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Herbology 3 - Class 02
Herbology Part 3
By: David Botton

Herbs that Tonify Qi, Blood and Yang

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see previous notes for formula review


Formulas that Harmonize LR and SP


Tong Xie Yao Fang - Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea


Chief: (6-9) Chao Bai Zhu - tonify SP and dry damp

Chief: (9-12) Chao Bai Shao Yao - soften LR, relieve pain

Deputy: (6-9) Chao Chen Pi - harmonize ST/SP, drain damp

Assist./Enjoy: (6-9) Fang Feng - guide to LR/SP, relieve overacting LR on SP


T: thin and white, P: wiry

Spread LR Qi (softer LR, relieve pain), Tonify SP

Painful diarrhea (1. abdominal pain, 2. urgent feeling to go, 3. feels relief, 4. recurrent over long period of time)


Formulas that Harmonize LR and SP


Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang - Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

modified xiao chai hu tang


Chief: (6-9) Ban Xia - disperses clumps, stops vomiting

Deputy: (6-9) Huang Qin - drain heat

Deputy: (3-6) Gan Jiang - expel cold

Deputy: (3-6) Huang Lian - drain heat

Assistant: (6-12) Ren Shen - benefit middle

Assistant: (3-6) Gan Cao - benefit middle

Envoy: (4pc) Da Zao - benefit middle and harmonize herbs


stomach qi disharmony + cold and heat complex / excess and def. (improper purging was done)


Harmonize the ST

Direct rebellious Qi down

Disperse clumping

Eliminate focal distention



Herbs that Tonify Qi


ren shen - Radix Panacis Ginsengis

Sweet, ~bitter, ~warm

SP, LU, HT


Strongly tonifies the yuan Qi, rescue collapse

Tonifies SP, LU, augments Qi

Generates fluids (yin), relieves thirst 

Calms the mind and strengthens the intellect (tonify HT Qi)

(stabilizes exterior and stop sweating)

(positive affect on wasting-thirsting disorder)


3-9g, 15-30g for collapse



dang shen - Radix Codonopsis

sweet, neutral

SP, LU


Tonifies SP, augments Qi

Tonifies LU Qi

Generates fluids, nourishes blood

(Def. combined with excess, combine with expelling herbs)


6-9g, if substituding or ren shen x2-3



Tai Zi Shen - Radix Pseudostellariae

sweet, slightly bitter, neutral

LU, SP


Tonifies Qi

Tonifies Lung

Promotes Generation of Body Fluids and Treats Chronic Febrile Disorder (qi+yin def + palpitations, thirst, insomnia)


10-30g


huang qi - Radix Astragali

Sweet, ~warm

SP, LU


Tonifies Sp, augments Qi

Raises Yang to counter prolapse

Strengthens wei Qi, braces exterior

Promotes urination, reduces water accumulation

Dispels toxins, drains pus, regenerates tissue


10-30g, 30-60g for severe cases


shan yao - Radix Dioscoreae oppositae

sweet, neutral

SP, LU, KI


Tonifies SP, augments Qi

Tonifies LU Qi and Yin

Braces KI, secures sperm, stops discharge

Nourishes Yin, relieves thirst


10-30g, up to 250g for wasting-thirst



da zao - Fructus Jujubae

sweet, warm

SP, ST


Tonifies SP and ST, benefits Qi

Tonifies Blood

Calms the Shen

Hamonize other herbs


3-12pcs / 10-30g



gan cao - Radix Glycyrrhizae

sweet, neutral (warm if Zhi Gan Cao)

12 Channels


Tonifies SP, augments Qi

Moistens LU, stops cough

Clears heat, dispels toxin

Calms spams, relieves pain

Moderates and harmonize herbs


2-10g


huang jing - Rhizoma Polygonati

Sweet, neutral

SP, LU, KD


Nourishes yin, moistens LU

Tonifies KI Jing

Relieves Wasting Thirsting (Xiao Ke)

Tonify SP and benefits Qi


10-15g



yi tang - Saccharum Granorum

Sweet, warm

SP, ST, LU


Tonifies SP, benefits Qi

Relieves pain

Moistens LU, relieves cough

Coats foreign objects (fish bones in throat, etc.)


30-60g



Herbs that Tonify Blood


shu di huang - Radix Rehmanniae praeparata

Sweet, warm

KD, LR, HT


Nourishes the blood, regulates menses

Nourishes the yin, replenishes essence


15-30g


he shou wu - Radix Polygoni Multiflori

Sweet, bitter, astringent, slightly warm

KD, LR


Replenishes Jing and nourishes Blood of LR and KD

Eliminates Toxins

Treats malarial disorders

Moistens intestines and unblocks bowels

Lower cholesterol, treats cardiovascular disorders


10-30g


dang gui - Radix Angelicae sinensis

Sweet, pungent, warm

LR, HT, SP


Nourishes the blood, regulates menses

Invigorates/harmonizes blood

Dispels cold and relieves abdominal pain

Moistens the intestines and opens the bowels

Reduces swelling, drains pus and regenerates tissue


5-15g


bai shao yao - Radix Paeoniae lactiflorae

sour, bitter, cool

LR, SP


Nourishes the blood, regulates menses

Soothes/softens and clams liver, relieves pain

Astringes yin, stops sweating and discharge

Adjust ying and wei Qi


6-15g


e jiao - Gelatinum corii Equi asini

Sweet, neutral

LR, LU, KI


Nourishes the blood, stops bleeding

Nourishes yin, moistens LU, relives dryness


5-15g


gou qi zi - Fructus Lycii

Sweet, neutral

LR, KI, LU


Nourishes blood and essence, improves vision

Tonifies LR and KI

Moistens LU, relieves cough


5-10g


sang shen zi - Fructus Mori

Sweet, cold

HT, LR, KD


Tonifies Yin, nourishes blood

Generate body fluid

Lubricate dryness


10-15g


long yan rou - Arillus Longan

Sweet, warm

HT, SP


Tonifies HT and SP

Benefits Qi and Blood


10-15g



Herbs that Tonify Yang


lu rong - Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum

Sweet, salty, warm

KD, LR


Tonifies KD Yang, replenish KD Jing

Nourish Blood, Ren and Chong

Strenghten Sinews and Bones


1-2g



ge jie - Gecko

Salty, neutral

LU, KD


Tonifies LU Qi, relieves couph and dyspnea

Tonifies KD Yang, Jing and augments blood


3-7g



dong chong xia cao - Cordyceps sinensis

Sweet, warm

LU, KD


Tonifies KD Yang, augment Jing

Tonifies LU, stops bleeding and dissolves phlegm


5-10g



rou cong rong - Herba Cistanches

Sweet, salty, warm

KD, LI


Tonifies KD Yang, Jing and Blood

Moistens LI, facilitates passage of stools


10-20g



suo yang - Herba Cynomorii

Sweet, warm

LR, KD, LI


Tonifies KD Yang

Lubricates Intestines and Promotes Bowel Movement


10-15g



yin yang huo - Herba Epimedii

Acrid, sweet, warm

KD, LR


Tonifies KD, strengthens Yang and increases libido

Dispels wind-damp-cold, alleviates Bi Zheng (painful obstruction)


10-15g



ba ji tian - Radix Morindae Officinalis

Acrid, sweet, ~warm

KD


Tonifies KD Yang and assists Yang

Strengthens sinews and bones, treats Bi Zheng (painful obstruction)


10-15g



hu lu ba - Semen Trigonellae

Bitter, warm

KD, LR


Warms KD Yang

Dispels damp-cold, relieves pain


3-10g



hu tao ren - Semen Juglandis

Sweet, warm

KD, LU, LI


Tonifies KD, replenishes Jing

Warms LU, arrests wheezing

Moistens the Intestines, Unblocks bowels


10-30g



bu gu zhi - Fructus Psoraleae

Bitter, acrid, very warm

KD, SP


Tonifies KD, fortifies Yang, consolidates Jing and retains urine

Warms the SP, stops diarrhea


5-10g



yi zhi ren - Fructus Alpiniae oxyphyllae

Acrid, warm

KD, SP


Warms SP, increases appetite, stops excessive salivation and diarrhea

Warms KD, consolidates fluid


3-10g



xian mao - Rhizoma Curculiginis

Acrid, hot

KD

toxic


Warms KD, fortifies Yang

Dispels cold and damp, treats Bi Zheng


3-10g



du zhong - Cortex Eucommiae

Sweet, warm

KD, LR


Tonifies LR and KD, Strengthens bones and sinews

Calms the fetus

Tonifies KD Yang


10-15g



gou ji



xu duan - Radix Dipsaci

Bitter, sweet, acrid, slightly warm

LR, KD


Tonifies LR and KD

Calms fetus, stops uterine bleeding

Invigorates blood circulation, Strengthens tendons and bones


10-20g



gu sui bu - Rhizoma Drynariae

Bitter, warm

LR, KD


Tonifies KD, Strengthens the bones

Tonifies KD, benefits the ears

Promotes mending of bones, relieves pain


10-20g



tu si zi - Semen Cuscutae

Acrid, sweet, neutral

LR, KD


Tonifies KD Yin and Yang

Consolidates KD Jing, Reserves Urine

Brightens the Eyes

Stops Diarrhea

Treats Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting) syndrome


10-15g



sha yuan ji li - Semen Astragali Complanati

Sweet, warm

KD, LR


Tonifies KD Yin, consolidates Jing

Nourishes LR, brightens the eyes


10-20g



zi he che - Placenta Hominis

Sweet, salty, warm

KD, LR


Replenishes Jing

Nourishes blood

Benefits Lung Qi


1.5-3g



jiu cai zi - Semen Allii Tuberosi

Acrid, sweet, warm

LR, KD


Tonifies LR and KD, fortifies Yang, consolidates Jing

Warms ST, treats chronic ST Qi reversal


5-15g



(c) 2005 All Rights Reserved - David Botton