood stasis, accompanied by cold from deficiency
*Important postpartum herb and also during pregnancy if used with caution
*Used in the treatment of blood deficiency with chronic wind-damp painful obstruction
what is the third functino of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels
For dry intestines due to blood deficiency
what is the fourth function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, and alleviates pain
under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to reduce swelling, expel pus, generate flshe and alleviate pain
To treats sores and abscesses where its ability to both tonify and invigorate the blood leads to improvement. Can be used topically for this purpose
what is the last function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
it weakly treats cough, however is used as an adjunctive herb for this symptom
what is the first function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus
stabilizes the kidneys and secures the essence
under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stabilize the kidneys and secure the esssence
For urinary frequency, incontinence, spermatorrhea, excessive sweating (leakage of fluids due to weak essence)
what is the second function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus
Stops excessive sweating and supports the collapsed
under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stop excessive sweating and support the collapsed
For excessive sweating, especially in cases of devastated yang and collapsed qi
*Also used when sweating was mistakenly induced as a treatment
what is the third function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus
tonifies and augments the liver and kidneys
under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to tonify and augment the liver and kidney
For situations of lightheadedness, dizziness, soreness, and weakness of the lower back and knees, or impotence due to liver and kidney deficiency
*This herb both tonifies the essence and assists the yang
what is the fourth function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus
Stabilizes the menses and stops bleeding
under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stabilize the menses and stop bleeding
in deficiency patterns of excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged menstruation
*This has only a weak effect on the bleeding
