| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
| Tao Ren • Peach Kernel • 桃仁 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
9g |
Break up blood stasis • Invigorate blood • Treat abscess • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowels |
antithrombatic • anti-inflammatory • antitussive • antiallergic • antiparasitic |
| Hong Hua • Safflower Flower • 红花 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
9g |
Invigorate blood • Unblock menses • Dispel blood stasis • Relieve painHong Hua is better at dispersing blood stagnation to open channels/collaterals and extremities pain • Tao Ren better for blood stagnation in the abs and for lung and intestine abscess |
antiplatelet • antithrombatic • heart stimulant • CNS suppressant • uterine stimulant • adaptogenic |
| Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
6g |
Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qiAvailable as injections |
Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative |
| Chi Shao • Red Peony Root • 赤芍 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
6g |
Clear heat • Cool blood • Invigorate blood • Dispel blood stasis • Clear liver fire |
antiplatelet • antithrombatic • antibiotic • CNS suppressant • sedative • antipyretic • antiseizure • antispasmodic |
| Wu Ling Zhi • Flying Squirrel Feces • 五灵脂 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
9g |
Invigorate blood • Relieve pain • Dispel blood stasis • Stop bleeding |
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| Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 |
Tonify Blood
9g |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost |
| Mu Dan Pi • Peony Bark • 牡丹皮 |
Clear Heat Cool Blood
6g |
Cools blood • Clear yin deficient heat • Invigorate blood • Clear blood stasisThere are two different types: Mu Dan and Xiao Yao; both are peony |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Anticonvulsant • Analgesic • Antipyretic • Hypotensive • Immunostimulant • Sedative |
| Wu Yao • Lindera Root • 乌药 |
Regulate Qi
6g - 12g |
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| Yan Hu Suo • Corydalis Rhizome • 延胡索 |
Regulate Blood - Invigorate
3g |
Invigorate blood • Move Qi • Relief pain |
|
| Xiang Fu • Nut-Grass Rhizome • 香附 |
Regulate Qi
4.5g |
Spreads and regulate Liver qi • Regulate menses • Relieve pain |
|
| Zhǐ Ké • Ripe Bitter Orange • 枳壳 |
Regulate Qi
4.5g |
Dissolves Qi stagnation • Clear congestion • Relieve abdominal distention |
antiplatelet • antithrombatic • hypertensive • diuretic • bronchodilator • antineoplastic |
| Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 |
Tonify Qi
9g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions: Normal decoction |
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