basic review

Question 1

Which of the following herbs in a decoction are wrapped in gauze?

a) xuan fu hua (flos inulae), che qian zi (semen plantaganis), chi shi zhi (rubrum halloysitum)
b) che qian zi, (semen plantaganis), chi shi zhi (rubrum halloysitum)
c) chi shi zhi (rubrum halloysitum), xuan fu hau (flos inulae), chuan bei mu (bulbus fritallairaie)

Answer 1

a) xuan fu hua (flos inulae), che qian zi (semen plantaganis), chi shi zhi (rubrum halloysitum)

ingredients should be wrapped in gauze or cheese cloth to prevent stimulating the throat or digestive tract w/adverse effects. The herb chuan bei mu is not wrapped in gauze.

Question 2

Which of the following herbs are decocted first before adding them to the rest of the decoction?

a) gui ban (plastsrum testudinis), shi gao (gypsum)
b) sha ren (fructus ammomi), bai dou kou (fructus amomi)

Answer 2

a) gui ban (plastsrum testudinis), shi gao (gypsum)

Question 3

Minerals and shells are processed by placing them directly or indirectly in flames until they turn

a) brown
b) black
c) red
d) ash white

Answer 3

c) red

minerals and shells are placed directly or indirectly in flames until they become heated and turn red. The purpose is to render these substances brittle which makes it easy to pulverize them.

Question 4

Toxic herbs are first cooked ___ minutes before adding them to the other ingredients. Minerals and shells are first cooked ____ minutes before adding them to the other ingredients

a) 30 to 45/30 to 45
b) 10/20
c) 60/5
d) 30 to 45 / 10 to 20

Answer 4

d) 30 to 45 / 10 to 20