Term | Definition |
Shan Zhu Yu ***
(also called Shan Yu Rou)
(Asiatic cornelian cherry fruit) | Stabilizes the KD, secures essence/primal Qi; Stops excessive sweating and supports that which has collapsed; TONIFIES the LV and KD; Stabilizes the menses, stops bleeding
NOT w/urinary pain or difficulty, or w/DH |
Wu Wei Zi ***
"Five tastes seed"
(Schisandra fruit) | Contains leakage of LU qi and STOPS COUGH; Tonifies the KD, binds essence, stops diarrhea (calms intestines); Inhibits sweating and generates fluids; Quiets the spirit while calming and containing HT Qi |
Wu Mei ***
"Black Plum"
(Mume fruit) | Inhibits leakage of LU Qi, stops cough; Generates fluids & alleviates thirst; Expels roundworms and alleviates pain; Binds up Intestines and stops diarrhea; Stops bleeding; Used topically for corns and warts
NOT w/internal excess heat or constraint, EPF |
Rou Dou Kou ***
"Fleshy Cardamon"
(nutmeg seeds) | Binds up intestines and stops diarrhea (for day-break diarrhea); Warms the middle burner, moves Qi, alleviates pain
NOT w/hot diarrhea or heat in ST |
Jin Ying Zi ***
"Golden cherry fruit"
(Cherokee rosehip) | Stabilizes the KD and secures essence; Binds up Intestines and stops diarrhea (mostly used by older Pt)
NOT w/excess pathogenic influences, like heat. prolonged use or overdose may cause Ab pain or constipation |
Fu Pen Zi ***
"Overturned [bed]pan fruit"
(Chinese raspberry) | Augments and stabilizes KD (yin), binds essence, and contains urine (for incontinence and infertility); Assists the yang and improves vision
CAUTION w/yin xu heat, NOT w/urinary difficulty |
Fu Xiao Mai ***
"Light wheat grain"
(light wheat grain) | Inhibits sweating, augments HT Qi, inhibits (stabilizes) HT fluids, clear heat from pores and interstices
NOT when sweating d/t EPF |
Hai Piao Xiao ***
(Also called Wu Zei Gu)
(cuttlefish bone) | Restrains, holds in, stops bleeding; Secures essence & stops discharge (spermatorrhea, leukorrhea); CONTROLS ACIDITY, alleviates pain (for GERD); Resolves dampness, promotes healing
NOT w/Zhi Fu Zi and Bai Ji, extended use may cause constipation |
Sang Piao Xiao ***
"mulberry piao xiao"
(praying mantis egg-casing) | Tonifies the KD, assists the yang, secures the essence, contains urine (for bedwetting in children, incontinence, impotence)
NOT w/yin xu heat, or DH in the BL |