Herbs That Calm The Spirit - Nourish The HT And Calm The Spirit

Question 0

What are qualities of herbs that calm the spirit (nourish the HT and calm the spirit)?

Answer 0

• these herbs are primarily used for palpitations with anxiety and insomnia due to HT blood Xu or LV Yin Xu
• they are mild in character and have few side effects

Question 1

List 4 herbs that calm the spirit (nourish the HT and calm the spirit)

Answer 1

Suan Zao Ren (1)
Bai Zi Ren
Yuan Zhi
He Huan Pi

Question 2

Suan Zao Ren (1)

Answer 2

• nourishes the HT yin, augments LV blood and quiets the spirit
• prevents abnormal sweating

Question 3

Bai Zi Ren (2)

Answer 3

• nourishes the HT and calms the spirit
• moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels
• “seeds of the tree of life”
• commonly used, supporting role

Question 4

Yuan Zhi (2)

Answer 4

• calms the spirit and quiets the HT (for brooding, pent up emotions)
• commonly used, supporting role

Question 5

He Huan Pi (2+)

Answer 5

• moves Qi and blood without damaging yin

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