Herbs III: Final (Part II)

Question 1

Ju Pi / Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Tangerine Peel

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 1

Promotes Qi and transforms phlegm

Removes Spleen and Stomach Qi stagnation. Dries dampness and transforms phlegm

Less effective at promoting Qi movement than Qing Pi

Question 2

Qing Pi / Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride
Immature Tangerine Peel

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 2

Promotes Qi and transforms phlegm

Spreads Liver Qi. Reduces clump accumulation; breaks up the Qi

More effective in promoting Qi movement than Ju Pi

Question 3

Qing Pi / Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride
Immature Tangerine Peel

Functions (Peter):

Answer 3

Bitter, Acrid, and Warm

Breaks up Qi stagnation, whether from constrained Liver Qi with pain in the chest, breast, or intercostal/flanks, or food stagnation and clumped Qi that is severe

Question 4

Da Fu Pi / Pericarpium Arecae
Areca Husk

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 4

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Promotes urination and reduces edema; used for edema, especially for superficial edema

Question 5

Da Fu Pi / Pericarpium Arecae
Areca Husk

Functions (Peter):

Answer 5

Acrid and Slightly Warm

More aggressive in driving Qi downward for distention of the Spleen/Stomach along with incomplete bowel movements

Promotes urination and reduces edema

Question 6

Zhi Shi / Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Immature Bitter Orange

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 6

Promotes Qi and transforms phlegm

Strongly breaks up Middle Jiao stagnation and reduces accumulation. Unblocks the bowels and expels Pi syndrome

Used for Stomach, anus, and uterine prolapse; can also increase blood pressure from shock

Question 7

Zhi Shi / Fructus Aurantii Immaturus
Immature Bitter Orange

Functions (Peter):

Answer 7

Colder and more aggressive than Zhi Ke.

Strongly indicates for lifting the bowels and helping prolapse, as well as transforming phlegn for focal distention and fullness in the chest due to turbid phlegm obstruction.

Question 8

Zhi Ke / Fructus Aurantii
Bitter Orange

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 8

Promotes Qi and transforms phlegm

Mildly breaks up Middle Jiao stagnation and reduces accumulation. Unblocks the bowels and expels Pi syndrome

Used for Stomach, anus, and uterine prolapse; can also increase blood pressure from shock

Question 9

Zhi Ke / Fructus Aurantii
Bitter Orange

Functions (Peter):

Answer 9

Similar to Zhi Shi but not as strong

Question 10

Mu Xiang / Radix Aucklandiae
Costus Root

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 10

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

More effective in removing Spleen and Stomach Qi stagnation; especially good for distending pain

Question 11

Mu Xiang / Radix Aucklandiae
Costus Root

Functions (Peter):

Answer 11

Acts to harmonize and relieve stagnation of the Stomach and intestines; focused on relieving and reviving the Spleen and Stomach. Able to move ‘clumped Qi’ out of the stomach.

Able to harmonize the intestines while moving Qi, for diarrhea and dysentric disorders due to Qi stagnation leading to damp heat with tenesmus or not

Question 12

Xiang Fu / Rhizoma Cyperi
Nutgrass Rhizome

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 12

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

More effective in spreading Liver and regulating menses; commonly used in the gynecological department

Question 13

Xiang Fu / Rhizoma Cyperi
Nutgrass Rhizome

Functions (Peter):

Answer 13

One of the most important herbs for releasing Liver Qi stagnation that has resulted in emotional upset.

Perfect for PMS, as well as pain in the flanks, cramps, and breast distention. Its Qi moving ability also stops pain.

Question 14

Wu Yao / Radix Linderae
Lindera Root

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 14

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Warms and disperses internal cold; used more for the Lower Jiao, such as lower abdominal distention and cold pain

Question 15

Wu Yao / Radix Linderae
Lindera Root

Functions (Peter):

Answer 15

Warm and acrid, Wu Yao moves Qi throughout the body while dispersing cold (and therefore alleviating cold pain).

It’s able to warm the Kidney for urinary frequency as well as the lower jiao for menses or pain due to hernia

Question 16

Chen Xiang / Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum
Aloeswood

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 16

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Warms the middle jiao, descends rebellion, stops hiccough, warms the Kidneys, and grasps the Qi to stop wheezing

Question 17

Chen Xiang / Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum
Aloeswood

Functions (Peter):

Answer 17

It is warming, descending, and able to reverse the counterflow of qi in cases like vomiting and hiccoughs.

Able to stop wheezing by enhancing and warming the Kidney to grasp the Qi of the Lung whether excess or deficiency

Question 18

Tan Xiang / Lignum Santali Albi
Sandalwood

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 18

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Disperses cold to alleviate pain; used for cold coagulation and Qi stagnation causing Stomach cold pain and chest Bi syndrome

Question 19

Tan Xiang / Lignum Santali Albi
Sandalwood

Functions (Peter):

Answer 19

Sandalwood has a rising, lifting action, an dis able to disperse Qi stagnation of the upper chest and in cases of coronary disease resulting in angina

Its acrid, warm, and aromatic quality alleviate nausea

Question 20

Chuan Lian Zi / Fructus Toosendan
Sichuan Chinaberry Fruit

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 20

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Spreads the Liver Qi and clears heat. Used for hot pain

Also clears parasites to stop pain; clears tinea infections

Question 21

Chuan Lian Zi / Fructus Toosendan
Sichuan Chinaberry Fruit

Functions (Peter):

Answer 21

Cold, bitter, and slightly toxic, Chuan Lia Zi alleviates Liver Qi stagnation for hernia caused by Liver Qi turning into fire, or menstrual pain with irritability

It is also able to kill parasite and the resulting pain and stagnation that accompanies them

Question 22

Xie Bai / Bulbus Alli Macrostemi
Chinese Chive

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 22

Promotes Qi movement and alleviates pain; used for epigastric and abdominal pain

Promotes Qi and unblocks Yang. Used for chest Bi syndrome and dysentery due to Qi and damp obstruction

Addresses the upper, middle, and lower jiao

Question 23

Xie Bai / Bulbus Alli Macrostemi
Chinese Chive

Functions (Peter):

Answer 23

Xie Bai is unique for its ability to unblock Yang Qi in the chest through its action on the Lung, expelling any damp and phlegm accumulation and blood stasis which results in cough, wheezing, back pain, difficulty breathing, etc.

It also has an effect to reduce stagnation in the Large Intestine for dysenteric disorders

Question 24

Fo Shou / Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis
Finger Citron Fruit

Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 24

Promotes Qi and transforms phlegm

Spreads Liver Qi and harmonizes the Stomach; used for Liver and Stomach Qi stagnation.

Qi moving action is less than Chen Pi on Qing Pi

Question 25

Fo Shou / Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis Finger Citron Fruit Functions (Peter):

Answer 25

Fo Shou flows to the Liver, Lung, Spleen, and Stomach to expand the chest, break up phlegm, harmonize the Stomach, and free constraint by spreading Liver Qi The action on the Liver and Stomach is what distinguishes it from other citrus herbs

Question 26

Yi Mu Cao / Herba Leonuri Chinese Motherwort Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 26

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Promotes urination, reduces edema, and clears toxic heat. Reduces hypertension. Good for gynecological blood stagnation.

Question 27

Yi Mu Cao / Herba Leonuri Chinese Motherwort Functions (Peter):

Answer 27

Clears heat and toxicity while invigorating and cooling blood; used for abdominal masses due to blood stasis and postpartum pain due to blood stagnation.

Question 28

Chong Wei Zi / Semen Leonuri Leonurus Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 28

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Promotes urination, reduces edema, and clears toxic heat. Clears Liver heat; brightens the eyes

Question 29

Chong Wei Zi / Semen Leonuri Leonurus Functions (Peter):

Answer 29

Clears heat and toxicity while invigorating and cooling blood; used for abdominal masses due to blood stasis and postpartum pain due to blood stagnation. It is distinct from Yi Mu Cao for its ability to brighten the eyes

Question 30

Ze Lan / Herba Lycopi Bugleweed Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 30

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Promotes urination, reduces edema, and clears toxic heat.

Question 31

Ze Lan / Herba Lycopi Bugleweed Functions (Peter):

Answer 31

Clears heat and toxicity while invigorating and cooling blood; used for abdominal masses due to blood stasis and postpartum pain due to blood stagnation. Softer and more harmonizing that Yi Mu Cao; doesn't damage Qi and blood like Yi Mu Cao can

Question 32

Ji Xue Teng / Caulis Spatholobi Spatholobus Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 32

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Tonifies the blood, invigorates the channels, and relaxes the sinews Good for numbness of the extremities; used for blood deficiency with blood stagnation

Question 33

Ji Xue Teng / Caulis Spatholobi Spatholobus Functions (Peter):

Answer 33

Promotes the movement of blood and tonifies it, while relaxing the sinews and invigorating the channels.

Question 34

Tao Ren / Semen Persicae Peach Seed Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 34

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Moistens intestines, unblocks bowels, and stops coughing Known for breaking up blood stasis and addressing Lung and intestinal abscess

Question 35

Tao Ren / Semen Persicae Peach Seed Functions (Peter):

Answer 35

Tao Ren is able to agressively break up blood stasis while stopping cough, moistening the intestines, and unblocking the bowels. It is said to be heavy and sinking, causing Lung Qi to descend while moistening the Lungs as well as the bowels

Question 36

Hong Hua / Flos Carthami Safflower Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 36

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. In small doses it can invigorate the blood; in large doses it can break up stasis

Question 37

Hong Hua / Flos Carthami Safflower Functions (Peter):

Answer 37

Hong Hua is acrid and warm, flowing to the Heart and Liver. It invigorates the blood, unblocks the channels, disperses the blood, and alleviates pain. In small doses it harmonizes and nourishes the blood.

Question 38

Wu Ling Zhi / Excrementum Trogopteri seu Pteromi Flying Squirrel Feces Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 38

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Very effective for relieving pain. Transforms blood stasis and stops bleeding

Question 39

Wu Ling Zhi / Excrementum Trogopteri seu Pteromi Flying Squirrel Feces Functions (Peter):

Answer 39

Wu Ling Zhi is bitter, sweet, and warm, flowing to the Liver and Spleen; it is able to powerfully invigorate the blood and alleviate pain, transforming stasis and stopping bleeding that is caused by stasis. It is very effective for pain relief

Question 40

Niu Xi / Radix Achyranthis Achyranthes Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 40

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Tonifies the Liver and Kidney and strengthens bone and sinews. Unblocks Lin and guides fire down Huai Niu Xi is more effective in tonifying the Liver and Kidney; Chuan Niu Xi is more effective in invigorating the blood and unblocking the channels

Question 41

Niu Xi / Radix Achyranthis Achyranthes Functions (Peter):

Answer 41

Niu Xi invigorates the blood and unblocks the channels while tonifying the Liver and Kidney and promoting urination (and unblocking Lin). It also directs fire downward for sores in the mouth and tongue. Chuan Niu Xi is better at invigorating blood and unblocking channels; Huai Niu Xi is better at tonifying the Liver and Kidney

Question 42

Chuan Shan Jia / Squama Mantis Anteater Scales Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 42

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Unblocks the channels and promotes lactation Reduces swelling and expels pus Strongest herb for unblocking channels

Question 43

Chuan Shan Jia / Squama Mantis Anteater Scales Functions (Peter):

Answer 43

Chuan Shan Jia is salty and cool, flows to the Liver and Stomach just like Wang Bu Liu Xing, and also promotes lactation, but is better at reducing swelling and expelling pus as well as expelling wind in the channels

Question 44

Wang Bu Liu Xing / Semen Vaccariae Vaccaria Seeds Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 44

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Unblocks the channels and promotes lactation. Promotes urination Unblocks Lin syndrome

Question 45

Wang Bu Liu Xing / Semen Vaccariae Vaccaria Seeds Functions (Peter):

Answer 45

Wang Bu Liu Xing invigorates the blood and unblocks the channels while promoting lactation and reducing abcesses It promotes urination and unblocks Lin syndrome for hot Lin and prostatitis

Question 46

Lu Lu Tong / Fructus Liquidambaris Sweetgum Fruit Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 46

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Unblocks the channels and promotes lactation. Promotes urination Promotes Qi movement

Question 47

Lu Lu Tong / Fructus Liquidambaris Sweetgum Fruit Functions (Peter):

Answer 47

Promotes Qi and blood movement, opens Middle Jiao for distention and pain, and unblocks channels for wind damp Bi as well as promotes lactation It also promotes urination and reduces edema for urinary difficulty

Question 48

Shui Zhi / Hirudo Leech Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 48

Breaks up and drives out severe blood stasis and can reduce immobile masses

Question 49

Shui Zhi / Hirudo Leech Functions (Peter):

Answer 49

Salty, Neutral, and Slightly Toxic, this flows to the Liver and Urinary Bladderto help break up clots for heart disease as well as break up and drive out blood stasis for immobile masses For severe blood stasis, it is able to reduce masses

Question 50

Su Mu / Lignum Sappan Sappan Wood Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 50

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Stops bleeding; especially used for treating postpartum bleeding

Question 51

Su Mu / Lignum Sappan Sappan Wood Functions (Peter):

Answer 51

Su Mu invigorates the blood while reducing swelling and alleviating pain; also used for traumatic injury and its ability to stop bleeding. It is similar to Hong Hua, harmonizing while invigorating the blood, but it is said to be cooler

Question 52

``` Chi Shao (Yao) / Radix Paeoniae Rubrae Red Peony Root ``` Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 52

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Clears heat and cools blood; clears Liver fire. It is incompatible with Li Lu

Question 53

``` Chi Shao (Yao) / Radix Paeoniae Rubrae Red Peony Root ``` Functions (Peter):

Answer 53

Chi Shao is sour, bitter, and slightly cold, flowing to the Liver and Spleen. It clears heat and cools blood while invigorating the blood and clearing Liver fire with headache and red eyes

Question 54

Chuan Xiong / Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 54

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Expels wind and alleviates pain Chief herb for treating headache- various types of headache (trauma, tension, and migraine)

Question 55

Chuan Xiong / Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Functions (Peter):

Answer 55

Number one herb for relieving headache, its warm quality unblocks the vessels while its acrid quality moves the Qi at the blood level. In this way it is able to release externally contracted wind that is binding the blood and creating headache Since Chuan Xiong flows to the head and eyes and enters the sea of blood, it is also able to unblock stagnation of the muscles, skin, joints, and limbs

Question 56

Ru Xiang / Gummi Olibanum Frankincense Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 56

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Reduces swelling and generates flesh; chief herb(s) for injury More effective at removing Qi stagnation than Mo Yao

Question 57

Ru Xiang / Gummi Olibanum Frankincense Functions (Peter):

Answer 57

Acrid, bitter, and warm, Ru Xiang flows to the Heart, Liver, and Spleen channels, is able to reduce swelling, generate flesh, invigorate blood, and promote Qi movement, thereby eliminating pain Ru Xiang is better at moving Qi whereas Mo Yao is better at moving blood

Question 58

Mo Yao / Myrrha Myrrh Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 58

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Reduces swelling and generates flesh; chief herb(s) for injury More effective at removing blood stagnation than Ru Xiang

Question 59

Mo Yao / Myrrha Myrrh Functions (Peter):

Answer 59

Bitter and neutral, Mo Yao flows to the Heart, Liver, and Spleen channels, is able to reduce swelling, generate flesh, invigorate blood, and promote Qi movement, thereby eliminating pain Mo Yao is better at moving blood whereas Ru Xiang is better at moving Qi

Question 60

Yan Hu Suo / Rhizoma Corydalis Corydalis Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 60

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Used for various kinds of pain due to Qi and blood stagnation

Question 61

Yan Hu Suo / Rhizoma Corydalis Corydalis Functions (Peter):

Answer 61

A very important herb for pain management, flowing to the Heart, Liver, Lung, and Stomach. It is acrid, bitter, and warm, and good for pain everywhere

Question 62

Yu Jin / Radix Cucumae Tumeric Tuber Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 62

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Spreads the Liver, benefits the Gallbladder, cools the blood, and relieves constraint. Helps open the orifices for addressing mental confusion and mental disturbance

Question 63

Yu Jin / Radix Cucumae Tumeric Tuber Functions (Peter):

Answer 63

Yu Jin is notable for its cool temperature and ability to spread the Liver Qi, relive constraint for anxiety and delirium. It cools the blood and stops bleeding; its nature is effective for dampheat resulting in jaundice

Question 64

Jian Huang / Rhizoma Curcumae Longae Tumeric Rhizome Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 64

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Unblocks the channels and is more used for pain in the upper limbs

Question 65

Jian Huang / Rhizoma Curcumae Longae Tumeric Rhizome Functions (Peter):

Answer 65

Addresses pain in the extremities and is especially good for shoulder and neck pain. It addresses pain in the whole body, but is very effective for the upper portion While it treats sores and carbuncles like Yu Jin and Hu Zhang, it is warm (which helps distinguish it from these two)

Question 66

E Zhu / Rhizoma Curcumae Ezhu Curcuma Zedoria Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 66

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Breaks up blood stasis; used for abdominal masses. Also treats food stagnation. Stronger at removing Qi stagnation than San Leng

Question 67

E Zhu / Rhizoma Curcumae Ezhu Curcuma Zedoria Functions (Peter):

Answer 67

Very powerful for breaking up blood stasis. It enters the Liver and Spleen and is bitter, acrid, and warm, This herb is effective for abdominal masses due to stasis and Qi stagnation. It also reduces food accumulation in cases of stagnation

Question 68

San Leng / Rhizoma Sparganii Bur-reed Rhizome Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 68

Invigorates the blood and promotes Qi movement; used for blood stasis with Qi stagnation disorders Breaks up blood stasis; used for abdominal masses. Also treats food stagnation. Stronger at removing blood stagnation than E Zhu

Question 69

San Leng / Rhizoma Sparganii Bur-reed Rhizome Functions (Peter):

Answer 69

San Leng is neutral, bitter, and acrid (unlike E Zhu which is warm). It flows to the Liver and Spleen and is better at breaking up blood stasis while reducing food stagnation.

Question 70

Dan Shen / Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Salvia Root Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 70

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Widely used for blood stasis; calms the spirit and cools the blood. Good for patients who have acne; more recently used to help with heart attack, angina, and thrombosis

Question 71

Dan Shen / Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Salvia Root Functions (Peter):

Answer 71

Dan Shen is like Yu Jin but is cool and bitter (versus bitter and acrid). It invigorates the blood and disperses stasis- many types of stasis. It is famously used for angina; it cools the blood and reduces sores while also soothing irritability and calming the spirit

Question 72

Hu Zhang / Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati Polygonum Cuspidatum Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 72

Invigorates the blood and removes blood stasis; used for blood stagnation disorders. Drains dampnes, reduces jaundice, transforms phlegm, and clears toxic heat

Question 73

Hu Zhang / Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati Polygonum Cuspidatum Functions (Peter):

Answer 73

Hu Zhang is bitter and cool, and it able to clear dampness and heat from the Liver and Gallbladder, while also clearing Lung heat. Its name, Tiger's Cane, tells you of its ability to help pain, injuries, wind damp Bi syndrome, etc. Part of its distinction is its ability to clear heat and relieve toxicity

Question 74

Da Ji / Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici Japanese Thistle Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 74

Cools blood to stop bleeding; for various types of bleeding due to the reckless movement of blood Used for bleeding in the Upper Jiao; addresses toxic heat and is used to reduce swelling and treat hypertension

Question 75

Di Yu / Radix Sanguisorbae Garden Burnet Root Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 75

Cools blood to stop bleeding; for various types of bleeding due to the reckless movement of blood Clears toxic heat and is used more for bleeding in the Lower Jiao (including blood in the stool)

Question 76

Huai Hua Mi / Flos Sophorae Japanese Pagoda Tree Flower Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 76

Cools blood to stop bleeding; for various types of bleeding due to the reckless movement of blood Clears Liver fire; treats headache and red eyes due to ascendant Liver fire. Commonly used to treat blood in the stool. Recently used for treating hypertension

Question 77

Ce Bai Ye / Cacumen Platycladi Arborvitae Leaves Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 77

Cools blood to stop bleeding; for various types of bleeding due to the reckless movement of blood Widely used for various bleeding. Transforms phlegm and stops coughing. Can also be used with warm herbs to address bleeding due to deficient cold

Question 78

Bai Mao Gen / Rhizoma Imperatae Woolly Grass Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 78

Cools blood to stop bleeding; for various types of bleeding due to the reckless movement of blood Clears heat and promotes urination

Question 79

Xian He Cao / Herba Agrimoniae Agromony Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 79

Astringes to stop bleeding; used for bleeding without blood stasis Reduces food stagnation and tonifies the blood to help treat Qi and blood deficiency Alleviates diarrhea and dysentery and kills parasites

Question 80

Bai Ji / Rhizoma Bletillae Bletilla Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 80

Astringes to stop bleeding; used for bleeding without blood stasis Reduces swelling, generates flesh, restrains leakage and stops bleeding from the Lung and Stomach (also good for traumatic bleeding)

Question 81

Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus Charred Human Hair Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 81

Astringes to stop bleeding; used for bleeding without blood stasis Restrains leakage, stops bleeding and transforms stasis. Mainly used for uterine bleeding. Promotes urination and is used for Lin syndrome, especially bloody Lin syndrome

Question 82

Ou Jie / Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Lotus Node Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 82

Astringes to stop bleeding; used for bleeding without blood stasis Use of raw Ou Jie can stop bleeding and transform blood stasis

Question 83

San Qi / Radix Notoginseng Notoginseng Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 83

Transforms blood stasis to stop bleeding; for bleeding due to blood stasis Used more frequently as a powder. Can transform blood stasis to relieve pain Reduces swelling and is often used with traumatic injury due to blood stasis. Recently used for angina

Question 84

Qian Cao Gen / Radix Rubiae Madder Root Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 84

Transforms blood stasis to stop bleeding; for bleeding due to blood stasis Cools the blood and stops bleeding while invigorating the blood and unblocking the channels Used charred for bleeding and raw to invigorate the blood. Good for early, heavy, or lingering period

Question 85

Pu Huang / Pollen Typhae Cattail Pollen Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 85

Transforms blood stasis to stop bleeding; for bleeding due to blood stasis Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis. Use in raw form to dispel blood stasis; used toasted to stop bleeding

Question 86

Ai Ye / Folium Artemisiae Argyi Mugwort Leaf Functions (Ji Zhang):

Answer 86

Warms the channel to stop bleeding Disperses cold and addresses bleeding due to deficient cold; can especially warm the Middle Jiao. Warms the channels to help alleviate pain Helps regulate the menses and calms the fetus Can be used topically to treat itching from eczema

Question 87

Da Ji / Herba seu Radix Cirsii Japonici Japanese Thistle Functions (Peter):

Answer 87

Cools the blood to stop bleeding, especially from the Lung and Stomach-- for vomiting of blood, coughing of blood, as well as blood in the urine, from the uterus, and the nose. It's distinct qualities are that is disperses stasis and reduces swelling; used for sores and carbuncles due to toxic heat with accompanying blood stasis, while also reducing hypertension.

Question 88

Di Yu / Radix Sanguisorbae Garden Burnet Root Functions (Peter):

Answer 88

It's blood cooling and hemostatic properties are especially for lower jiao bleeding such as dysentry, bloody hemorroids, abnormal bleeding, etc. It clears toxic heat and generates flesh.

Question 89

Huai Hua Mi / Flos Sophorae Japanese Pagoda Tree Flower Functions (Peter):

Answer 89

It is bitter and cool, glowing to the Liver and Large Intestine, and is able to cool blood and stop bleeding-- it is more focused on the lower jiao. Huai Hua Mai is unique in its ability to clear Liver heat and drain Liver fire: it is used for treating headache, red eyes, and Liver fire rising (as well as hypertension)

Question 90

Ce Bai Ye / Cacumen Platycladi Arborvitae Leaves Functions (Peter):

Answer 90

Ce Bai Ye is bitter, astringent, and slightly cold. It flows to the Heart, Liver, LI, and is well known for cooling blood and stopping bleeding anywhere in the body. This ability, plus its ability to transform phlegm heat in the Lung, is what makes it distinct in this category.

Question 91

Bai Mao Gen / Rhizoma Imperatae Woolly Grass Functions (Peter):

Answer 91

Stops bleeding and cools the blood. Addresses Lung and Stomach heat, such as coughing of the blood, nosebleed, vomiting of the blood, etc Its ability to clear heat is facilitated by its ability to promote urination, helping with both Lin syndrome and edema

Question 92

Xian He Cao / Herba Agrimoniae Agromony Functions (Peter):

Answer 92

Bitter, acrid, and neutral (key), Xian He Cao helps restrain the blood through its astringing properties. It's able to stop blood no matter what the pathodynamic. Xian He Cao also helps reduce food stagnation, alleviate diarrhea and dysentery (by restraining), and kill parasites

Question 93

Bai Ji / Rhizoma Bletillae Bletilla Functions (Peter):

Answer 93

Astringes the blood to stop bleeding. Since Bai Ji turns into a fairly gelatious, gluey paste, it is fairly effective in treating stomach ulcers and has the ability to help generate flesh and reduce swelling

Question 94

Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus Charred Human Hair Functions (Peter):

Answer 94

Xue Yu Tan is bitter and neutral, and flows to teh Heart, Liver, and Kidney to stop bleeding (mainly uterine bleeding), while promoting urination for Lin syndrome

Question 95

Ou Jie / Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis Lotus Node Functions (Peter):

Answer 95

Most often used for Lung and Stomach bleeding, Ou Jie can transform blood stasis when dried and stop bleeding when charred

Question 96

San Qi / Radix Notoginseng Notoginseng Functions (Peter):

Answer 96

San Qi is unique in its ability to stop bleeding while transforming blood stasis, while also reducing swelling and alleviating pain. As such, it is a perfect trauma herb as all of these factors are present in injuries (stasis, bleeding, swelling pain)

Question 97

Qian Cao Gen / Radix Rubiae Madder Root Functions (Peter):

Answer 97

Qian Ca Gen is unique in its ability to invigorate the blood while unblocking the channels. It is the only herb in that cools the blood, stops bleeding, and unblocks channels while invigorating blood for traumatic injuries and Bi syndrome.

Question 98

Pu Huang / Pollen Typhae Cattail Pollen Functions (Peter):

Answer 98

Pu Huang is sweet, acrid, neutral, and flows to the Liver, Heart, and Spleen, and is able to stop bleeding as well as invigorates the blood and dispels stasis (it does not cool the blood). This is mainly for chest, postpartum abdominal pain, and menstrual pain

Question 99

Ai Ye / Folium Artemisiae Argyi Mugwort Leaf Functions (Peter):

Answer 99

Ai Ye is bitter, acrid, and warm, flowing to the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney, and is the only herb in the category that warms the channels to stop bleeding. It is especially indicated for deficiency of Yang leading to cold It disperses cold, alleviates pain, warms the uterus, calms the fetus, while also stopping skin itching from eczema