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大黄 |
Da Huang
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Rheum rhabarbarum Rhubarb root and rhizome |
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大黄 Meaning
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-Da: Big
-Huang: Yellow |
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大黄 Properties
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Da Huang
Bitter, cold |
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大黄 Channels Entered
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Da Huang
HT, LV, LI, ST |
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大黄 Main Ability
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Da Huang
Unblocking & draining downward |
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大黄 Mainly Treats
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Da Huang
Clumped stagnation |
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大黄 Highest dose
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Da Huang
6 liang |
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芒硝
Names |
Mang Xiao
Natrii Sulfas Natrium sulfuricum Hydrous Sodium Sulfate Mirabilite, Glauber's Salt |
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芒硝 Meaning
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-Mang: small, thorny thing
-Xiao: Disappear, dissolve |
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芒硝 Properties
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Acrid, bitter, salty, very cold
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芒硝 Channels Entered
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Mang Xiao
ST, LI |
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芒硝 Main Ability
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Mang Xiao
Softens Hardness |
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芒硝 Mainly Treats
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Mang Xiao
Stagnation or hardness that is difficult to resolve |
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芒硝 Highest Dose
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Mang Xiao
1 sheng |
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枳實
Other Names |
Zhi Shi
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Citrus Aurantium L. Citrus Sinensis Osbeck Unripe Bitter Orange |
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枳實 Meaning
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-Zhi: name of plant
-Shi: fruit, excess |
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枳實 Properties
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Zhi Shi
Bitter, acrid, slightly cold |
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枳實 Channels Entered
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Zhi Shi
LI, SP, ST |
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枳實 Main ability
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Zhi Shi
Breaking knotted stagnation |
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枳實 Mainly Treat
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Zhi Shi
Knotted Stagnation |
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枳實 Highest Dose
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Zhi Shi
7 pieces |
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厚朴
Names |
Hou Po
Magnoliae officinalis Cortex Magnolia Officionales Magnolia bark |
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厚朴
Meaning |
-Hou: Thick
-Po: Rough, unrefined |
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厚朴
Properties |
Hou Po
Bitter, acrid, warm |
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厚朴
Channels Entered |
Hou Po
LI, LU, SP, ST |
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厚朴
Main Ability |
Hou Po
Directing qi down in the yang ming |
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厚朴
Mainly Treats |
Hou Po
Distention fullness |
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厚朴
Highest dose |
Hou Po
8 liang |
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桃仁
Names |
Tao Ren
Prunus persica Persicae Semen Peach kernel, persica |
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桃仁
Properties |
Tao Ren
Bitter, sweet, neutral |
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桃仁
Channels Entered |
Tao Ren
HT, LV, LU, LI |
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桃仁
Mainly Treats |
Tao Ren
Blood stasis |
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桃仁
Main Ability |
Tao Ren
-Breaks up blood stasis -Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels |
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桃仁
Highest Dose |
Tao Ren
50 pieces |
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牡丹皮
Names |
Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮
Paeonia Suffruticosa Moutan Cortex Moutan root bark Tree peony root bark |
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牡丹皮
Meaning |
-Mu: Male
-Dan: Red -Pi: Skin |
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牡丹皮
Properties |
Mu Dan Pi
Bitter, acrid, slightly cold |
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牡丹皮
Channels Entered |
Mu Dan Pi
HT, LV, KD |
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牡丹皮
Main Ability |
Mu Dan Pi
Clears heat & invigorates blood |
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牡丹皮
Highest Dose |
Mu Dan Pi
-3 liang -Original text says 1 liang |
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水蛭
Names |
Shui Zhi
Hirudo Leech |
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水蛭
Meaning |
-Shui: water
-Zhi: to reach |
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水蛭
Properties |
Shui Zhi
Bitter, salty, neutral, slightly toxic |
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水蛭
Channels Entered |
Shui Zhi
LV, BL |
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水蛭
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Shui Zhi
Breaks up blood stasis Blood patterns |
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水蛭
Highest Dose |
Shui Zhi
30 pieces |
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蟅蟲
Names |
Zhe Chong
Tu Bie Chong Eupolyphaga/Steleophaga Ground Beetle, Wingless Cockroach |
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蟅蟲
Meaning |
Zhe Chong/Tu Bie Chong
-Chong: real insect -Tu: Earth; Bie: Turtle |
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蟅蟲
Properties |
Zhe Chong
Salty, cold, slightly toxic |
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蟅蟲
Channels Entered |
Zhe Chong
LV, HT, SP |
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蟅蟲
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Zhe Chong
Breaks up blood stasis Blood stasis |
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蟅蟲
Highest Dose |
Zhe Chong
20 pieces |
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虻蟲
Names |
Meng Chong
Tabanus Horse fly |
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虻蟲
Properties |
Meng Chong
Bitter, slightly cold, toxic |
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虻蟲
Channels Entered |
Meng Chong
LV |
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虻蟲
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Meng Chong
Breaks up blood stasis Blood stasis |
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虻蟲
Highest dose |
Meng Chong
30 pieces |
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柴胡
Names |
Chai Hu
Bupleuri Radix Bupleurum |
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柴胡
Meaning |
-Chai: small tree, branch
-Hu: Barbarian |
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柴胡
Properties |
Chai Hu
-Bitter, acrid, cool -BCJ: bitter, neutral |
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柴胡
Channels Entered |
Chai Hu
GB!, LV, PC, TB |
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柴胡
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Chai Hu
-Disperse & unblock GB & LV Qi -Chest rib-side distress (both sides); pt will have pain/tightness under the rib cage; a thickness in the area is palpable |
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柴胡
Highest dose |
Chai Hu
8 liang |
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半夏
Names |
Ban Xia
Pinelliae Rhizoma Pinellia ternala |
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半夏
Meaning |
Ban Xia
-Ban: Half -Xia: Summer -5th month is middle of summer |
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半夏
Properties |
Ban Xia
-Acrid, warm, toxic -BCJ: Acrid, neutral |
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半夏
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Ban Xia
-Disperse & transform (cold) phlegm rheum -Nausea in the presence of phlegm rheum |
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半夏
Highest Dose |
Ban Xia
-2 sheng (16-24 liang) -Most formulas use 1/2 sheng (4-6 liang) -Higher dose causes more sever n/v |
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人蔘
Names |
Ren Shen
Ginseng Radix Panax Chinese/Korean Ginseng |
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人蔘
Meaning |
Ren Shen
-Ren: Person/ people -Shen: 3 |
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人蔘
Properties |
Ren Shen
-Sweet, slightly bitter, slightly warm -BCJ: Sweet, slightly cold |
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人蔘
Channels Entered |
Ren Shen
LU, SP |
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人蔘
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Ren Shen
-Replenish Qi & fluids -Tightening in the epigastric area (mb d/t SP/ST weakness) |
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人蔘
Highest Dose |
Ren Shen
4 liang |
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人蔘
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Ren Shen
-Powerfully tonifies the primal qi -Strengthens SP & tonifies ST -Tonifies the LU & augments the qi -Generates fluids & stops thirst -Benefits the heart qi and calms the spirit |
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黨蔘
Names |
Dang Shen
Codonopsis Radix |
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黨蔘
Properties |
Dang Shen
Sweet, neutral |
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黨蔘
Channels Entered |
Dang Shen
LU, SP |
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黨蔘
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Dang Shen
-Tonifies the middle burner and augments the qi -Tonifies the lungs -Dang shen may be written as ren shen in SHL |
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黃芩
Names |
Huang Qin
Scutellariae Radix Scutellaria Baicalensis Sutellaria, Scute |
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黃芩
Meaning |
Huang Qin
-Huang: Yellow -Qin: Metal -Yellow Metal = Gold |
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黃芩
Properties |
Huang Qin
Bitter, cold |
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黃芩
Channels Entered |
Huang Qin
LU, GB, ST, LI |
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黃芩
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Huang Qin
-Clear heat/ ministerial fire (shaoyang) & dry dampness -Sxs of ministerial fire inflamed in the hollow space |
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黃芩
Highest Dose |
Huang Qin
3 liang |
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黃芩
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Huang Qin
-Clears heat and dries dampness -Clears heat and resolves toxicity -Clears heat and stops bleeding -Clears heat and calms the fetus -Sedates ascendant liver yang -Pi (glomus) below the heart -Chest rib-side fullness -Nausea/vomiting, bitter taste in the mouth -Diarrhea/dysentery -Chron's Dz -Bleeding -Calming fetus |
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半夏
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Ban Xia
-Directs rebellious qi downward & stops vomiting -Dissipates nodules & reduces clumps -Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, & causes rebellious qi to descend -Phlegm: (tan) character is double fire over dz radical -N/v, abdominal pain, bloating, borborygmus -Diarrhea -Chest pain -Cough -Throat disorder -On first harvesting, it is slippery; must be washed several times to reduce toxicity |
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柴胡
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Chai Hu
-Resolve lesser yang disorders and reduces fever -Spread liver qi and relieves constraint -Raises and lifts the yang qi -Main herb that txs Shao Yang pattern -Shao yang pattern in SHL (more of xiao chai hu tang formula pattern) |
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虻蟲
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Meng Chong
-Breaks up blood stasis & reduces abdominal masses while unblocking blood vessels -Dispels stasis, heals injuries & stops pain -Lower abdominal pain/fullness -Menstrual conditions |
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蟅蟲
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Zhe Chong
-Breaks up & drives out blood stasis -Knits together sinews & joins bones -Lower abdominal pain/fullness -Menstrual conditions |
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水蛭
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Shui Zhi
-Breaks up & drives out blood stasis & reduces fixed masses -Lower abdominal pain/fullness -Menstrual conditions -Infertility d/t blood stasis |
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牡丹皮
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Mu Dan Pi
-Clears heat and cools the blood -Clears fire from deficiency -Invigorates blood & dispels blood stasis -Clears ascending liver fire -Drains pus and reduces swelling -Blood stasis -Abscesses and sores |
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桃仁
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Tao Ren
-Breaks up blood stasis -Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels -Lower abdominal pain -Menstrual conditions -Body pain |
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厚朴
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Hou Po
-Promote movement of qi in the middle burner and resolve stagnation -Promote the movement of qi downward, dries dampness, and transforms phlegm -Directs qi downward, reduces phlegm, and calms wheezing -Distension fullness in the abdomen/chest -Abdominal pain |
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枳實
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Zhi Shi
-Breaks up stagnant qi and reduces accumulation -Transforms phlegm and expels focal distention -Abdominal pain & fullness/distention -Chest Impediment (distention/fullness) |
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芒硝
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Mang Xiao
-Purges accumulation & guides out stagnation -Clears heat & drains fire -Clears heat & reduces swelling -Clumped chest -Abdominal fullness -Constipation -Added in the last few minutes of decoction b/c it easily dissolves |
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大黄
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Da Huang
-Drains heat and purges accumulations -Drains fire -Clears heat, transforms dampness, & promotes urination -Drains heat from the blood -Invigorates the blood & dispels blood stasis -Clears heat & reduces toxicity -Constipation, urinary inhibition ~when added in the last few minutes of decoction (<10 min), it has a more laxative affect -Fullness/pain (abdomen/chest) -Blood stasis -Jaundice -Yang ming dz |
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黃連
Names |
Huang Lian
Coptidis Rhizoma Coptis chinensis |
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黃連
Character Meaning |
Huang Lian
Huang: Yellow Lian: Connect, thread |
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黃連
Properties |
Huang Lian
Bitter, cold |
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黃連
Channels |
Huang Lian
HT, LV, ST, LI |
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黃連
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Huang Lian
-Clears heat & dries damp -Vexation, palpitation in HT d/t heat; vexation affects the mind |
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黃連
Highest Dose |
Huang Lian
4 liang |
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龍骨
Names |
Long Gu
Fossilia Ossis Mastodi Dragon Bones Fossilized Vertebrae & bones of the extremities (mammals) |
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龍骨
Character Meaning |
Long Gu
Long: Dragon Gu: Bone |
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龍骨
Properties |
Long Gu
Sweet, astringent, neutral |
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龍骨
Channels |
Long Gu
HT, LV, KD |
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龍骨
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Long Gu
-Astringe and calm -Dong 動 (moving); movement below the umbilicus (mb intestines or intestinal artery) |
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龍骨
Highest Dose |
Long Gu
4 liang |
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牡蠣
Names |
Mu Li
Ostreae Concha Oyster Shell |
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牡蠣
Properties |
Mu Li
Salty, astringent, cool |
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牡蠣
Channels |
Mu Li
LV, KD |
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牡蠣
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Mu Li
-Soften & Calm -Dong 動 (moving); movement in chest or abdomen |
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牡蠣
Highest Dose |
Mu Li
5 liang |
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栝蔞 實
Names |
Gua Lou Shi
Trichosanthis Fructus Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim Trichosanthes fruit |
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栝蔞 實
Properties |
Gua Lou Shi
Sweet, cold |
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栝蔞 實
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Gual Lou Shi
-Clears heat & unbinds the chest -Obstruction in the chest |
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栝蔞 實
Highest Dose |
Gua Lou Shi
1 piece (about 3 liang) |
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栝蔞 實
Character Meaning |
-Gua lou: plant
-Shi: Fruit |
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栝蔞根
Names |
Gua Lou Gen
(Tian Hua Fen天花粉) Trichosanthis Radix Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim Trichosanthes root |
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栝蔞根
Character Meaning |
Gua Lou Gen
-Tian: Heaven -Hua: Flower -Fen: Powder |
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栝蔞根
Properties |
Gua Lou Gen
Bitter, slightly sweet, cold |
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栝蔞根
Mainly Treats |
Gua Lou Gen
-Thirst |
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栝蔞根
Highest Dose |
Gua Lou Gen
4 liang |
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薤白
Names |
Xie Bai
Allii macrostemi Bulbus Allium tuberosum Chinese garlic, garlic chives |
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薤白
Properties |
Xie Bai
Bitter, acrid, warm |
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薤白
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Xie Bai
-Open up & move -Chest pain (angina, MI) |
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薤白
Highest Dose |
Xie Bai
8 liang |
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橘皮
Names |
Ju Pi
(Chen Pi 陳皮) Citri reticulatae Pericarpium Aged tangerine peel, citrus |
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橘皮
Character Meaning |
Ju Pi
-Pi: Skin -Chen: Old/aged |
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橘皮
Properties |
Ju Pi
Bitter, acrid, warm, aromatic |
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橘皮
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Ju Pi
-Spread & descend Qi -Digestive Reversal |
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橘皮
Highest Dose |
Ju Pi
2 sheng |
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貝母
Names |
Bei Mu
Chuan Bei Mu 川貝母 (Sichuan fritillaria bulb) Zhe Bei Mu 浙貝母 (Zheijiang fritillaria bulb) Fritillariae Bulbus Fritillaria cirrhosae |
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貝母
Character Meaning |
Bei Mu
-Bei: Shellfish -Mu: mother |
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貝母
Properties |
Bei Mu
-Chuan: Bitter, sweet, slightly cold -Zhe: Bitter, cold |
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貝母
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Bei Mu
-Disinhibits LU & Chest -Phlegm rheum obstruction in chest |
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桔梗
Names |
Jie Geng
Platycodi Radix Platycodon grandiflorus Platycodon root Balloon flower root |
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桔梗
Properties |
Jie Geng
Bitter, acrid, neutral |
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桔梗
Channels Entered |
Jie Geng
LU |
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桔梗
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Jie Geng
Turbid sputum & swelling pus |
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桔梗
Highest Dose |
Jie Geng
3 liang |
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甘遂
Names |
Gan Sui
Kansui Radix Euphorbia Kansui |
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甘遂
Properties |
Gan Sui
Bitter, sweet, cold, toxic |
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甘遂
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Gan Sui
-Expels Water -Pathogenic water accumulation |
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甘遂
Highest Dose |
Gan Sui
2 liang |
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葶藶子
Names |
Ting Li Zi (ting li)
Lepidii/Descurainiae Semen Lepidium Apetalum Tingli seed, descurainia seed, lepidium seed |
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葶藶子
Properties |
Ting Li Zi
Bitter, acrid, very cold |
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葶藶子
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Ting Li Zi
-Drains water in the chest -Water disease |
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葶藶子
Highest Dose |
Ting Li Zi
Bullet size (1-3 liang) |
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乾薑
Names |
Gan Jiang
Zingiberis Rhizoma Dried Ginger Rhizome |
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乾薑
Properties |
Gan Jiang
Acrid, Hot |
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乾薑
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Gan Jiang
-Warms the interior & expels cold -Binding stagnant water poison |
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乾薑
Highest Dose |
Gan Jiang
4 liang |
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附子
Names |
Fu Zi
Aconiti Radix lateralis Aconite Accessory Root Aconitum carmichaeli |
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附子
Character Meaning |
Fu Zi
-Fu: attach -Zi: son |
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附子
Properties |
Fu Zi
Acrid, hot, toxic |
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附子
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Fu Zi
-Warms & tonifies the fire w/in the water (KD Yang, ming men fire) -Cold water |
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附子
Constitution & Pulse |
Fu Zi
-Hot face w/ cold in the abdomen (Yang is floating) -Pulse: faint, weak, hard to feel |
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附子
Highest Dose |
Fu Zi
3 pieces |
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烏頭
Names |
Wu Tou
Chuan Wu 川烏 Aconiti Radix Aconite Main Root |
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烏頭
Character Meaning |
Wu Tou
-Wou: Crow -Tou: Head |
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烏頭
Properties |
Wu Tou
Acrid, bitter, hot, very toxic |
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烏頭
Highest Dose |
Wu Tou
-5 pieces (Dr. Lee uses only 1 piece or 1 liang |
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蜀椒
Names |
Shu Jiao
Hua Jiao花椒 Zanthoxyli Pericarpium Sichuan pepper, Zanthoxylum, Chinese prickly-ash |
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蜀椒
Character Meaning |
Shu Jiao
-Shu: location in China -Hua: flower |
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蜀椒
Properties |
Shu Jiao
Acrid, hot, slightly toxic |
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蜀椒
Main Ability |
Shu Jiao
Warms the middle & disperses cold |
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蜀椒
Highest Dose |
Shu Jiao
2 ge |
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吳茱萸
Names |
Wu Zhu Yu
Evodiae Fructus Evodia ruticarpa Evodia fruit |
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吳茱萸
Properties |
Wu Zhu Yu
Acrid, bitter, hot, slightly toxic, piercing taste |
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吳茱萸
Channels Entered |
Wu Zhu Yu
LV, SP, ST |
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吳茱萸
Main Ability |
Wu Zhu Yu
Warms the middle & redirects rebellious Qi downwards |
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吳茱萸
Highest Dose |
Wu Zhu Yu
2 sheng |
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黃連
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Huang Lian
-Clears heat and drains dampness -Clears heat and stops bleeding -Clears heat topically -Drains fire and resolves fire toxicity (esp in HT) -Clears Heart Fire (Imperial Fire, Shaoyin) -All sxs come from heat -Glomus below the heart -Vomiting -Diarrhea -Abdominal pain -Often see psychological sxs such as anxiety, irritability, aggressiveness, restlessness |
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龍骨
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Long Gu
-Settles anxiety and calms the spirit -Calms the liver and anchors and preserves the floating yang -Prevents leakage of fluids -Used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers -Fright madness; overall effect on nervous system that can cause psychological changes -Vexation, restlessness -Insomina -Spermatorrhea/leucorrhea (loss of essence) -Gentle palpation of abdomen reveals pulsation that may intensify w/ deeper palpation |
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牡蠣
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Mu Li
-Heavily settles and calms the spirit -Benefits the yin and anchors the floating yang -Prevent leakage of the fluids -Softens hardness and dissipates nodules -Absorbs acidity and alleviates pain -Fright madness -Vexation, restlessness -Insomnia |
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栝蔞 實
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Gua Lou Shi
-Clears heat & transforms phlegm-heat -Unbinds chest & dissipates nodules -Reduces abscesses & dissipates nodules -Gua Lou Gen is discussed in BCJ, not Gua Lou Shi -Chest pain (bi), chest that is not smooth (clumped) -Cough, panting -Jie chong (結) (binded chest w/ heat, water, rheum), stagnation in chest, may cause pain -Xiong bi: chest impediment |
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栝蔞根
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Gua Lou Gen
-Drains heat and generates fluids -Clears and drains lung heat, transforms phlegm, and moistens lung dryness -Resolves toxicity and expels pus -Replaces ban xia if there is thirst or too much dryness |
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薤白
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Xie Bai
-Unblocks the yang qi & disperses turbid phlegm -Direct the qi downward & reduces stagnation -Chest pain -Tenesmus (incomplete heavy sensation after bowel movement) |
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橘皮
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Ju Pi
-Regulates the qi, adjusts the middle, and relieves the diaphragm -Dries dampness and transforms phlegm -Helps prevent stagnation -Chest bi -Stagnant phlegm -Food stagnation |
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貝母
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Bei Mu
-Clears heat and transforms phlegm -Clears heat and dissipates nodules -Chest obstruction -Lung abscess -Cough |
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桔梗
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Jie Geng
-Opens up & disseminates the lung qi, dispels phlegm, & benefits throat -Pushes out pus -Opens up & raises the lung qi while also directing the actions of other herbs to the upper regions of the body -Pus -Throat pain -Other herbs treating abscess: ~Yi yi ren: txs abscess by resolving dampness ~Mu dan pi: txs via blood stasis w/ heat ~Da huang: resolves accumulation ~Huang qi: chronic non-healing d/t Qi not going to surface |
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甘遂
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Gan Sui
-Drains water downward and drives out thin mucous -Drives out phlegm -Clears heat and reduces swelling -Pain -Cough/shortness of breath -Fullness below the heart -Urination difficulty |
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葶藶子
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Ting Li Zi
-Drains the lungs, reduces phlegm, and calms wheezing -Moves water and reduces edema -Cough/panting/shortness of breath -Lung abscess -Binding chest |
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附子
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Fu Zi
-Revives the yang & rescues from rebellion -Warms the fire & assists the yang -Disperses cold, warms the channels & alleviates pain -Cold body/reversal cold -Pain in the extremities and joints -Abnormal sensation (numbness/tingling) -Deep heaviness; person falls asleep even if they want to stay awake -Abdominal pain -Diarrhea -Loss of essence |
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烏頭
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Wu Tou
-Dispels wind, disperses cold, & stops pain -Reduces swellings, induces ulcerations (external use), &dispels putrefaction -Same as Fu Zi w/ additional indications -Pain in the joints and extremities -Abdominal pain caused by cold (often is menstrual pain from cold, relieved from hot pack) -Cold hernia |
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蜀椒
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Shu Jiao
-Warms the middle burner, disperses cold, & alleviates pain -Kills parasites & alleviates abdominal pain -Only found in one formula in classical texts |
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吳茱萸
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Wu Zhu Yu
-Warms the middle, disperses cold, promotes the movement of qi, alleviates pain -Redirects rebellious qi downward and stops vomiting -Warms the spleen, stops diarrhea, expels cold-dampness -Leads fire downward -Goes to the LV channel ~Channel goes through groin, Either side of the ST, To the eye network, To forehead up to vertex, down to the inner cheek & circles inside the lips ~Effects uterus, ST, LV, eyes, h/a -Headache/migraine -Nausea/regurgitation -Cold in the interior |
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當歸
Properties |
Dang Gui
Sweet, acrid, warm |
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當歸
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Dang Gui
-Tonifies & harmonizes the blood -Blood Patterns |
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當歸
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Dang Gui
-Tonifies the blood & regulates menses ~HT generates blood ~LV stores blood ~SP holds blood in the vessels & can be the source of blood pathogens ~LU can be related to blood b/c all channels meet here ~KD can be related to blood b/c it is the source of essence & generates bone marrow -Invigorates & harmonizes the blood & disperses cold -Moistens the intestines & unblocks the bowels -Constipation from blood deficiency; bowels are not moist d/t lack of blood supply -Reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, & alleviates pain -Treats coughs -Abdominal pain -Menstrual condition -Cold extremities -Sores/abscesses d/t blood deficiency |
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當歸
Highest Dose |
Dang Gui
4 liang |
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當歸
Names |
Dang Gui
Angelicae Sinensis Radix Tang kuei Chinese angelica root |
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川芎
Names |
Chuan Xiong
(Xiong Qiong 芎藭) Ligusticum levisticum Szechuan lovage root Cnidium |
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川芎
Properties |
Chuan Xiong
Acrid, warm |
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川芎
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Chuan Xiong
-Invigorates the blood (moves the blood) Blood Patterns |
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川芎
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Chuan Xiong
-Invigorates the blood & promotes the movement of qi -Expels wind & alleviates pain |
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川芎
Highest Dose |
Chuan Xiong
2 liang |
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阿膠
Names |
E Jiao
Asini Corii Colla Ass-hide glue Donkey-hide gelatin Gelatin |
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阿膠
Properties |
E Jiao
Sweet, neutral |
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阿膠
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
E Jiao
Nourishes the blood Blood patterns |
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阿膠
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
E Jiao
-Tonifies the blood -Nourishes the blood & stops bleeding -Nourishes & moistens the yin -Menstral condition -Bleeding (blood in urine, blood in stool, any bleeding) -Vexation -Made with water from E Jing (the well of Dong E), an underground stream of Qi Shui. Qi Shui originats from Yan Shui. From Yan Shui to E Jing, [its stream] is hidden [underground] |
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阿膠
Highest Dose |
E Jiao
3 liang |
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艾葉
Names |
Ai Ye
Artemisiae argyi Folium Artemisiae Argyi Mugwort leaf |
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艾葉
Properties |
Ai Ye
Bitter, acrid, warm |
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艾葉
Main Ability |
Ai Ye
Warms the channel & stops bleeding |
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艾葉
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Ai Ye
-Warms the womb & stops bleeding -Disperses cold & alleviates pain -Eliminates dampness & stops itching -Uterine bleeding -Herb not found in ben cao jing |
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艾葉
Highest Dose |
Ai Ye
3 liang |
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地黃
Names |
Di Huang
Rehmannia glutinosa Rehmannia lutea Chinese foxglove root Sheng Di Huang 生地黃 (Dried Rehmannia root) Shu Di Huang 熟地黃 (Prepared Rehmannia Root) |
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地黃
Properties |
Di Huang
-Sheng: Sweet, bitter, cold -Shu: Sweet, slightly warm |
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地黃
Main Ability |
Di Huang
-Tonifies KD water (true yin, essence, bone marrow) |
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地黃
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Di Huang
-Sheng Di Huang: ~Clears heat & cools the blood ~Nourishes the yin & generates fluids -Shu Di Huang: ~Tonifies the blood ~Nourishes the Yin ~Strongly enriches the Yin & relieves wasting & thirsting d/o ~Nourishes the blood & tonifies the essence -May have unrealized urinary sxs |
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地黃
Constitution |
Di Huang
-Less water in the body -Tightness below umbilicus w/ lower area of abdomen being soft -Some urinary sxs they don’t realize -Distance b/t ASIS's is more narrow than chest |
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地黃
Highest Dose |
Di Huang
1 jin (16 liang) |
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麥門冬
Name |
Mai Men Dong
Ophiopogonis Radix Ophiopogon Tuber Ophiopogon japonicas |
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麥門冬
Properties |
Mai Men Dong
-Sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold -BCJ: sweet, neutral |
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麥門冬
Main Ability |
Mai Men Dong
-Nourishes the yin |
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麥門冬
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Mai Men Dong
-Moistens the lungs & nourishes the yin -Augments the stomach yin & generates fluids -Moistens the intestines -Clears the heart & eliminates irritability -Sensation of throat inhibition (mai men dong tang) -Dry cough, qi reversal, and thirst (zhu ye shi gao tang) -Taxation, irregular heart beat (zhi gan cao tang) -Urgent tightness in lower abdomen, vexing heat in the palm, dry mouth and lips (wen jing tang) |
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麥門冬
Highest Dose |
Mai Men Dong
7 sheng |
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百合
Names |
Bai He
Lili Bulbus Lilium lancifolium Lily bulb |
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百合
Properties |
Bai He
Sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold |
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百合
Main ability |
Bai He
Nourishes LU & clears the HT |
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百合
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Bai He
-Moistens the lungs, clears heat, stops coughs -Clears the heart and calms the spirit -Bai he disease ~Injury to Yin aspect of body ~External dz becomes internal ~Mainly psychological sxs -Vexation |
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百合
Highest dose |
Bai He
7 pieces |
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酸棗仁
Names |
Suan Zao Ren
Ziziphi spinosae Semem Ziziphus Spinosa Spiny Zizyphus Seeds Sour Jujube Seed |
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酸棗仁
Properties |
Suan Zao Ren
Sweet, sour, neutral (seed is not really sour; fruit is sour) |
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酸棗仁
Main Ability Mainly Treats |
Suan Zao Ren
Nourishes HT blood Vexation & insomnia |
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酸棗仁
Actions, Indications, Clinical |
Suan Zao Ren
-Nourishes heart yin, augments liver blood, & quiets the spirit -Prevents abnormal sweating |
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酸棗仁
Highest Dose |
Suan Zao Ren
2 sheng |
