Calm the Spirit

Question 1

What herbs calm the spirit?

Answer 1

Long Gu (Dragon Bone)
Mu Li (Oyster Shell)
Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)
Zhen Zhu (Pearl)
Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite)

Question 2

What are the properties of Long Gu? (3)

Answer 2

Astringent
Neutral
Sweet

Question 3

What are the CE of Long Gu? (3)

Answer 3

Heart
Kidney
Liver

Question 4

What are the actions and indications of Long Gu? (3)

Answer 4

Settles and calms the spirit
Calms LV
Anchors and preserves floating yang

Question 5

What herb is often paired with Mu Li?

Answer 5

Long Gu

Question 6

What are the properties of Mu Li? (3)

Answer 6

Astringent
Salty
Cool

Question 7

What are the CE of Mu Li (Oyster Shell)? (2)

Answer 7

Liver

Kidney

Question 8

What are the actions and indications of Mu Li? (2)

Answer 8

Settles and calms the spirit

Benefits yin by anchoring floating yang

Question 9

What herb is banned due to mercury?

Answer 9

Zhu Sha

Question 10

What herb is ground up and used for cosmetics?

Answer 10

Zhen Zhu

Question 11

What herb is often paired with Xuan Fu Hua?

Answer 11

Dai Zhe Shi

Question 12

What are the properties of Dai Zhe Shi? (2)

Answer 12

Bitter

Cold

Question 13

What are the CE of Dai Zhe Shi? (2)

Answer 13

Heart

Liver

Question 14

What are the actions and indications of Dai Zhe Shi? (1)

Answer 14

Strongly directs rebellious Qi downward