by ashleyflores | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
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by ashleyflores | Feb 14, 2019 | Formulas
Ligusticum Powder to be taken with Green Tea Category: Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms Actions: Disperses wind and alleviates pain. Pattern: Headache due to externally-contracted wind. Depending on modifications can be used for either wind-cold...
by ashleyflores | Feb 13, 2019 | Formulas
White Tiger Plus Cinnamon Twig Formula Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level Actions: Clears heat, generates fluids, and stops pain. Pattern: Wind-Damp-Heat Bi, warm malarial disorders with intense internal Heat and mild external Cold. Shi Gao 48g Zhi...
by ashleyflores | Feb 9, 2019 | Formulas
Licorice Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium Harmonize the Stomach & Intestines Kampo Name: Kanzoshashinto Actions: Harmonizes the Stomach, directs rebellious qi downward, disperses clumping, and eliminates focal distention. Pattern: Focal distention due to...
by ashleyflores | Feb 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction Gui Zhi 4.5g Huang...
by ashleyflores | Nov 30, 2018 | Essential Oils
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanoides Botanical Family: Gramineae Method of Distillation: Steam distilledParts Distilled: Dried Root Origin: Central America, Comoro Islands, Reunion, India, Indonesia, Haiti Note: Base Organoleptic: Amber to dark red-brown. Woody aroma....
by ashleyflores | Nov 9, 2018 | Conditions, Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Etiology “In general there are many reasons that patients develop acute and/or chronic sinusitis including allergies, head colds deviated septum, exposure to chemicals and pollutants (including cocaine), etc.” (Vol. 2, Pg. 87) “For the discussion...
by ashleyflores | Oct 23, 2018 | Formulas
Drive Out Stasis from the Lower Abdomen Decoction Promote the Movement of Qi Actions: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, warms the menses, alleviates pain. Pattern: Cold-induced Blood Stasis accumulation in the lower abdomen. Xiao Hui Xiang 1.5g Gan Jiang 3g...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2018 | Back Pain, Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Sphenoid and pelvis are mirror images of one another. Diagnosis: Pressure pain at REN5, REN6 Pressure pain at ASIS, inguinal attachment Pressure pain at TH17 Symptoms: Sleeping disorders, TMJ dysfunction, jaw pain, ear problems, temporal headache, dental issues,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2018 | Fertility, Protocols
Phases of IVF Pre-treatment (suppression or down regulation; GnRH) Long protocol Short protocol Ovarian Stimulation Final Egg Maturation (trigger) Egg Retrieval Fertilization in lab if IVF Culture Embryos Transfer Luteal Phase (aka 2 wk wait) Pre-Treatment: Long GnRH...
by ashleyflores | Mar 23, 2016 | Formulas
Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver Regulate and Harmonize the Liver & Spleen Actions: Spreads the Liver qi, harmonizes the blood, and alleviates pain. Pattern: Liver qi constraint. Chen Pi 6g Chai Hu 6g Chuan Xiong 4.5g Zhi Ke 4.5g Bai Shao 4.5g Zhi Gan Cao 1.5g...
by ashleyflores | Jan 8, 2016 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Common Symptoms: include neck pain, back spasm, low back problems, headache, chronic constipation, depression, restlessness, and gynecological symptoms. Diagnosis: Pressure pain at the coccyx and in the region of DU2 Pressure pain at right ST26-ST27 Treatment: For...
by ashleyflores | Dec 26, 2015 | Essential Oils
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Botanical Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae Parts Distilled: Leaves & Flowering Tops Method of Distillation: Steam distilled Origin: Thailand, Egypt, France, Comoro Islands, Reunion Islands Note: Top-Middle Organoleptic: Clear, thin....
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2015 | Points
Location: 0.5 cun lateral to the tip of the coccyx. Kiiko: This point on the left is used to clear Oketsu, especially if the reflex is still active after treating left LV4 and left LU5....
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Spirit Path Jing-River and Metal point of the Heart channel Summary: Calms the mind: sadness, fear, anxiety, mental restlessness Subdues rebellious Qi: retching, redness and swelling of the eyes Relaxes the sinews: contraction of the elbow and arm...
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Lesser Yin Sea He-Sea and Water point of the Heart channel Summary: Removes obstructions from the channel: heart pain, fullness of the chest, pain of the axilla, pain in the elbow Calms the mind: manic behaviour, inappropriate laughter, mental restlessness, anxiety...
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Supreme Spring Summary: Nourishes Heart yin and clears empty heat: thirst, dry throat, night sweating, mental restlessness, insonia Calms the mind: sadness, anxiety, palpitation Removes obstruction from the channel: heart pain, chest pain, distension and fullness of...
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Sun and Moon Location: On the anterior chest wall, in the seventh intercostals space, directly below the nipple, 4 cun lateral to the...
by ashleyflores | Sep 21, 2015 | Points
Shoulder Well Meeting point of the Gallbladder, Sanjiao, and Stomach channels with the Yang Linking vessel Location: Midway between Dazhui DU14 and the tip of the acromion, at the crest of the trapezius muscle. Actions: Regulates qi, activates the channel and...
by ashleyflores | Sep 17, 2015 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity Huang Lian Fire toxin obstructing all three jiao Drains fire Relieves toxicity High fever, irritability, dry mouth & throat, incoherent speech, insomnia,...
by ashleyflores | Sep 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Morindae officinalis Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang without being overly drying, augments the essence, and expels...
by ashleyflores | Sep 16, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Plantar Fascitis relates to Immune Bone Spur KD7 Big Toe relates to inner thigh tension Twisted Ankle usually around GB40 use KD7 ...
by ashleyflores | Sep 16, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Sciatica Tight piriformis-treat Huakaya GB31 (2 fingers above or below GB31, needled towards the UB channel) Release Lumbar spine Sacroiliac points L1 for inguinal L3 for hip/trochanter LV3 (black) and GB41 (red) IT Band Treat corner of the neck & shoulder. 15...
by ashleyflores | Sep 15, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
General For any knee pain: treat SP5 (red) and ST41 (black) Bending or stretching problem: ST31 area ST Qi Points Sacroiliac treatment Check if quadriceps are lifted: use SP10 and ST34 to lift the muscle Check Immune reflex. Weak immunity=weak ligaments Always check...
by ashleyflores | Feb 8, 2015 | Zang Fu
Heart Xin The Heart is the Emperor, ruler, or monarch of the body. “The Heart is like the Monarch and it governs the Shen” (Simple Questions) “The Heart is the Monarch of the five Yin organs and six Yang organs and it is the residence of the Shen” (Spiritual Axis)...
by ashleyflores | Jan 24, 2015 | Points
Wind Pool Meeting point of the Gallbladder and Sanjiao channels with the Yang Motility and Yang Linking vessels Location: Below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu DU16 and Wangu GB12, in the hollow between the origins of the sternomastoid and trapezius...
by ashleyflores | Jan 24, 2015 | Points
Meeting of Hearing Location: In the hollow between the intertragic notch posteriorly and the condyloid process of the mandible anteriorly. Locate this point with the mouth wide open. Actions & Indications: Benefits the ears, eliminates wind, and clears heat...
by ashleyflores | Jan 24, 2015 | Points
Pupil Crevice Meeting point of the Gallbladder, Small Intestine, and Sanjiao channels Location: In the hollow on the lateral side of the orbital margin, approximately 0.5 cun lateral to the outer canthus. Actions & Indications: Benefits the eyes, eliminates wind,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 24, 2015 | Channels
Governing Vessel(Du Mai) Opening: SI3Coupled: BL62Starting: DU1 Connecting: DU1 -Influences external genitalia, back, spine, back of neck and head, shoulder-Moves stagnation, Qi and blood in back · Tonifies Kidney-Yang· Strengthens the...
by ashleyflores | Jan 23, 2015 | Conditions, Pregnancy
Primary Patterns LV yin & blood deficiency leading to wind SP & ST deficiency leading to damp accumulation swelling fullnes headache dizziness Yang deficiency Formulas Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (modified) Fu Ling 12g Bai Zhu 6g Gui Zhi 6g Zhi Gan Cao 6g Xuan Fu...
by ashleyflores | Jan 23, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Palpation UB10 and GB20- may feel puffy, thick, hot Upper trapezius – ropey muscles and pressure pain Under lateral scapular spine – areas of kori PC8 LI4 Treatment SP6 – bilateral – 45 degrees with meridian SP9 – bilateral – 10...
by ashleyflores | Jan 23, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Check Sugar Points T10, T11, T12 at 45 degree angle toward spine UB20, UB21 with flow of meridian Check temperature of hands, feet, and sacrum If there is back pain, sciatica, or knee pain Treat for visceroptosis Treat ST13, ST33 Inner Yin – for groin GB31...
by ashleyflores | Jan 23, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats Groin (Liv12, SP12) lack of blood flow in legs Liv4 lack of circulation in legs (e.g. knee problems) Sympathetic Dominance Liv9 eyes, pain behind eye neck Inner Yin viscero-ptosis (inguinal) trapezius...
by ashleyflores | Jan 23, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats L.I.15 Kidney or Spleen G.B.26 (or Kid7, LU5) skin problems (21 moxa) water in face (21 moxa) L.I.14 vocal cords eyes LU4 to allow expansion of ribs for deeper breathing HT3 S.I. channel pain Liver...
by ashleyflores | Jan 22, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats Under rib cage (right) sharp – Liver Excess dull – Liver Deficiency thick when pinching right Kid7, SP7, HT3, P.4 Liv1 (or Liv5) Liv1 (or Liv5) Under ribs – right lateral to nipple...
by ashleyflores | Jan 22, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats Kid27 HT7 Navel (4, 8 o’clock) with Kid6 Adrenal, Shock Kid23 – 26 left only – Heart both sides – Lung rapid pulse – Ren4, slow – U.B.27 LU5 LU1 structural imbalance Lungs...
by ashleyflores | Jan 22, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats S.J.16 weak glands, weak immunity Immune Points (T.I.10,11) immune issues (needle + moxa) C3 right left Liver Heart Liv4, left ST27, right Liv14 rapid pulse – Ren4 slow pulse – U.B.27...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats DU20 Stagnation of Blood in Head Post-partum depression Ren22 SP6, SP9, LU5 + Pericardium Ren22 with Ren22 – treats face, nose with chain in ears – treats eyes U.B.2 hormonal...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Platycodi Radix Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because of this herb’s acrid, dispersing, and draining qualities, it is...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Sinapis Semen Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with chronic cough from Lung deficiency or flaring of fire due to either yin...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cynanchi Stauntionii Rhizoma Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: This is an acrid herb that is strongly dispersing and thus should not be...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Inulae Flos Category: Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Bitter, Acrid, Salty Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Inappropriate for dry cough due to yin deficiency or for...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum Category: Warm & Transform Cold-Phlegm Taste: Bitter, Acrid, Toxic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for dry cough from yin...
by ashleyflores | Jan 16, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum Category: Warm & Transform Phlegm-Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions and Contraindications: This herb is toxic. Only the prepared form should ever be...
by ashleyflores | Jan 12, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Trionycis Carapax Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Salty Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the yin, subdues the yang, clears heat from deficiency, softens areas of hardness, and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 12, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Testudinis Plastrum Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Salty, Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 15-45g Key Characteristics: Strongly tonifies the Liver and Kidney yin, subdues the yang, strengthens the bones, and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 12, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Sesami Semen nigrum Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver, Large Intestine Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, augments the yin and blood, and lubricates the...
by ashleyflores | Jan 12, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ligustri lucidi Fructus Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-18g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from Spleen and Stomach cold from deficiency....
by ashleyflores | Jan 12, 2015 | Single Herbs
Han Lian Cao Botanical Name: Ecliptae Herba Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Sour Temperature: Cool Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with Spleen and Stomach cold from deficiency. Actions...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Lilii Bulbus Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Lung Dosage: 9-30g Cautions & Contraindications: None noted Actions & Indications: Moistens the Lungs, clears heat, and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polygonati odorati Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb is slightly cold and moistening, it should not...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Dendrobii Herba Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Salty, Bland Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Kidney, Stomach Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: This herb can have the effect of retaining pathogens and aiding...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Asparagi Radix Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Bitter Temperature: Very Cold Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with diarrhea from deficiency or cold. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Panacis quinquefolii Radix Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Lung Dosage: 3-6g; usually cooked separately in a double boiler. Cautions &...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Bei Sha Shen Botanical Name: Glenhiae/Adenophora Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lungs, Stomach Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the yin, clears the Lungs, augments the...
by ashleyflores | Jan 11, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ophiopogonis Radix Category: Tonify the Yin Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Lung, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the yin, clears the Lungs, augments the Stomach, and generates...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botaical Name: Cuscutae Semen Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Warms the primal yang, nourishes the yin, secures the essence, tonifies the Kidneys, Liver, and Spleen...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Drynariae Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-21g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens and repairs the bones, and directs floating yang downward. Cautions &...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Dipsaci Radix Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-18g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, gently invigorates the blood, and calms the fetus during...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Eucommiae Cortex Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Slightly Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and quiets the fetus....
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Curculiginis Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Toxic Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Vigorously warms the fire at the gate of vitality and the Kidney yang and expels cold-dampness. Cautions...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Warmly tonifies the Spleen and Kidney yang, and secures the urine. Cautions...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Psoraleae Fructus Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 4-5-9g Key Characteristics: Warmly tonifies the Kidneys and Spleen, stabilizes the essence, secures the urine, aids the Kidneys...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Trigonellae Semen Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Bitter Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney Dosage: 4.5-9g Key Characteristics: Fortifies the primal yang, drives out cold and dampness from the lower burner, treats pain from cold-type bulging...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Epimedii Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang and the fire at the gate of vitality, and disperses wind-dampness. Cautions &...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cynomorii Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 5-15g Key Characteristics: Warms the Kidney yang, nourishes the Liver and Kidney yin, strengthens the sinews to treat...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cistanches Herba Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Salty Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Kidney Dosage: 9-21g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Kidney yang, enriches the essence and blood, and moistens the Intestines....
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cordyceps Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Gently tonifies Kidney Yang, augments the essence, tonifies the Lungs, settles coughs and wheezing, and stops sweating....
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Gecko Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Salty Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Kidney Dosage: 3-6g; when taken directly as a powder 1-2g Key Characteristics: Fortifies Kidney yang, tonifies the Lung qi, augments the essence, calms wheezing,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cervi Cornu pantotrichum English: Deer Velvet Category: Tonify the Yang Taste: Sweet, Salty Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 1-2g taken in pill or powder form Key Characteristics: Fortifies the primal yang, generates essence,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Piperis Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach Dosage: 1.5-3g in decoction, crush before using; 0.5-1g in pills and powders. Cautions & Contraindications:...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Zingiberis Rhizoma Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when there is internal heat from yin deficiency...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Evodiae Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid, Bitter Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 1.5-4.5g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this is extremely drying and can consume the qi and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Piperis longi Fructus Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Stomach, Large Intestine Dosage: 1.5-4.5g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with yin deficiency and heat....
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Foeniculi Fructus English: Fennel Seed Category: Warms the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with blazing...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cinnamomi Cortex Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid, Sweet Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Liver, Spleen Dosage: 1.5-4.5g; should be added near the end of decocting. For powders and pills, use 1-2g per dose....
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Zanthoxyli Pericarpium Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated in those with...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Caryophylli Flos English: Clove Category: Warm the Interior & Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Kidney, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 1-3g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with internal heat. Some...
by ashleyflores | Jan 7, 2015 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Aconiti Radix lateralis preparata Category: Warm the Interior and Expel Cold Taste: Acrid Temperature: Hot Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Spleen Dosage: 3-15g Key Characteristics: Revives devastated yang qi, tonifies the fire at the gate of vitality,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2015 | Zang Fu
GALLBLADDER DAMPNESS Jaundice, dull-yellow eyes and skin, hypochondrial pain, fullness and distention, nausea, vomiting, inability to digest fats, dull-yellow sclera, turbid urine, lack of thirst, sticky taste, dull headache, a feeling of heaviness, thick sticky white...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2015 | Diagnosis
Abnormal Depth Floating Obtainable with light pressure Floating Clearly felt with light pressing, somewhat weak with heavy pressing Exterior patterns Scallion stalk Floating and large with an empty center, like a scallion stalk Blood loss, yin damage Soggy Floating,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2015 | Wen Bing
WEI LEVEL WIND-HEAT Fever, aversion to cold, headache, sore throat, slight sweating, runny nose with yellow discharge, swollen tonsils, body aches, slight thirst, tongue red in the front or sides with thin white coat, floating-rapid pulse. LI4, LI11, SJ5, DU14, UB12...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2015 | Shang Han Lun
TAIYANG CHANNEL STAGE WIND-COLD (WIND PREDOMINANT) Slight aversion to cold, aversion to wind, slight fever, slight sweating, headache, stiff neck, sneezing, floating-slow pulse. UB12 (+cupping), LU7, LI4, GB20, SJ5, ST36, DU16 Gui Zhi Tang TAIYANG CHANNEL STAGE...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2015 | Basics
Wu Xing Wu = 5 Xing = ‘movement’, ‘process’ Also translated as ‘the 5 phases’ Similar ideas of 5 (or 4) ‘elements’ is found in many philosophical systems, including Greek philosophy and Ayurveda. “When the Qi of the elements settles, things acquire form.” The...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polygonati Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi, nourishes the yin, and augments the essence. Cautions & Contraindications: This...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Maltosum English: Malt Sugar, Maltose Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 15-60g. Do not cook in decoction, but take with a strained decoction. Key Characteristics: Tonifies...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Dioscoreae Rhizoma English: Chinese Yam Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Kidney, Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-30g; when a large dose is required, from 60-240g may be used. Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Jujubae Fructus English: Chinese Date Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-12 pieces or 10-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and blood, generates fluids, harmonizes the Spleen, and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Astragali Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g; up the 30g may be used Key Characteristics: Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung Qi, stops sweating, facilitates...
by ashleyflores | Dec 31, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Glycyrrhizae Radix English: Licorice root Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: all 12 channels Dosage: 1.5-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Spleen qi, moistens the Lungs, moderates urgency and toxicity, and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Spleen qi, dries dampness, and quiets the fetus. Cautions and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Pseudostellariae Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 9-30g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the qi and yin, but rather weakly. Cautions and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Codonopsis Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 6-9g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the middle burner, augments the Spleen and Lung qi. Cautions and Contraindications: None noted. Actions...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ginseng Radix Category: Tonify the Qi Taste: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Usually cooked separately in a double boiler. Can be taken directly as a powder with a dosage of 0.5-1g. In...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Longan Arillus Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with fire from constraint, phlegm with qi stagnation, or obstruction due...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Mori Fructus English: Mulberry fruit Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Kidney Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Gently nourishes and cools the blood and yin. Cautions & Contraindications:...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Lycii Fructus English: Chinese Wolfberry Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Liver, Lung, Kidney Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: May be difficult to digest for those with Spleen deficiency and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Asini Corii Colla Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g. This is separately dissolved then added to the other decocted herbs. Key Characteristics: Tonifies Liver...
by ashleyflores | Dec 28, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Paeoniae Radix alba Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sour Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the Liver blood, extinguishes wind, stops pain, nourishes the Liver and Spleen...
by ashleyflores | Dec 28, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Angelicae sinensis Radix Category: Tonify the Blood Taste: Sweet, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Liver, Spleen Dosage: 4.5-15g Key Characteristics: Tonifies the blood invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation, and alleviates pain....
