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26 Cards in this Set
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Channels: LIV, KI
Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm A&I: * Tonifies kidneys & fortifies Yang: kidney yang xu (lightheaded, tinnitus, soreness & lack of strength in lower back & knees) - Tonifies Du vessel, augments essence & blood, & strengthens sinews & bones: deficient essence & blood (especially children)(failure to thrive, mental retardation, learning disabilities, insufficient growth, or skeletal deformities e.g. rickets) - Regulates the Chong (penetrating) & Ren (conception) mai, & stabilizes the Dai (Girdle) mai: cold deficient vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding. Infertility with cold womb. - Tonifies & Nourishes the qi & blood: C&C: - start with low dosage and increase slowly - deficient heat, heat in blood level - phlegm heat in lungs, blazing stomach fire - warm-febrile diseases Dosage: up to 3g - can also be soaked in wine for better tonification |
Lu Rong
Velvet of Young Deer Antler Cornu Parvum Cervi |
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Channels: LU, KI
Properties: Salty, Neutral A&I: * Benefits Kidney Yang & tonifies the Lung Qi: Kidneys unable to grasp qi (wheezing), cough with blood streaked sputum - Assists the Kidney Yang & augments the essence & blood: Kidney yang xu (impotence, daybreak diarrhea, & urinary frequency) C&C: - wheezing & coughing from external wind cold or excess heat Dosage: 3-7g |
Ge Jie
Gecko |
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Channels: LU, KI
Properties: Sweet, Warm A&I: * Augments the Kidneys & tonifies the yang: Kidney yang xu (impotence et al) - tonifies Kidney Yang, augments Lung yin, transforms phlegm, & stops bleeding: chronic cough, wheezing from xu, consumptive coughs with blood-streaked sputum. ** Tonifies Yang & Yin so very safe to use long time. C&C: exterior conditions Dosage: up to 10g - soak in wine to enhance treatment for impotence |
Dong Chong Xia Cao
"Winter Bug Summer Herb" Cordyceps, Chinese Caterpillar Fungus Cordyceps Chinensis |
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Channels: LI, KI
Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm A&I: * Tonifies Kidneys & strengthens the yang: Kidney Yang Xu (impotence, spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, post-urinary dripping, & cold pains in lower back & knees) ~ Warms the Womb: cold deficient womb (infertility, excessive uterine bleeding, & vaginal discharge) ~ Moistens the Intestines & facilitates passage of stool: dry intestines from inadequate fluids - especially in the elderly. C&C: - diarrhea from weak Stomach or Spleen - empty heat Dosage: up to 20g ** Herb tonifies Yang yet is not drying; its effects are moderate. Therefore it is necessary to use rather large dosages to have a good effect. |
Rou Cong Rong
Fleshy Stem of the Broomrape Herba Cistanchis Deserticolae |
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LI, KI, LIV Properties: Sweet, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Kidneys & fortifies the yang: Kidney yang xu (impotence, frequent urination, spermatorrhea, lower back pain) ~ Nourish blood, augments essence, & strengthens the sinews: essence & blood xu (weakness of sinews, paralysis) - wei syndromes - Moistens the Intestines & unblocks bowels: deficient qi or blood constipation C&C: - Kidney yin xu with heat signs - Spleen xu - excess heat constipation Dosage: up to 15g |
Suo Yang
"Lock Yang (Qi)" Fleshy Stem of Cynomorium Herba Cynomorii Songarici |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm A&I: * Tonifies Kidneys & fortifies Yang:*impotence, *spermatorrhea, frequent urination, forgetfulness, withdrawal, & *painful cold lower back & knees * Expels wind-damp-cold: - Tonifies the yin & yang & harnesses ascendant Liver Yang: deficient Liver & Kidneys & subsequent ascendant Liver Yang (lower back pain, dizziness) C&C: Yin xu Fire Dosage: up to 15g |
Yin Yang Huo
"Licentious Goat Wort" Aerial Parts of Epimedium Herba Epimedii |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm A&I: * Tonifies Kidneys and fortifies the Yang: For impotence, infertility, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, incontinence, weak lower back, irregular menstruation, and dull abdominal pain that is cold in nature. ~ Strengthens the sinews and bones: For back pain and atrophy of the muscles. * Dispels wind & expels damp-cold: For damp-cold painful obstruction & leg qi pain in back & legs C&C: - damp-heat or yin xu heat - damp-heat in lower jiao (Lin) - antagonizes: dan shen Dosage: up to 15g |
Ba Ji Tian
Morinda Root Radix Morindae Officinalis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Bitter, Warm A&I: * Warms the Kidneys, disperses dampness & cold, & alleviates pain: Kidney yang xu accompanied by accumulation of cold or stagnant qi (abdominal or flank distention & pain or hernial disorders. * Damp cold in the Liver channel C&C: - damp-heat or empty heat Dosage: up to 9g |
Hu Lu Ba
Fenugreek Seed Semen Trigonellae Foeni-graeci |
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Channels: KI, LI, LU
Properties: Sweet, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Kidneys & strengthens the back & knees: colds & painful back & knees & frequent urination (watery, clear, pale) * Warms the Lungs & helps the Kidneys to grasp qi: Deficient Lungs & Kidneys (chronic cough & wheezing) ~ Moisten the Intestines & unblocks the bowels: elderly-- dry intestines & not heat C&C: - phlegm fire or hot cough - empty heat, watery stool - do not take with strong tea Dosage: up to 30g |
Hu Tao Ren
"Barbarian Peach Pit" Walnut Nut Semen Juglandis Regiae |
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KI, SP Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Very Warm A&I: ~ Tonifies the Kidneys & fortifies Yang: impotence, premature ejaculation, cold & painful lower back. or weak lower back & weak & cold extremities * Stabilize essence & reserves urine: enuresis, incontinence of urine, frequent urination, & spermatorrhea * Tonifies & warms the Spleen Yang: diarrhea, borborygmus, & abdominal pain ~ Aids the Kidneys to grasp qi: wheezing C&C: deficient heat or constipation Dosage: up to 9g |
Bu Gu Zhi
"Tonify Bone Resin" Psoralea Fruit Fructus Psoraleae Corylifoliae |
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KI, SP Properties: Spicy, Warm A&I: *Warms the Kidneys, retains the essence, & holds in urine: spermattorhea, *frequent & copious urination, *urinary incontinence * Warms the spleen & stops diarrhea: cold, deficient spleen or stomach patterns (diarrhea, cold abdominal pain, *excessive salivation, *thick unpleasant taste in mouth). Cold entering Spleen & Kidneys (abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea) C&C: heat causing spermattorhea, frequent urination, or vaginal discharge Dosage: up to 9g |
Yi Zhi Ren
"Benefit Intelligence Nut" Black Cardamon, Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Spicy, Hot, Toxic A&I: * Expels cold & eliminates dampness: obstinate damp-cold bi, lower back & knee pain. Cold abdominal or lower back pain. ~ Tonifies the Kidneys & fortifies the Yang: infertility from cold womb (women) or cold essence (men) C&C: deficient heat Dosage: up to 9g |
Xian Mao
"Immortal Grass" Golden Eye Grass Rhizome Rhizoma Curculiginis Orchioidis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Sweet, Slightly Spicy, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Liver & Kidneys, strengthens the sinews & bones: Liver & Kidney Xu (weak, sore, or painful lower back & knees, frequent urination) - calms the fetus: cold deficient Kidneys (bleeding during pregnancy), prevent miscarriage when fetus is restless - Recently used for dizziness & lightheadedness (hypertension) from rising Liver yang C&C: - deficient heat - antagonizes: xuan shen Dosage: up to 15g - salt water fry to increase Kidney tonification - can go up to 20g |
Du Zhong
Eucommia Bark Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Liver & Kidneys & strengthens the sinews & bones: stiffness, soreness, or weakness in the lower back, spine, & lower extremities * Expels wind & dampness: wind-damp bi with pain, soreness, or numbness ~ Stabilizes the Kidneys: urinary incontinence & vaginal discharge (watery, white) C&C: difficult urination, empty heat Dosage: up to 15g |
Gou Ji
"Dog Spine" Chain Fern Rhizome Rhizoma Cibotii Barometsis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Liver & Kidneys, strengthens the sinews & bones: deficient Liver & Kidneys (sore & painful lower back & knees, stiff joints, weakness in legs). **Tonifies without causing stagnation * Promotes the movement of blood, alleviates pain, & generates flesh: trauma, external disorders (sores). Topical or internal application - Stops uterine bleeding & calms the fetus: deficient uterine bleeding & vaginal discharge, restless fetus C&C: antagonizes: lei wan Dosage: up to 20g - fry with vinegar to invigorate blood & alleviate pain - roast with salt to char for excessive uterine bleeding - powdered for topical application |
Xu Duan
"Restore What is Broken" Japanese Teasel Root Radix Dipsaci |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Bitter, Warm A&I: * Promotes mending of the sinews & bones: falls, fractures, contusions, & sprains - Tonifies the Kidneys: Kidney xu (*tinnitus, toothache & bleeding gums) - Stimulates the growth of hair: alopecia C&C: yin or blood xu Dosage: up to 18g |
Gu Sui Bu
"Mender of Shattered Bones" Drynaria Rhizome Radix Drynariae |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Neutral A&I: * Tonifies the Kidneys, augments the yin, secures the essence, & reserves the urine: Kidney Yang Xu (impotence, nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, vaginal discharge) * Tonifies the Kidneys & Liver & improves vision: blurred vision, spots in front of eyes ~ Calms the fetus: - Benefits the Spleen & Kidneys & stops diarrhea: C&C: - fire from yin xu - constipation, scanty dark urine Dosage: up to 15g |
Tu Si Zi
Chinese Dodder Seeds Semen Cuscutae Chinensis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Sweet, Warm A&I: * Fortifies the yang & secures the essence: premature ejaculation, frequent urination, impotence, urinary incontinence * Tonfies Liver & Kidneys & improves vision: reduced visual acuity or blurred vision from the deficient Liver & Kidneys C&C: - empty heat - hyperactive sexual drives - difficulty in urination Dosage: up to 15g |
Sha Yuan Ji Li
Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed Semen Astragali Complanati |
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Channels: LIV, LU, KI
Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Liver & Kidneys & augments the essence: insufficiency of Kidney Qi & debility of Essence & Blood (infertility, impotence, spermatorrhea, low back pain, light-headedness, & tinnitus) ~ Augments the qi & nourishes the blood: exhaustion of Qi & Blood (emaciation, pallor, &/or insufficient lactation) - Tonifies the Lung qi & augments the Kidney Essence: Lung & Kidney xu (wheezing. Especially useful between acute attacks or consumption with night sweats, emaciation, & debility as well as chronic wheezing & coughing C&C: - prolonged use - empty heat Dosage: up to 3g |
Zi He Che
"Purple River Vehicle" Human Placenta Placenta Hominis |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm A&I: * Warms the Kidneys, fortifies the yang, & secures the essence: impotence, *spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, frequent urination, *vaginal discharge (watery & white), weak & sore lower back & knees ~ Warms the Stomach & stops vomiting: C&C: - deficient heat Dosage: up to 9g |
Jiu Zi
Chinese Leek Seed Semen Allii Tuberosi |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Salty, Hot A&I: * Strengthens the yang & essence: Kidney yang xu (impotence, decreased sexual drive, aversion to cold, & cold limbs) C&C: - empty heat - hyperactive sexual drive Dosage: up to 15g |
Hai Gou Shen
"Sea Dog Genitals" Male Seal Sexual Organs Testes et Penis Otariae |
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Channels: KI
Properties: Salty, Slightly Warm A&I: * Warms the Kidneys & lower burner & fortifies the yang: spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, soreness & weakness in the lower back & knees ~ Warms the Womb: cold womb (infertility & uterine bleeding) C&C: - empty heat - antagonizes: lei wan, chan tui - counteracts: tu si zi Dosage: up to 4.5g in pills or powders |
Yang Qi Shi
"Stone for Raising the Yang" Actinolite Actinolitum |
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Channels: LU
Properties: Sweet, Warm A&I: * Strengthens the yang, transforms phlegm, & directs qi downwards: cough & wheezing in deficient yang patterns with phlegm ~ Benefits the qi & promotes lactation: insufficient lactation. C&C: - excessive or prolonged use can lead to stagnation of Stomach Qi - Wheezing with blood Dosage: up to 30g - crush or powder before use |
E Guan Shi
"Goose Neck Stone" Tip of Tubular Stalactites Stalactitum |
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Channels: KI
Properties: Sweet, Salty, Slightly Warm A&I: * Tonifies Kidneys & strengthens the yang: impotence and debility, especially in the elderly ~ Reduces swelling & dissipates nodules: scrofula C&C: - pregnancy - empty heat - weak digestive conditions or during colds Dosage: - up to 9g in decoctions - up to 2.4g in pills & powders |
Hai Long
"Sea Dragon" Pipe Fish Hailong |
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Channels: KI, LIV
Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Kidneys & fortifies the yang: impotence, urinary incontinence, deficiency wheezing, & debility in the elderly * Invigorates the blood: bleeding & pain from blood stasis & swelling due to sores & boils. Also abdominal masses C&C: - pregnancy - empty heat - weak digestive conditions & during colds Dosage: up to 12g |
Hai Ma
"Sea Horse" Sea Horse Hippocampus |
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Channels: HT, KI
Properties: Salty, Warm A&I: * Tonifies the Kidneys, benefits the essence & fortifies the yang: for impotence, nocturnal emission, frequent urination * Also used to stop bleeding in consumption & hemophilia C&C: - Spleen Xu with diarrhea Dosage: up to 60g - Commonly eaten as food |
Hai Shen
"Sea Root" Sea Cucumber, Sea Slug, Trepang Stichopus Japonicus |
