Bot Med Week 5

Question 1

what is the primary botanical action for radiculopathy?

Answer 1

anti-inflammatory and alterative

Question 2

what is the secondary/supportive botanical action for radiculopathy?

Answer 2

hepatic and diuretic

Question 3

what are some other botanical actions to consider for radiculopathy?

Answer 3

analgesic and adaptogen

Question 4

what is the formula for radiculopathy?

Answer 4

70 mL of cucuma longa (turmeric)
30 mL of Corydalis yanhusuo
tincture or powder, 1-2 teaspoons every few hours as needed
excessive consumption may cause drowsiness
consumption of Corydalis powder above 60 grams can cause severe hypotension

Question 5

in TCM, sciatic pain is often viewed as an obstruction of what?

Answer 5

gall bladder meridian

Question 6

how is pain treated for lumbar radiculopathy

Answer 6

removing the obstruction to re-establish the smooth flow of Qi and Blood

Question 7

sciatic pain caused by an obstruction of the nerve or nerve roots will be diagnosed as what?

Answer 7

a Bi (pain obstruction) syndrome