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59 Cards in this Set
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Ma Huang Properties (3)
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acrid, slightly bitter, warm
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Ma Huang Channels Entered (2)
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Lung, Bladder
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Ma Huang actions (4)
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Relieves the exterior, dissipates cold and induces sweating
Circulates lung qi and relieves wheezing or coughing Regulates water metabolism by inducing urination, and reduces edema Opens the nasal passage, releases the skin rushes and relieves itching |
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Ma Huang contraindications (3)
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spontaneous sweating
hypertension glaucoma |
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Ma Huang precautions(2)
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asthma
cough from KD deficiency |
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Gui Zhi in english
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Cinnamon Twig
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Gui Zhi properties (3)
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acrid, sweet, warm
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Gui Zhi channels (3)
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Heart, Lung Bladder
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Gui Zhi Actions (4)
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Harmonizes the ying (nutritive and Wei (protective) qi levels
Warms and promotes the flow of qi in the channels warms the yang, opens qi obstruction and moderates qi Strengthens the heart yang, unblocks yang qi obstruction in the chest |
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Zi Su Ye in english
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Perilla Leaf
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Zi Su Ye properties (3)
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acrid, aromatic, warm
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Zi Su Ye channels (2)
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lung, spleen
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Zi Su Ye actions (4)
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Relieves the exterior and dissipates cold
Circulates qi, harmonizes and strengthens the middle jiao clams the restless fetus reduces fish and crab poisoning |
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Zi Su Geng in english
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Perilla stem
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Zi Su Geng channels (3)
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lung, spleen, stomach
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Zi Su Geng properties (3)
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slightly warm, acrid, sweet
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Zi Su Geng actions (2)
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Disperses the chest, harmonizes the middle jiao, directts the qi downward and stops pain
Calms the fetus |
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Jing Ji in english
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Schizonepeta (stem or bud
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Jing Ji properties (3)
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acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
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Jing Ji channels (2)
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lung, liver
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Jing Ji actions (4)
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Relieves the exterior and dispels wind
Promotes rashes to the exterior and reduces itching Controls bleeding when charred Soothes the throat |
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Jing Ji cook time
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added in the last 5 minutes
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Fang Feng in english
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Ledebouriella (root, siler)
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Fang Feng properties (3)
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acrid, sweet, slightly warm
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Fang Feng channels (3)
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Bladder, Lung, Spleen
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Fang Feng actions (4)
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Relieves the exterior and dispels wind - Exterior wind cold or wind heat syndromes - Body itching, urticaria, and eczema due to wind cold or wind heat
Dissipates wind damp bi - wind cold damp painful obstruction - wind cold headache, migraine Expels liver wind/internal wind and relieves spasm - painful diarrhea or bright blood in stool - tetanus or trembling of the hands and feet detoxify (cooked with licorice) - antidote for mercuric and arsenic poisoning |
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Qiang Huo properties (4)
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acrid, bitter, aromatic, warm
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Qiang Huo channels (2)
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Bladder, Kidney
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Qiang Huo actions (3)
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Relieves the exterior, dissipates cold and damp, induces sweating - Exterior cold damp: Severe occipital headache, chills, fever, aversion to cold, body aches with heavy sensation - Generalized body aches with painful obstruction
Expels wind damp bi in the upper body - Wind damp cold painful obstruction syndrome: more effective for superficial wind dampness or pain at the upper body/extremities Guides the qi to the Tai yang and Du channels |
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Qiang Huo cautions
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overdose may cause nausea and vomiting
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Gao Ben in english
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Chinese Lovage root
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Gao Ben properties (2)
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acrid, warm
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Gao Ben channels (1)
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Bladder
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Gao Ben actions (2)
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Dispels wind cold and cold damp and reduces pain a) Exterior wind cold syndrome, also for cough and wheezing b) Headache; vertex or occipital headache c0toothache or pain at cheeks d) wind damp cold bi: pain in the joints, shoulder, lower back and extremities e) skin disorders: scabies, tinea fungus, and allergic ulericaria
Moderates spasm: stomach spasm or abdominal pain |
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Bai Zhi in English
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Chinese Angelica Root
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Bai Zhi properties (2)
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acrid, warm
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Bai Zhi channels (2)
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lung, stomach
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Bai Zhi actions (4)
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Disperses wind cold, induces sweating a)Exerior wind cold syndrome: especially with yang ming headache (supraorbital headache or frontal headache) b) eye irritation, or toothache c) sind invasion of the yang ming channel of the head
Reduces swelling and promotes discharge of pus a) early stage of carbuncle, skin sores, skin surface swelling (reduces swelling) b) abscesses, sores, carbuncles with pus or ulceration (expels pus) c) fistula or hemorrhoids, breast abscesses (both swelling and pus have formed) Dries dampness and controls discharge a) Wind cold damp bi (painful obstruction) b) Vaginal discharge with wind cold damp in lower jiao c) Eczema D) Psoriasis and burns Opens up the nasal passages - Nasal or sinus congestion with thick discharge and headache |
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Xi Xin in english
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Chinese Wind Ginger
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Xi Xin FDA banned
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KD failure, cause cancer
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Sheng Jiang in english
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Fresh ginger rhizome
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Sheng Jiang properties (2)
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acrid, warm
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Sheng Jiang channels (3)
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lung, spleen, stomach
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Sheng Jiang actions (8)
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Induces sweating, relieves exterior and dissipates cold - wind cold syndrome
Warms the middle jiao and relieves vomiting a)vomiting due to stomach cold, also in combination with other hers for any type of vomiting b)morning sickness (sip) c) diarrhea, or abdominal pain caused by cold d) hiccups due to cold with qi deficiency Disperses cold, transforms phlegm and reduces coughing (cook with green onion) a) wind cold cough b)cough and wheezing due to cold phlegm congestion in the lungs, or phlegm rheum retention Detoxifies other herbs and substances - cook with fish Harmonizes the ying and wei qi wind cold bi, damp bi - sciatica, joint pain Round worms - obstruction of LI (inject into anus) frost bite |
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Xiang Ru in english
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aromatic madder, Elsholtzia
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Xiang Ru properties (3)
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acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
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Xiang Ru channels (2)
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lung stomach
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Xiang Ru Actions (2)
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Relieves the exterior, induces sweating, dispels summer heat and transforms phlegm and dampness - summerheat dampness syndrome or wind cold in the summer time with internal damp: chills, fever, aversion to cold, headache, no sweating with vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
Regulates water metabolism by inducing urination, reduces edema a) edema, dysuria or scanty and difficult urination b) beriberi (pitting edema) |
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Xin Yi Hua in english
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Magnolia flower
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Xin Yi Hua properties (2)
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acrid, warm
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Xin Yi Hua channels (2)
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lung, stomach
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Xin Yi Hua actions (1)
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disperses wind, opens the nasal passages and sinuses - for nasal obstruction or congestion, sinusitis with headache, nasal discharge (allergies)
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Xin Yi Hua preperation (1)
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use filter, may cause irritation from hairy texture
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Xin Yi Hua precaution (1)
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may induce uterus contraction
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Cang Er Zi in english
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Cockleburr fruit, Xanthium
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Cang Er Zi properties (4)
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sweet, slightly bitter, warm, toxic
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Cang Er Zi channels (1)
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lung
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Cang Er Zi actions (3)
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Opens the nasal passages - nasal and sinus disorder with headache and thick/viscus running nose, post nasal drip
Dispels wind and expels dampness a) wind damp painful bi syndrome: arthritis, rheumatism, chronic lumbago b) extremity discomfort: leg qi (beriberi), cramps, numbness c) skin disorder: eczema, skin sores/ulcers, scabies, skin pruritic rashes, leprosy Releases exterior wind and relieves pain - for exterior wind cold damp syndrome: exterior symptoms with a splitting headache that radiates to the back of the neck |
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Cang Er Zi cooking instructions
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cook 30 minutes to destroy toxicity
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