Herb ID Flashcards by Marisa Andersen

Qing Pi

Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium

Regulate QI

LV, GB, ST

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Spreads the liver qi and breaks up stagnant qi

constrained liver qi patterns: distention/pain in chest, breast or hypochondriac region; bulging disorder pain

Dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation

for food stagnation which manifests as: epigastrum pain, distention, or stifling sensation
postpartum mastitis

*Has potential to break qi if used in high enough dose

*Compare to Chai Hu

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Da Fu Pi

Arecae Pericarpium

Regulate Qi

LI, SI, ST, SP

Acrid, Slightly Warm

4.5-9g

Drives qi downward and eases the middle

dampness or other processes obstructing the middle - leading to qi stagnation with sx: epigastric/abdominal distention, focal distention, and stifling sensation; belching with acid regurgitation
useful when sx are accompanied by incomplete/irregular bowel movements

Promotes urination and reduces edema

Abdominal distention accompanied by edema (yang edema: rapid onset, upper body, acute, more of an excess condition)

*Herb does not address pathological factors; it strictly helps the directional flow of qi.

*Good for menstrual bloating

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Chen Pi

Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium

Regulate Qi

LU, SP, ST

Acrid, Aromatic, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Regulates the qi, adjusts the middle, and relieves the diaphragm

spleen and stomach stagnant qi patterns: epigastric and abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea, and vomiting

Dries dampness and transforms phlegm

phlegm-damp coughs with stifling sensation in chest/diaphragm, and copious, viscous sputum
Damp turbidity obstructing the middle: stifling sensation in chest, abdominal distention, loss of appetite, fatigue, loose stools, and a thick, greasy tongue coating

Helps prevent stagnation

Used with tonifying herbs to prevent their cloying nature from causing stagnation

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Zhi Shi

Aurantii Fructus Immaturus

Regulate Qi

LI, SP, ST

Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold

3-9g

Breaks up stagnant qi and reduces accumulation

epigastric/abdominal pain, distention, or indigestion with focal distention or gas

Transforms phlegm and expels focal distention

Focal distention and fullness in the chest and epigastrum due to turbid phlegm obstructing and plugging the qi dynamic

* Has ability to break qi depending on the dosage used

*Helps constipation caused by yang ming heat

*Low ability to transform phlegm

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Zhi Ke

Aurantii Fructus

Regualte Qi

LI, SP, ST

Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold

3-9g

Promotes the flow of qi

cough, distention, or constipation

*Riper, more mild version of Zhi Shi

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Xiang Fu

Cyperi Rhizoma

Regulate Qi

LV, GB, SJ

Acrid, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral

6-12g

Spreads and regulates liver qi

constrained liver qi patterns: hypochondriac pain and epigastric distention; disharmony between liver and spleen

Regulates menstruation and alleviates [menstrual] pain

facilitates the flow of liver qi in gynecological disorders: dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation

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Mu Xiang

Aucklandiae Radix

Regulates Qi

LI, GB, ST, SP, SJ

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Promotes the movement of qi and stops pain

spleen or stomach stagnant qi: lack of appetite, feeling of food sitting in the stomach, epigastric/abdominal pain/distention, nausea, and vomiting
stagnant liver/gallbladder qi: flank pain and distention soreness

Adjusts and regulates stagnant qi in the intestines

diarrhea and dysenteric disorders, or abdominal pain and tenesmus

Strengthens the spleen and prevents stagnation

used with tonifying herbs to ameliorate their side effects; especially useful when the T&T functions of the spleen are weak

*One of the best herbs for treating stagnant qi in the intestines

*Great for IBS

*Can add to formula as preventative measure if you suspect patient may show dampness as a result of the formula

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Wu Yao

Linderae Radix

Regulates QI

UB, KD, LU, SP

Acrid, Warm

3-9g

Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain

stifling sensation in the chest, flank pain, epigastric and abdominal pain and distention due to constraint from cold and qi stagnation

Warms the kidneys

urinary frequency or incontinence due to insufficiency of kidney yang and cold from deficiency of the bladder

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Chen Xiang

Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum

Regulates Qi

KD, SP, ST

Acrid, Aromatic, Bitter, Warm

1-1.5g

Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain

stagnant qi patterns: distention, pain, or feeling of pressure in the epigastric or abdominal region
esp. useful for problems due to cold from deficiency or blood stasis

_Directs rebellious qi downward and regulates the middl_e

rebellious qi wheezing of either the excessive or deficient type, or vomiting, belching, or hiccough due to cold from deficiency of the stomach or spleen

Aids the kidneys in grasping the qi

asthma and wheezing due to kidney deficiency

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Tan Xiang

Santali Albi Lignum

Regulates Qi

LU, SP, ST

Acrid, Aromatic, Warm

2-5g

Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain

for pain associated with stagnant qi in the chest and abdomen

Recently used in the treatment of coronary artery disease

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Chuan Lian Zi

Toosendan Fructus

Regulates Qi

UB, LV, SI, ST

Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic

4.5-9g

Dredges liver qi, releases constrain, stops pain, and conducts heat out from below

liver constraint, pain in the chest and ribs, distention and pain from liver/stomach disharmony, and bulging disorders
Can be used for heat or cold conditions depending on combined herbs

Kills parasites and stops pain

roundworms and tapeworms
not partocularly effective at expelling parasites, but is able to alleviate pain and is therefore used for abdominal pain associated with accumulation of parasites
can be used topically in powder form for dermatosis of the scalp

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Ju Hong

Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum

Regulates Qi

LU, ST

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Transforms phlegm

For food stagnation

promotes the movement of qi downward

*More drying and aromatic than Chen Pi, but less effective in harmonizing the middle and regulating the SP & ST.

*Primarily used for vomiting and belching, and for treating phlegm-damp coughs.

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San Qi

Notoginseng Radix

Stops Bleeding

LV, ST

Slightly Bitter, Sweet, Warm

3-9g (decoctions) / 1-1.5g (pills and powders)

Stops bleeding and transforms blood stasis

For internal and external bleeding: vomiting blood, nosebleed, and blood in the urine or stool

Reduces swelling and alleviates pain

Herb of choice fr traumatic injuries, used for swelling and pain due to falls, fractures, contusions, and sprains
Effective in invigorating blood, it is used for chest and abdominal pain, as well as joint pain that has ben caused by blood stasis. Therefore also useful for sores and abscesses.

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Da Ji

Cirsi Japonici Herba seu Radix

Stops Bleeding

LV, HT, SP

Sweet, Cool

9-15g

Cools the blood and stops bleeding

For chaotic movement of hot blood with sx: nosebleed, vomiting blood, blood in urine or stool, or uterine bleeding.
Especially effective in alleviating vomiting or coughing of blood

Reduces swelling and generates flesh at sores

Used topically for carbuncles, sores, and swellings

Benefits the gallbladder and reduces jaundice

For jaundice, especially that due to damp-heat

Treats hypertension

Recently used to treat hypertension, especially when accompanied by signs of liver heat

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Pu Huang

Typhae Pollen

Stops Bleeding

LV, HT, SP

Acrid, Sweet, Neutral

3-9g

Stops bleeding

For external bleeding associated with traumatic injury, and various forms of internal bleeding such as uterine bleeding, vomiting blood, nosebleed, coughing of blood, blood in the urine, blood in the stool, or subcutaneous bleeding.
*Great for GYN bleeding disorders

Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis

For chest pain, postpartum abdominal pain, and menstrual pain due to blood stasis

Promotes urination and stops bleeding

For hot painful urinary dribbling
*Lin syndrome

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Di Yu

Sanguisorbae Radix

Stops Bleeding

LV, LI, ST

Bitter, Sour, Slightly Cold

9-15g

Cools the blood and stops bleeding

Especially for bleeding in the lower burner due to damp-heat with sx: blood in the stool, bleeding hemorrhoids, bloody dysenteric disorders, and excessive uterine bleeding
Also used for vomiting blood and nosebleed

Clears heat and generates flesh

Applied topically for sores, ulcers, and injuries from burns. It reduces oozing by holding in the fluids, and promotes the generation of new flesh.
Often used for burns.

*Compared to Bai Ji, this herb is directed more towards the lower jiao

*Often used with Huai Mi for lower jiao damp-heat

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Huai Mi

Sophorae Flos Immaturus

Stops Bleeding

LV, LI

Bitter, Cool

4.5-9g

Cools the blood and stops bleeding

For damp-heat patterns of the large intestine when bleeding is present. Especially important for bleeding hemorrhoids and bloody dysenteric disorders.
Also used for coughing of blood, nosebleed, or uterine bleeding

Cools the liver

For red eyes, headache, and dizziness due to liver heat.
Can be taken as a daily beverage for this purpose

*Often used with Di Yu for lower jiao damp-heat

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Ce Bai Ye

Platycladi Cacumen

Stops Bleeding

LU, LV, LI

Astringent, Bitter, Slightly Cold

6-15g

Cools the blood and stops bleeding

Used for various bleeding disorders: vomiting blood, bleeding gums, coughing of blood, blood in the stool or urine, blood dysenteric disorders, and uterine bleeding.
Effective in treating patterns of hot blood, but may also be used with warming herbs for bleeding associated with cold patterns.

Stops Cough and expels phlegm

For lung heat patterns with cough accumulation of phlegm.
Especially important in cases of viscous, difficult-to-expectorate sputum streaked with blood.

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Bai Mao Gen

Imperatae Rhizoma

Stops Bleeding

LU, ST, UB

Sweet, Cold

9-30g

Cools the blood and stops bleeding

For chaotic movement of hot blood: nosebleed, vomiting blood, coughing of blood, and blood in the urine

Clears heat and promotes urination

For hot painful urinary dribbling and other heat patterns with edema and urinary difficulty

Clears heat from the stomach and lungs

For nausea and thirst due to stomach heat, or wheezing due to lung heat

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Xian He Cao

Agrimoniae Herba

Stops Bleeding

LU, LV, SP

Astringent, Bitter, Neutral

6-12g

Restrains leakage of blood and stops bleeding

Used for various types of bleeding: vomiting blood, coughing blood, nosebleed, bleeding gums, blood in the urine, or uterine bleeding.
Depending on its particular combination with other herbs, it can be used for bleeding due to heat, cold, excess, or deficiency.

Alleviates diarrhea and dysenteric disorders

For chronic problems, as this her has a restraining nature

Kills parasites

For trichomonas vaginitis and tapeworm as well as malarial disorders.
Used topically for trichomonas vaginitis.

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Bai Ji

Bletillae Rhizoma

Stops Bleeding

LU, LV, ST

Bitter, Sweet, Cool

3-15g (unusual circumstances; up to 30g) / 1.5-3g (powder taken orally)

Restrains leakage of blood and stops bleeding

Mainly for bleeding from the lungs and stomach: vomiting blood, coughing of blood, and nosebleed.
Also for bleeding associated with traumatic injury, usually applied locally.

Reduces swelling and generates flesh

Applied topically for sores, ulcers, and chapped skin.
Can be used whether or not the sore has ulcerated, as it reduces the swelling of sores and helps accelerate the healing of ulcers.
Especially useful for chronic, nonhealing ulcers.

*Compared to Di Yu, this herb is directed more towards the upper jiao

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Ai Ye

Artemisiae Argyi Folium

Stops Bleeding

SP, LV, KD

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Warms the womb and stops bleeding

For prolonged menstrual bleeding and uterine bleeding due to cold from deficiency.
Used for restless fetus, lower abdominal pain, and vaginal bleeding, as in threatened miscarriage.
Also for infertility due to a cold womb.
*All for bleeding due to cold
*often used by fertility practitioners

Disperses cold and alleviates pain

For cold abdominal pain, especially menstrual pain

Eliminates dampness and stops itching

Decocted and applied as an external wash for a variety of skin problems marked by dampness and itching.

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Chuan Xiong

Chuanxiong Rhizoma

Invigorate Blood

LV, GB, PC

Acrid, Warm

3-9g in powder form / 1-1.5g per dose

Invigorates the blood and promotes the movement of qi

Expels wind and alleviates pain

Stops pain, especially for headaches

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Yan Hu Suo

Corydalis Rhizoma

Invigorate the blood

ST, HT, LV

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

3-9g

Invigorates blood, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain

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**Yu Jin** **Curcumae Radix** **Invigorate the Blood** **LV, HT, LU** **Acrid, Bitter, Cold** **6-12g** Invigorates blood and stops pain while promoting the movement of qi and resolving constraint Clears heat and cools the blood Clears the heart and opens the orifices Benefits the gallbladder and reduces jaundice

**Dan Shen** **Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix** **Invigorates the blood** **HT, PC, LV** **Bitter, Slightly Cold** **6-15g** Invigorates blood and dispels stasis Clear heat and sooth irritability Cool the blood and reduce abscesses Nourish the blood and calm the spirit Recently used to lower cholesterol

**Chi Shao** **Paeoniae Radix Rubra** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, SP** **Bitter, Sour, Slightly Cold** **6-15g** Invigorates blood and dispels blood stasis Clears heat and cools the blood

**Ji Xue Teng** **Spatholobi Caulis** **Invigorates the blood** **HT, LV, SP** **Sweet, Bitter, Warm** **9-15g** Promotes the movement of and tonifies the blood Invigorates the channels and relaxes the sinews

**Tao Ren** **Persicae Semen** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, LU, LI, HT** **Sweet, Bitter, Neutral** **4.5-9g** Breaks up blood stasis Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels

**Hong Hua** **Carthami Flos** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, HT** **Acrid, Warm** **3-9g** Invigorates blood, dispels stasis, and unblocks menstruation

**Yi Mu Cao** **Leonuri Herba** **Invigorates the Blood** **UB, HT, LV** **Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold** **9-15g** Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis Promotes urination and reduces swelling Clears heat and resolves toxicity

**Ze Lan** **Lycopi Herba** **Invigorates the blood** **Acrid, Bitter, Slighty Warm** **LV, SP** **9-15g** Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis Promotes urination

**Wu Ling Zhi** **Trogopterori Faeces** **Invigorates the blood** **Bitter, Sweet, Warm** **LV** **3-9g** Disperses blood stasis and alleviates pain Transforms stasis and stops bleeding Also used for childhood nutritional impairment

**Ru Xiang** **Olibanum** **Invigorate the blood** **HT, LV, SP** **Acrid, Bitter, Warm** **3-9g** Invigorates blood and produces the movment of qi Relaxes the sinews, invigorates the channels, and alleviates pain Reduces swelling and generates flesh

**Mo Yao** **Myrrha** **Invigorate the blood** **HT, LV, SP** **Bitter, Neutral** **3-9g** Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis, reducing swelling and alleviating pain Promotes healing

**E Zhu** **Curcumae Rhizoma** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, SP** **Acrid, Bitter, Warm** **3-9g** Breaks up blod stasis, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain Dissolves accumulations and alleviates pain

**San Leng** **Sparganii Rhizoma** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, SP** **Acrid, Bitter, Neutral** **3-9g** Forcefully breaks up blood stasis, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain Dissolves accumulations

**(Huai) Niu Xi** **Acyranthis Bidentatae Radix** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, KD** **Bitter, Sour, Neutral** **6-15g** Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and benefits the joints Induces the downward movement of blood and fire Clears damp-heat in the lower burner

**Chuan Niu Xi** **Cyathulae Rhizoma** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, KD** **Bitter, Sweet, Neutral** **4.5-9g** Invigorates the blood and unblocks the menses Expels wind, drains damp

**Wang Bu Liu Xing** **Vaccariae Semen** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, ST** **Bitter, Neutral** **4.5-9g** Promotes the movement of blood and invigorates the channels Reduces swellings

**Chuan Shan Jia** **Squama Mantidis Pentadactylae** **Invigorates the blood** **LV, ST** **Salty, Cool** Disperses blood stasis, unblocks menstruation and promotes lactation Reduces swelling and promotes discharges of pus Expels wind-damp

**Gan Jiang** **Zingiberis Rhizoma** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **HT, LU, SP, ST** **Acrid, Hot** **3-9g** Warms the middle and expels cold Rescues devastated yang and expels interior cold Warms the lungs and transforms thin mucus Warms the channels and stops bleeding

**Zhi Fu Zi** **Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **HT, KD, SP** **Acrid, Hot, Toxic** **3-15g** Revives the yang and rescues from rebellion Warms the fire and assists the yang Disperses cold, warms the channels, and alleviates pain

**Rou Gui** **Cinnamomi Cortex** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **HT, KD, LV, SP** **Acrid, Sweet, Hot** **1.5-4.5g / 1-2g for pills and powders** Fortifies the kidney and spleen yang, warms the heart yang and fortifies the yang Disperses deep cold, warms the channels, unblocks the channels and vessels, and alleviates pain Leads the fire back to its source Encourages the generation of qi and blood

**Bi Ba** **Piperis Longi Fructus** **Warm the Interior, expel Cold** **ST, LI** **Acrid, Hot** **1.5-4.5g** Warms the middle, disperses cold from the stomach and intestines, and alleviates pain Allpied as a powder for toothache, often with Hu Jiao

**Hua Jiao** **Zanthoxyli Pericarpium** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **KD, SP, ST** **Acrid, Hot, Slightly Toxic** **3-9g** Warms the middle burner, disperses cold and alleviates pain Kills parasites and alleviates abdominal pain

**Gao Liang Jiang** **Alpiniae Officarum Rhizoma** **Warms the interior, expels cold** **SP, ST** **Acrid, Hot** **3-9g** Warms the middle and alleviates pain

**Hu Jiao** **Piperis Fructus** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **LI, ST** **Acrid, Hot** **1.5-3g in decoctions / .5-1g in pills and powders** Warms the middle and disperses cold

**Wu Zhu Yu** **Evodiae Fructus** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **LV, SP, ST** **Acrid, Bitter, Hot, Slightly Toxic** **1.5-4.5g** Warms the middle, disperses cold, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain Redirects rebellious qi downward and stops vomiting Warms the spleen and stops diarrhea, and expels cold-dampness Leads fire downward

**Xiao Hui Xiang** **Foeniculi Fructus** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **LV, KD, SP, ST** **Acrid, Warm** **3-9g** Disperses cold, warms the liver and kidneys, and stops pain Regulates the qi and harmonizes the stomach

**Ding Xiang** **Caryophylli Flos** **Warm the interior, expel cold** **KD, SP, ST** **Acrid, Warm** **1-3g** Warms the middle burner and directs rebellious qi downward Warms the kidneys and aids the yang

**Ren Shen** **Tonify Qi** **Ginseng Radix** **LU, SP** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm** Powerfully tonifies the primal qi Strengthens the spleen and tonifies the stomach Tonifies the LU and augments the qi Generates fluids and stops thirst Benefits the HT qi and calms the spirit

**Dang Shen** **Codonopsis Radix** **Tonify Qi** **LU, SP** **Sweet, Neutral** Tonifies the middle burner and augments the qi Tonifies the LU

**Tai Zi Shen** **Psudostellariae Radix** **Tonify Qi** **LU, SP** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral** Strengthens the SP and augments the qi Generates fluids

**Huang Qi** **Astragali Radix** **Tonify Qi** **LU, SP** **Sweet, Slightly Warm** Tonifies the qi and blood Tonifies the spleen and raises the yang Augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior

**Shan Yao** **Discoreae Rhizoma** **Tonify Qi** **KD, LU, SP** **Sweet, Netural** Tonifies and augments the SP and ST Tonifies the LU qi and augments the LU yin Tonifies the KD, and also stabilizes and binds

**Huang Jing** **Polygonati Rhizoma** **Tonfiy Qi** **KD, LU, SP** **Sweet, Neutral** Tonifies SP qi and augments the SP yin Enriches the yin and moistens the LU

**Bai Zhu** **Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma** **Tonify Qi** **SP, ST** **Bitter, Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the SP and augments the qi Dries dampness and promotes water metabolism Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating Calms the fetus

**Da Zao** **Jujubae Fructus** **Tonify Qi** **SP, ST** **Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the SP and augments the qi Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs

**Bai Bian Dou** **Lablab Semen Album** **Tonify Qi** **SP, ST** **Sweet, Neutral** Strengthens the SP, nourishes the ST, transforms dampness and harmonizes the middle Clears summerheat accompanied by dampness Treats poisoning

**Yi Tang** **Maltosum** **Tonify Qi** **LU, SP, ST** **Sweet, Slightly Warm** Tonifies the SP and augments the qi Tonifies the middle burner qi and alleviates pain Moistens the LU and stops cough

**Gan Cao** **Glycyrrhizae Radix** **Tonify Qi** **All 12 channels** **Sweet, Neutral** Tonifies the SP and augments the qi Moistens the LU and stops cough Moderates spasms and alleviates pain Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity Antidote for variety of substances Moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs

**Shu Di Huang** **Rehmanniae Radix Preparata** **Tonify Blood** **HT, KD, LV** **Sweet, Slightly Warm** **9-30g** Tonifies the Blood Nourishes the yin Strongly enriches the yin and relieves wasting and thirsting disorder Nourishes the blood and tonifies the essence

**Zhi He Shou Wu** **Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata** **Tonify Blood** **LV, KD** **Astringent, Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm** **9-30g** Tonifies the LV and KD, nourishes the blood and augments the essence Expels wind from the skin by nourishing the blood

**Dang Gui** **Angelicae Sinensis Radix** **Tonify Blood** **HT, LV, SP** **Acrid, Sweet, Warm** **4.5g - 15g** Tonifies the blood and regulates the menses Invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels Reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, and alleviates pain Treats Cough

**Bai Shao** **Paeoniae Radix Alba** **Tonify Blood** **LV, SP** **Bitter, Sour, Mildly Cold** **6-15g** Nourishes the blood and regulates the menses Calms and curbs the LV yang and alleviates pain Preserves the yin and adjusts the nutritive and protective levels

**E Jaio** **Asini Corii Colla** **Tonify Blood** **KD, LV, LU** **Sweet, Neutral** **3-9g** Tonifies the blood Nourishes the blood and stops bleeding Nourishes and moistens the yin

**Gou Qi Zi** **Lycii Fructus** **Tonify Blood** **KD, LV, LU** **Sweet, Neutral** **6-12g** Nourishes and tonifies the LV and KD Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes Enriches the yin and moistens the LU

**Sang Shen** **Mori Fructus** **Tonify Blood** **HT, LV, KD** **Sweet, Cold** **9-15g** Tonifies the blood and enriches the yin Moistens the intestines

**Long Yan Rou** **Longan Arillus** **Tonify Blood** **HT, SP** **Sweet, Warm** **9-15g** Tonifies and augments the HT and SP, nourishes the blood, and calms the spirit

**Lu Rong** **Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Sweet, Salty, Warm** Tonifies the KD and fortifies the yang Warms the yang, regulates the chong and ren and stabilizes the dai Tonifies the du, augments the essence and blood, and strengthens the sinews and bones tonifies and nourishes the qi and blood

**Ge Jie** **Gecko** **Tonify Yang** **LU, KD** **Salty, Neutral** Tonifies the LU qi and assists the KD yang Assists the KD yang and augments the essence and blood

**Dong Chong Xia Cao** **Cordyceps** **Tonify Yang** **Sweet, Warm** **LU, KD** Augments the KD and tonifies the yang Tonifies the KD yang, augments the LU yin, transforms the phlegm and stops bleeding

**Rou Cong Rong** **Cistanches Herba** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LI** **Sweet, Salty, Warm** Tonifies the KD yang and augments the essence and blood Moistens the intestines and facilitates the passage of stool Warms the Womb

**Suo Yang** **Cynomorii Herba** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV, LI** **Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the KD, assists the yang and augments the LV yin and blood Moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels, augments the essence, and nourishes the blood

**Yin Yang Huo** **Epimedii Herba** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Acrid, Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the KD and fortifies the yang Dispels wind-cold-dampness and warms and unblocks the flow of yang qi

**Ba Ji Tian** **Morindae Officinalis Radix** **Tonify Yang** **KD** **Acrid, Sweet, Slightly Warm** Tonifies the KD and fortifies the yang Disperses wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones

**Hu Lu Ba** **Trigonellae Semen** **Tonify Yang** **KD** **Bitter, Warm** Warms the KD, disperses dampness and cold and alleviates pain

**Bu Gu Zhi** **Psoraleae Fructus** **Tonify Yang** **KD, SP** **Acrid, Bitter, Very Warm** Tonifies the KD and fortifies the yang Tonifies and warms the SP yang and stops diarrhea Used topically for vitiligo

**Gou Ji** **Cibotii Rhizoma** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Bitter, Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the LV and KD, and strengthens the sinews and bones Expels wind and dampness warms and stabilizes the KD

**He Tao Ren** **Juglandis Semen (walnut)** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LU, LI** **Sweet, Warm** Tonifies the KD and strengthens the back and knees Warms hte LU and helps to KD grasp the qi Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels

**Yi Zhi Ren** **Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus** **Tonify Yang** **KD, SP** **Acrid, Warm** Warms the KD, retains the essence and secures the urine Warms the SP, stops diarrhea and controls salivation

**Xian Mao** **Curculiginis Rhizoma** **Tonify Yang** **KD** **Acrid, Hot, Toxic** Tonifies the KD and fortifies the yang Expels cold and eliminates dampness

**Du Zhong** **Eucommiae Cortex** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Sweet, Slightly Acrid, Warm** Tonifies the LV and KD, strengthens the sinews and bones Aids in the smooth flow of qi and blood Calms the fetus Recently used for HTN caused by LV yang rising

**Xu Duan** **Dipsaci Radix** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Acrid, Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Warm** Tonifies the LV and KD, strengthens the sinews and bones Calms the fetus and stops leakage Promotes the movement of blood, alleviates pain and reconnects the sinews and bones

**Gu Sui Bu** **Drynariae Rhizoma** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Bitter, Warm** Tonifies the KD and strengthens bones Promotes mending of the sinews and bones Stimulates hair growth

**Tu Si Zi** **Cuscutae Semen** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV** **Acrid, Sweet, Neutral** Tonifies the yang, augments the yin and secures the essence and blood Tonifies the KD and LV, and improves vision Benefits the SP and KD and stops diarrhea Calms the fetus

**Zi He Che** **Hominis Placenta** **Tonify Yang** **KD, LV, LU** **Sweet, Salty, Warm** Tonifies the LV and KD and augments the essence Augments the qi and nourishes blood Tonifies the LU qi and augments the KD essence

**Long Gu** **Fossilia Ossis Mastodi** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT, LV, KD** **Astringent, Sweet, Neutral** Settles anxiety and calms the spirit Calms the liver and anchors the floating yang Prevents leakage of fluids Secures the normal Used topically for chronic non-healing sores

**Mu Li** **Ostreae Concha** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Astringent, Salty, Cool** Heavily Settles and Calms the spirit Benefits yin and anchors floating yang Prevents leakage of fluids Softens hardness and dissipates nodules Absorbls acidity and alleviates pain

**Ci Shi** **Magnetitum** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **LV, KD** **Acrid, Salty, Cold** Anchors and calms the spirit Nourishes kidnneys, augments liver and improves hearing and vision Aids kidneys in grasping qi

**Zhen Zhu** **Margarita (pearl)** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Sweet, Salty, Cold** Sedates the heart and settles tremors and palpitations Clears liver heat and eliminates superficial visual obstructions Promotes healing and generates flesh

**Zhen Zhu Mu** **Margaritiferae Concha Usta** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Sweet, Salty, Cold** Calms the liver, anchors the yang and drains LV fire Clears eyes and liver Sedates fright and calms the spirit Stops bleeding

**Zi Shi Ying** **Fluoritum** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Sweet, Warm** Sedates the heart and settles tremors and palpitations Warms the lungs and directs qi downward Warms the womb while warming and unblocking the Ren and Chong

**Hu Po** **Succinum (Amber)** **Anchors, Settles, Calms Shen** **HT, UB, LV** **Sweet, Neutral** Arrests tremors and palpitations and calms the spririt Invigorates blood, dissipates stasis and unblocks menses Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dribbling Reduces swelling and promotes healing

**Zhu Sha** **Cinnabaris** **Anchor, Settle, Calm Shen** **HT** **Sweet, Cool, Toxic** Sedates the heart and calms the spirit Clears heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction Expels phlegm, sedates jitteriness and convulsions while stopping tremors

**Chun Pi** **Ailanthi Cortex** **Stabilize and Bind** **LI, ST** **Bitter, Astringent, Cold** Clears heat, dries damp, binds the intestines Kills parasites

**Fu Pen Zi** **Rubi Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **LV, KD** **Sweet, Astringent, Neutral** Augments and stabilizes kidneys, binds essence, contains the urine Assists the yang and improves vision

**Bai Guo** **Ginkgo Semen** **Stabilize and Bind** **KD, LU** **Astringent, Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Toxic, Neutral** Preserves the lungs and arrests wheezing Eliminates dampness, stops discharge and contains the urine

**Hai Piao Xiao** **Sepiae Endoconchae** **Stabilize and Bind** **ST, KD, LV** **Astringent, Salty, Slightly Warm** Restrains, holds and stops bleeding Secures the essence and stops discharge Controls acidity and alleviates pain Resolves damp and promotes healing

**Lian Zi** **Nelumbinis Semen** **Stabilize and Bind** **HT, KD, SP** **Sweet, Astringent, Neutral** Tonifies the spleen and stops discharge Tonifies the kidneys to stabilize the essence Nourishes heart and calms the spirit

**Fu Xiao Mai** **Tritici Fructus Levis** **Stabilize and Bind** **HT** **Sweet, Slightly Salty, Cool** Inhibits sweating Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit

**Rou Dou Kou** **Myristicae Semen** **Stabilize and Bind** **SP, ST, LI** **Acrid, Warm** Binds the intestines and stops diarrhea Warms the middle, moves qi and alleviates pain

**Wu Wei Zi** **Schisandrae Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **KD, HT, LU** **Sour, Sweet, Warm** Contains leakage of lung qi and stops cough Tonifies kidneys, binds essence, and stops diarrhea Inhibits sweating and generates fluids Quiets the spirit while calming and containing heart qi

**Chi Shi Zhi** **Halloysitum Rubrum** **Stabilize and Bind** **SP, ST, LI** **Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm** Binds intestines and stops diarrhea Contains Blood and stops bleeding Promotes the healing of wounds

**Shan Zhu Yu** **Corni Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **LV, KD** **Sour, Slightly Warm** Stabilizes the kidneys and secures the essence Stops excessive sweating, supports the collapsed Tonifies and augments the kidneys and liver Stabilizes menses and stops bleeding

**He Zi** **Chebulae Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **ST, LU, LI** **Bitter, Sour, Astringent, Neutral** Binds intestines and stops diarrhea Contains leakage of LU qi, stops cough, and improves the condition of the throat

**Qian Shi** **Euryales Semen** **Stabilize and Bind** **KD, SP** **Sweet, Astringent, Neutral** Strengthens the spleen, stops diarrhea Stabilizes kidneys and retains the essence Expels dampness, stops discharge

**Jin Ying Zi** **Rosae Laevigatae Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **UB, KD, LI** **Sour, Astringent, Neutral** Stabilizes kidneys and secures essence Binds intestines and stops diarrhea

**Wu Mei** **Mume Fructus** **Stabilize and Bind** **LI, SP, LU, LV** **Sour, Astringent, Warm** Contains leakage of LU qi and stops cough Binds intestines, stops diarrhea Generates fluids, alleviates thirst Expels roundworms and alleviates pain Stops bleeding Used topically for corns and worts

**Shan Zao Ren** **Ziziphi Spinosae Semen** **Nourish and Calm Shen** **GB, HT, LV, SP** **Sweet, Sour, Neutral** Nourishes the Heart Yin, augments liver blood, quiets the spirit Prevents abnormal sweating

**Bai Zi Ren** **Platycladi Semen** **Nourish and Calm Shen** **HT, KD, LI** **Sweet, Neutral** Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit Moistens the intestines and unblocks bowels Also used for nightsweats due to yin deficiency

**Yuan Zhi** **Polygalae Radix** **Nourish and Calm Shen** **HT, LU** **Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Warm** Calms the spirit and quiets the heart Expels phlegm, clears the orifices, and stops cough Reduces abscesses and dissipates swellings

**He Huan Pi** **Albiziae Cortex** **Nourish and Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Sweet, Neutral** Calms the spirit and relieves constraint Harmonizes the blood, stops pain, and reconnects the sinews and bones Dissipates swellings and reduces abscesses

**Ye Jiao Teng** **Polygoni Multiflori Caulis** **Nourish and Calm Shen** **HT, LV** **Sweet, Neutral** Nourish the heart and blood and calm the spirit Nourish the blood and unblock the channels Alleviates itching

**Ling Yang Jiao** **Saigae Tataricae Cornu** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **Salty, Cold** **HT, LV** Drains liver heat, calms the liver, extinguishes wind and controls spasms and convulsions Calms the liver and anchors the yang Clears the liver and improves vision Drains heat and resolves fire toxicity Clears damp-heat

**Gou Teng** **Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **PC, LV** **Sweet, Slightly Cold** Extinguishes wind, alleviates spasms Drains liver heat and pacifies liver yang Releases the exterior

**Tian Ma** **Gastrodiae Rhizoma** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **LV** **Sweet, Netural** Calms the liver, extinguishes wind, and controls spasms and tremors Extinguishes wind and alleviates pain Disperses painful obstruction

**Ci Ji Li** **Tribuli Fructus** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **LV** **Acrid, Bitter, Neutral** Calms the liver and anchors yang Dredges liver qi to smooth its flow while dispersing constraint and clumping Dispels wind-heat and brightens the eyes Dispels wind and stops itching

**Shi Jue Ming** **Haliotidis Concha** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **KD, LV** **Salty, Cold** Drains liver fire and anchors and sedates the liver yang Improves the vision and causes superficial obstruction to recede Recently used for increased gastric acidity and topically for bleeding due to trauma

**Di Long** **Pheretima** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **UB, LV, LU, SP** **Salty, Cold** Drains heat, settles convulsions, extinguishes wind, and stops spasms Clears heat and unblocks and promotes movement in the channels and collaterals Clears heat and calms wheezing Clears heat and promotes urination Also recently used for HTN associated with LV yang rising

**Bai Jiang Can** **Bombyx Batryticatus** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **LV, LU** **Acrid, Salty, Neutral** Extinguishes wind and stops spasms and convulsions Expels wind, disperses wind-heat and stops itching and pain Transforms phlegm, softens what is hard, and dissipates nodules Expels wind and stops itching

**Quan Xie** **Scorpio** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **LV** **Acrid, Salty, Neutral, Toxic** Extinguishes wind and stops tremors and convulsions Tracks down wind, unblocks collaterals and stops pain Attacks and resolves fire toxicity and dissipates nodules

**Wu Gong** **Scolopendra** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **LV** **Acrid, Warm, Toxic** Extinguishes wind and stops spasms and convulsions Attacks toxins and dissipates nodules Unblocks collaterals and stops pain

**Dai Zhe Shi** **Haematitum** **Extinguish Wind, Stop Tremors** **HT, PC, LV** **Bitter, Cold** Sedates and anchors liver yang and clears liver fire Strongly directs rebellious qi downward Cools the blood and stops bleeding

**She Xiang** **Moschus** **Aromatic, Open the Orifices** **HT, SP, LV** **Acrid, Aromatic, Warm** Vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit and unblocks closed disorders Invigorates the blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain Hastens delivery and facilitates the downward passage of stillborns

**Su He Xiang** **Styrax** **Aromatic, Open Orifices** **HT, SP** **Acrid, Aromatic, Sweet, Warm** Opens the orifices and penetrates through turbidity to awaken the spirit Opens areas of constraint and clears away filth

**Bing Pian** **Borneolum** **Aromatic, Open Orifices** **HT, SP, LU** **Acrid, Bitter, Mildly Cold** Opens the orifices, awakens the spirit, and unblocks closed disorders Clears heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules, and alleviates itching Clears heat, drains fire, resolves toxicity, clears eyes, removes superficial visual obstruction, and stops pain

**Shi Chang Pu** **Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma** **Aromatic, Open Orifices** **HT, ST** **Acrid, Aromatic, Bitter, Warm** Opens the orifices, dislodges phlegm, removes filth, and quiets the spirit Transforms turbid dampness, awakens the spleen, and promotes the movement of qi Promotes blood flow and reduces swelling

**Niu Huang** **Bovis Calculus** **Aromatic, Open Orifices** **HT, LV** **Bitter, Cool** Clears the heart, opens the orifices, awakens the spirit, and dislodges phlegm Clears the liver, resolves toxicity, extinguishes wind, and stops tremors Drains heat and resolves fire toxicity

**Mo Han Lian** **Ecliptae Herba** **Tonify Yin** **KD, LV** **Sweet, Sour, Cool** Nourishes and tonifies the LV and KD yin Cools the blood and stops bleeding

**Yu Zhu** **Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma** **Tonify Yin** **LU, ST** **Sweet, Slightly Cold** Nourishes and moistens dryness, enriches the stomach and lung yin Extinguishes wind and softens and moistens sinews

**Mai Men Dong** **Ophiopogonis Radix** **Tonify Yin** **HT, LU, ST** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Cold** Moistens the LU and nourishes yin Augments stomach yin and generates fluids Clears heart and eliminates irritability Moistens intestines

**Nu Zhen Zi** **Lugustri Lucidi Fructus** **Tonify Yin** **KD, LV** **Bitter, Sweet, Cool** Nourishes and tonifies the LV and KD Augments LV and KD, and clears heat from deficiency Augments LV and KD, and improves vision

**Hei Zhi Ma** **Seasami Semen Nigrum** **Tonify Yin** **KD, LV, LI** **Sweet, Neutral** Nourishes and fortifies LV and KD Nourishes blood and extinguishes wind Moistens and lubricates intestines

**Shi Hu** **Dendrobii Herba** **Tonify Yin** **KD, ST** **Sweet, Slightly Salty, Bland, Slightly Cold** Nourishes stomach yin, clears heat, and generates fluids Enriches kidney yin and reduces heat from deficiency Tonifies kidneys, augments essence, and brightens vision

**Tian Men Dong** **Asparagi Radix** **Tonify Yin** **KD, LU** **Sweet, Bitter, Very Cold** Nourishes KD yin and clears LU heat Moistens LU, nourishes KD and generates fluids

**Bai He** **Lilii Bulbus** **Tonify Yin** **HT, LU** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Cold** Moistens LU, Clears heat, stops cough Clearts HT heat and calms the spirit

**Bei Sha Shen** **Glehniae Radix** **Tonify Yin** **LU, ST** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Cold** Nourishes LU yin and clears LU heat Nourishes the ST yin and generates fluids

**Gui Ban** **Testudinis Plastrum** **Tonify Yin** **HT, KD, LV** **Sweet, Salty, Cold** Nourishes yin and anchors yang, strongly tonfies liver and kidney yin Benefits KD and strengthens bones Nourishes the blood, enriches the yin, stabilizes the chong and ren Cools the blood and stops uterine bleeding Nourishes the blood and tonifies the heart

**Xi Yang Shen** **Panacis Quinquefolii Radix** **Tonify Yin** **HT, KD, LU** **Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Cold** Benefits the qi, generates fluids, nourishes yin Nurtures the LU yin and clears fire from the LU

**Bie Jia** **Trionycis Carapax** **Tonify Yin** **LV, SP** **Salty, Slighty Cold** Nourishes the yin and anchors the yang Invigorates blood, promotes menstruation and dissipates nodules

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