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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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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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DOSE

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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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DOSE

FXN.

O

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

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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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DOSE

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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

T/T/CH

DOSE

FXN.

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大金櫻