Herbs that Stabilize & Bind
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Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sour, Slightly Warm
A&I:
* Stabilizes the Kidneys & retains the essence:
* Tonifies & augments the Liver & Kidneys: lightheadedness, dizziness, sore & weak -
Shan Zhu Yu
Asiatic Cornelian Cherry Fruit, Cornus
Fructus Corni Officinalis -
Channels:
HT, KI, LU
Properties:
Sour, Warm
A&I:
* Contains the leakage of the Lung qi & stops coughing: chronic coughing & wheezing from Lung xu or Lung & Kidney xu patterns. Inhibits the leakage of L -
Wu Wei Zi
"Five Flavored Seed"
Schisandra Fruit
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis -
Channels:
LI, LIV, LU, SP
Properties:
Sour, Warm
A&I:
* Expels roundworms & alleviates pain
- Inhibits the leakage of Lung qi & stops coughs:
- Binds up the Intestines & stops dia -
Wu Mei
"Dark Plum"
Mume Fruit
Fructus Pruni Mume -
Channels:
SP, ST, LI
Properties:
Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm
A&I:
* Binds up the intestines & stops diarrhea: CHRONIC diarrhea from deficient cold or CHRONIC li ji (with mucous & blood in the stool -
Chi Shi Zhi
"Crimson Stone Resin"
Halloysite, Kaolin
Hallyositum Rubrum -
Channels:
LU, ST, LI
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
* Binds up the Intestines& stops diarrhea: both hot & cold patterns depending on other herbs in the prescription
* Contain -
He Zi
Myrobalan Fruit
Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae -
Channels:
LI, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
A&I:
* Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: chronic intractable diarrhea or daybreak diarrhea due to cold from Spleen & Kidney xu.
- Warms up th -
Rou Dou Kou
"Fleshy Cardamon"
Nutmeg Seeds
Semen Myristicae Fragrantis -
Channels:
KI, LI, LU
Properties:
Sour, Astringent, Neutral, Toxic
A&I:
* Contains the leakage of Lung qi:
* Alleviates pain
- Binds up the Intestines
- stabilizes the lower jiao: p -
Ying Su Ke
Opium Poppy Husk
Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi -
Channels:
KI, LI, ST
Properties:
Sour, Astringent, Warm, Toxic
A&I:
* Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: chronic diarrhea from deficiency cold, li ji, & rectal prolapse
- Kills parasites: -
Shi Liu Pi
Pomegranate Husk
Penicarpium Punicae Granati
No School Sample -
Channels:
LI, ST, LIV
Properties:
Bitter, Astringent, Cold
A&I:
* Clears heat, dries dampness, & binds up the Intestines: Blood in stool, chronic vaginal discharge from damp-heat
- Stops Bleeding: e -
Chun Pi
Ailanthus Bark or Root Bark
Cortex Ailanthi Altissimae -
Channels:
LI, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
* Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: chronic diarrhea or chronic li ji
- Restrains, inhibits, & stops bleeding: incessant vagi -
Yu Liang Shi
"Surplus Grain Store"
Limonite, Limonitum
Limonite -
Channels:
HT, KI, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
* Tonifies the Spleen & stops diarrhea: Spleen deficiency with chronic diarrhea & loss of appetite.
* Tonifies the Kidneys & -
Lian Zi
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Lotus Seed
Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae -
Channels:
KI, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
* Strengthens the Spleen & stops diarrhea: chronic diarrhea caused by a weakness of the transportative functions of the Spleen.
* Stabili -
Qian Shi
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Euryale Seeds
Semen Euryalis Ferocis -
Channels:
BL, KI, LI
Properties:
Sour, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
* Stabilizes the Kidneys & retains essence: spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, & vaginal discharge from deficiency & instability of the -
Jin Ying Zi
"Golden Cherry Fruit"
Cherokee Rosehip
Fructus Rosae Laevigatae -
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Slightly Warm
A&I:
* Augments & stabilizes the Kidneys, binds the essence, & restrains urine: for urinary frequency or enurisis, spermatorrhea, premature ej -
Fu Pen Zi
"Overturned Bowl Fruit"
Chinese Rasberry
Fructus Rubi Chingii -
Channels:
KI, LI, LU
Properties:
Sour, Salty, Cold
A&I:
* Contains the leakage of Lung qi & stops cough: chronic cough, especially from Lung yin xu.
~ Binds up the Intestines & stops diarrhea: f -
Wu Bei Zi
"Five Multiples Seed"
Gallnet of Chinese Sumac
Galla Rhois -
Channels:
LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent, Neutral, Slightly Toxic
A&I:
* Expels phlegm & stops wheezing: wheezing with coughing & copious sputum
- Eliminates dampness & stops disch -
Bai Guo
"Silver Almond":
Ginkgo Nut
Semen Ginkgonis Bilobae -
Channels:
HT
Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Cool
A&I:
* Stops excessive sweating from deficiency: many kinds of deficiency sweating - spontaneous sweating from qi xu, night-sweats from yin xu.
- Clears Heat -
Fu Xiao Mai
"Floating Little Wheat"
Wheat Grain (Not Yet Ripe)
Fructus Levis Tritici Aestivi
A primary Herb to Stop Sweating -
Channels:
LU
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
A&I:
* Stops sweating caused by deficiency: many types of sweating from xu including spontaneous sweating from qi xu, night-sweats from Yin xu & post-partum sweating.
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Ma Huang Gen
"Hemp Yellow Root"
Ephedra Root
Radix Ephedra
A Primary Herb to Stop Sweating -
Channels:
KI, LIV, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
A&I:
* Stops sweating caused by deficiency: many kinds of sweating from xu: spontaneous sweating from qi xu, night sweats from Yin xu
- Also used for Yin -
Nuo Dao Gen Xu
Glutinous Rice Root -
Channels:
KI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Salty, Astringent, Slightly Warm
A&I:
- Stops bleeding & vaginal discharge: uterine bleeding & vaginal discharge. Also topical use for traumatic injury
- Retain -
Hai Piao Xiao
Cuttlefish Bone, Cuttlebone
Os Sepiae Seu Sepiellae -
Channels:
KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Salty, Neutral
A&I:
* Tonifies the Kidneys, assists the yang, retains the essence, & (*)restrains urine: dribbling urine et al. (treats root & symptoms). A very importa -
Sang Piao Xiao
Mantis Egg Case
Ootheca Mantidis