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single herb questions-

 

Group-I could not find enough information in Bensky for the

following:

 

Hong zao vs Da Zao

Does hong zao tonify blood more, while da zao tonifies qi more?

 

Chaun niu xi vs Huai niu xi: the uses seem similar in the

textbook, yet I remember one Chinese professor saying he only

uses one, never the other. Do most formulas that mention niu xi

refer to huai niu xi?

 

Fu xiao mai vs xioa mai: I was just reading Bob's Psychiatry

book, and he stated that Fu xioa mai was better for astringing,

but to calm the spirit Xiao mai should be used. I see that

Mintong lists this as Xiao Mao (Huai). Any comments on this? I

do not remember a distinction being taught in school.

 

As to Elliot Cowan, my plants would be spiderworts and red

sage (not Dan Shen), as they colonize where I live. But I'm glad

to get to more practical matters.

 

Salvia sp. (Gabrielle)