Heat Signs
Dry throat, red face, red eyes, dry stools, dark and scanty urine, sensation of warmth in the five centers
Heat tongue and pulse
yellow tongue coat, rapid pulse
exterior heat
fever, chills, headache, thirst, moderate sweating, floating rapid pulse
interior heat
fever without chills, dry mouth, thirst, irritability, scanty and dark urine, yellow tongue coat, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal distention
CHDF herbs are used for what?
interior heat, they are cold in nature, alot are bitter
high fever, irritability, thirst, delirium
a lot of them moisten and go to the LU/ST
review of the function of cold and bitter herbs
bitter - urine
cold - down, drain, cool down
What level/stage doe CHDF herbs correspond to in terms of Shang Hun Lun and Wen Bing
S - Yangming
W - Qi Level
The yangming is the path to what
path from heart to kidneys is the yangming
The qi level is associated with what symptoms
the 4 Bigs - Thirst, pulse, sweat, fever
a CHDF type of person
big red face, hot sweaty - from interior heat
heat that has affected this level or stage
stomach heat, lung heat
alot of these herbs have to do with fluid metabolism
damp-heat - inflammation
dry - heat - chronic inflammation
General C&C's of the CHDF herbs
sp/st def, MJ cold, SP/ST cold,
these herbs (yang ming problems) are mainly for excess problems
Shi Gao Latin Name
Gypsum fibrosum
Properties of Shi Gao
sweet, acrid, very cold
channels entered by Shi Gao
Lu, St
Dosage of Shi Gao
15-60g
C&C of Shi Gao
cold from def of the sp/st
fever from yin def
Actions of Shi Gao 1-2
Clears heat and drains fire
Clears heat from excess in the lungs
Actions of Shi Gao 3-4
Clears blazing Stomach fire
For eczema, burns, and ulcerated sores
How does Shi Gao treat the skin?
usually applied topically after being calcined and mixed with other herbs
Uniqueness of Shi Gao
coldest in the materia medica
crush it before you decoct it
Shi Gao vs Ma Huang?
Ma Huang pattern that has gone internal
What is Gout in TCM?
yangming heat, blocked heat went sideways into a joint -- Shi Gao cant treat this
Shi Gao and Fluids
doesnt moisten but moves fluids around, pulls water along with it, draws fluid into whatever organ its trying to cool
Zhi Mu Latin Name
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma
Know Your Mother
Properties of Zhi Mu
bitter, sweet, cold
Channels Entered by Zhi Mu
Lung, Stomach, Kid
Dosage of Zhi MU
6-12g
C&C of Zhi Mu
cold from def of the Sp/St, or diarrhea
Actions of Zhi Mu 1-2
Clears heat and drains fire: Lu/St heat
Enriches the yin and moistens dryness: Lu/Kid Yin
Actions of Zhi Mu 3-4
Generates fluids and clears heat
Ameliorates the dryness of tonifying or warming substances
signs of lu and kid yin def
night sweats, steaming bone disorder, irritability, afternoon or low grade fevers, heat in the five centers, bleeding gums
other kidney heat signs from yin def
spermatorrhea, nocturnal emissions, abnormally elevated sex drive
yang escapes when yin is def
What s/sx is zhi mu useful for in terms of its function of Generates fluids and clears heat?
oral ulcers, inflammation due to yin def
wasting and thirsting disorder
Zhi Mu is often paired alot with what other herbs
Shi Gao - combat its dryness
Fu Zi
Zhi Mu can be used for excess of def heat
Zhi Zi Latin Name
Gardeniae Fructus
Zhi Zi Properties
bitter, cold
Channels Zhi Zi goes to
Heart, Lung, Stomach, Liver, Triple Burner
Dosage of Zhi Zi
6-9g
C&C of Zhi Zi
cold from deficiency of the Spleen/Stomach with reduced appetite and loose stools
Actions of Zhi Zi 1-2
Drains heat and eliminates irritability
Clears heat and resolves dampness
Actions of Zhi Zi 3-4
Cools blood and resolves toxicity
Reduces swelling and moves blood stasis due to trauma
Dampness that Zhi Zi treats
painful urinary dribbling due to damp-heat in the lower burner
damp heat and constrained Liver and GB (middle burner) with jaundice
damp heat in the GB/SJ channels in the face (nose and eyes, sore in the mouth or facial region)
Zhi Zi and the blood
heat in the blood - nosebleed, blood in vomit, stool or urine
herb is slightly charred - red and black
other ways zhi zi can be used
topically for blood stasis, sprained ankle
when you decoct this herbs - crush it/crack it open, active ingredient is inside of shell
Herb Preps
chao - dry fried (Bai Zhi), damp/MJ makes herbs more yellow (earth)
tan - charred - jing jie
duan - calcined - shi gao
all of these makes them more drying, absorbs fluids
dan zhu ye latin name
Lophatheri Herba
dan zhu ye properties
sweet, bland and cold
dan zhu ye channels
heart, small intestines, stomach
dosage of dan zhu ye
6-9g
C&C of dan zhu ye
none noted
actions of dan zhu ye
clears heat and eliminates irritability
promotes urination and clears damp heat:(especially useful for heat in SI)
what kind of heat is dan zhu ye good for and what are some s/sx?
heart or stomach heat
sores underneath tongue (heart luo goes here)
mouth ulcers
irritability and thirst
swollen painful gums
urination problems that dan zhu ye is good for?
rough scanty painful urination
thom says dan zhu ye should go where and not where
to the BL not the ST
Xi Gua Latin Name
Citrulli Fructus
Xi Gua properties
sweet, cold
channels that xi gua goes to
bladder, heart, stomach
dosage of xi gua
15-30g
c&c of xi gua
cold from def of sp/st
xiang ru vs xi gua
ru - heat and cold summer heat
gua - dry summer heat, useful with Lu Dou (mung beans)
actions of xi gua
clears summer heat and generates fluids
promotes urination and expels jaundice
Xia Ku Cao Latin Name
Prunellae Spica
Xia Ku Cao properties
bitter, acrid, cold
Xia Ku Cao channels
GB, Liv
dosage of xia ku cao
9-15g
c&c of xia ku cao
sp/st weakness and def
actions of xia ku cao 1-2
clears liver fire and brightens the eyes
clears heat and dissipates nodules (neck and inguinal canal)
actions of xia ku cao 3
hypertension from liver fire or ascending yang
xia ku cao and nodules
doesnt transform phlegm or damp but clears heat,
stops nodules from getting bigger
ge gen and hypertension vs xia ku cao
ge gen - softens nodules and sends fluids out
xia ku cao - liver contraint, fire, yang goes up
Lu Gen Latin Name
Phragmitis Rhizoma
Lu Gen Properties
sweet, cold
Lu Gen Channels
Lu, ST
Lu Gen dosage
15-30g
C&C of Lu Gen
cold from def of sp/st
Actions of Lu Gen 1-2
clears heat and generates fluids
clears heat and promotes urination
Actions of Lu Gen 3
encourages rashes to surface
Sheng Jiang vs Lu Gen
Sheng Jiang is for a wet stomach and Lu gen is used for a dry stomach
what kind of heat is lu gen used for?
especially for heat surging upwards
Tian Hua fen Latin Name
Trichosanthis Radix
Properties of Tian Hua fen
bitter, slightly sweet, cold
dosage of tian hua fen
10-15g
Channels entered by Tian Hua fen
Lu, St
C&C of Tian Hua fen
cold from def of sp/st
not to be used with herbs of the genus aconitum
PREGNANCY - abortion herb
Tian Hua fen and pregnancy
abortion herb - will expel out a pregnancy that wont come out
Actions of Tian Hua fen 1-2
drains heat and generates fluids
clears and drains lung heat
Actions of Tian Hua fen 3
resolves toxicity and expels pus (breast abscess)
tian hua fen and lung heat
transforms phlegm and moistens lung dryness
tian hua fen and ge gen -- generating fluid
generates fluids in ST
T - to whole back
G - to upper back and neck
Jue Ming Zi Latin Name
Cassiae Semen
Jue Ming Zi properties
bitter, sweet, salty, slightly cold
Jue Ming Zi channels
liver, large intestine, kidney
dosage of jue ming zi
9-15g
c&c of jue ming zi
laxative properties - diarrhea from sp def or low blood pressure
actions of jue ming zi 1-2
clears the liver and the eyes
calms the liver and anchors the errant yang (hypertension)
actions of jue ming zi 3-4
moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
prevent atherosclerosis and lowers both bp and serum cholesterol
RASH HERBS THUS FAR
Jing Jie
Bo He
Niu bang zi
Ge gen
Sheng ma
Chan Tui
Lu Gen
patterns that jue ming zi is good for
liv/kid yin def
liver qi stagnation
excess or def
Heat Signs
Dry throat, red face, red eyes, dry stools, dark and scanty urine, sensation of warmth in the five centers
Heat tongue and pulse
yellow tongue coat, rapid pulse
exterior heat
fever, chills, headache, thirst, moderate sweating, floating rapid pulse
interior heat
fever without chills, dry mouth, thirst, irritability, scanty and dark urine, yellow tongue coat, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal distention
CHDF herbs are used for what?
interior heat, they are cold in nature, alot are bitter
high fever, irritability, thirst, delirium
a lot of them moisten and go to the LU/ST
review of the function of cold and bitter herbs
bitter - urine
cold - down, drain, cool down
What level/stage doe CHDF herbs correspond to in terms of Shang Hun Lun and Wen Bing
S - Yangming
W - Qi Level
The yangming is the path to what
path from heart to kidneys is the yangming
The qi level is associated with what symptoms
the 4 Bigs - Thirst, pulse, sweat, fever
a CHDF type of person
big red face, hot sweaty - from interior heat
heat that has affected this level or stage
stomach heat, lung heat
alot of these herbs have to do with fluid metabolism
damp-heat - inflammation
dry - heat - chronic inflammation
General C&C's of the CHDF herbs
sp/st def, MJ cold, SP/ST cold,
these herbs (yang ming problems) are mainly for excess problems
Shi Gao Latin Name
Gypsum fibrosum
Properties of Shi Gao
sweet, acrid, very cold
channels entered by Shi Gao
Lu, St
Dosage of Shi Gao
15-60g
C&C of Shi Gao
cold from def of the sp/st
fever from yin def
Actions of Shi Gao 1-2
Clears heat and drains fire
Clears heat from excess in the lungs
Actions of Shi Gao 3-4
Clears blazing Stomach fire
For eczema, burns, and ulcerated sores
How does Shi Gao treat the skin?
usually applied topically after being calcined and mixed with other herbs
Uniqueness of Shi Gao
coldest in the materia medica
crush it before you decoct it
Shi Gao vs Ma Huang?
Ma Huang pattern that has gone internal
What is Gout in TCM?
yangming heat, blocked heat went sideways into a joint -- Shi Gao cant treat this
Shi Gao and Fluids
doesnt moisten but moves fluids around, pulls water along with it, draws fluid into whatever organ its trying to cool
Zhi Mu Latin Name
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma
Know Your Mother
Properties of Zhi Mu
bitter, sweet, cold
Channels Entered by Zhi Mu
Lung, Stomach, Kid
Dosage of Zhi MU
6-12g
C&C of Zhi Mu
cold from def of the Sp/St, or diarrhea
Actions of Zhi Mu 1-2
Clears heat and drains fire: Lu/St heat
Enriches the yin and moistens dryness: Lu/Kid Yin
Actions of Zhi Mu 3-4
Generates fluids and clears heat
Ameliorates the dryness of tonifying or warming substances
signs of lu and kid yin def
night sweats, steaming bone disorder, irritability, afternoon or low grade fevers, heat in the five centers, bleeding gums
other kidney heat signs from yin def
spermatorrhea, nocturnal emissions, abnormally elevated sex drive
yang escapes when yin is def
What s/sx is zhi mu useful for in terms of its function of Generates fluids and clears heat?
oral ulcers, inflammation due to yin def
wasting and thirsting disorder
Zhi Mu is often paired alot with what other herbs
Shi Gao - combat its dryness
Fu Zi
Zhi Mu can be used for excess of def heat
Zhi Zi Latin Name
Gardeniae Fructus
Zhi Zi Properties
bitter, cold
Channels Zhi Zi goes to
Heart, Lung, Stomach, Liver, Triple Burner
Dosage of Zhi Zi
6-9g
C&C of Zhi Zi
cold from deficiency of the Spleen/Stomach with reduced appetite and loose stools
Actions of Zhi Zi 1-2
Drains heat and eliminates irritability
Clears heat and resolves dampness
Actions of Zhi Zi 3-4
Cools blood and resolves toxicity
Reduces swelling and moves blood stasis due to trauma
Dampness that Zhi Zi treats
painful urinary dribbling due to damp-heat in the lower burner
damp heat and constrained Liver and GB (middle burner) with jaundice
damp heat in the GB/SJ channels in the face (nose and eyes, sore in the mouth or facial region)
Zhi Zi and the blood
heat in the blood - nosebleed, blood in vomit, stool or urine
herb is slightly charred - red and black
other ways zhi zi can be used
topically for blood stasis, sprained ankle
when you decoct this herbs - crush it/crack it open, active ingredient is inside of shell
Herb Preps
chao - dry fried (Bai Zhi), damp/MJ makes herbs more yellow (earth)
tan - charred - jing jie
duan - calcined - shi gao
all of these makes them more drying, absorbs fluids
dan zhu ye latin name
Lophatheri Herba
dan zhu ye properties
sweet, bland and cold
dan zhu ye channels
heart, small intestines, stomach
dosage of dan zhu ye
6-9g
C&C of dan zhu ye
none noted
actions of dan zhu ye
clears heat and eliminates irritability
promotes urination and clears damp heat:(especially useful for heat in SI)
what kind of heat is dan zhu ye good for and what are some s/sx?
heart or stomach heat
sores underneath tongue (heart luo goes here)
mouth ulcers
irritability and thirst
swollen painful gums
urination problems that dan zhu ye is good for?
rough scanty painful urination
thom says dan zhu ye should go where and not where
to the BL not the ST
Xi Gua Latin Name
Citrulli Fructus
Xi Gua properties
sweet, cold
channels that xi gua goes to
bladder, heart, stomach
dosage of xi gua
15-30g
c&c of xi gua
cold from def of sp/st
xiang ru vs xi gua
ru - heat and cold summer heat
gua - dry summer heat, useful with Lu Dou (mung beans)
actions of xi gua
clears summer heat and generates fluids
promotes urination and expels jaundice
Xia Ku Cao Latin Name
Prunellae Spica
Xia Ku Cao properties
bitter, acrid, cold
Xia Ku Cao channels
GB, Liv
dosage of xia ku cao
9-15g
c&c of xia ku cao
sp/st weakness and def
actions of xia ku cao 1-2
clears liver fire and brightens the eyes
clears heat and dissipates nodules (neck and inguinal canal)
actions of xia ku cao 3
hypertension from liver fire or ascending yang
xia ku cao and nodules
doesnt transform phlegm or damp but clears heat,
stops nodules from getting bigger
ge gen and hypertension vs xia ku cao
ge gen - softens nodules and sends fluids out
xia ku cao - liver contraint, fire, yang goes up
Lu Gen Latin Name
Phragmitis Rhizoma
Lu Gen Properties
sweet, cold
Lu Gen Channels
Lu, ST
Lu Gen dosage
15-30g
C&C of Lu Gen
cold from def of sp/st
Actions of Lu Gen 1-2
clears heat and generates fluids
clears heat and promotes urination
Actions of Lu Gen 3
encourages rashes to surface
Sheng Jiang vs Lu Gen
Sheng Jiang is for a wet stomach and Lu gen is used for a dry stomach
what kind of heat is lu gen used for?
especially for heat surging upwards
Tian Hua fen Latin Name
Trichosanthis Radix
Properties of Tian Hua fen
bitter, slightly sweet, cold
dosage of tian hua fen
10-15g
Channels entered by Tian Hua fen
Lu, St
C&C of Tian Hua fen
cold from def of sp/st
not to be used with herbs of the genus aconitum
PREGNANCY - abortion herb
Tian Hua fen and pregnancy
abortion herb - will expel out a pregnancy that wont come out
Actions of Tian Hua fen 1-2
drains heat and generates fluids
clears and drains lung heat
Actions of Tian Hua fen 3
resolves toxicity and expels pus (breast abscess)
tian hua fen and lung heat
transforms phlegm and moistens lung dryness
tian hua fen and ge gen -- generating fluid
generates fluids in ST
T - to whole back
G - to upper back and neck
Jue Ming Zi Latin Name
Cassiae Semen
Jue Ming Zi properties
bitter, sweet, salty, slightly cold
Jue Ming Zi channels
liver, large intestine, kidney
dosage of jue ming zi
9-15g
c&c of jue ming zi
laxative properties - diarrhea from sp def or low blood pressure
actions of jue ming zi 1-2
clears the liver and the eyes
calms the liver and anchors the errant yang (hypertension)
actions of jue ming zi 3-4
moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
prevent atherosclerosis and lowers both bp and serum cholesterol
RASH HERBS THUS FAR
Jing Jie
Bo He
Niu bang zi
Ge gen
Sheng ma
Chan Tui
Lu Gen
patterns that jue ming zi is good for
liv/kid yin def
liver qi stagnation
excess or def