Herbs II: Class Five Flashcards by Jonathan Bench

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Acrid, Toxic

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

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Restores the Yang to rescue collapse and devastated Yang disorders. Can assist with Heart Yang above, warm Spleen Yang in the middle, and supplement Kidney Yang below.
Strengthens the Yang and supplements the fire. Often used for cold syndromes such as impotence, lack of libido, cold pain of the lower back, epigastrium, and abdomen, frequent night urination, etc.
Warms the channels; disperses cold and dampness.

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

Channels: Heart, Kidney, Spleen

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Fu Zi / Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata

Special Characteristics:

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This herb is incompatible with Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Lian, and Bai Ji

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Acrid, Bitter, Toxic

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

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Dispels Wind-Dampness and Wind-Cold or Wind-Damp Bi syndrome. More effective than Fu Zi in dispelling cold, but has less tonifying properties
Disperses Cold to alleviate pain
Reduces swelling and treats abscesses and lesions

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen

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Chuan Wu / Radix Aconiti Preparata

Special Characteristics:

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Use of powder is not recommended due to its toxicity. This herb is incompatible with Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Lian, and Bai Ji

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Acrid, Bitter, Toxic

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

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The properties, channels entered, and actions of this herb are similar to Chuan Wu, but it is stronger and more toxic.

Dispels Wind-Dampness and Wind-Cold or Wind-Damp Bi syndrome. More effective than Fu Zi in dispelling cold, but has less tonifying properties
Disperses Cold to alleviate pain
Reduces swelling and treats abscesses and lesions

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen

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Cao Wu / Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii

Special Charateristics:

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Use of powder is not recommended due to its toxicity. This herb is incompatible with Ban Xia, Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Bai Lian, and Bai Ji

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Acrid, Sweet

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

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Supplements fire and strengthens the Yang. Effective in treating various disorders due to Kidney Yang deficiency and vital gate fire wane
Leads fires back to its source (i.e. upward-floating of deficient Kidney Yang)
Disperses cold to alleviate pain
Warms the channels and unblocks the vessels; treats amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to Chong and Ren channels deficiency and cold coagulation leading to blood stagnation
Can invigorate the growth of Qi and Blood or constitutional deficiency caused by Qi and blood wane

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

Channels: Heart, Kidney, Liver, Spleen

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Rou Gui / Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

Special Charateristics:

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When used in decoctions, should be added near the end; should be crushed into small pieces prior to use.

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Acrid

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

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Warms the middle jiao and disperses cold
Restores devastated Yang, warms and unblocks the channels
Warms the Lung and transforms congested fluid (dissolves phlegm)

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

Channels: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

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Gan Jiang / Rhizoma Zingiberis

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Gan Jiang and Xi Xin are the only two herbs that can warm the lung and transform congested fluid

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

Temperature: Hot

Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Toxic

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

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Disperses cold and alleviates pain, various pain due to cold stagnating the Liver channel
Warms the Middle Jiao to stop vomiting
Spreads the Liver and descends rebellious Qi downward
Strengthens Spleen Yang and stops diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney deficiency cold
Leads fire downward
Activates Qi circulation and relieves pain

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney

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Wu Zhu Yu / Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae

Special Characteristics:

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Primarily targets the Liver and Stomach

Xia Hui Xiang / Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris Temperature: Properties:

Xia Hui Xiang / Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris Temperature: Warm Properties: Acrid

Xia Hui Xiang / Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris Functions:

1. Disperses cold to alleviate pain; warms the Liver and Kidneys 2. Regulates the Qi to harmonize the stomach

Xia Hui Xiang / Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris Channels:

Xia Hui Xiang / Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris Channels: Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Stomach

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Temperature: Properties:

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Temperature: Hot Properties: Acrid

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Functions:

1. Warms the middle jiao and disperses cold; helps relieve pain in the middle jiao from cold

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Channels:

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Channels: Stomach, Large Intestine

Bi Pa / Fructus Piperis Longi Special Characteristics:

Can help releive toothache pain when used as a powder; also good for treating angina due to congestion in the chest (chest Bi syndrome)

Hu Jiao / Fructus Piperis Nigri Temperature: Properties:

Hu Jiao / Fructus Piperis Nigri Temperature: Hot Properties: Acrid

Hu Jiao / Fructus Piperis Nigri Functions:

1. Warms the middle jiao and disperses cold; can also be used externally when placed in the navel for treating abdominal pain and diarrhea due to exterior cold evil attacking

Hu Jiao / Fructus Piperis Nigri Channels:

Hu Jiao / Fructus Piperis Nigri Channels: Large Intestine, Stomach

Chuan Jiao / Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani Temperature: Properties:

Chuan Jiao / Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani Temperature: Hot Properties: Acrid, Slightly Toxic

Chuan Jiao / Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani Functions:

1. Warms the middle jiao and alleviates pain and helps relieve diarrhea 2. Kills Parasites (particularly roundworm) 3. Stops itch from eczema or vagina itch

Chuan Jiao / Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani Channels:

Chuan Jiao / Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani Channels: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Temperature: Properties:

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Temperature: Warm Properties: Acrid

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Functions:

1. Warms the middle jiao and descends rebellious Qi; used for addressing vomiting and hiccough due to stomach cold 2. Disperses cold and alleviates pain; treats stomach cold with epigastric and abdominal pain 3. Warms the Kidney and aids the Yang 4. Used for Yin type sores or traumatic injury

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Channels:

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Channels: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach

Ding Xiang / Flos Caryophylli Special Characteristics:

Do not combine with Yu Jin

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Temperature: Properties:

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Temperature: Hot Properties: Acrid

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Functions:

1. Disperses cold to alleviate pain | 2. Warms the middle jiao to stop vomiting

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Channels:

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Channels: Spleen, Stomach

Gao Liang Jiang / Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum Special Characteristics:

Good for epigastric pain due to excess cold. Focuses more on stomach and vomiting where dried ginger focuses more on diarrhea

Category - Interior Warming Herbs Description:

Herbs that warm the interior, as the name implies, warm the interior of the body and dispel cold

Fu Zi Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Fu Zi Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata English Name: Aconite (Monks' Hood) Literal Translation: Attached Seeds

Chuan Wu Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Chuan Wu Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Aconiti Preparata English Name: Sichuan Aconite Literal Translation: Crow's Head from Sichuan

Cao Wu Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Cao Wu Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii English Name: Aconite Tsaowu Literal Translation: Wild Black Head

Rou Gui Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Rou Gui Pharmaceutical Name: Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae English Name: Cinnamon Bark Literal Translation: Flesh Cinnamon

Gan Jiang Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Gan Jiang Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Zingiberis English Name: Dried Ginger Literal Translation: Dried Ginger

Wu Zhu Yu Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Wu Zhu Yu Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae English Name: Evodia Fruit Literal Translation: Southern Evodia

Xia Hui Xiang Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Xia Hui Xiang Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Feoniculi Vulgaris English Name: Fennel Seed Literal Translation: Small Fennel Aromatic

Bi Pa Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Bi Pa Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Piperis Longi English Name: Long Pepper Literal Translation: Long Pepper

Hu Jiao Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Hu Jiao Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Piperis Nigri English Name: Pepper Literal Translation: Flower Pepper

Chuan Jiao Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Chuan Jiao Pharmaceutical Name: Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani English Name: Sichuan Pepper Literal Translation: Sichuan Pepper

Ding Xiang Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Ding Xiang Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Caryophylli English Name: Clove Literal Translation: Bud Aroma

Gao Liang Jiang Pharmaceutical Name: English Name: Literal Translation:

Gao Liang Jiang Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum English Name: Galanga Literal Translation: High Good Ginger