Tonifying Yin Herbs

Tonifying Yin Herbs Tonifying Yin Herbs Yin deficient symptoms: Yin deficient symptoms:

Lung Yin defLung Yin def 。： 。： dry cough, loss of voice, thirst, dry throat, dry skin, thick sputumdry cough, loss of voice, thirst, dry throat, dry skin, thick sputum

St. Yin def.: St. Yin def.: lack of appetite, irritability, thirst, dry mouth, and constipationlack of appetite, irritability, thirst, dry mouth, and constipation

Liver Yin def.: Liver Yin def.:

-- -- Liver Blood def.: Liver Blood def.: diminished visual acuity, dry, dull eyes, night blindness, diminished visual acuity, dry, dull eyes, night blindness, dizziness, tinnitus, and dry nailsdizziness, tinnitus, and dry nails

---- Liver Yang rising Liver Yang rising: vertigo, tinnitus, dry mouth & throat, insomnia, red : vertigo, tinnitus, dry mouth & throat, insomnia, red tongue, and a fast thin pulsetongue, and a fast thin pulse

Kidney Yin def.: Kidney Yin def.: dizziness, tinnitus, weakness of the lower back & legs, warm dizziness, tinnitus, weakness of the lower back & legs, warm palms & soles, afternoon low-grade fever, diminished sexual function, scanty & dark palms & soles, afternoon low-grade fever, diminished sexual function, scanty & dark urineurine

Nourish the YinSha Shen ( Bei Sha Shen, Nan Sha Shen) Mai Men Dong, Tian Men Dong, Bai He, Shi Hu, xi yang shen, yu zhu

Nourish the Yin & anchors the Yang Gui Ban, Bie JiaGui Ban, Bie Jia

Nourish Liv. & Kid. Yin Nu Zhen Zi, Hei Zhi Ma, Mo Han Lian

Contraindications

Herbs that Nourish YinHerbs that Nourish Yin

Herbs that Nourish Yin & Clear deficient feverHerbs that Nourish Yin & Clear deficient fever

Bei Sha Shen 北沙参Nan Sha Shen 南沙参Mai Men Dong 麦门冬Tian Men Dong 天门冬

Bai He 百合Shi Hu 石斛

Xi Yang Shen 西洋参Yu Zhu 玉竹

Bei Sha Shen Bei Sha Shen 北沙参北沙参

Pharmaceutical Name Glehniae Radix

Actions

1. Nourishes the Lung Yin & clears lung heat

1. Nourishes the Stomach yin & generates fluids

Indications

( Deficiency )

Dry, nonproductive cough from lung yin def.

St. Yin def.

Dosage 9 – 15 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Bei Sha Shen Bei Sha Shen 北沙参北沙参( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Contraindications Cough due to wind-cold

Combinations

Indications Formular

Mai Men Dong

麦门冬Tian Hua Fen

天花粉

Chronic, dry cough due to lung yin def.

ShaShenMaiMenDongTang 沙参麦门冬汤

Zhi Mu 知母Bie Jia 鳖甲

Chuan Bei Mu 川贝母

Coughing of blood due to yin def.

Sheng Du Huang

生地黄Mai Men Dong

麦门冬

Stomach yin def. after warm disease

Sang Ye 桑叶Xing Ren 杏仁 Lung dryness disease Sang Xing Tang 桑杏汤

Bei Sha Shen Bei Sha Shen 北沙参 北沙参 ( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Nan Sha Shen Nan Sha Shen 南沙参南沙参

Pharmaceutical Name adenophorae Radix

Actions

1. Moistens the Lungs & stops coughs

1. Nourishes the Stomach, generates fluids, and clear heat

2. Moistens the exterior

Indications

( Deficiency )

Dry nonproductive cough due to lung yin def.

Yin def. causes dryness of the mouth or throat

Dosage 9 – 15 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic contact dermatitis

Nan Sha Shen Nan Sha Shen 南沙参南沙参( cool )( cool )

Contraindications Do not combine with Li Lu

Combinations

Indications Formular

Chuan Bei Mu 贝母Zhi Mu 知母 Dry cough with sputum

Shi Hu 石斛Sheng Di 生地

Thirst, dry throat and mouth, constipation due to St. yin def.

Yu Zhu 玉竹Mai Dong 麦冬 Itching, dry skin in winter

Nan Sha Shen Nan Sha Shen 南沙参南沙参 ( cool )( cool )

compairation

Bei Sha Shen Nan Sha Shen

Good at tonifying the yin Good at dispelling phlegm

Mai Men Dong 麦门冬

Pharmaceutical Name Ophiopogonis Radix

Actions

1. Moistens the lungs & nourishes the yin

1. Augments the Stomach yin & generates fluids

2. Moistens the Intestine

2. Clears the Heart & eliminates irritability

Indications

( def. )

Hacking, dry cough with thick sputum

Dry tongue & mouth due to St. yin def.

Constipation

Irritability due to yin def.

Dosage 6 – 15g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: nausea, vomiting, nervousness, agitation

Mai Men Dong Mai Men Dong 麦门冬麦门冬( Slightly cold )( Slightly cold )

ContraindicationsLoose stools from spleen def.

In the early stages of wind-cold disease

Combinations

Indications Formular

Shi Gao 石膏Sang Ye 桑叶

Pi Pa Ye 枇杷叶

Warm-dryness injury the lung: cough, wheezing

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

清燥救肺汤

Jin YinHua 金银花Xuan Shen 玄参 Dry & sore throat

Sheng Di Huang 生地 Da Huang 大黄

Constipation due to dry intestine

Dan Zhu Ye 淡竹叶Huang Lian 黄连

Irritability & insomnia due to heat disease

Suan Zao Ren 酸枣仁ShengDi 生地 Insomnia due to yin def.

Huang Qi 黄芪 Dang Gui 当归

irritability due to severe loss of fluids from sweating

Mai Men Dong Mai Men Dong 麦门冬麦门冬 ( Slightly cold )( Slightly cold )

Tian Men Dong Tian Men Dong 天门冬天门冬

Pharmaceutical Name Asparagi Radix

Actions

1. Nourishes the Kidney yin & clears Lung heat

2. Moistens the Lungs, nourishes the kidneys, and generates fluids

Indications

( def. )

Deficiency with heat signs in the upper burner

Lung yin & kidney yin def.

Wasting & thirsting disorder and consumption with low grade afternoon fever

Dosage 6 – 12 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Tian Men Dong Tian Men Dong 天门冬天门冬( very cold )( very cold )

Contraindications Diarrhea from deficiency or cold

Combinations

Indications Formular

Mai Men Dong 麦门冬 Dry cough & thirst

Chuan Bei Mu 川贝母Bai He 百合 Chronic cough

Sang Ye 桑叶Xing Ren 杏仁

Warm-dryness

Mai Dong 麦冬Tian Hua Fen 天花粉

Zhi Mu 知母

Upper burner wasting & thirsting disorder

Zhi Mu 知母HuangBai 黄柏

Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸

Lower burner wasting & thirsting disorder

Tian Men Dong Tian Men Dong 天门冬天门冬 ( very cold )( very cold )

Tian Men dong Mai men dong

Property Very cold Slightly cold

Actions Clear lung heat, and generates fluids.

Moisten the lung, Clear hearts, eliminates irritability

Instruction Excess lung heat caused coughing blood

Insomnia & irritability due to heart yin def.

BaiBai He He 百合百合

Pharmaceutical Name Lilii Bulbus

Actions

1. Moistens the lungs, clears heat, and stops cough

2. Clears heart & calms the spirit

Indications

( def.)

Dry lung or lung heat coughs and sore throat

Insomnia, restlessness, and irritability

.

Dosage 9 – 30 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: irritability, palpitations, tidal flushes

Bai He Bai He 百合百合( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Contraindications None noted

Combinations

Indications Formular

Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮Zi Wan 紫菀Bei Mu 贝母

Cough due to phlegm heat in the lung

Jie Geng 桔梗KuanDongHua 款冬

花Cough with phlegm

Bai Shao 白芍Qian Hu 前胡 Wind-heat cough

Sheng Di Huang

生地黄Palpitation, irritability due to

heat

Zhi Mu 知母Irritability & mental

disorientation due to yin def. or lingering heat in the late

stage

Bai He Zhi Mu Tang

百合知母汤

Bai He Bai He 百合百合 ( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Shi Hu Shi Hu 石斛石斛

Pharmaceutical Name Dendrobii Herba

Actions

1. Nourishes the yin, clears heat, and generates fluids

2. Enriches the Kidney yin & reduces heat from def.

3. Tonifies the kidneys, augments the essence, and brightens the vision

Indications

( def. )

Severe thirst, yin def.

Diminished visual acuity

Dizziness and weakness of the lower back

Dosage 6 – 12g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Shi Hu Shi Hu 石斛石斛( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Contraindications Damp-warmth

Combinations

Indications Formular

Sheng Di 生地黄Mai Dong 麦冬

Thirsty & irritability after warm disease

Sha Shen 沙参Yu Zhu 玉竹 Stomach Yin def.

Sheng Di 生地Qing Hao 青蒿 Low fever due to yin def.

Shu Di Huang 熟地 Niu Xi 牛膝

Weak lower back & knees due to kidney def.

Jue Ming Zi 决明子Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子

Blurred vision due to kidney & liver yin def.

Shi Hu Shi Hu 石斛石斛 ( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Pharmaceutical Name Polygonati odorati rhizoma

Actions

1. Nourishes the yin and moistens dryness

2. Extinguishes wind and softens and moistens the sinews

Indications

( def. )

Lung & stomach dry heat or yin def.

Dizziness caused by yin def.

Dosage 6 – 15 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Yu Zhu Yu Zhu 玉竹玉竹( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Pharmaceutical Name Panacis quinquefolii radix

Actions

1. Benefits the qi, generates fluids, and nourishes the yin

2. Nurtures the lung yin and clears fire from the lungs

Indications

( def. )

Yin def. with heat signs and chronic, unabating fever

Long term wheezing and coughing up blood streaked sputum

Dosage 3- 6 g

Cook

Toxic Sym.Headache, weakness, apathy, aversion to cold, distended abdomen

Xi Yang Shen Xi Yang Shen 西洋参西洋参( cold )( cold )

Herbs that tonify the BloodHerbs that tonify the Blood

Nourish the Yin & anchors the Yang

Gui Ban Gui Ban 龟板龟板Bie Jia Bie Jia 鳖甲鳖甲

Gui Ban Gui Ban 龟板龟板

Pharmaceutical Name Testudinis Plastrum

Actions

1. Nourishes the yin and anchors the yang

2. Benefits the kidneys and strengthens the bones

2. Nourishes the blood, enriches the yin, and stabilizes the Penetrating & Conception vessels

3. Cools the blood & stops uterine bleeding

3. Nourishes the blood and tonifies the Heart

4. Also for nonhealing sores and ulcerations

Indications

(Def.)

Facial spasms & tremors of the hands and feet

Soreness of the lower back

Red or white vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding

Insomnia & forgetfulness

Dosage 15 – 45 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: sensation of discomfort & oppression in the chest,

Gui Ban Gui Ban 龟板龟板( cold )( cold )

Contraindications Pregnancy or cold-dampness

Indications Formular

Bie Jia 鳖甲E Jiao 阿胶

Low-grade fever & night sweats

San Jia Fu Mai Tang 三甲复脉汤

Zhi Mu 知母Huang Bai 黄柏 Steaming bone fever

Da Bu Yin Wan

大补阴丸

Lu Rong 鹿茸 Weakness & debility dut to kid. Def.

Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao

龟鹿二仙胶Mu Li 牡蛎 Irregular uterine bleeding

Long Gu 龙骨Yuan Zhi 远志

Anxiety, insomnia, and forgetfulness

Ju Hua 菊花Shi Jue Ming 石决明

Lightheadedness & vertigo associated with ascendant

liver yang

Ren Shen 人参Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生 hemiplegia

Gui Ban Gui Ban 龟板龟板 ( cold )( cold )

Bie Jia Bie Jia 鳖甲鳖甲

Pharmaceutical Name Trionycis Carapax

Actions

1. Nourishes the yin and anchors the yang

2. Invigorates the blood, promotes menstruation, and dissipates nodules

2. Heavily anchors and causes to descend, unblocks and facilitates the functions of the blood vessels

Indications

(Def. & excess)

Fever, steaming bone disorder, nightsweats, or consumption

Malarial disorders with palpable masses

Internal stirring of liver wind

Dosage 9 – 30 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: stifling ,uncomfortable sensation in the chest

Bie Jia Bie Jia 鳖甲鳖甲( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Contraindications Pregnancy and cold from deficiency

Indications Formular

Gui Ban 龟板 Steaming bone disorder, nightsweats, or consumption

Sheng Di 生地Zhi Mu 知母

Qing hao 青蒿Febrile disease with yin def.

San Leng 三棱E Zhu 莪术

Qing Pi 青皮

Hard, fixed masses of the epigastrium and abdomen

E jiao 阿胶Ai Ye 艾叶

Dang Gui 当归

Excessive menstruation and uterine bleeding

Bie Jia Bie Jia 鳖甲鳖甲 ( slightly cold ( slightly cold ))

Herbs that tonify the BloodHerbs that tonify the Blood

Nourish Liv. & Kid. Yin

Nu Zhen Zi Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子女贞子Hei Zhi Ma Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻黑芝麻

Mo Han Lian Mo Han Lian 墨旱莲墨旱莲

Nu Zhen Zi Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子女贞子

Pharmaceutical Name Ligustri lucidi Fructus

Actions

1. Nourishes and tonifies the liver and kidneys

2. Augments the liver and kidneys and clears heat from deficiency

3. Augments the liver and kidneys and improves the vision

Indications

(Def.)

Dizziness, spots before the eyes, soreness of the lower back

Internally-generated heat from yin deficiency

Diminished visual

.

Dosage 9 – 18 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Nu Zhen Zi Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子女贞子( cool )( cool )

Contraindications Diarrhea from spleen & st. yang def.

Indications Formular

Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻He Shou Wu 何首乌

Premature greying of the hair

Du Gu Pi 地骨皮Mu DanPi 牡丹皮 Heat from yin def.

Bu Gu Zhi 补骨脂Tu Si Zi 菟丝子

Dizziness, and weakness and soreness of the lower

back

Jue Ming Zi 决明子 Red eyes from wind heat

Nu Zhen Zi Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子女贞子 ( cool )( cool )

Hei Zhi Ma Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻黑芝麻

Pharmaceutical Name Sesami Semen nigrum

Actions

1. Nourishes and fortifies the liver and kidneys

2. Nourishes the blood and extinguishes wind

2. Moistens and lubricates the intestine

Indications

(Def.)

Blurred vision, tinnitus

Dizziness and numbness due to blood or yin def.

Constipation

Dosage 9 – 30 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: asthma, pruritus, urticaria, edema, cough

HeiHei Zhi Ma Zhi Ma 黑芝麻黑芝麻 ( neutral )( neutral )

Contraindications diarrhea

Indications Formular

Sang Ye 桑叶 Dizziness, blurred vision

He Shou Wu 何首乌Tu Si Zi 菟丝子

Niu Xi 牛膝

Premature greying of the hair

Dang Gui 当归Bai Zi Ren 柏子仁 constipation

HeiHei Zhi Ma Zhi Ma 黑芝麻黑芝麻 ( neutral )( neutral )

Pharmaceutical Name Ecliptae Herba

Actions

1. Nourishes and tonifies the liver and kidney yin

2. Cools the blood and stops bleeding

Indications

(Excess &Def.)

Dizziness, blurred vision, vertigo

Bleeding due to heat in the blood

Dosage 9 – 15 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Mo Han Lian Mo Han Lian 墨旱连墨旱连 ( ( Cool)Cool)