Yang Tonics Flashcards

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Yang Tonics Pt. 1

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  1. Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)
  2. Ge Jie (Gecko)
  3. Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)
  4. Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)
  5. Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)
  6. Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii Herba)
  7. Ba Ji Tian (Morindae officianalis Radix)
  8. Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)
  9. He Tao Ren (Juglandis Semen)
  10. Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus)
  11. Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus)
  12. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)
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Yang Tonics Pt. 2

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  1. Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)
  2. Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)
  3. Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)
  4. Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)
  5. Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
  6. Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali Complanate Semen)
  7. Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)
  8. Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)
  9. Hai Ma (Hippocampus)
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  • KD, LV
  • Sweet, Salty / Warm
  • #1 Yang tonic - primal yang, Jing, Xue, Sinews/Bones/Marrow, for KD essence (child development, aging), tonifies Ren/Du/Chong/Dai, Yin ulcers/boils (concave, oozing clear fluid, non-healing), standalone herb
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Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)

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  • LU, KD
  • Salty / Neutral
  • KD not grasping LU qi asthma/wheezing/coughing/difficulty breathing IN/blood streaked sputum, cock’s crow diarrhea (KD Yang def)
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Ge Jie (Gecko)

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  • LU, KD
  • Sweet / Warm
  • Harmonious for Yin and Yang, tonifies KD/LU yin, transforms phlegm/stops bleeding
  • Gentle - needs longer-term use to see effects
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Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

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  • LI, KD
  • Sweet, Salty / Warm
  • Augments essence/blood, warms womb, tonifies KD Yang, moistens intestines
  • Standalone herb for constipation - large doses required
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Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)

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  • LI, KD, LV
  • Sweet / Warm
  • KD Yang Impotence/infertility, moistens intestines (weak function), LV/KD sinew atrophy
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Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Acrid, Sweet / Warm
  • Ming Men fire impotence/infertility, wind-damp bi (moderate strength)/post-wind-stroke, KD grasp LU qi - wheezing/cough
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Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii Herba) / Xian Ling Pi

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  • KD
  • Acrid, Sweet / Warm
  • KD Yang impotence/infertility, wind-damp bi (mild strength), sinews/bone atrophy
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Ba Ji Tian (Morindae officianalis Radix)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Bitter / Warm
  • Warms LJ/drives out congealed cold, KD Yang (best at warming) - for bulging disorders (hernia)
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Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LI, LU
  • Sweet / Warm
  • Warms LU/helps KD grasp qi, moistens intestines, good for children
  • Skin peeled off - best for constipation /Skin on - best for coughing/wheezing
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He Tao Ren (Juglandis Semen)

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  • KD, SP
  • Acrid, Bitter / Very Warm
  • Tonifies KD/Yang - KD grasp qi to treat wheezing, SP yang - stops diarrhea, topically for alopecia/vitiligo
  • Crush before using
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Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus)

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  • KD, SP
  • Acrid / Warm
  • Body Fluids focused - jing/vomiting/saliva/urine/diarrhea/stabilize + bind, warms SP/KD to harmonize middle
  • Crush before using
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Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD
  • Acrid / Hot, TOXIC
  • KD Yang impotence, cold womb, wind-damp bi (strong fx)
  • NOT FOR LONG TERM USE!
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Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

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  • KD, LV
  • Sweet, Sl. Acrid / Warm
  • Strengthens sinews/bones, calms fetus, moves qi/blood, hypertension (LV Yang rising)
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Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Bitter, Sweet / Warm
  • Strengthens sinews/bones, expels wind-damp-cold, stabilizes KD - urinary/vaginal discharge incontinence
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Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Bitter, Sweet, Acrid / Sl. Warm
  • Strengthens sinews/bones, invigorates/moves blood, stops uterine bleeding, calms fetus, generates flesh for traumatic injury (tissues)
  • Roast w/ salt (KD), vinegar fry to increase invigoration
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Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD,LV
  • Bitter / Warm
  • Strengthens sinews/bones, moves blood, generates flesh for traumatic injury (bone), topical for alopecia
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Gui Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

Yang Tonics

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  • LV/KD
  • Acrid, Sweet / Neutral
  • Calms fetus, improves vision, tonifies KD Yin(30%)/KD Yang(70%), stops diarrhea
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Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Sweet, Astringent / Warm
  • Improves vision, secures Jing (tonifies KD Yang)
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Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali Complanati Semen)

Yang Tonics

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  • LU, LV, KD
  • Sweet, Salty / Warm
  • Helps KD grasp LU qi, tonifies constitution post-partum/illness - tonifies qi/blood
  • NOT FOR LONG TERM USE!
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Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)

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  • LV, KD
  • Salty / Hot
  • KD yang xu/jing/marrow for weakness/impotence
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Hai Gou Shen (Testes et penis Otariae)

Yang Tonics

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  • KD, LV
  • Sweet, Salty / Warm
  • KD Yang, moves qi/blood (swelling, masses, sores), promotes labor
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Hai Ma (Hippocampus)