Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
3 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
HUO MA REN
(Fire Hemp Seeds) |
SP, ST, LI, sweet and neutral *Lubricates the Intestines *Moves feces *Enriches yin fluids *Constipation & hemorrhoids d/t heat and dryness, qi stagnation *Constipation d/t dryness *DO NOT use long term
|
|
YU LI REN
(Bush Cherry Seed/ Constrained Plum Pit) |
SI, LI, SP, acrid, sweet, and neutral. *Moistens and drains down *Lubricates intestines and moves feces *Promotes urination *Reduces edema *Constipation d/t dryness, qi stagnation in the intestines * DO NOT use in cases of yin xu where there are depleted fluids or in cases of pregnancy.
|
|
Actions of moist laxatives?
|
Typically a nut or seed. They lubricate and facilitate the expulsion of the stool. Tx constipation d/t yin or qi xu caused by aging,and chronic disease.
|