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Winter 2014 / Herbs 3 > Calm Shen Differentiation > Flashcards

Calm Shen Differentiation Flashcards

1
Q

which herb calms the liver and anchors and preserves the floating yang

A

Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

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which herb can be used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers

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Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

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3
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which herb benefits the yin and anchors the floating yang

A

Mu Li - Ostreae Concha

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4
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which herb soften hardness and dissipates nodules

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Mu Li - Ostreae Concha

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5
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which herb absorbs acidity and alleviates pain

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Mu Li - Ostreae Concha

However, Hai Piao Xiao is the “go-to” herb for this function

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6
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which herb nourishes the kidneys, augments the liver and improves vision and hearing

A

Ci Shi - Magnitium

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7
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which herb aids the kidneys in grasping the qi

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Ci Shi - Magnititum

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8
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which herbs clear the liver and eliminates superficial visual obstruction

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Zhen Zhu - Margarita

Zhen Zhu Mu - Margaritiferae Concha Usta

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9
Q

which herb sedates fright and calms the spirit

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Zhen Zhu Mu - Margaritiferae Concha Usta

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10
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which herb promotes healing and generates flesh

A

Zhen Zhu - Margarita

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which herb calms the liver, anchors yang and drains liver fire

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Zhen Zhu Mu - Margaritiferae Concha Usta

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12
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which herbs prevent the leakage of fluids

A

Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Mu Li - Ostreae Concha

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13
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which herb generates flesh

A

Zhen Zhu - Margarita: promotes healing and generates flesh

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14
Q

which two herbs nourish the heart blood and calm the spirit

A

Bai Zi Ren - Platycladi Semen

Ye Jiao Teng - Polygoni Multiflori Caulis

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15
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which herb warms the lungs and directs the qi downward

A

Zi Shi Ying - Fluoritum

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16
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which herb warms the womb while warming and unblocking the Ren and Chong

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Zi Shi Ying - Fluoritum

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17
Q

which herb unblocks the channels

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Ye Jiao Teng - Polygoni Multiflori Caulis: nourishes blood and unblocks the channels

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18
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which herb can unblock menses

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Hu Po - Succinum: invigorates the blood, dissipates stasis and unblocks menses

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19
Q

which herbs promote healing

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Zhen Zhu - Margarita: promotes healing and generates flesh

Hu Po - Succinum: reduces swelling and promotes healing

20
Q

which herb promotes urination

A

Hu Po - Succinum: promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dribbling, esp. with bloody urine

21
Q

which herb has been recently used for CAD

A

Hu Po - Succinum

22
Q

which herb nourishes the heart yin, augments the liver blood, and quiets the spirit

A

Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

23
Q

which herb moistens the intestines and unblocks bowels

A

Bai Zi Ren - Platycladi Semen

24
Q

which herb clears heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction

A

Zhu Sha - Cinnabaris

25
Q

which herb expels phlegm and sedates jitteriness, convulsions and tremors

A

Zhu Sha - Cinnabaris

26
Q

which two herbs are used for spontaneous sweating due to yin deficiency

A

Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

Bai Zi Ren - Platycladi Semen

27
Q

which herb expels phlegm, clears the orifices, and stops cough

A

Yuan Zhi - Polygalae Radix

*one of the best herbs for insubstantial phlegm, although it does also treat substantial phlegm as well

28
Q

which two herbs reduce abscesses and dissipate swellings

A

Yuan Zi - Polygalae Radix

He Huan Pi - Albiziae Cortex

29
Q

which herb relives constraint emotions

A

He Huan Pi - Albiziae Cortex

30
Q

which herb alleviates itching

A

Ye Jiao Teng - Polygoni Multiflori Caulis

31
Q

which herb treats initial stage trauma only

A

He Huan Pi - Albiziae Cortex: harmonizes the blood, stops pain, and reconnects sinews and bones

32
Q

which herb goes to the HT, LV, KD

A

Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

33
Q

which two herbs go to the LV, KD

A

Mu Li - Ostreae Concha

Ci Shi - Magnititum

34
Q

which herbs go to the HT, LV

A 
Zhen Zhu - Margarita
Zhen Zhu Mu - Margaritiferae Concha Usta
Zi Shi Ying - Fluoritum
He Huan Pi - Albiziae Cortex
Ye Jiao Teng - Polygoni Multiflori Caulis
35
Q

which herb goes to the HT, LV, UB

A

Hu Po - Succinum

36
Q

which herb goes only to the heart

A

Zhu Sha - Cinnarbaris

37
Q

which herb goes to GB, HT, LV, SP

A

Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

38
Q

which herb goes to the HT, KD, LI

A

Bai Zi Ren - Platycladi Semen

39
Q

which herb goes to the HT, LU

A

Yuan Zhi - Polygalae Radix

40
Q

which herb prevents abnormal sweating

A

Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

41
Q

which herb can stop bleeding

A

Zhen Zhu Mu - Margartitiferae Concha Usta

42
Q

of the herbs that anchor, settle and calm shen, which of them are neutral

A

Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Hu Po - Succinum

43
Q

of the herbs that anchor, settle and calm shen, which of them are cool or cold

A

Mu Li - Ostreae Concha: astringent, salty cool
Ci Shi - Magnititum: acrid, salty, cold
Zhen Zhu - Margartia: sweet, salty, cold
Zhen Zhu Mu - Margaritiferae Concha Usta: sweet, salty, cold
Zhu Sha - Cinnabaris: sweet, toxic, cool

44
Q

which herb is sweet and warm

A

Zi Shi Ying - Fluoritum

45
Q

which herb has a sour property

A

Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen: sweet, sour, neutral

46
Q

of the herbs that nourish and calm shen, which is not neutral

A

Yuan Zhi - Polygalae Radix: acrid, bitter, slightly warm

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