1. Tonifying Yin Herbs Yin deficient symptoms: Lung Yin def 。： dry cough, loss of voice, thirst, dry throat, dry skin, thick sputum Lung Yin def 。： dry cough, loss of voice, thirst, dry throat, dry skin, thick sputum St. Yin def.: lack of appetite, irritability, thirst, dry mouth, and constipation St. Yin def.: lack of appetite, irritability, thirst, dry mouth, and constipation Liver Yin def.: Liver Yin def.: -- Liver Blood def.: diminished visual acuity, dry, dull eyes, night blindness, dizziness, tinnitus, and dry nails -- Liver Blood def.: diminished visual acuity, dry, dull eyes, night blindness, dizziness, tinnitus, and dry nails -- Liver Yang rising: vertigo, tinnitus, dry mouth & throat, insomnia, red tongue, and a fast thin pulse -- Liver Yang rising: vertigo, tinnitus, dry mouth & throat, insomnia, red tongue, and a fast thin pulse Kidney Yin def.: dizziness, tinnitus, weakness of the lower back & legs, warm palms & soles, afternoon low-grade fever, diminished sexual function, scanty & dark urine Kidney Yin def.: dizziness, tinnitus, weakness of the lower back & legs, warm palms & soles, afternoon low-grade fever, diminished sexual function, scanty & dark urine Nourish the Yin Sha 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 Jia Nourish Liv. & Kid. Yin Nu Zhen Zi, Hei Zhi Ma, Mo Han Lian Contraindications

2. Herbs that Nourish Yin Herbs 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

3. Bei Sha Shen 北沙参

4. Pharmaceutical NameGlehniae 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. Dosage9 – 15 g Cook Toxic Sym.None noted Bei Sha Shen 北沙参 ( slightly cold )

5. ContraindicationsCough due to wind-cold Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 北沙参 ( slightly cold )

6. Nan Sha Shen 南沙参

7. Pharmaceutical Nameadenophorae 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 Dosage9 – 15 g Cook Toxic Sym.Allergic contact dermatitis Nan Sha Shen 南沙参 ( cool )

8. ContraindicationsDo not combine with Li Lu Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 南沙参 ( cool ) compairation Bei Sha ShenNan Sha Shen Good at tonifying the yinGood at dispelling phlegm

9. Mai Men Dong 麦门冬

10. Pharmaceutical NameOphiopogonis 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. Dosage6 – 15g Cook Toxic Sym.Allergic reactions: nausea, vomiting, nervousness, agitation Mai Men Dong 麦门冬 ( Slightly cold )

11. Contraindications Loose stools from spleen def. In the early stages of wind-cold disease Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 麦门冬 ( Slightly cold )

12. Tian Men Dong 天门冬

13. Pharmaceutical NameAsparagi 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 Dosage6 – 12 g Cook Toxic Sym. None noted Tian Men Dong 天门冬 ( very cold )

14. ContraindicationsDiarrhea from deficiency or cold Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 天门冬 ( very cold )

15. Tian Men dongMai men dong PropertyVery coldSlightly cold Actions Clear lung heat, and generates fluids. Moisten the lung, Clear hearts, eliminates irritability InstructionExcess lung heat caused coughing blood Insomnia & irritability due to heart yin def.

16. Bai He 百合

17. Pharmaceutical NameLilii 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. Dosage9 – 30 g Cook Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions: irritability, palpitations, tidal flushes Bai He 百合 ( slightly cold )

18. ContraindicationsNone noted Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 百合 ( slightly cold )

19. Shi Hu 石斛

20. Pharmaceutical NameDendrobii 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 Dosage6 – 12g Cook Toxic Sym. None noted Shi Hu 石斛 ( slightly cold )

21. ContraindicationsDamp-warmth Combinations IndicationsFormular 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 石斛 ( slightly cold )

22. Pharmaceutical NamePolygonati 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. Dosage6 – 15 g Cook Toxic Sym. None noted Yu Zhu 玉竹 ( slightly cold )

23. Pharmaceutical NamePanacis 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 Dosage3- 6 g Cook Toxic Sym. Headache, weakness, apathy, aversion to cold, distended abdomen Xi Yang Shen 西洋参 ( cold )

24. Herbs that tonify the Blood Nourish the Yin & anchors the Yang Gui Ban 龟板 Bie Jia 鳖甲

25. Gui Ban 龟板

26. Pharmaceutical NameTestudinis 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 Dosage15 – 45 g Cook Toxic Sym.Allergic reactions: sensation of discomfort & oppression in the chest, Gui Ban 龟板 ( cold )

27. ContraindicationsPregnancy or cold-dampness IndicationsFormular 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 龟板 ( cold )

28. Bie Jia 鳖甲

29. Pharmaceutical NameTrionycis 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 Dosage9 – 30 g Cook Toxic Sym.Allergic reactions: stifling,uncomfortable sensation in the chest Bie Jia 鳖甲 ( slightly cold )

30. ContraindicationsPregnancy and cold from deficiency IndicationsFormular 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 鳖甲 ( slightly cold )

31. Herbs that tonify the Blood Nourish Liv. & Kid. Yin Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子 Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻 Mo Han Lian 墨旱莲

32. Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子

33. Pharmaceutical NameLigustri 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. Dosage9 – 18 g Cook Toxic Sym.None noted Nu Zhen Zi 女贞子 ( cool )

34. ContraindicationsDiarrhea from spleen & st. yang def. IndicationsFormular 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 女贞子 ( cool )

35. Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻

36. Pharmaceutical NameSesami 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 Dosage9 – 30 g Cook Toxic Sym.Allergic reactions: asthma, pruritus, urticaria, edema, cough Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻 ( neutral ) ( neutral )

37. Contraindicationsdiarrhea IndicationsFormular 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 Hei Zhi Ma 黑芝麻 ( neutral )

38. Pharmaceutical NameEcliptae 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 Dosage9 – 15 g Cook Toxic Sym.None noted Mo Han Lian 墨旱连 ( Cool)