Reduce Stagnation Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the main Fx of
Shan Zha
Hawthorne Fruit
Main Herb
- Reduces food stagnation, esp. meat & grease
- Invigorates blood flow, alleviates diarrhea & dysentery
Also used for weight loss & cholesterol in blood vessels heart disease
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Shan Zha
Hawthorne Berry
Main Herb
- Slightly warm
- Sour
- Sweet
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Shan Zha
Hawthorne Fruit
Main Herb
- Liver
- Spleen
- Stomach
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Shen Qu
Medicated Leaven
Main Herb
- Treats food stagnation
- Promotes flow of Qi
- Alleviates Diarrhea
*Not safe for celiac
What flavors are associated with
Shen Qu
Medicated Leaven
Main Herb
- Acrid
- Sweet
- Warm
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Shen Qu
Medicated Leaven
Main Herb
- Spleen
- Stomach
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Mai Ya
Barley Sprouts, Malt
- Reduces food stagnation due to starches & fruits.
- Soften areas of hardness, improves the appetite.
Can restrain/stop lactation
What flavors are associated with
Mai Ya
Barley Sprouts, Malt
- Neutral
- Sweet
What organs are entered by
Mai Ya
Barley Sprouts, Malt
- Spleen
- Stomach
- Liver
What are the main Fx
La Fu Zi
Radish Seed
Main Herb
- Transforms phlegm, reduces food stagnation, descends qi.
- Promotes qi flow to the lungs, spleen and large intestine.
* Contraindicated with Ren Shen
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Lai Fu Zi
Radish Seed
Main Herb
- Acrid
- Neutral
- Sweet
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
La Fu Zi
Main Herb
- Spleen
- Stomach
- Lung
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Ji Nei Jin
Chicken Gizzard Lining
- Reduces all types of food stagnation, stops enuresis, dissolves stones.
What organs are entered by
Ji Nei Jin
Chicken Gizzard LIning
- Spleen
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Bladder
What flavors are associated with
Ji Nei Jin
Chicken Gizzard Lining
- Neutral
- Sweet
