The Healing Remedies Sourcebook: Over 1,000 Natural Remedies to Prevent and Cure Common Ailments. C. Shealy Norman

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СКАЧАТЬ the Exterior and expels Wind: use for headaches, chills, and body aches from externally contracted Wind Cold.

       Expels Wind Dampness and alleviates pain: use for Exterior Wind Damp Painful Obstruction (rheumatic ailments).

       Expels Wind: Fang Feng alleviates trembling of the hands and feet.

       CAUTION

       Contraindicated in cases of Deficient Blood with spasms—it does not tonify the blood and produces sweating, so one would have to add tonifying blood herbs to stop it depleting the Blood further. Contraindicated for cases of Deficient Yin with heat signs. Yin is the fluid in the body and it keeps the body cool, so Deficient Yin can produce a “false heat” such as in menopausal sweats. As Fang Feng produces more sweat it would deplete the yin fluid even further—it needs to be carefully contraindicated.

       LINGUSTICUM CHUANXIONG

       Chuan Xiong SZECHUAN LOVAGE ROOT, CNIDIUM

      This herb invigorates (or “regulates”) the Blood, treating disorders associated with Blood stasis. In TCM, these problems include pain and internal masses or growths.

      HOW TO USE

       Chuan Xiong is an important herb for gynecology, as many gynecological problems are caused by Stagnant Blood circulation—problems such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), difficult labor, or retained placenta. It is also used for chest, flank, and epigastric (above the navel) pain caused by Stagnant Qi and Blood. It is a leading herb for externally caught Wind disorders (viruses), with symptoms such as headaches, migraines, and dizziness. It is useful for arthritis and a variety of skin problems caused by Wind, including itching. It is an essential herb used in combinations for treating all types of headaches.

      PROPERTIES Acrid, Warm

      CHANNELS Liver, Gall Bladder, Pericardium

       FUNCTIONS AND USES

       Invigorates the Blood and promotes the circulation of qi: use for any Blood stasis patterns, especially in gynecology.

       Expels Wind and alleviates pain: it goes to the top and exterior parts of the body.

       CAUTION

       Contraindicated in yin deficiency with Heat signs (it is warming), headaches due to rising Liver yang, Qi Deficiency (it does not tonify), or excessive menstrual bleeding (it moves blood further).

       LONICERA JAPONICA

       Jin Yin Hua HONEYSUCKLE, "GOLD SILVER FLOWER"

      Jin Yin Hua is one of a group of herbs that clears Heat: this includes febrile conditions and any illnesses with Heat signs, such as fever, inflammation, red eyes, aversion to heat, and hot skin eruptions.

      HOW TO USE

       Jin Yin Hua has a strong effect against many pathogenic bacteria. It is especially useful against salmonella (food poisoning), and is effective against many streptococcus or staphylococcus infections. It is good for painful, hot swellings, particularly of the breast (mastitis), throat (viral or bacterial tonsillitis), or eyes (conjunctivitis). It is also used in “summer-heat diseases,” where the hot weather produces fevers, sweating, and thirst. It is used for bad dysentery and bacterial urinary tract infections.

      PROPERTIES Sweet, Cold

      CHANNELS Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach

       FUNCTIONS AND USES

       Clears Heat and relieves toxicity: use Jin Yin Hua for hot, painful sores.

       Expels External Wind Heat: use for the early stages of febrile illnesses.

       Clears Damp Heat from Lower Burner: use for dysentery or cystitis.

       CAUTION

       Contraindicated in cases of diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency—it is for strong infections and does not tonify weakness. Contraindicated in sores which do not have infected pus, but clear liquid inside.

       LYCIUM BARBARUM

       Gou Qi Zi CHINESE WOLFBERRY, MATRIMONY VINE FRUIT

      This herb treats patterns of Blood Deficiency, and in TCM the two organs most affected by this disorder are the Heart and Liver, which direct and store the Blood, respectively.

      HOW TO USE

       Gou Qi Zi is used for such Liver and Kidney Deficient symptoms as sore back and weak knees, impotence, leaking of sperm, and diabetes, particularly in the elderly, when the yin is in decline. It is used for Liver and Kidney Deficiency which leads to Blood and essence failing to nourish the eyes, so is good for failing or blurred vision, dizziness, dry, or sore eyes. As it enriches the yin of the Lungs, it is good for consumptive coughs.

      PROPERTIES Sweet, Neutral

      CHANNELS Liver, Lung, Kidney

       FUNCTIONS AND USES

       Nourishes and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys: because this herb is neither Hot nor Cold, it is commonly used in treating Liver and Kidney Deficiency with patterns of Yin and Blood Deficiency.

       Benefits the Jing-essence and brightens the eyes: Jing (ancestral qi) is held in the Kidneys, while the Liver meridian goes to the eyes.

       Moistens the Lungs.

       CAUTION

       Contraindicated in full Heat disorders, especially exeternal (viruses), and in cases of Spleen Deficiency with loose stools.

       OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS

       Mai Men Dong OPIOPOGON TUBER

      This herb tonifies the yin, and it therefore moistens and nourishes fluid. Any of the major organs may suffer from a Yin Deficiency, so Mai Men Dong is an important herb for their revitalization.

      HOW TO USE

       Mai Men Dong particularly strengthens the yin in the Upper part of the body, so it is good after febrile illness when the mouth is parched, and there is severe thirst or recurring fever. It is used for an irregular pulse and palpitations from the same causes of injury to the fluids or Blood. It is particularly for a dry cough, with or without mucus, and for Stomach Yin Deficiency, which includes stomach aches, “dry” vomiting, and a shiny tongue with little coating. It is also for diabetes, as well as being used СКАЧАТЬ