herbs stabilize bind

Herbs that Stabilize and Bind

STABALIZE AND BIND Shan Zhu Yu Fr. Corni Officinalis 855 Wu Wei Zi Fr. Schisandrae Chinesis 858 Wu Mei Fr. Pruni Mume 862 Wu Bei Zi Galla Rhois Chinensis 889 He Zi Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae 865 Rou Dou Kou Semen Myristicae Fragrantis 868 Shi Liu Pi Pericarpium Puncae Granati 870 Chun Pi Cx Ailanthi ALtissimae 872 Chi Shi Zhi Whalloysitum Rubrum 875 Yu Yu Liang Limonite 877 Lian Zi Sem nelumbinis Nuciferae 879 Lain Xu Nelumbinis Stamen 883 Qian Shi Semen euryales Ferocis 883 Jin Ying Zi Fructus Rosae Laevigatae 885 Fu Pen Zi Fr Rubi Chingii 887 Bai Guo Semen Ginkgo Bilbae 891 Fu Xiao Mai Semen. Tritici Aestivi Levis Nuo Dao Gen Xu Rx et Rhz Oryzae Glutinosae 391 Ma Huang Gen Rx Ephedrae 391 Nuo Dao Gen Rx/ Oryzae Glutinosae 897 Sang Piao Xiao Ootheca Mantidis 900 Hai Pai Xia Os Sepiae seu Sepiellae 898 Ji Guan Hua Fl. Celosiae Cristatae 902 1.


Shan Zhu Yu (Fr. Corni Officinalis) – A Properties: sour, sl. warm Channels entered: KID, LIV English name: Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit Alternate name: Shan Yu Rou

Actions & Indications: 1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys Dizziness, sore and weak lower back and knees, impotence. This herb both tonifies the essence and assists the Yang. 2. Stabilizes the Kidneys, retains the essence, stops sweating and bleeding Excessive urination, incontinence, spermatorrhea, excessive sweating and uterine bleeding due to deficiency. Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Wu Wei Zi (Fr. Schisandrae Chinensis) – A Properties: sour, warm Channels entered: HT, KID, LU English name: schisandra fruit Alternate name: Bei Wu Wei Zi

Actions & Indications: 1. Contains the leakage of the Lung Qi, nourishes the Kidneys Chronic cough, wheezing 2. Inhibits sweating and generates fluid Thirst, dry mouth, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, wasting and thirsting disorder. 3. Binds up the essence, stops diarrhea Nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, vaginal discharge, morning diarrhea. 4. Quiets the Heart and calms the Shen Irritability, palpitation, insomnia Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Wu Mei (Fr. Pruni Mume) – B Properties: sour, neutral Channels entered: LIV, SP, LU, LI English name: mume fruit Alternate name: Mei Zi

Actions & Indications: 1. Inhibits the leakage of the Lung Qi, stops cough: chronic cough 2. Binds up the intestines, stops diarrhea: chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder 3. Generates fluids and alleviates thirst Thirst due to heat from deficiency or Qi and Yin deficiency, wasting and thirsting disorder. 4. Expels roundworm and alleviates pain Roundworm induces vomiting and abdominal pain 5. Used topically as a plaster to treat corns and warts Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Wu Bei Zi (Galla Rhois Chinese Sumac) – B Properties: sour, salty, cold Channels entered: KID, LI, LU English name: gallnut of Chinese sumac

Actions & Indications: 1. Contains the leakage of the Lung Qi, drains the fire Chronic cough due to Lung deficiency with heat 2. Binds up intestine and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder, blood in the stool, rectal prolapse 3. Preserves and restrains the leakage Nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, excessive sweating, bleeding 4. Absorbs moisture, reduces swellings, and relieves fire toxicity Used topically as a powder or wash for sores, ringworm, toxic swelling, etc. Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


He Zi (Fr. Terminaliae Chebulae) – C Properties: bitter, sour, astringent, neutral Channels entered: LU, ST, LI English name: myrobalan fruit Alternate name: He Li Le

Actions & Indications: 1. Contains the leakage of the Lung Qi, stops coughing, and benefits throat Chronic coughing, wheezing, loss of voice 2. Binds the intestines and stops diarrhea Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Rou Dou Kou (Se. Myristicae Fragrantis) – A Properties: acrid, warm Channels entered: LI, ST English name: nutmeg seeds, myristica Alternate name: Rou guo

Actions & Indications: 1. Binds up the intestines and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, morning diarrhea, especially for diarrhea with distention, vomiting due to deficiency cold or with dampness and stagnation 2. Warms the middle jiao, moves Qi, and alleviates pain Pain and distention in the stomach and abdomen, poor appetite, and vomiting due to cold from deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Shi Liu Pi (Pericarpium Punicae Granati) – C Properties: sour, astringent, warm, toxic Channels entered: LI, ST English name: pomegranate husk

Actions & Indications: 1. Binds up intestines and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder, rectal prolapse 2. Kills parasites: tapeworm, roundworm 3. Stops bleeding: uterine bleeding, traumatic bleeding Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Chun Pi (Cx. Ailanthi Altissimae) – A Properties: bitter, astringent, cold Channels entered: LI, ST English name: bark or root bark ofailanthus Alternate name: Chun Gen Pi Actions & Indications: 1. Clears heat, dries damp, and binds up the intestines Chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder, especially those due to damp heat, particularly useful when there is blood in the stool. 2. Stops bleeding: Uterine bleeding, white or red vaginal discharge 3. Kills parasites: Roundworms, used externally for pruritic tinea rashes Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum) – C Properties: sweet, sour, astringent, warm Channels entered: LI, ST English name: halloysite, kaolin Alternate name: Hong Gao Ling Tu

Actions & Indications: 1. Binds up intestines and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder with mucus and blood in the stool 2. Stops bleeding Uterine bleeding, blood in stool, bleeding, prolapsed rectum due to cold from lower jiao deficiency 3. Promotes healing of wounds Applied topically for chronic non-healing ulcers or weeping damp sores Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Yu Yu Liang (Limonite) – C Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral Channels entered: LI, ST English name: limonite Alternate name: Yu Liang Shi

Actions & Indications: 1. Binds up intestines and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, dysentery 2. Astringently stops bleeding Uterine bleeding, vaginal discharge Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Lian Zi (Se. Nelumbinis Nuciferae) – B Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral Channels entered: HT, KID, SP English name: lotus seeds Alternate name: Lian Shi

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Actions & Indications: 1. Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency 2. Tonifies the Kidneys, stabilizes the essence Nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea 3. Nourishes the Heart and calms the Shen Palpitation with anxiety, irritability, and insomnia Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Qian Shi (Se. Euryales Ferocis) – C Properties: sweet, astringent, neutral Channels entered: KID, SP English name: euryale seeds Alternate name: Ji Tou Mi

Actions & Indications: 1. Strengthens the Spleen and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea due to internal dampness in the middle jiao 2. Stabilizes the Kidneys, retains the essence Nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, frequent urination Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Jin Ying Zi (Fr. Rosae Laevigatae) – B Properties: sour, astringent, neutral Channels entered: UB, KID, LI English name: Cherokee rosehip

Actions & Indications: 1. Stabilize the Kidneys, retains the essence Spermatorrhea, urinary incontinence, vaginal discharge due to deficiency and instability of the lower jiao. Also for prolapsed rectum and uterine bleeding. 2. Binds the intestines and stops diarrhea Chronic diarrhea, dysenteric disorder Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Fu Pen Zi (Fr. Rubi Chingii) – B Properties: sweet, astringent, sl. warm Channels entered: KID, LIV English name: Chinese raspberry

Actions & Indications: 1. Benefits and stabilizes the Kidneys, binds the essence and retains urine Frequent urination, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, or wet dreams due to Kidney Yang deficiency. 2. Improves vision: Blurred vision due to Liver and Kidney deficiency Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Fu Xiao Mai (Se. Tritici Aestivi Levis) – A Properties: sweet, salty, cool Channel entered: HT English name: light wheat grain (not quite ripe)

Actions & Indications: 1. Benefits Qi, clears heat, and stops sweating Night sweats, spontaneous sweating, steaming bone disorder Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Ma Huang Gen (Rx. Ephedrae) – B Properties: sweet, neutral Channels entered: LU English name: ephedrae root

Actions & Indications: 1. Stops sweating Many kinds of sweating associated with deficiency such as night sweats, spontaneous sweating Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Sang Piao Xiao ( Ootheca Mantidis) Properties: sweet, salty, neutral Channels entered: Kidney, Liver English name: mantis egg-case, mantis

Actions & Indications: Tonify the kidneys, assits the yang, retains the essence, and restrains urine Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Hai Piao Xiao ( Os Sepiae seu Sepiellae) Properties: salty, astringent, slightly warm Channels entered: Kidney, Liver, stomach English name: cuttlefish bone, cuttlebone

Actions & Indications:

1. Stop bleeding and vaginal discharge

2. Retains the essence

3. Control acidity and alleviates pain

4. Resolves dampness and promote healing

5. Stop diarrhea Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Ying Su Ke ( Pericarpium Papaveris ) Properties: sour, astringent, neutral, toxic Channels entered: Kidney, Large intestine, lung English name: opium poppy husk


1. Contains the leakage of the lung qi

2. Bind up the intestines

3. Stabilizes the lower jiao

4. Alleviates pain Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:


Bai Guo ( Semen Ginkgo Bilobae) Properties: sweet, bitter, astringent, neutral, slightly toxic Channels entered: Kidney, lung English name: ginkgo nut


1. Expel phlegm and stop wheezing

2. Eliminates dampness and stop discharge

3. Stabilizes the lower jiao: Applications: Dosage and administration: Caution and contraindication: Others:

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