Week Nine (Class Eight) Flashcards by Jonathan Bench

Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”

Definition:

Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”

Definition:
Any herb that stops bleeding

Hemostatic herbs are often charred to stop bleeding

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Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”

Categories:

Hemostatics “Regulate Blood, Stop Bleeding”

Categories:
Astringent Hemostatics
Blood-Cooling Hemostatics
Unobstructing Hemostatics
Channel-Warming Hemostatics

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Astringent Hemostatics

Describe:

Astringent Hemostatics

Describe:
Used for most bleeding problems. They are especially good for bleeding caused by Qi or Yang deficiency

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Blood-Cooling Hemostatics

Describe:

Blood-Cooling Hemostatics

Describe:
Used when heat in the blood causes cooling

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Unobstructing Hemostatics

Describe:

Unobstructing Hemostatics

Describe:
Stop bleeding by removing obstruction from the channel

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Channel-Warming Hemostatics

Describe:

Channel-Warming Hemostatics

Describe:
Stop bleeding by warming the channels after they contract or spasm when exposed to cold

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Pu Huang (Latin)

Typhae Pollen

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Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen

Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:

Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen

Nature: Sweet, Pungent/Acrid
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Liver, Heart, Spleen

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Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen

Function:

Pu Huang / Typhae Pollen

Function:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Activates blood and eliminates stasis
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination

Use with caution during pregnancy; raw (unprepared) can cause uterine contractions

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Xue Yu Tan (Latin)

Crinis Carbonisatus

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Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus

Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:

Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus

Nature: Bitter
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidney

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Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus

Functions:

Xue Yu Tan / Crinis Carbonisatus

Functions:
Astringes to stop bleeding
Stops bleeding and pain associated with urination; promotes urination
Generates flesh and heals sores/ulcerations

Use with caution if weak Stomach Qi - can cause vomiting

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Qi Tonics

Definition:

Qi Tonics

Definition:
Herbs that strengthen the Qi and treat symptoms of Qi deficiency

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Qi Tonics

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Temperature:
Channels:

Qi Tonics

Nature: Sweet
Temperature: Neutral
Channels: Lung, Spleen

Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use cautiously when there is spleen deficiency with dampness, or in patients with exterior pathogen

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Lung Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:

Lung Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Spontaneous sweating
Low voice

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Lung Qi Deficiency

Tongue:
Pulse:

Lung Qi Deficiency

Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak

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Spleen Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:

Spleen Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:
Loose stools
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Edema
Vaginal discharge

Spleen Qi Deficiency

Tongue:
Pulse:

Spleen Qi Deficiency

Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak

Heart Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:

Heart Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:
Palpitations
Sweating
Anxiety
Memory problems
Fatigue

Heart Qi Deficiency

Tongue:
Pulse:

Heart Qi Deficiency

Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak

Kidney Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:

Kidney Qi Deficiency

Symptoms:
Low back pain
Frequent urination
Incontinence
Leukkorrhea

Kidney Qi Deficiency

Tongue:
Pulse:

Kidney Qi Deficiency

Tongue: Pale and Moist
Pulse: Weak

Ren Shen (Latin)

Ginseng Radix

Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix

Nature:
Temperature:
Channels:

Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix

Nature: Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Temperature: Slightly Warm
Channels: Lung, Spleen

Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix Function:

Ren Shen / Ginseng Radix ``` Function: Tonifies yuan source qi Tonifies lung and spleen Promotes body fluids (yin) Calms the mind (shen) ```

Blood Tonics Definition:

Blood Tonics Definition: Any herb that nourishes and tonifies the blood Contraindications- these herbs are rich and cloying. Use caution when there is Spleen Deficiency with Dampness

Blood Tonics Nature: Channels:

Blood Tonics Nature: Sweet Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen The heart circulates the blood; the liver stores the blood; the spleen produces the blood

Blood Deficiency Causes:

Blood Deficiency Causes: Spleen qi deficiency Hemorrhage Yin deficiency

Blood Deficiency Symptoms:

Blood Deficiency ``` Symptoms: Pale face Pale lips Dizziness Blurry vision Dry skin Palpitations Poor memory Tinnitus ```

Blood Deficiency Tongue: Pulse:

Blood Deficiency Tongue: Pale Pulse: Thready

Blood Deficiency Common Treatments:

Blood Deficiency Common Treatments: When nourishing the blood, it is common to combine Blood tonics with Qi tonics because when a patient has Blood deficiency they often have concurrent qi deficiency

Dang Gui (Latin)

Angelica Sinensis Radix

Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix Nature: Temperature: Channels:

Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix Nature: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels: Heart, Liver, Spleen

Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix Functions:

Dang Gui / Angelica Sinensis Radix ``` Functions: Nourishes the blood Invigorates the blood Regulates menstruation Relieves pain ``` This famous blood tonic helps maintain a regular menstrual cycle and normal reproductive functioning. This herb can be used before, during, and after pregnancy

Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers Definition:

Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers Definition: Any herb that invigorates blood and eliminates stasis

Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers Nature: Temperature: Channels:

Blood Activators/Invigorators/Movers Nature: Pungent/Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels: Heart, Liver Contraindication- blood activating herbs are not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester

Blood Stagnation Causes:

Blood Stagnation ``` Causes: Qi stagnation Trauma Cold Qi and yang deficiency ```

Blood Stagnation Symptoms (and examples):

Blood Stagnation Symptoms (and examples): Fixed, stabbing, or sharp pain ``` Ex. Dysmenorrhea Amenorrhea Angina Tumors ```

Blood Stagnation Tongue: Pulse:

Blood Stagnation Tongue: Purple Pulse: Choppy

Chuan Xiong (Latin)

Chuan Xiong Rhizoma

Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Nature: Temperature: Channels:

Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Nature: Acrid/Pungent Temperature: Warm Channels: Gallbladder, Pericardium

Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Functions:

Chuan Xiong / Chuan Xiong Rhizoma Functions: Invigorates the blood Moves qi Expels wind and eliminates pain