Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 > > Oat > > Avena sativa, A. fatua > > > Qi and Flavor: sweet, neutral > > that would seem to be right. though perhaps slightly cool, especially > considering the symptomology it treats. Slightly cool is a possibility although being a seed and considering its actions, both slightly warming or slightly cooling depending on the condition and formulation, I settled on neutral. > > Channels entered: heart, kidney > > I attribute channels to substances in this way (how do others do it): > > 1. does the substance affect physiology controlled by said organ according to > bonafide TCM theory (i.e. based upon a good understanding of chinese sources > or rigorous translations) > > 2. does the substance affect physiology along the pathway of the channel > > channel is always speculative and controversial. while of great organizational > and educational value, the clinical importance is of less day to day significance > as long as one understands the functions (which precisely identify how the > herbs affect channels and organs) > > that being all said, heart and kidney sounds about right. > These are good points, Todd! When assigning channels, I primarily consider your first notion. Although the physiology along the channal is important, I have chosen to weigh the phsyiology of the organ system heavier. And as you said these assignments are controversial and not all that significant when it comes to clinical practice. > > Functions & Indications: Supplements the kidney for yin and qi vacuity with > > symptoms such as depression, poor sexual performance, lack of energy, and > > mental exhaustion. > > what is meant by poor sexual performance. Inability to get an erection or > premature ejaculation or unfirm erection or shortlived erection. Marnae made > a point at the CHA conference that these are all treated a bit differently. > Premature ejaculation and easy arousal are more typically yin xu, while yang > xu is more typically diagnosed for complete flaccidity and loss of desire, for > example. does this herb treat wet dreams or any urinary or low back > symptoms? > This is one of the great things about this medicinal, it treats both sx of yin and qi (a part of yang) vacuity. This is somewhat like tu si zi (Seman Cuscutae) being a yang supplementing herb (at least in category) while also treating yin. I believe this is a particularly important note and more likely true to seeds due to their nature as storehouses of energy. > > Nourishes the heart and calms the spirit for symptoms of anxiety, > > palpitations, forgetfulness, depression, listlessness, insomnia, and mental > > restlessness > > sounds like heart yin/blood and maybe qi xu, though I do not necessarily see > any heat here > These are correct assumptions, I chose to leave out yin/blood/qi assignments because the action of this herb allows for it to be used in so many different situations. Notice there are no cautions or contraindications. and others, This is from a book that is nearly done and I appreciate, a great deal, your input, questions, etc Todd. I would be happy to put up other monographs for the list to comment on. This could be very valuable for the final product being as good as it possibly could be. This is, to my mind, a valuable contribution to the field, especially in the West. I also want to note that it is copywritten material and should not be circulated, thank you. Thanks for tuning in, thomas Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture acupuncture and herbal information " Knowing nothing, you will be aware of everything. " Lao Tzu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 , " " < @e...> wrote: > and others, > > This is from a book that is nearly done and I appreciate, a great deal, your > input, questions, etc Todd. I would be happy to put up other monographs for > the list to comment on. please do. peer review and acceptance is essential for any such work to have lasting value. particularly from those who have access to chinese sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.