Yang Tonics Flashcards
1
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Yang Tonics Pt. 1
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- Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)
- Ge Jie (Gecko)
- Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)
- Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)
- Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)
- Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii Herba)
- Ba Ji Tian (Morindae officianalis Radix)
- Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)
- He Tao Ren (Juglandis Semen)
- Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus)
- Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus)
- Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)
2
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Yang Tonics Pt. 2
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- Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)
- Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)
- Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)
- Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)
- Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
- Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali Complanate Semen)
- Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)
- Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)
- Hai Ma (Hippocampus)
3
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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)
4
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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)
5
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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)
6
Q
- 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)
7
Q
- 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
8
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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
9
Q
- 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
10
Q
- 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
11
Q
- 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)
12
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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)
13
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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
14
Q
- 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)
15
Q
- 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