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;
24 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
Channels:
GB, LIV, ST Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold A&I: * Expels wind dampness & RELAXES THE SINEWS: wind damp with cramping in extremities. Used for hot conditions. Also used for Acute & Chronic conditions. * Clears Deficiency Heat. - Resolves dampness & reduce jaundice. - Moistens Intestines & unblocks bowel for dry constipation (not so much) Used in all kinds of Bi: wind, cold, damp, heat C&C: - Cases w/ frequent urination - Chronic pain w/ emaciation - Spleen Qi Xu w/ Diarrhea Dosage: up to 12g |
Qin Jiao
|
|
Channels:
BL Properties: Spicy, Salty, Warm A&I: - Dispels win-damp, unblocks channel, & stops pain: esp. for wind bi. Effective for moving Qi. - Used to SOFTEN FISH BONES (stuck in throat) - Reduces phlegm & congested fluid: for focal distention & accumulation in the middle jiao C&C: Qi & Xue Xu Syndromes Dosage: up to 12g |
Wei Ling Xian
|
|
Channels:
LIV, SP, KI Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral A&I: * Dispel wind-dampness & unblocks channel: good for pain in lower back knee - also extremities. - Promote urination & reduce edema: esp. for superficial edema. - Skin lesions w/ itching - topical use - toothache C&C: Blood Xu Dosage: up to 15g |
Hai Tong Pi
|
|
Channels:
LIV, SP Properties: Sour, Slightly Warm A&I: * Relaxes sinews & unblocks channel: esp. good for cramping - severe cramps in the extremities, cramps in lower back & extremities, cramping & pain - Harmonise ST & transform dampness: Abdominal pain & cramping of calf, also dampness in middle jiao - Edema from leg qi - reduce food stagnation C&C: Cautions in Exterior Syndromes, Excess use can harm teeth & bone Dosage: up to 12g |
Mu Gua
|
|
Channels:
LIV, SP, ST Properties: Sweet, Spicy, Warm A&I: * Dispel wind-dampness - esp. wind bi, itching rashes from wind-dampness - Harmonise ST and transform damp: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain due to dampness C&C: None Dosage: up to 15g wrap in cheese cloth for decoction Not used much |
Can Sha
|
|
Channels:
LIV Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold A&I: * Dispels wind & unblocks channel, benefits joint: esp for bi syndrome in upper extremities & joints - Promotes urination: for edema C&C: None Dosage: up to 30g Ge Gun also good for neck & upper back bi |
Sang Zhi
|
|
Channels:
KI, LIV Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm A&I: * Expels wind-damp & strengthen Sinews & Bones: chronic bi due to wind, cold, damp bi. Used for Elderly. Esp for chronic be where deficiency is onvolved. - Transform Damp & reduce sweat: damp cold leg qi, edema & dampness C&C: Yin Xu w/ heat signs Dosage: up to 15g |
Wu Jia Pi
|
|
Channels:
LU Properties: Sweet, Bitter, Warm, Toxic A&I: * Dispel wind & dampness: bi from wind & damp, itching skin from dampness - Nasal disorders - Severe splitting headache radiating to back of neck (usually wind & fire) C&C: - Bi syndrome due to Xue Xu - Overdose may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain Dosage: up to 9g |
Cang Er Zi
|
|
Channels:
KI, LIV Properties: Bitter, Cold A&I: * Dispel wind & damp & strengthen sinews: bi wind, damp, & heat, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, numbness & weakness in back and legs - Calms Spirit: insomnia & forgetfulness - Clear heat & pacify liver: ascending liver yang, headache & dizziness - Transform damp heat: skin disorders w/ damp & heat C&C: Yin or Xue Xu Dosage: up to 15g Prepare with wine for Bi Syndromes Use raw to clear heat & resolve damp |
Xi Xian Cao
|
|
Channels:
LIV Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Sweet, Cool A&I: * Dispel wind & damp: bi syndromes with wind & damp, numbness in trunk & extremities, hemiplegia, eczema - hypertension (no much) it is a symptom not a syndrome. C&C: None Dosage: up to 15g For Hypertension - cook @ low temperatures not on high heat. |
Chou Wu Tong
|
|
Channels:
LIV Properties: Bitter, Slightly Cold A&I: * Dispel wind-damp & unblocks channel: wind, heat, damp. Heat spasms of sinews. - Cool blood & reduce swelling: sore throat C&C: may counteract bei mu & shi chang pu Dosage: up to 15g |
Luo Shi Teng
|
|
Channels:
LIV, KI Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Warm A&I: * Dispel wind-damp & unblock channel: bi wind, cold, damp. esp cramping & stiff joints, lower back pain - Disperse cold & alleviate pain: epigastric/abdominal pain & diarrhea due to cold (Rarely) C&C: None Dosage: up to 15g |
Hai Feng Teng
|
|
Channels:
KI, LIV Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm A&I: * Dispel wind dampness - strengthen sinew & bone: Bi wind, damp, cold. Pain, spasms, numbness. Most often used for elderly C&C: Xin Xu Dosage: up to 9g |
Qian Nian Jian
|
|
Channels:
LIV, SP Properties: Sweet, Salty, Warm, Toxic A&I: * Powerfully unblocks the channels & extinguishes wind: for chronic Bi syndromes especially from wind or damp. Numbness & weakness of the 4 limbs & cramping of the sinews. - Dispels wind from the skin: for tinea, numbness, of the skin, or any kind of rash arising from wind. - Dispels wind from the sinews: for any kind of spasms, tremors, or seizures. Facial paralysis or hemiplagia arising from wind-stroke. C&C: Yin Xu with false heat Blood Xu Dosage: up to 10 grams in decoction up to 1.5 grams as a powder |
Bai Hua She
|
|
Channels:
LIV, SP Properties: Sweet, Salty, Neutral A&I: Same as Bai Hua She except milder effect * Powerfully unblocks the channels & extinguishes wind: for chronic Bi syndromes especially from wind or damp. Numbness & weakness of the 4 limbs & cramping of the sinews. - Dispels wind from the skin: for tinea, numbness, of the skin, or any kind of rash arising from wind. - Dispels wind from the sinews: for any kind of spasms, tremors, or seizures. Facial paralysis or hemiplagia arising from wind-stroke. C&C: Yin Xu with false heat Blood Xu Dosage: up to 9 grams in decoction up to 3 grams as a powder |
Wu Shou She
|
|
Channels:
LIV Properties: Sweet, Salty, Neutral A&I: * Dispels wind & stops spasms: for skin lesions due to wind, for other wind patterns such as childhood convulsions & seizures - Remove superficial visual obstruction: for pterygium or disorders of the cornea. C&C: pregnancy Dosage: up to 3g when decocted up to up to 0.6g when taken as powder |
She Tui
|
|
Channels:
KI, BL Properties: Bitter, Spicy, A&I: * Dispels wind-dampness & alleviates pain: wind-cold-damp bi esp. in the lower back & legs. Acute & Chronic conditions - Disperses wind-cold-dampness & releases exterior. - Also used for lesser yin stage headache & toothache. C&C: Yin Xu w/ heat signs Dosage: up to 9g. |
Du Huo
|
|
Herbs that dispell wind-dampness:
Wind-Cold-Dampness |
- Du Huo
- Wei Ling Xian - Wu Jia Pi - Mu Gua - Qian Nian Jian |
|
Herbs that dispel wind-dampness:
Wind-Heat-Dampness: |
- Qin Jiao
- Xi Xian Cao - Luo Si Teng - Si Gua Luo |
|
Herbs that dispel wind-dampness:
Address Upper Body |
- Qiang Huo
- Sang Zhi - Gui Zhi |
|
Herbs that dispel wind-dampness:
Address Lower Body |
- Du Huo
- Mu Gua - Can Sha |
|
Herbs that dispel wind-dampness:
Address Upper or Lower Body |
- Luo Shi Teng
- Hai Feng Teng - Wei Ling Xian |
|
Herbs that expel wind-dampness:
For Children & Adolescents |
- Sang Zhi
- Gui Zhi - Si Gua Luo - Luo Shi Teng * They are relatively mild & release the exterior |
|
Herbs that expel wind-dampness:
For Elderly |
- Qian Nian Jian
- Wu Jia Pi - Xi Xian Cao * They have tonifying properties. Also, for this group of people it is necessary to add herbs that tonify the liver & kidney - such as Niu Xi, Du Zhong, Sang Ji Sheng. |