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18 Cards in this Set
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Lung Yin Deficiency
Dry, itchy skin, especially where cold dry weather makes it worse. Augments the Stomach, Generates fluids |
Bei Sha Shen
(Glehnia) |
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Lung yin deficiency
Chronic Bronchitis Hot phlegm stasis in Lungs General Yin Deficiency, especially where you don’t want to use a stronger, sticky yin tonic |
Nan Sha Shen
(Adenophora) |
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Cools fire from yin deficiency
(both false and true heat) Yin Deficiency, especially with Heat or following a febrile disease, especially Lung and Stomach yin deficiency Yang ming stage of a disease with fever, profuse sweat, thirst, restlessness, accompanied by qi deficiency |
Xi Yang Shen
(American Ginseng) |
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Lung Yin deficiency, especially with Heat
Kidney and Lung yin deficiency, especially with Waste and Thirst syndrome (diabetes) or a severe chronic illness Kidney yin deficiency leading to Lung yin deficiency Cough |
Tian Men Dong
(Asparagus) |
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Yin Deficiency, especially with Heat, which has damaged body fluids, especially with irritability and thirst
Constipation with dry stool, especially due to a febrile disease burning up yin. Nourish Heart Yin, calm spirit |
Mai Men Dong
(Ophiopogon) |
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General yin deficiency, especially with extremely dry mouth, severe thirst, low grade afternoon fever, blurry vision, muscle aches and pains, all associated with a febrile disease burning up body fluid
Waste and thirst syndrome Babies drooling due to Stomach Heat |
Shi Hu
(Dendrobium) |
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Promote Saliva
Lung and Stomach yin deficiency Yin Deficient false heat, steaming bone syndrome Waste and thirst syndrome Body fluid deficiency leading to internal wind with pain and spasms in sinews and dizziness External wind heat with pre-existing yin deficiency Coronary Heart disease |
Yu Zhu
(Polygonati) |
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Lung Yin Deficiency or Lung Heat
Swelling and skin ulcers Diuretic, expectorant Heart Heat |
Bai He
(Lily Bulb) |
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Wind Damp bi, especially with deficiency
Restless Fetus or Uterine bleeding during pregnancy due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency Blood deficiency Infantile paralysis Broken bones Calms fetus-prevent miscarriage Nourish blood, promote healthy skin Promote hair growth |
Sang Ji Sheng
(Loranthus) |
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Cool Blood, Stop bleeding
Liver and Kidney yin deficiency Blood Heat with Bleeding Dizziness |
Han Lian Cao
(Eclipta) |
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Tonify Liver and Kidney Yin (Benefit Essence)
Darken Hair Clears Heat Brightens the Eyes Strengthen Low back and knees Build Immune System |
Nu Zhen Zi
(Ligustrum) |
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Ascending liver yang due to yin deficiency
Menopausal Hot flashes Calm internal wind due to Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency Strengthen bones and sinews Cool blood Stop uterine bleeding Promote healing of chronic Non-healing sores and ulcerations |
Gui Ban
(Tortoise Plastron) |
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Tortoise Plastron Glue
plastron but stronger to nourish yin and blood and stop bleeding, weaker to calm liver yang |
Gui Ban Jiao
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Mild calm ascending Liver yang
Calm Liver wind Go deep to bones to search for hidden evils and dispel them Soften masses Move blood, promote menses, mild cool blood Hard palpable immobile masses, especially chest, flank, epigastrium and abdomen, especially like Liver cirrhosis and enlarged organs. |
Bie Jia
(Turtle Shell) |
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Phlegm Nodules, especially neck
Dispel Phlegm, Stop cough Moistens and cools Lungs |
Luo Han Guo
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Tonifies the Lung, Kidney, and Stomach Yin
Produces Body Fluid Calm Liver Yang Ascending due to Yin deficiency Yin Deficiency, especially Lung yin deficiency with Lung Heat and dryness Secondary Uses: Prolonged illness with general weakness Palpitations and short breath Immune deficiency |
Bai Mu Er
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Dispels Wind-dampness
Tonifies the Kidneys knee and low back pain Stops Bleeding Dryness |
Lu Xian Cao
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Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
augments the yin and blood Lubricates the intestines Migraines and vertigo |
Hei Zhi Ma
(white sesame seeds) |
