Herbs that supplement yin
Targeted Symptoms (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Bie Jia
- Dry mouth
- Thirst
- Constipation
- Bloody sputum
- Low grade fever
- Dry tongue
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Bie Jia
- effective in the treatment of night sweats and fever, scarlet lips and tongue
- nourish and mobilize blood and thus helps with amenorrhea and increase in menstrual blood flow
- often used in conjunction with mass removing herb to dissipate unwanted nodules
- effective in the treatment of night sweats, tinnitus and dizziness
- due to its ability to supplement the heart and provide mental tranquility, it is often also used for the treatment of heart palpitation, insomnia, anxiety and mood disturbances such as irritability and restlessness
- effective in the treatment of blood in the urine, uterus and stool, epistaxis and bloody sputum due to its ‘yin’ effects on blood
- also be use to delay hair from graying
- effective in the treatment of headache, dizziness, vertigo and premature graying of the hair
- can be eaten as a snack when mixed and grinded with sugar
- a popular snack (especially in the geriatric and pediatric population) due to its stool lubricating properties and ability to improve vision
- often used in conjunction with mass removing herb to dissipate unwanted nodules and phlegm
- effective in the treatment of cough that are dry or bloody, dry lips, mouth and tongue
- has stool lubricating properties but not very palatable
- due to its ability to supplement the heart and provide mental tranquility, it is often also used for the treatment of heart palpitation, insomnia, anxiety and mood disturbances such as irritability and restlessness
- effective in the treatment of pain and weakness in the lower back, joints and knees
- due to its ability to calm the blood and provide blood with nourishment, it is used during pregnancy for the treatment of vaginal and uterus bleeding and prevention of miscarriage
- have mild antihypertensive properties
- effective in the treatment of dry mouth, lips, throat and skin
- due to its ability to restore “yin” deficiency in lungs, it can also be used to treat dry cough
HERBS THAT SUPPLEMENT Yang
Targeted Symptoms (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Ba Ji Tian
- Urinary difficulty
- Premature ejaculation
- Lower back pain
- Lowe back weakness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
Herbs Summary (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Ba Ji Tian
- effective in the treatment of premature ejaculation, impotence and infertility (these symptoms are sometimes observed when there is a “yang” deficiency in the kidneys)
- very effective in the treatment of menstrual irregularity, lower back pain and weakness for women
- effective in the treatment of premature ejaculation, impotence, increased urination, spermatorrhea and infertility
- due to its ability to boast the kidneys to receive Qi from the lungs, it can also be used to treat respiratory symptoms such as cough, wheezing and shortness of breath
- when applied topically, it is effective in treatment of alopecia
- effective in the treatment of premature ejaculation, impotence, increased urination, spermatorrhea and infertility.
- due to its ability to nourish “yin” deficient lungs, it can also be used for treatment of wheezing, chronic cough and reduce phlegm production and bloody sputum
- effective in the treatment of lower back pain and weakness, fatigue and frequent urination
- due to its ability to reduce blood turbulence and nourish the liver and kidney, it is often used to prevent miscarriage and vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
- also be used to treat dizziness secondary to hypertension
- effective in the treatment of impotence and frequent urination
- due to its ability to boast the kidneys to receive Qi from the lungs, it can also be used to treat respiratory symptoms such as cough, wheezing and shortness of breath
- effective in the treatment of pain and weakness in the lower back, spine and legs since it is a bone and tendon fortifying herb
- also be used in treatment of urinary incontinence and abnormal vaginal discharges
- effective in the treatment of lower back pain and weakness, diarrhea and tinnitus since it is a kidney nourishing herb
- when applied topically, it is also effective in the treatment of alopecia
- effective in the treatment of lower back pain and weakness, frequent urination
- due to its nourishing effects on the lungs and its ability to boast the kidneys to receive the Qi from the lungs, it can also be used to treat wheezing and chronic cough
- can also be eaten as a snack when coated with salt or sugar (popular snack especially in the geriatric population due to its stool lubricating properties)
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, infertility and male and female impotency
- due to its “yin” effect on blood, it can also be used to minimize excessive menstrual bleed, blood in urine and stool
- effective in the treatment of fatigue, infertility, male and female impotency, pain in the lower back and knees, tinnitus and frequent urination
- effective in the treatment of premature ejaculation, menstrual irregularities, impotence and infertility
- effective in the treatment of pain and weakness in the lower back, legs and joints since it is a bone and tendon fortifying herb
References:
1. Maciocia, G., The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. Second edition. 2007. Pg 50-133, 230-570
2. Zhang, Y., Yao, Y. Your Guide to Health with Foods & Herbs: Using the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012. Pg 29-34, 120-139
3. Tierra, M., Tierra, L., Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Vol. II Materia
Medica & Herbal Resource. 1998. Pg 201-298
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1. Maciocia, G., The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. Second edition. 2007. Pg 50-133, 230-570
2. Zhang, Y., Yao, Y. Your Guide to Health with Foods & Herbs: Using the Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2012. Pg 29-34, 120-139
3. Tierra, M., Tierra, L., Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine Vol. II Materia
Medica & Herbal Resource. 1998. Pg 201-298
4. Oriental medicine. http://orientalmedicine.com/yin-yang. Accessed July 2, 2013
5. Traditional Chinese medicine. Updated 2012. http://www.tcmwiki.com/wiki/chinese-herbal-medicine. Accessed July 2, 2013
6. Chinese herbs by functional group. Updated 2013. http://www.yinyanghouse.com/theory/herbalmedicine/tcm_herbs_by_function. Accessed July 2, 2013