Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness Flashcards
What are the general contraindications for the use of herbs in this category?
Which one says to use with caution in pregnancy?
Yin or Blood Def. Hou Po (Magnoliae Officianlis Cortex)
In this category, which herb has the function to calm the fetus, for morning sickness and restless fetus?
Sha Ren
Amomi Fructus
In this category, which herb has the function to clear dampness from the lower burner and because it is so good at drying dampness, it can be combined with other herbs to treat damp heat?
Cang Zhu
Atractylodis Rhizoma
In this category, which herb has the function to check malarial disorders, especially when due to cold-dampness or turbid dampness?
Cao Guo
Tsaoko Fructus
In this category, which herb has the function to treat dermatosis affecting the hands and feet?
Huo Xiang
Pogostemonis Herba
In this category, which herb has the function to improve the vision, for night blindness or diminished vision with a rough sensation in the eyes?
Cang Zhu
Atractylodis Rhizoma
In this category, which herb has the fucntion to direct qi downward, reduce phlegm and calm wheezing (also goes to the LU channel)?
Hou Po
Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex
In this category, which herb has the function to dissolve stagnation and distension and can therefore be used for indigestion due to meat stagnation?
Cao Guo
Tsaoko Fructus
Most of the herbs in this category are warm or slightly warm and have indications for treating vomiting or diarrhea caused by cold-dampness obstructing the qi mechanism. Which herb in this category can also release the exterior and treat summerheat or damp-warmth?
Huo Xiang
Pogostemonis Herba
In this category, which herb has the function to induce sweating and dispel wind-dampness for exterior conditions due to wind cold damp or wind dampness?
Cang Zhu
Atractylodis Rhizoma
In this category, which four herbs go to the Earth channel pair? (ST SP)
Cang Zhu
Atractylodis Rhizoma
In this category, which herb goes to both Metal and Earth channels pairs?
Hou Po
Magnoliacae Officinalis Cortex
In this category, which two herbs go to the Earth and Tai Yin channel pair? (SP ST LU)
Huo Xiang (Pogostemonis Herba) Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rothundus)
In this category, which three herbs have Aromatic in their properties?
Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rothundus)
Cao Dou Kou (Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen)
In this category, which two herbs have both Acrid and Bitter in their properties?
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
