***Cautions and Contraindications

Question 1

Ma Huang

Answer 1

Hypertension

Question 2

Xi Xin

Answer 2

Long term use may cause liver cancer

Question 3

Cang Er Zi

Answer 3

Pork

Question 4

Xiang Ru

Answer 4

May cause vomiting if taken hot

Question 5

Sheng Ma

Answer 5

Wheezing/ chest fullness

Question 6

Tian Hua Fen

Answer 6

Causes abortions

Question 7

Jue Ming Zi

Answer 7

Hypotension

Question 8

Lian Qiao

Answer 8

Photodermatitis

Question 9

Tu Fu Ling

Answer 9

Allergic reaction, pruritus

Question 10

Bai Tou Weng

Answer 10

Contains protoanemonim which irritates skin and mucous membranes

Question 11

Bai Wei

Answer 11

Toxic if overdose

Question 12

Da Huang

Answer 12

Pregnancy, Menstruation, Lactation

Question 13

Mang Xiao

Answer 13

Externally to promote lactation, stop when effect is seen

Question 14

Mu Gua

Answer 14

Hyperchlorhydria

Question 15

Ban Xia

Answer 15

sore throat from fire excess bleeding

Question 16

Jie Geng

Answer 16

Hemoptysis

Question 17

Xing Ren

Answer 17

Infants, diarrhea, do not overdose

Question 18

Mai Ya

Answer 18

During lactation except in really small doses

Question 19

Chen Pi

Answer 19

Long term use may injure upright qi

Question 20

Di Yu

Answer 20

Large area burns

Question 21

Fu Zi

Answer 21

True heat, false cold

Question 22

Ren Shen

Answer 22

Excessive caffein/stimulants

Question 23

Da Zao

Answer 23

Damp heat, phlegm heat, qi stagnation

Question 24

Xiao Mao

Answer 24

High dosage can cause tongue swelling

Question 25

Tu Si Zi

Answer 25

Constipation, dark scanty urine

Question 26

Sha Yuan Zi

Answer 26

Hyperactive sex drive

Question 27

Wu Wei Zi

Answer 27

Heartburn

Question 28

Bai Zi Ren

Answer 28

Cool, dry, well circulated storage reduces risk of carcinogenic aflatoxin contamination

Question 29

Yuan Zhi

Answer 29

Peptic ulcers and gastritis

Question 30

Bing Lang

Answer 30

Collapse of middle qi