Yang Tonics pt 2 Flashcards
Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)
“eucommia bark”
sweet, sl acrid, warm
Kd, Lv
*tonifies lv/kd to strengthen sinews and bones, moves blood and circulation, lowers hypertension, calms fetus
- tonifies Lv and Kd, strengthens sinews and bones, for Kd and Lv xu
- aids in smooth flow of qi and blood: promotes circulation, esp in Lv and Kd xu people
- calms fetus : for kd yang xu cold and bleeding during pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, and Kd xu weakness with back pain during the pregnancy
- modern usage: dizzy/lightheadedness from LYR
9-15g
latex allergy/skin contact
c/c: heat fron yin xu
antagonizes: xuan shen
salt water fry to guide to kidneys
SUB:
calm fetus
Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)
“chain fern” “dog spine”
Bitter, sweet, warm
Kd, Lv
*tonifies lv/kd to strengthen sinews and bones, expel wind damp cold
- tonifies lv and kd and strengthens sinews and bones (kd/lv xu)
- expels wind and dampness; WD bi esp with underlying Lv and Kd xu
- warms and stabilizes Kd: for kd yang xu incontinence/leakage
4.5-9-15g
drying, avoid with lv xu fire from constraint, yin xu heat, urinary difficulty,
antag: Bai Jiang Cao
Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)
“Japanese Teasel root” “connecting bone grass”
TISSUES
bitter, sweet, acrid, sl warm
Kd, Lv
*tonifies lv/kd to strengthen sinews/bones, traumatic injury/pain, calms fetus
- tonifies lv and kd, strengthens sinews and bones, tonifies without stagnating
- calms fetus and stops leakage: restless fetus, threatened miscarriage, bleeding; also for uterine bleeding and vaginal discharge
- moves blood, alleviates pain, reconnects sinews and bones: for (tissue) trauma and external injury, pain and swelling in LJ/lower limbs, cold bi pain, external or internal use
generates flesh– tissue trauma damage (diff. from du zhong)
9-18 g
do not use w bitter cold herbs for blood disorders, do not use with other acrid hot herbs during pregnancy
c/c: hot wind damp disorders
antag: lei wan
roast w salt–> kd
vinegar fry to invigorate blood
SUB:
calm fetus
Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)
“drynaria rhizome” “mender of shattered bones”
BONES
bitter, warm
Kd, Lv
*tonifies kd/lv to strengthen sinews/bones, mends sinews/bones, traumatic injury/pain, grows hair
- tonifies kd and strengthens bones: kd xu sxs
- mends sinews and bones: for traumatic injuries, torn ligaments, fractures
- stimulates hair growth : topically for alopecia ; sudden hair loss (int/topical)
6-18g
caution w yin xu or lack of blood stasis
no negative effects within normal dosage range
Tu Su Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
“Chinese/bunny dodder seeds” “cuscuta”
acrid, sweet, neutral
kd, lv
*tonifies yin/yang, secures jing/urine, benefits vision, sp/kd xu diarrhea, calms fetus
- tonifies yang, augments yin, secures jing and urine: for kd yang xu patterns with leakage of vital substances
- tonifies kd and lv and improves vision: for lv and kd yin and yang xu vision problems (floaters)
- benefits sp and kd and stops diarrhea : for sp and kd xu in MJ/LJ
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calms fetus : secures fetus for threatened miscarriage (habitual)
can be stand alone
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calms fetus : secures fetus for threatened miscarriage (habitual)
9-15g
c/c: yin xu fire, constipation, scanty dark urine (kd yin xu)
SUBS:
eyes
calm fetus
diarrhea
Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complanate Semen)
“astragalus seed, flattened milk vetch seed, sand like seed”
sweet, warm
Kd, Lv
*tonifies Kd, secures essence, improves vision
- fortifies yang and secures jing: for kd yang xu and leakage
- nourishes lv and improves vision: for lv xu vision problems
c/c: yin xu heat, libido overdrive, or urinary difficulty due to heat
SUB:
eyes
Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)
“human placenta”
sweet, salty, warm
Lv, LU , Kd
*tonifies Lu/Kd / jing for Kd grasping Lu qi, strengthens constitution postpartum/post-illness
- tonifies lv and kd and augments jing: for kd qi xu and jing/xue xu sxs
- augments qi and nourishes blood: for emaciation, insufficient lactation due to qi and blood xu, postpartum/post-illness. also for seizure disorder
- tonifies Lu qi and augments Kd jing: cough and wheeze due to kd/lu xu
1.5-4.5g
use fresh or decocted to ingest orally. potential side effects from injection
Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)
“male seal sexual organs (testes and penis” “sea dog”
salty, hot
Kd, Lv
*Kd yang xu/jing/marrow for weakness/impotence
- strengthens yang and jing: for impotence and decreased libido from Kd yang xu
3-15g (9g)
c/c: yin xu with blazing fire and/or steaming bones
Hai Ma (Hippocampus)
“seahorse”
sweet, salty, warm
kd, lv
*strengthens kd yang, moves qi and blood, promotes labor
- tonifies kd and fortifies yang: for kd yang xu
- invigorates blood: for blood stasis and swelling, masses and sores, boils, abdominal masses
3-12g
c/c: pregnancy, yin xu heat, renal disorders, weak digestion, exterior disorders
This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and also expels Wind-Damp-Cold Bi pain:
7.14/7.14 Points
Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)
Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)
Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus)
Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)
This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and promotes circulation of blood and qi throughout the body:
Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)
Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)
Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)
Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complanate Semen)
Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)
This herb has the ability to benefit the SP and KD for diarrhea and deficiency in both the middle and lower jiaos:
Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complanate Semen)
Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
Hai Ma (Hippocampus)
Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)
Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)
These herbs are commonly used together to treat traumatic injury and broken bones:
Tu Si Zi & Sha Yuan Zi (Cuscutae Semen & Astragali complanate Semen)
Gou Ji & Du Zhong (Cibotii Rhizoma & Eucommiae Cortex)
Xu Duan & Gu Sui Bu (Dipsaci Radix & Drynariae Rhizoma) X
Hai Gou Shen & Hai Ma (Callorhini testes et Penis & Hippocampus)
Xu Duan & Gu Sui Bu (Dipsaci Radix & Drynariae Rhizoma) X
This herb tonifies LV and KD yang, but also augments jing, qi and blood. It is a good herb for postpartum recovery and promoting lactation:
Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complante Semen)
Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)
Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)
Hai Ma (Hippocampus)
Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)
Which herb does NOT strengthens bones and sinews while tonifying Liver and Kidney?
Tu Si Zi
Gu Sui Bu
Gou Ji
Xu Duan
Tu Si Zi
