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Intro to Oriental Herbology
HERBS THAT REGULATE QI
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
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Symptoms of Qi Stagnation:
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Chén Pí tangerine peel “aged peel” Citrus reticulata
Moves qi, strengthens SP Directs qi down, stops vomit Dries damp, transforms phlegm Spicy, bitter, aromatic, warm SP, ST, LU 1. Heat 1-3 qian / 3-9 gr
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FXN.
陳皮
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Intro to Oriental Herbology
HERBS FOR FOOD STAGNATION
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
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Various Tangerine Products
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Symptoms of Food Stagnation:
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Shān Zhā hawthorn fruit “mountain hawthorn” Crataegus cuneata
Reduces food stag, improves digestion Moves blood, dilates vessels Stops diarrhea MR: reduces HTN & chol.
Sour, sweet, sl. warm LV, SP, ST
1. Qi & blood def. 2. Pregnancy – fetal death
3-5 qian / 9-15 gr
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FXN.
山楂
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Intro to Oriental Herbology
HERBS THAT DRAIN DOWNWARD
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
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MAIN SYMPTOMS
Constipation (+/- hardness / dryness) Feeling of abdominal fullness Visible bloating Pain Excess
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Dà Huáng rhubarb root “big yellow” Rheum palmatum
Drains heat, moves stool Drains heat from blood Clears heat-toxin Moves blood Clears damp-heat
Very bitter, cold HT, LV, SP, ST, LI
1. Pregnancy & lactation 2. Menses
1-4 qian / 3-12 gr Add last 5-10 min to move BM
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Left: crude Right: wine treated
大黃
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Yā Má Rén flax seed Linum usitatissimum
Moistens intestines Treats skin Kills parasites Lowers cholesterol Reduces inflammation
Sweet, warm LV
1. Weak stomach with vomiting
2-3 qian / 6-9 gr
AKA: Ya Ma Zi
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FXN.
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亞麻仁
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Intro to Oriental Herbology
HERBS THAT INVIGORATE BLOOD
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
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CAUSES OF BLOOD STASIS
1. TRAUMA
2. QI STASIS
3. DEFICIENCY
4. BLOOD COLDNESS
5. BLOOD HEAT
6. PHLEGM CONGESTION
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SYMPTOMS OF BLOOD STASIS
PAIN: quality?
MENSES: quality?
TONGUE: quality?
OTHER SYMPTOMS?
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CAUTION / CONTRA
HYPERMENORRHEA
PREGNANCY
PATIENTS TAKING BLOOD MOVING MEDICATIONS
PATIENTS TAKING ANALGESICS MEDICATIONS
PATIENTS TAKING ANTIHYPERTENSIVES (herbs that dilate the blood vessels can
potentiate the medications)
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Jiāng Huáng turmeric rhizome “ginger yellow” Curcuma longa
Moves blood & qi, promotes menses, reduces pain Expels wind-damp, moves blood, reduces pain
Spicy, bitter, warm LV, SP, ST
1. Blood def. without blood stasis 2. pregnancy
1-3 qian / 3-9 gr
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DOSE
FXN.
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Left: long type Right: round type
薑黃
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HERBS THAT STOP BLEEDING
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
Intro to Oriental Herbology
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CAUSES OF BLEEDING: CAUSE TREATMENT 1. Heat cool blood, stop bleeding 2. Cold warm channels, expel cold, stop bleeding 3. Deficiency tonify, control blood, stop bleeding, astringe
- SP qi def - LV blood def may lead to stasis - yin def with yang rising
4. Blood stasis move blood, stop bleeding 5. Qi stasis smooth & regulate qi, stop bleeding 6. Trauma astringe, stop bleeding
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SYMPTOMS:
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Dà Jì japanese thistle “big thistle” Cirsium japonicum
Cools blood, stops bleeding Reduces swelling, promotes healing of sores MR: benefits liver
Sweet, cool LV, SP
1. Low blood pressure 2. SP/ST cold def.
3-5 qian / 9-15 gr
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大小薊
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ASTRINGENT HERBS
Lana Farson, M.S., L.Ac.
Intro to Oriental Herbology
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Substances that can be Astringed
1. Sweats 2. Bowel movement 3. Sperm 4. Urine 5. Leukorrhea 6. Cough 7. Blood
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Precautions
Excess conditions
Damp Damp-heat Excess heat Blood heat Wind-cold-damp Exterior pathogens
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Shān Zhū Yú cornelian cherry fruit AKA: Shan Yu Rou Cornus officinalis
Tonifies LV & KI, stabilizes essence Astringes sweats, supports collapse Stabilizes menses, stops bleeding
Sour, sl. warm KI, LV
1. Damp-heat
1-4 qian / 3-12 gr
In formula: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
T/T/CH
DOSE
FXN.
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山茱萸
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Jīn Yīng Zǐ cherokee rosehip “golden cherry fruit” Rosae lavegatae
Stabilizes KI essence Binds intestines
Sour, astringent, neutral UB, KI, LI
1. Excess 2. Long term use
1.5-3 qian / 4.5-9 gr
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DOSE
FXN.
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大金櫻
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