Herbs that tonify
Tonify Xu, strengthen or supplement body ‘s resistance against Disease.
Cautions: used only in Xu cond & not Xs.
Herbs that tonify yin
Rx: Yin Xu Syndromes That occur in later stage of febrile D or in chronic D. Lung Yin Xu, St Yin xu, Lvr Yin Xu, Kid Yin Xu.
Lu S/S: dry cough, bl, fever, dry mouth & Tongue
St S/s: dark red tongue peeled coat, dry throat thirst, absence of hunger constipation
Lvr Yin Xu: dry eyes blurred vision, dizziness vertigo
Kid Yin Xu: sore lower back & Knees, 5 ht’s hot, irritability, insomnia, seminal emissions, afternoon fever
Nature: cold, sweet, rich & cloying
Action: tonify, moisten, improve & nurture yin. Moisten dryness, calm spirit, transform phlegm, moisten Int, produce fluids allieviate thirst, tonify bl, stop bleeding & increase strength. Regulate fluid metabolism
Contraindicated: Sp/St Qi Xu, phlegm & dampness.
Name |
Function |
Taste |
Channels |
Contraindication |
Sha Shan~
(Glenhnia Root) |
Strengthen ST, promotes body fluids
Clear Lu’s, Tonify Yin |
Sweet
Slightly cold |
LU
ST |
Xu cold |
Mai Dong~
(Ophiopogon root) |
Strengthen ST, promotes body fluids
Nourish Yin, Moisten LU’s
Heat in HT & irritability |
Sweet
Bitter
Slightly cold |
LU
HT
ST |
Cough due to W/C
Phlegm & turbid Damp
Diarrhea due to Xu
Cold in Sp/St |
Mo Han Lian^
(Eclipta) |
Nourish Yin, Tonify KID
Cools Blood, Stops bleeding, Baldness |
Sweet
Sour
cold |
LIV
KID |
SP/St Xu
Diarrhea due to cold |
*Gou Qi Zi ^
(Wolfberry fruit) |
Tonify kidneys & promote production of jing
Nourish Liver & brighten the eyes
Moisten the lungs |
Sweet
neutral |
LIV
LU
KID |
Diarrhea due to Xu |
*Nu Zhen ZI^
(Grossy Privet fruit) |
Tonify LIV & KID,
Brighten eyes & clears heat |
Sweet bitter cool |
LIV
KID |
Yang Xu
Sp/St xu
Diarrhea due to cold |
* Brightens eyes
^ Lvr & Kid Yin Xu
~ Lu & St Yin XU
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