Bot Med Wk 3 - PCOS

Question 1

What herbs are included in the common formula for treating PCOS?

Answer 1

• Black cohosh (20 mL)
• Blue cohosh (35 mL)
• Gentian (15 mL)
• Peony (30 mL)

Question 2

What are the key botanical actions desired in treatment for PCOS

Answer 2

Primary: Alterative, endocrine modulator
Secondary: Hepatic, hypoglycemic
Other: Emmenagogue, laxative, diuretic, analgesic

Question 3

Which herbs are classified as alteratives?

Answer 3

• red clover
• burdock
• peony
• blue flag

Question 4

Which herbs are classified as endocrine modulators?

Answer 4

• chasteberry
• blue cohosh
• peony
• mitchella

Question 5

Which herbs are hepatic?

Answer 5

• blue flag
• black cohosh
• burdock
• mitchella
• wild yam
• barberry

Question 6

Which herbs are emmenagogues?

Answer 6

• blue cohosh
• mitchella
• chasteberry
• red clover
• red raspberry

Question 7

What is the recommended dosage for the herbal formula?

Answer 7

tincture: 15- 30 mL per day in hot water
decoction: 4 tbsp per 5 cups of water, simmered for 60 minutes

Question 8

what foods should be minimized for PCOS management?

Answer 8

sugar, dairy, soy alcohol, and sometimes wheat

Question 9

What organ systems must be balanced for normal menstruation in TCM?

Answer 9

Kidneys, heart, liver, and the penetrating vessel (Chong Mai)

Question 10

what are the primary excess patterns seen in PCOS from a TCM perspective?

Answer 10

liver Qi stagnation, liver blood stasis, damp heat, and blood stasis

Question 11

What are the primary actions of black cohosh?

Answer 11

emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory, endocrine modulator

Question 12

what are its main indications?

Answer 12

PCOS, dysmenorrhea, fibroids, PMS, menopause, arthritis