Astringent Herbs

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What is the nature of astringent herbs?

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Sour

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What are astringent herbs used for?

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Keep vital substances in the body (qi, blood, essence; body fluids; urine, stool).

*Use only in CHRONIC conditions.

They contain a lot of tannins.

Tx symptoms but not the root so have to combine with other herbs.

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What are the general contraindications for astringent herbs?

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Exterior syndromes or Excess conditions (because you don't want to keep pathogens in the body, but expel them out)

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Astringent herb stops sweating due to Qi & Yang deficiency.

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Shan Zhu Yu - Fr. Corni

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Astringent herbs that stop excessive uterine or menstrual bleeding.

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Shan Zhu Yu - Fr. Corni

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Modern research shows that this astringent herb can lower liver enzymes in hepatitis – reduces inflammations

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Wu Wei Zi - Fructus Schisandre

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Astringent herb that benefits the throat & larynx.

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He Zi - Fr. Chebulae

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This astringent herb can treat laryngitis, chronic hoarseness, loss of voice and helps maintain the voice.

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He Zi -Fr. Chebulae

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Herb that astringes the intestines, relieves diarrhea and regulates and warms the Sp & St.

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Rou Dou Kou - Sm. Myristicae

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Most commonly used for bleeding hemorrhoids because it can astringe the intestines and stops bleeding.

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Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi

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Astringent herb that can clear damp-heat.

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Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi

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Astringent herbs that kills parasites.

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Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi
Shi Liu Pi - Pericarpium Granati

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Lower jiao astringent.

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Shan Zhu Yu - Fr. Corni
Lv & Kd

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Astringent herb that can also tonify Lv & Kd.

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Shan Zhu Yu - Fr. Corni

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Astringent herbs that promotes body fluids.

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Wu Wei Zi - Fructus Schisandre
Wu Mei - Fructus Mume

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Astringent herb that is applied topically as a plaster to treat corns & warts.

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Wu Mei - Fr. Mume

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Astringent herbs that can calm the shen

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Wu Wei Zi - Fr. Schisandre
Lian Zi - Sm. Nelumbinis

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Astringent that calms roundworms, alleviates colicky pain & harmonizes the middle jiao.

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Wu Mei - Fr. Mume

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Herbs that astringe the Lu to stop cough.

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Wu Wei Zi - Fr. Schisandre
Wu Mei - Fr. Mume
He Zi - Fr. Chebulae

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What is is the taste temperature and channels of Rou Dou Kou - Sm. Myristicae?

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Pungent & warm
Sp, St, LI

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Astringent herb that can treat abdominal pain, distention & spasms.

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Rou Dou Kou - Sm. Myristicae

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What are the category and channels of Ying Su Ke - Pericarpium Papaveris?

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Astingent herb
Kd, Lu, LI
(it's functions related to its channels)

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What are the functions of Shi Liu Pi - Pericarpium Granati?

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Stops diarrhea, stops uterine bleeding & vaginal discharge, kills parasites.

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Astringent that goes through all three jiaos

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Wu Bei Zi - Galla Rhois Chinensis
Lu, LI, Kd

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Astringents for treatment of leucorrhea.

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Major:
Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi
Qian Shi - Semen Euryales

also
Hai Piao Shao - Os Sepiae

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Astringents that are cold in nature.

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Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi
Wu Bei Zi - Galla Rhois Chinensis

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Astringes the Lu and transforms phlegm.

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Bai Guo - Sm. Gingko Bilobae

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Px is wheezing with lots of sputum. Which astringent herb can you use to treat this px?

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Bai Guo - Sm. Gingko Bilobae

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Which astringent herbs can transform dampness?

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Qian Shi - Sm. Euryales
- strengthens Sp, transforms dampness, & firms up the stool

Bai Guo - Sm. Gingko Bilobae
- transforms dampness and astringes lower jiao

Both herbs can treat vaginal discharge.

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Astringent that strengthens the Sp and Kd.

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Qian Shi - Sm. Euryales

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Neutralizes stomach acid, relieves epigastric pain due to reflux.

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Hai Piao Xiao - Os Sepiae

for acid reflux commonly combined with:
Mu Li & Shi Jue Ming

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Astringes to stop bleeding, regenerates tissues, and promotes healing.

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Chi Shi Zhi - Halloysitum Rubrum

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Which herbs can astringe to stop bleeding and promote healing?

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Chi Shi Zhi - Halloysitum Rubrum
- regenerates tissues

Hai Piao Shao - Os Sepiae
- clears damp

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Astringents that strengthen the spleen and firms up the stool.

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Lian Shi - Semen Nelumbinis
Qian Shi - Semen Euryales

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Strengthens the spleen, transforms dampness, and firms the stool.

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Qian Shi - Sm. Euryales

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Mostly a lower jiao astringent that astringes the Kd and secures essence.

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Jing Ying Zi - Fr. Rosae Laevigatae

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Astringent herbs that can benefit the eyes.

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Fu Pen Zi - Fr. Rubi

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Strengthens & astringes the Kd, secures essences , and restrains urine.

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Fu Pen Zi - Fr. Rubi

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What is the temp, taste and channels of
Wu Bei Zi - Galla Rhois Chinensis?

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Sour, Cold, Astringent
Lu, LI, Kd

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What is the temp, taste, and channels of
Chun Pi - Cortex Ailanthi?

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Bitter, Cold, Astringent
Lv, LI, St

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Transforms dampness and astringes the lower jiao.

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Bai Guo - Sm. Gingko Bilobae

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What are the channels of Bai Guo - Sm. Gingko Bilobae?

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Lu, Kd

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Herbs that astringe to stop sweating whether due to Lu Qi deficiency or Lu Yin deficiency.

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Fu Xiao Mai - Sm. Tritici Levis (Ht)
Ma Huang Gen - Rx. Ephedrae (Lu)

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Astringes essence, benefits the Kd yang and is all about treating peeing problems.

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Sang Piao Xiao - Ootheca Mantidis

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What is the main function of
She Chuang Zi - Fr. Cnidii and what category is it?

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Herb for Topical Application but also acts as a Kd tonic.

Warms & strengthens Kd yang to treat infertility, impotence.
Expels wind, cold, & dampness.
Dries dampness, kills parasites, stops itching.