Ch 3: Formulas that Tonify and Purge Flashcards
1
Q
What does Zheng Ye Cheng Qi Tang mean?
A
Decoction for increasing body fluid and ordering the qi
2
Q
What are the ingredients of Zheng Ye Cheng Qi Tang?
A
- Xuan Shen - Scrophularia (30g)
- Sheng Di Huang - Rehmannia root (25g)
- Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogon tuber (25g)
- Da Huang - Rhubarb root
- Mang Xiao - Mirabilite salt
3
Q
What are the key symptoms for choosing Zheng Ye Cheng Qi Tang?
A
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Thirst
- Red tongue with yellow coating
- Thin, rapid pulse
4
Q
What are the functions of ZYCQT?
A
- Increase body fluid
- Nourish intestines
- Promote bowel movement
5
Q
What are the indications for ZYCQT?
A
Constipation due to yin deficiency
6
Q
What are the main causes of constipation caused by yin deficiency?
A
- Febrile diseases
- Heat in stomach and intestines damaging body fluid
7
Q
What is the pathogenesis for constipation?
A
Dryness of intestines
8
Q
Pathogenesis for thirst, red tongue, thready rapid pulse?
A
Yin deficiency
9
Q
Actions of Xuan Shen (Scrophularia)?
A
King herb
- Nourish Yin
- Clear heat
- Purge bowel
10
Q
Actions of Mai Men Dong and Sheng Di Huang?
A
Deputies
- Nourish yin
- Moisten intestines
- Promote bowel movement
11
Q
Actions of Da Huang and Mang Xiao?
A
Assistants
- Purge heat
- Promote bowel movement
12
Q
Characteristics of the combination of herbs in Zheng Ye Cheng Qi Tang?
A
- Tonify and purge at the same time
- All herbs work together to “increase water to move the boat”
13
Q
Primary applications for ZYCQT?
A
- Later stage of febrile disease
- Chronic constipation due to hemorrhoids
