by ashleyflores | Dec 20, 2014 | Nutrition
The Five Elements and Flavors Element Flavor Wood Sour Fire Bitter Earth Sweet Metal Pungent Water Salty Sour Sour enters the Liver and Gallbladder. It is Yin and cooling in nature. Sour astringes to stop sweating, restrains leakages, and stops diarrhea. Sour’s...
by ashleyflores | Dec 20, 2014 | Nutrition
The Doctrine of Signatures Foods and herbs often mimic the part of the body they benefit. Flowers: guide herbs to the head and upper body; effect the qi more than blood and yin. Seeds and Fruits: influence lower Jiao and tend to enter the kidney, nourish blood, yin,...
by ashleyflores | Dec 19, 2014 | Conditions
Deficient Sweating wei qi deficiency yu ping feng san du14, du20, kd1 ying & wei disharmony gui zhi tang yin deficiency fire dang gui liu huang tang Excesssive Sweating excess heat flaring bai hu tang du14 plus cupping damp heat accumulation long dan xie...
by ashleyflores | Dec 19, 2014 | Conditions
Summary Of TCM Treatment excess cold si ni tang: relatively severe cases with yang deficiency ren12, st25, ren6, st34, st36, st37, sp4, sp6 laing fu wan: relatively mild cases da huang fu zi tang: with constipation da jian zhong tang: with severe pain, vomiting,...
by ashleyflores | Dec 13, 2014 | Essential Oils
Botanical Family: Rutaceae Common Uses: Agitation, Brain Injury, Colic, Depression, Emotional Stress, Environmental Stress, Infection, Physical Energy, Physical Stress, PMS, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Application Methods: Can be applied neat. Apply to forehead, temples,...
by ashleyflores | Dec 9, 2014 | Formulas
Cinnamon Twig Decoction Release Exterior Cold Actions: Releases pathogenic influences from the muscle layer and regulates the Ying and Wei Qi. Key Symptoms: spontaneous sweating, tight rectus muscles. Pattern: Exterior Cold from deficiency. Tai Yang deficiency. Also...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Toosendan Fructus Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Toxic Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Bladder, Liver Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with cold from deficiency of the SP...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Santali Albi Lignum Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Acrid, Aromatic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 2-5g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when there is fire or significant yin xu. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Linderae Radix Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Bladder, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb is acrid, warm, and drying, it can disperse the qi and deplete the...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cyperi Rhizoma Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: San Jiao, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with qi xu and no stagnation, or in those with...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Zhi Qiao Botanical Name: Aurantii Fructus Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy and in those with...
by ashleyflores | Nov 30, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Stomach, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb fiercely consumes the qi, it should be...
by ashleyflores | Nov 21, 2014 | Single Herbs
Aloe Category: Purgatives Taste: bitter Temperature: cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver Dosage: 1.5-4.5g; used in pills or capsules, do not decoct Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with cold from deficiency of the Spleen...
by ashleyflores | Nov 21, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Sennae Folium Category: Purgatives Taste: bitter, sweet Temperature: cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine Dosage: 1.5-3g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or have a history of heavy bleeding....
by ashleyflores | Nov 21, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Natrii Sulfas Category: Purgatives Taste: bitter, acrid, salty Temperature: very cold Channels: Dosage: 6-18g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, and during pregnancy. When used...
by ashleyflores | Nov 21, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Rhei Radix et Rhizoma Category: Purgatives Taste: bitter Temperature: cold Channels Entered: heart, large intestine, liver, stomach Dosage: 3-15g internally. For a strong effect, add near the end or boil separately for three minutes and add the...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Lesser Shang Jing-Well and Wood point of the Lung channel Sun Si-miao Ghost point Location: On the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Fish Border Ying-Spring and Fire point of the Lung channel Location: On the thenar eminence of the hand, in a depression between the midpoint of the shaft of the first metacarpal bone and the thenar muscles....
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Supreme Abyss Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source and Earth point of the Lung channel Hui-Meeting point of the Vessels Location: At the wrist joint, in the depression between the radial artery and the tendon of abductor pollicis longus, level with Shenmen HT7. Actions: Tonifies...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Channel Gutter Jing-River and Metal point of the Lung channel Location: Above the wrist, 1 cun proximal to Taiyuan LU9, on the line connecting Taiyuan LU9 with Kongzui LU6, in the depression at the base of the styloid process of the radius and on the radial side of...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Broken Sequence Luo-Connecting point of the Lung channel Confluent point of the Conception vessel Gao Wu Command point Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star point Location: On the radial aspect of the forearm, approximately 1.5 cun proximal to Yangxi LI5, in the cleft between the...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Maximum Opening Xi-Cleft point of the Lung channel Location: On the flexor aspect of the forearm, on the line connecting Taiyuan LU9 with Chize LU5, 7 cun proximal to Taiyuan LU9. Actions: Disseminates and descends Lung qi Clears heat and moistens the Lung Clears heat...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Cubit Marsh He-Sea and Water point of the Lung channel Location: On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachii. Actions: Clears heat from the Lung Descends rebellious qi Regulates the water passages Activates...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Clasping the White Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 5 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the humerus. LU4 According to...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Palace of Heaven Point of the Window of Heaven Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the upper arm, 3 cun inferior to the axillary fold and 6 cun superior to Chize LU5, in the depression between the lateral border of the biceps brachii muscle and the shaft of the...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Cloud Gate Location: On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the center of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle....
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Points
Front-Mu point of the Lung Meeting point of the Lung and Spleen channels Location: On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to LU2. Actions: Disseminates and descends Lung qi and alleviates cough...
by ashleyflores | Nov 20, 2014 | Channels
Originates in the Middle Jiao, in the region of the Stomach, near REN12, Descends to connect with the Large Intestine, Returns upwards to pass the cardiac orifice of the stomach and transverses the diaphragm, Penetrates the lung, Ascends to the throat region, Passes...
by ashleyflores | Nov 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polygoni multiflori Caulis Category: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Heart, Liver Dosage: 15-30g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the Heart (yin & blood) Calms the spirit (especially for dream...
by ashleyflores | Nov 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: lbiziae Cortex Category: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Heart, Liver Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Relieves constraint Calms the spirit Regulates the qi Invigorates the blood Cautions...
by ashleyflores | Nov 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polygalae Radix Category: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Warm Channels Entered: Heart, Lung Dosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Transforms phlegm Opens the Heart orifice Reestablishes harmonious...
by ashleyflores | Nov 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Platycladi Semen Category: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Taste: Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Heart, Kidney, Large Intestine Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the Heart blood and yin to calm the spirit Moistens the...
by ashleyflores | Nov 12, 2014 | Basics
Yin Character indicates ‘hill’ and ‘cloud’, or ‘the shady side of the hill’. Yang Character indicates ‘sun’, ‘over the horizon’, and ‘rays of light’, or ‘the sunny side of the hill’. “Yin-Yang theory is based on the philosophical construct of two polar...
by ashleyflores | Nov 12, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ziziphi spinosae Semen Category: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit Taste: Sweet, Sour Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Gallbladder, Heart, Liver, Spleen Dosage: 9-15g Key Characteristics: Nourishes the Heart yin and Liver blood Promotes sleep...
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Pruni Semen Category: Moist Laxatives Taste: bitter, sweet, acrid Temperature: neutral Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Spleen, Small Intestine Dosage: 3-9g; crush before decocting Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy....
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cannabis Semen Category: Moist Laxatives English: hemp seed Taste: sweet Temperature: neutral Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 9-15g Cautions and Contraindications: Excessive consumption can lead to nausea, vomiting, and...
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Trogopterori Faeces Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Liver Dosage: 3-9g. Place in a separate cotton bag before decocting. Cautions & Contraindications: Disperses blood stasis and alleviates...
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Vaccariae Semen Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Liver, Stomach Dosage: 4.5-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy. Actions & Indications: Promotes the movement of...
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cyathulae Radix Chinese Name: ??? Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Sweet, Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in those with excessive...
by ashleyflores | Nov 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Achyranthis bidentatae Radix Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sour Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney Dosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in those with excessive...
by ashleyflores | Nov 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Myrrha Category: Invigorate the BloodTaste: BitterTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in the absence of stasis, or during pregnancy. Use with caution in those with...
by ashleyflores | Nov 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Olibanum Category: Invigorate the BloodTaste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: WarmChannel Entered: Heart, Liver, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in the absence of stasis and during pregnancy. Use with caution in those...
by ashleyflores | Nov 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Sparganii Rhizoma Category: Invigorate the BloodTaste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: Liver, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in those with excessive menstruation. Actions...
by ashleyflores | Nov 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Curcumae Rhizoma Category: Invigorate the BloodTaste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Liver, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy or in those with excessive menstruation. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Nov 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Carthami Flos Category: Invigorate the BloodTaste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Heart, LiverDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy. Contraindicated when there is any problem related to bleeding, such...
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Persicae Semen Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, LungDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with blood deficiency. Contraindicated...
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Lycopi Herba Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: Slightly WarmChannels Entered: Liver, SpleenDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with cautions in those with blood deficiency or in the absence or blood stasis....
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Leonuri Herba Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, BladderDosage: 9-15g (large doses up to 30g) Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with yin deficiency or...
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Curcumae Radix Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Heart, Lung, LiverDosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Actions & Indications: Invigorates the blood...
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Corydalis Rhizoma Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Inappropriate during pregnancy unless warranted by exceptional circumstances....
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Spathlobi Caulis Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, SpleenDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with profuse menses. Actions & Indications: Promotes...
by ashleyflores | Apr 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: BitterTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Heart, Pericardium, LiverDosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy. Do not use with Li Lu....
by ashleyflores | Apr 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Chuanxiong Rhizoma Category: Invigorate the Blood Temperature: WarmTaste: AcridChannels Entered: Liver, Gallbladder, PericardiumDosage: 3-9g; when taken as a powder, 1-1.5g per dose Cautions and Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy, or...
by ashleyflores | Apr 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Paeoniae Radix rubra Category: Invigorate the Blood Taste: Sour, BitterTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Liver, SpleenDosage: 6-15g Cautions and Contraindications: Use with caution in those with cold from deficiency. Actions and Indications:...
by ashleyflores | Apr 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Crotonis Fructus Category: Harsh Expellants Taste: Acrid, ToxicChannels Entered: Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy and in weak patients. Always use with extreme caution. Croton oil...
by ashleyflores | Apr 11, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Pharbitidis Semen Category: Harsh Expellants Taste: bitter, acrid, toxicTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, KidneyDosage: 3-6g; crush before decocting Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated during...
by ashleyflores | Apr 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Kansui Radix Category: Harsh Expellants Taste: bitter, sweetTemperature: coldChannels Entered: Kidney, Large Intestine, LungDosage: 0.5-1.5g Cautions and Contraindications: This substance is toxic and should only be used for ascites or other...
by ashleyflores | Apr 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Haematitum Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, PericardiumDosage: 9-30g in decoctions (crushed); 1-3g in pills and powders. Key Characteristics: Relies on its heaviness to suppress...
by ashleyflores | Apr 8, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Scolopendra Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: LiverDosage: 1-3g in decoctions; 0.6-1g when powdered and swallowed. Key Characteristics: Extinguishes wind Stops spasms, seizures, and convulsions...
by ashleyflores | Apr 4, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Scorpio Category: Extinguish Wind and Stops Tremors Taste: Salty, AcridTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: LiverDosage: 2-4.5g in decoctions; 0.6-1g when powdered and swallowed. Key Characteristics: Strongly extinguishes Liver wind Stops spasms and...
by ashleyflores | Apr 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Bombyx batryticatus Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: Acrid, SaltyTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: Liver, LungDosage: 3-9g in decoction; 1-1.5g when powdered and swallowed. Key Characteristics: Eliminates wind Drains heat...
by ashleyflores | Apr 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Pheretima Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Bladder, Liver, Lung, SpleenDosage: 4.5-15g Key Characteristics: Drains heat Extinguishes wind Stops spasms and convulsions Calms wheezing Unblocks the...
by ashleyflores | Apr 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Haliotidis Concha Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Kidney, LiverDosage: 15-30g Key Characteristics: Cools Liver heat Anchors Liver yang Extinguishes Liver wind Nourishes Liver yin Cautions &...
by ashleyflores | Apr 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Tribuli FructusAlternate Name: Bai Ji Li, or Ji Li Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: Acrid, BitterTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: LiverDosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Expels wind Brightens the eyes Calms ascendant Liver yang...
by ashleyflores | Apr 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Saigae tataricae Cornu Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Heart, LiverDosage: 1-3g decocted by itself for at least 2 hours or 0.3-0.6g ground into a powder Key Characteristics: Calms the Liver...
by ashleyflores | Apr 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Gastrodiae Rhizoma Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: SweetTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: LiverDosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Calms the Liver with gentle nourishment Extinguishes wind Cautions and Contraindications: None...
by ashleyflores | Apr 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis Category: Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors Taste: SweetTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Pericardium, LiverDosage: 6-15g Key Characteristics: Drains Liver heat Settle Liver wind Actions & Indications:...
by ashleyflores | Apr 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Stephanie Tetrandae Radix Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Spleen, Bladder, KidneyDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Its bitter, cold nature readily injures the Stomach. Use with caution in...
by ashleyflores | Apr 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Artemisiae Scopariae Herba Category: Drain Dampness Taste: BitterTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels: Stomach, Spleen, Gallbladder, LiverDosage: 9-30g Cautions & Contraindications: Careful with high dosages. Actions & Indications: Clears heat,...
by ashleyflores | Feb 20, 2014 | Theory
3 Core Theories of Chinese Medicine Yin and Yang The Five Elements Qi These concepts permeate Chinese philosophy and medical theory and form the foundation for the whole of Traditional Chinese (& East Asian) Medicine. East vs. West Western Philosophy: a statement...
by ashleyflores | Feb 16, 2014 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Any type of ‘dirty’ or ‘bad’ blood. Clinical Manifestations Chronic digestive problems such as; stomach ulcers, acid stomach, chronic appendicitis and constipation. Arteriosclerosis, high BP, Stroke (pre/post) GYN problems Back pain, sciatica...
by ashleyflores | Jan 14, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Alismatis Rhizoma Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Bladder, KidneyDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with sunken middle burner qi. Actions & Indications: Promotes...
by ashleyflores | Jan 13, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polyporus Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, Bland Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Spleen, Bladder, Kidney Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Do not use in the absence of dampness. Actions & Indications: Promotes...
by ashleyflores | Jan 13, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Rhizoma Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Bitter Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: Stomach, Bladder, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindicaitons: None Actions & Indications: Separates the pure from the turbid: for...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Plantaginis Semen Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Bladder, Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Caution in those with loss of essence due to...
by ashleyflores | Jan 9, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Polygoni Avicularis Herba Category: Drain Dampness Taste: BitterTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: BladderDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Clears damp-heat from the Bladder, promotes urination,...
by ashleyflores | Jan 6, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Kochiae Fructus Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Bladder, KidneyDosage: 9-15g Actions & Indications: Clears damp-heat and promotes urination: for painful urinary dribbling due to damp-heat accumulating...
by ashleyflores | Jan 6, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Diathi Herba Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Bitter Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Actions & Indications: Clears damp-heat, promotes...
by ashleyflores | Jan 6, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Junci Medulla Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Lung, Heart, Small IntestineDosage: 1.5-4.5g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Promotes urination and unblocks painful...
by ashleyflores | Jan 6, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Akebiae Caulis Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Bitter Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder Dosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Caution during pregnancy. Actions & Indications: Promotes urination...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Benincasae Semen Category: Drain Dampness Taste: SweetTemperature: ColdChannels: Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Small IntestineDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Clears heat, expels phlegm, and promotes the...
by ashleyflores | Jan 5, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Coicis Semen Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, Bland Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen, Kidney Dosage: 9-30g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Facilitates the resolution of dampness...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Talcum Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, Bland Temperature: Cold Channels Entered: Stomach, Bladder Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: May increase granulomas in the intestines. There are some purity issues with this herb. From some...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Poria Rubra Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, Bland Temperature: Neutral Channels: Lung, Heart, Spleen, Kidney Portion of the fungus closer to the outer skin, pinkish in color. Can only drain heat and mobilize water. – Prescribed for such...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Poriae Cutis Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: NeutralChannels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Heart, KidneyDosage: 15-30g * Outer layer of fungal node. *It is considered to be harmonius and neutral in nature, able only to promote...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: NeutralChannels: Lung, Spleen, Heart, KidneyDosage: 6-15g Same as Fu Ling. Primarily used for its spirit-calming effect....
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Poriae Category: Drain Dampness Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: NeutralChannel Entered: Kidney, Spleen, Lung, HeartDosage: 9-15g Cautions and Contraindications: Use caution in those with yin deficiency, sunken spleen qi, or cold from deficiency with...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Agkistrodon Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Sweet, Salty Temperature: Warm Channels: Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with yin deficiency and dry blood, or wind from blood deficiency. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Taxilli Herba Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Bitter, Sweet Temperature: Neutral Channels: Kidney, Liver Dosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Erythrinae Cortex Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: NeutralChannels: Spleen, Kidney, LiverDosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Back Pain, Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
The back is divided into 7 vertebrae segments, often pain in one section is resolved by treating an area 7 vertebrae away. T5 and T11,12 are very important for the whole spine. G.B.39/38 (needle upwards) – very important for spine (use for scoliosis) Any spinal...
by ashleyflores | Jan 3, 2014 | Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture
Area This Area Reflects This Area is Treated By This Area Treats T1 treats tail bone injury T2 – T6 Shen (on the Du) opens up ANS (especially T5) T2 – right G.B. G.B. T3 – T6 for breast issues – treat any area that feels weird T3 – T5...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Siegesbeckiae Herba Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: BitterTemperature: ColdChannels: Kidney, LiverDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals: for...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Eleutherococci Gracilistyli Cortex Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: WarmChannels: Kidney, LiverDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Mori Ramulus Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Bitter, NeutralChannels: LiverDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals, and benefits the joints: for wind-damp...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Bombycis Faeces Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Sweet, AcridTemperature: WarmChannels: Stomach, Spleen, LiverDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Dispels wind and eliminates dampness: for painful...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Chaenomelis Fructus Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: SourTemperature: WarmChannels: Spleen, LiverDosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with internal constrained heat and scanty dark urine. Also contraindicated...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Clematidis Radix Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Acrid, SaltyTemperature: WarmChannels: BladderDosage: 6-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb is very piercing and mobilizing, excessive use will readily injure the normal qi. It...
by ashleyflores | Jan 1, 2014 | Single Herbs
Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix Category: Dispel Wind-Dampness Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels: Stomach, Gallbladder, LiverDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: s Inappropriate for those with loose stools due to Spleen deficiency. Actions...
