by ashleyflores | Dec 6, 2013 | Single Herbs
Category: Herbs that Drain Fire Pharmaceutical: Citrulli FructusEnglish: watermelon fruit Taste: sweetTemperature: coldChannels entered: Bladder, Heart, StomachDosage:15-30g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with cold from deficiency of the...
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Moxibustion
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by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Single Herbs
Anemarrhenae Rhizoma Category: Herbs that Drain Fire Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: ColdChannels entered: Lung, Stomach, KidneyDosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, or diarrhea....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Single Herbs
Gypsum FibrosumCategory: Herb that Clear Heat Taste: Sweet, AcridTemperature: Very ColdChannels: Lung, StomachDosage: 15-60g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach. Contraindicated in cases of fever...
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Heart Shu Back-Shu point of the Heart Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5)....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Jeuyin Shu Back-Shu point of the Pericardium Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4)....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Lung Shu Back-Shu point of the Lung Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T3....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Wind Gate Meeting point of the Bladder channel with the Governing vessel Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Great Shuttle Meeting point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Gallbladder channels and the Governing vessel Hui-Meeting point of Bones Point of the Sea of Blood Location: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first thoracic...
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Celestial Pillar Point of the Window of Heaven Location: On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen DU15. Actions: Regulates qi and pacifies wind Benefits the head and sensory orifices Calms the spirit Activates the channel and alleviates...
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Jade Pillow Location: 1.3 cun lateral to Naohu DU17 (which is located in the depression superior to the EOP, 1.5 cun superior to Fengfu DU16)....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Declining Connection Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Tongtian UB7, and 5.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline. ...
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Heavenly Connection Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang UB6 and 4 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Receiving Light Location: 1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Fifth Place Location: 0.5 cun directly posterior to Quchai UB4, 1 cun within the anterior hairline, and 1.5 cun lateral to Shangxing DU23....
by ashleyflores | Dec 4, 2013 | Points
Crooked Curve Location: 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to Shenting DU24 and one third of the distance between Shenting DU24 and Touwei ST8....
by ashleyflores | Dec 3, 2013 | Points
Eyebrows’ Pouring Location: Directly superior to Zanzhu UB2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, level with Shenting DU24....
by ashleyflores | Dec 3, 2013 | Points
Gathered Bamboo Location: Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end....
by ashleyflores | Dec 3, 2013 | Points
JINGMEN UB1 Bright Eyes Meeting point of the Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Gallbladder and Sanjiao chanels with the Governing, Yin Motility and Yang Motility vessels Location: 0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, near the medial border of...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2013 | Channels
THE BLADDER LUO-CONNECTING CHANNEL: Separates from the primary channel at Feiyang UB58 and connects with the Kidney channel. THE BLADDER DIVERGENT CHANNEL: Diverges from the primary channel in the popliteal fossa and ascends to a point five cun inferior to the sacrum,...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2013 | Channels
Begins at the inner canthus of the eye at Jingming UB1 and ascends along the forehead to the vertex to intersect with Toulinqi GB15, Shenting DU24 and Baihui DU20, From the vertex, a branch descends to the temples in the region above the ear, intersecting the...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2013 | Channels
Channels & Collaterals Qi & blood circulate via channels. Qi manifests and maintains the body’s normal functions. Blood provides nourishment and substance. The channel system includes channels (larger rivers & seas) and collaterals (smaller streams and...
by ashleyflores | Dec 2, 2013 | Channels
Hand Tai Yin Lung Cough, asthma, hemoptysis, sore throat, fullness in the chest, pain in the supraclavicular fossa, shoulder pain, back pain, radial border arm pain. Fever and sensitivity to cold, nasal congestion, headache, pain in the chest, clavicle, shoulder and...
by ashleyflores | Jul 23, 2013 | Formulas
Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction Promote the Movement of Qi Actions: Promotes the movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, and transforms phlegm. Pattern: Plum-pit qi; Liver Qi stagnation with Phlegm. Ban Xia 9-12g Hou Po 9g Fu Ling 12g...
by ashleyflores | Jul 22, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium RubrumCategory: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: s This is an acrid, dispersing substance that is bitter and drying....
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Scutellariae RadixCategory: Clear Heat and Dry Damp Taste: BitterTemperature:Channels Entered: lung, stomach, large intestine Dosage: 3-9g Actions and Indications: Clears heat and dries dampness: a major herb for damp heat in the stomach or intestines...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Coptidis RhizomaCategory: Clear Heat and Dry Damp Taste: bitterTemperature: coldChannels Entered: Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach Dosage: 1.5-9g Cautions and Contraindications: Should be used with caution in those with patterns of cold, yang...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Phellodendri CortexEnglish Name: phellodendron bark Category: Clear Heat and Dry Damp Taste: bitterTemperature: coldChannels Entered: kidney, bladder Dosage: 3-12g Cautions and Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency in the...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Gentianae RadixCategory: Clear Heat, Dry Damp Taste: BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Stomach, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindincated in cases of cold from deficiency of the Spleen or Stomach. Actions...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Sophorae flavescentis RadixCategory: Clear Heat, Dry Damp Taste: BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Fraxini CortexCategory: Clear Heat, Dry Damp Taste: Astringent, BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Cools heat, resolves...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Notopterygii Rhizoma seu RadixCategory: Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior Taste: Acrid, Bitter, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Bladder, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for blood-deficient painful...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Angelicae dahuricae RadixCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Releases the exterior Opens the orifices (especially nose) Dries...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ligustici RhizomaCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Bladder, Governing vessel Dosage: 3-9g Key Characteristics: Powerfully ascending nature reaches the vertex where it treats headaches...
by ashleyflores | Jul 20, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Asari HerbaCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Heart, Kidney Dosage: 1-3g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated where there is profuse sweating from qi deficiency, or...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Xanthii FructusCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release Exterior Taste: Bitter, Sweet, ToxicTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Overdosage can lead to vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Several...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Magnoliae FlosCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g; crush before decocting Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of fire from yin...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Sheng Jiang Botanical Name: Zingiberis Rhizoma recensCommon Name: Fresh Ginger Category: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: Slightly WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: As with...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Alli fistulosi BulbusCommon Name: Scallion Category: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with profuse sweating...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Saposhnikoviae Radix Category: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: Acrid, SweetTemperature: Slightly WarmChannels Entered: Bladder, Liver ,Spleen Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated with exuberant fire from...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Schizonopetae HerbaCategory: Warm, Acrid herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: AcridTemperature: Slightly WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Liver Dosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated with deficiency of the exterior, fully...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cinnamomi RamulusCategory: Warm, Acrid herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: Acrid, SweetTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Heart, Lung, Bladder Dosage: 3-9g; for decoctions, add near the end of cooking Cautions & Contraindications:...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Ephedrae HerbaCategory: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: Acrid, Slightly BitterTemperature: WarmChannels entered: Lung, Bladder Dosage: 2-9g Key Characteristics: Induces sweating Calms wheezing Promotes urination Cautions &...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Herb Categories
Herbs that Release the Exterior Exterior-releasing herbs are those that release disorders lodged in the very superficial levels of the body. Symptoms associated with the exterior are chills, fever, headache, stiff neck, and general muscle aches. Sometimes sweating...
by ashleyflores | Jul 19, 2013 | Formulas
Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction Actions: Releases the muscle layer and exterior and harmonizes and releases Shao Yang disorders. Gui Zhi 4.5g Huang Qin 4.5g Ren Shen 4.5g Gan Cao 3g Ban Xia 6-9g Shao Yao 4.5g Chai Hu 12g Sheng Jiang 4.5g Da Zao 6 pieces Gui Zhi...
by ashleyflores | Jul 18, 2013 | Single Herbs
Citri reticulatae PericarpiumRegulate the Qi Taste: Acrid,Bitter, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Stomach Dosage: 3-9g Cautions and Contraindications: This herb is bitter and drying. It should be used with caution in those with heat from...
by ashleyflores | Jul 18, 2013 | Herb Categories
Functions of herbs to regulate the Qi Regulate, harmonize, or spread Qi to treat Qi stagnation, which can be caused by emotional disturbance, accumulation of internal cold, heat, water, phlegm, or food. Qi stagnation can also occur with trauma or Blood stagnation. Qi...
by ashleyflores | Jul 15, 2013 | Formulas
Xanthium Powder Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms Actions: Disperses wind, alleviates pain, and unblocks the nose. Pattern: Bi Yuan (profuse nasal discharge) caused by wind-heat attacking the head. Cang Er Zi 6-9g Xin Yi Hua 3-6g Bai Zhi 6-9g Bo...
by ashleyflores | Jul 3, 2013 | Formulas
Frigid Extremities PowderRegulate and Harmonize the Liver & Spleen Actions: Vents pathogenic influences, releases constraint, spreads the Liver qi, and regulates the Spleen. Pattern: Yang collapse. Chai Hu 9-12g Zhi Shi 9-12g Bai Shao 12-24g Zhi Gan Cao 6-9g Chai...
by ashleyflores | May 4, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Scrophulariae Radix Category: Clear Heat, Cool the Blood Taste: Bitter, Sweet, SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, Stomach, KidneyDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases of cold dampness of the Spleen and...
by ashleyflores | May 4, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Rehmanniae Radix Category: Clear Heat, Cool the Blood Taste: ColdTemperature: Sweet, BitterChannels Entered: Heart, Kidney, LiverDosage: 9-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated with significant dampness from Spleen deficiency or with...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Bubali Cornu Category: Clear Heat, Cool the Blood Taste: SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Heart, Liver, StomachDosage: 30-120g in decoction; 6-15g as a powder Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in those with cold from deficiency...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Huang Lian Jie Du Tang Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity Huang Lian Heat toxin obstructing all 3 Jiaos Drains fire Relieves toxicity (Drains heat via urine) High fever, irritability, dry mouth and throat, incoherent...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Stellarie Radix Category: Clear Heat from Deficiency Taste: SweetTemperature: Slighty ColdChannels Entered: Stomach, LiverDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with blood deficiency without heat. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Cynanchi atrati Radix Category: Clear Heat from Deficiency Taste: Bitter, SaltyTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Kidney Dosage: 3-12g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Clears heat and cools the blood: for...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Lycii Cortex Category: Clear Heat from Deficiency Taste: Sweet, BlandTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, Kidney, LiverDosage: 6-15g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for those with loose stools due to Spleen deficiency. Actions...
by ashleyflores | Apr 30, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Qing Ying Tang Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction Xi Jiao Heat entering the nutritive level Clears nutritive level Relieves fire toxin Drains heat Nourishes yin High fever (worse at night), severe irritability and...
by ashleyflores | Apr 29, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Artemisiae annuae Herba Category: Clear Heat from Deficiency Taste: BitterTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Kidney, Liver, GallbladderDosage: 6-12g Cautions and Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with weak digestion or watery diarrhea....
by ashleyflores | Apr 29, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Tsaoko Fructus Category: Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: AcridTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases with yin or blood deficiency. Actions & Indications: Strongly...
by ashleyflores | Apr 29, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Amomi Fructus Category: Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: Acrid, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels: Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Do not use in cases of heat from yin deficiency. Actions & Indications: Promotes the...
by ashleyflores | Apr 29, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen Category: Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: Acrid, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels: Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in cases with yin or blood deficiency. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Apr 28, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Bai Hu Tang White Tiger Decoction Shi Gao Blazing heat in Yang Ming Channel stage or qi level Clears qi level heat Drains ST fire Generates fluids Alleviates thirst High fever with profuse sweating and aversion to heat,...
by ashleyflores | Apr 28, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Ma Huang Tang Ephedra Decoction Ma Huang Wind-cold attacking the exterior Release exterior cold Arrests wheezing Fever & chills (chills predominant) without sweating, headache, generalized body aches, wheezing. T:...
by ashleyflores | Apr 28, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indication Cong Chi Tang Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction Cong Bai Dan Dou Chi First stage of externally-contracted wind-cold or wind-heat Unblocks yang qi in exterior Induces sweating Mild fever & slight chills without...
by ashleyflores | Apr 28, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Sang Ju Yin Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthem Decoction Sang Ye Ju Hua Early superficial stage of warm-febrile disease Releases exterior wind-heat Stops coughing by facilitating flow of LU qi Slight fever, cough, slight...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be Taken with Green Tea Bo He Headache due to externally-contracted wind Disperses wind Alleviates pain Headache in any part of head accompanied by fever &...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Ren Shen Bai Du San Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences Qiang Huo Du Huo Externally-contracted wind-cold-dampness with pre-existing qi deficiency Releases the exterior Dispels wind & dampness Augments qi...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Formula Categories
Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications Fang Feng Tong Sheng Tang Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks Fang Feng Ma Huang Jiu Da Huang Mang Xiao Excess heat in interior, either from wind-heat invasion with pre-existing interior accumulation of heat or...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Medicinal Herbs
A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q R S T W X Y Z Ai Ye Artemisiae Argyii Folium Stop Bleeding acrid, bitter warm KD, LV, SP 3-9g Warms the Womb and stops bleeding: for prolonged menstrual bleeding and uterine bleeding due to cold from deficiency. ...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Perilliae Folium Category: Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior Taste: Acrid, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Lung, Spleen Dosage: 5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with warm pathogen disease, or with qi and...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Mori Folium Common Name: Mulberry LeafCategory: Cool, Acrid Release the Exterior Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, LiverDosage: 4.5-9g Cautions & Contraindications: None Actions & Indications: Disperses and scatters...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Arctii FructusCategory: Cool, Acrid Release the Exterior Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: ColdChannels Entered: Lung, StomachDosage: 6-12g; should be ground or crushed before decocting. Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in cases of Qi...
by ashleyflores | Apr 27, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemi FlosCommon Name: Chrysanthemum Flower Category: Cool, Acrid Release the Exterior Taste: Bitter, SweetTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels Entered: Lung, LiverDosage: 4.5-15g; Can be used in decoction, or crushed into a paste for topical...
by ashleyflores | Apr 26, 2013 | Single Herbs
Cicadae Periostracum Cool, Acrid Release the Exterior Taste: Sweet, SaltyTemperature: Slightly ColdChannels: Lung, LiverDosage: 3-9g; Crush before decocting. Cautions & Contraindications: Many premodern materia medica texts record the use of this substance for...
by ashleyflores | Apr 26, 2013 | Single Herbs
Botanical Name: Amomi Fructus Rotundus Category: Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: Acrid, Aromatic Temperature: Warm Channels: Lung, Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-6g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with yin or blood deficiency. Actions &...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Single Herbs
Bupleuri Radix Cool, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior Taste: Bitter, acridTemperature: coolChannels Entered: Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium, San Jiao (Shao Yang and Jue Yin)Dosage: 3-9g (up to 18g) Cautions & Contraindications: Should not be used when the...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Single Herbs
Menthae haplocalycis HerbaCool, Acrid herbs that Release the Exterior Menthae haplocalycis Herba is officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the dried aerial part of Mentha haplocalyx Briq. (Fam. Labiatae). This herb is used for fever due to exogenous...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Wen Bing
Warm Disease Made Simple...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Formulas
Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi DecoctionTonify the Qi Actions: Tonifies the Qi of the middle Jiao and raises sunken Yang. Pattern: Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach qi leading to sinking of the Yang. Huang Qi 12-24g Ren Shen 9-12g Bai Zhu 9-12g Zhi Gan Cao...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Zang LV13 Fu REN12 Qi REN17 Blood UB17 Sinews GB34 Vessels LU9 Bone UB11 Marrow GB39...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Conception LU7 Governing SI3 Penetrating SP4 Girdling GB41 Yin Motility KD6 Yang Motility UB62 Yin Linking PC6 Yang Linking SJ5...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Lung UB13 Large Intestine UB25 Stomach UB21 Spleen UB20 Heart UB15 Small Intestine UB27 Bladder UB28 Kidney UB23 Pericardium UB14 Sanjiao UB22 Gallbladder UB19 Liver UB18...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Lung LU1 Large Intestine ST25 Stomach REN12 Spleen LV13 Heart REN14 Small Intestine REN4 Bladder REN3 Kidney GB25 Pericardium REN17 Sanjiao REN5 Gallbladder GB24 Liver LV14...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Lung LU7 Large Intestine LI6 Stomach ST40 Spleen SP4 Heart HT5 Small Intestine SI7 Bladder UB58 Kidney KD4 Pericardium PC6 Sanjiao SJ5 Gallbladder GB37 Liver LV5...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Lung LU9 Large Intestine LI4 Stomach ST42 Spleen SP3 Heart HT7 Small Intestine SI4 Bladder BL64 Kidney KD3 Pericardium PC7 San Jiao SJ4 Gallbladder GB40 Liver LV3 Yuan-source points are the points at which the original qi surfaces and lingers. On the yin...
by ashleyflores | Apr 25, 2013 | Point Categories
Lung LU6 Large Intestine LI7 Stomach ST34 Spleen SP8 Heart HT6 Small Intestine SI6 Bladder UB63 Kidney KD5 Pericardium P4 San Jiao SJ7 Gallbladder GB36 Liver LV6 Xi-cleft points are where the qi and blood gather and plunge more deeply. In general the xi-cleft...
by ashleyflores | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
All are located at or distal to the knee and elbow joints. In these areas the qi is at its most dynamic, and therefore the shu transporting points are an important part of many acupuncture prescriptions. “The point at which the qi emanates is known as the jing-well....
by ashleyflores | Apr 23, 2013 | Moxibustion
Moxibustion for Yin Deficiency by Sharon Weizenbaum...
by ashleyflores | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Moxibustion Therapy by Debra Betts...
by ashleyflores | Apr 22, 2013 | Wen Bing
Bitter Realities...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Single Herbs
Atractylodis Rhizoma Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: Bitter, AcridTemperature: WarmChannels: Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated for internal heat from yin deficiency or where there is profuse sweating form deficiency in...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Single Herbs
Pogostemonis Agastaches Herba Aromatic Transform Dampness Taste: AcridTemperature: Slightly WarmChannels: Lung, Stomach, SpleenDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated where there is blazing fire from yin deficiency. Actions & Indications:...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Single Herbs
Magnoliae officinalis Cortex Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness Taste: bitter, acridTemperature: warmChannels Entered: Large Intestine, Lung, Spleen, StomachDosage: 3-9g Cautions and Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy Actions and Indications:...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Single Herbs
Acori tatarinowii RhizomaAromatic Open the Orifices Taste: Acrid, Bitter, AromaticTemperature: WarmChannels Entered: Heart, StomachDosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, or where there is...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Formulas
Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction Promote the Movement of Qi Actions: Promotes the movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, and transforms phlegm. Pattern: Plum-pit qi; Liver Qi stagnation with Phlegm. Ban Xia 9-12g Hou Po 9g Fu Ling 12g...
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 | Aug 15, 2012 | Formulas
Tonify the Liver Decoction Tonify the Blood Actions: Tonifies and regulates the blood and nourishes the Liver yin. Pattern: Liver blood and yin deficiency. Shu Di Huang: 9-21g Bai Shao: 9-15g Dang Gui: 9-12g Chuang Xiong: 3-6g Suan Zao Ren: 6-9g Mu Gua: 6-9g Zhi Gan...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Formulas
Tonify the Lungs Decoction Tonify the Qi Actions: Augments the Qi and stabilizes the exterior. Pattern: Lung Qi deficiency. Ren Shen Huang Qi Shu Di Huang Wu Wei Zi Zi Wan Sang Bai Pi Ren Shen Huang Qi Shu Di Huang Wu Wei Zi Zi Wan Sang Bai Pi...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Formulas
Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass-Hide Gelatin Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness Actions: Nourishes the yin, tonifies the Lungs, controls coughing, and stops bleeding. Pattern: Lung yin deficiency with vigorous heat disrupting the flow of Lung qi with cough,...
by ashleyflores | Aug 15, 2012 | Formulas
Dioscorea Hypoglauce Decoction to Separate the Clear Warm & Transform Water and Dampness Actions: Warms the Kidneys, drains dampness, and transforms and separates the turbid from the clear. Pattern: Cloudy painful urinary dysfunction (gao lin) due to cold from...
