Ch. 11 : WARM INT. DISPEL COLD

Question 1

What are the actions of Zhi Cao Wu?

Answer 1

Dispels cold, scours out wind, overcomes dampness, used exclusively topically

Question 2

What are the actions of Rou Gui?

Answer 2

Treats “Heat Above, Cold Below” (SP), Leads Fire Back to Source (HT-K), Generates Qi/Xue (LIV)

Question 3

Herbs that Warm the Interior and Dispel Cold are typically what tastes and temperature?

Answer 3

Acrid, (Bitter), Hot, (Warm)

Question 4

Name at least three A-Category herbs in this chapter

Answer 4

Rou Gui, Zhi Fu Zi, Gan Jiang, Wu Zhu Yu, Hua Jiao

Question 5

What are the main functions of herbs that Warm the Int and Dispel Cold?

Answer 5

Dispel and disperse interior pathogenic cold, arouse/stimulate the Yang qi (for over abundant yin and/or collapsed yang)

Question 6

What are the actions of Zhi Chuan Wu?

Answer 6

Dispels wind, clears cold, relieves painful obstructions, used topically (yin abscesses)

Question 7

What are the actions of Wu Zhu Yu?

Answer 7

Treats Bulging Disorders (LIV), Leads fire downward (sores), Directs Rebellious Qi Downward, Warms Middle (SP-ST)

Question 8

All of the herbs in this category are hot except for which, and what temp are they?

Answer 8

Ding Xiang (clove) and Xiao Hui Xiang (fennel) - Warm

Question 9

Herbs that Warm the Int and Dispel Cold typically treat which channels of what disharmony? (5 channels)

Answer 9

Invasion of cold pathogen in SP/ST, warming the SP and KID yang, warm the LU to transform thin mucus, warm the LIV to treat bulging disorders

Question 10

What are the actions of Hu Jiao?

Answer 10

Digestive herb for ST and LI, eliminates pathogenic cold

Question 11

What are the actions of Xiao Hui Xiang?

Answer 11

Treats Bulging disorders, Moves Qi (LIV, K, SP, ST)

Question 12

What are the actions of Gao Liang Jiang?

Answer 12

Treats pathogenic cold, Warms the Middle (SP-ST)

Question 13

What are the actions of Ding Xiang?

Answer 13

CLOVES - Warms K, aids Yang (due to K Xu), Impotence, vaginal discharge, (SP, ST)

Question 14

What are some symptoms of Yang Xu?

Answer 14

Morning diarrhea, pale/copious urine, cold limbs, pale complexion, aches

Question 15

What are the actions of Hua Jiao?

Answer 15

Treats Parasites/roundworms, tonifies fire @ Kidneys

Question 16

What are some symptoms of devestated yang?

Answer 16

Profuse sweating, frigid extremities, very faint pulse, fainting

Question 17

What are the actions of Bi Ba?

Answer 17

Disperses cold from ST and LI, use powdered and topically for toothache

Question 18

What are the actions of Gan Jiang?

Answer 18

Treats Ext. Wind Cold and Yang Xu, Wind Damp Cold, and warms the LU

Question 19

What are the actions of Zhi Fu Zi?

Answer 19

Wind Damp Cold (SP), revives primal yang (K), unblocks vessels for circulation (HT)