Ch. 8/ - FOOD STAGNATION / PARASITES

Question 1

What are the actions of Shan Zha?

Answer 1

(Hawthorne Berry), Transforms Xue stasis/clumps (LIV), charred for diarrhea, Cardiovascular Disease, (SP-ST) - meat and greasy foods

Question 2

What are the actions of Shen Qu?

Answer 2

Improves digestibility of Rx w/minerals, harmonizes ST, strengthens SP - starches and grains

Question 3

What are the actions of Mai Ya?

Answer 3

Restrains lactation, moves LIV qi, strengthens ST (SP)

Question 4

What are the actions of Lai Fu Zi?

Answer 4

Descends LU Qi/reduces phlegm, tx SP/ST deficiency, Tx Hypertension

Question 5

What are the actions of Ji Nei Jin?

Answer 5

Tx childhood nutritional impairment, secures essence/stops enuresis (SI), dissolves stones (UB), Strongly reduces food stagnation of all types (SP-ST)

Question 6

What are the actions of Gu Ya?

Answer 6

Fermented grain sprouts, reduces food stagnation due to starches or grains, treats SP/ST deficiency

Question 7

What are the actions of Su Ya?

Answer 7

(Fermented Millet Sprouts) Sweet and Warm, enter SP-ST, gently reduce food stagnation and improve appetite

Question 8

What are the actions of Dao Ya?

Answer 8

Sweet and neutral, enter SP/ST to reduce food stagnation and improve appetite

Question 9

What are the actions of Shi Jun Zi?

Answer 9

Kills parasites and can treat child nutritional impairment (abdominal distention - SP, ST)

Question 10

What are the actions of Fei Zi?

Answer 10

Kills parasites w/out harming ST, slight laxative (L.I.), moistens LU (stops cough)

Question 11

What are the actions of Bing Lang?

Answer 11

Drains downward and unlocks bowels (ST, L.I.), treats malarial disorders