Chapter 5 Flashcards

Question

# Properties & Channels Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

Answer 1

LV, KI Acrid, Salty

Answer 2

Dú Huó 獨活 Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙 Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮 Mù Guā 木瓜 Cán Shā 蠶砂 Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生 Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮 Qín Jiāo 秦艽 Sāng Zhī 桑枝 Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草 Qí Shé 蕲蛇 Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

Answer 3

1. Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain For such disorders as wind-cold-damp painful obstruction, esp. in the lower back and legs. Can be used for both acute and chronic conditions 2. Disperses wind-cold-damp and releases the exterior For exterior wind-cold together with dampness 3. Also used for lesser yin stage H/A and toothache

Answer 4

1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain Especially useful for treating wind painful obstruction, as it both releases the exterior & promotes the movement of qi in the channels It can be taken alone as a powder w/ warm wine for pain in the lower back & legs 2. Softens and transforms fish bones For fish bones lodged in the throat. This herb is ineffective in the treatment of deeply lodged or relatively large bones 3. Also used for focal distention and accumulation in the middle burner because it reduces phlegm and pathogenic water

Answer 5

1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction, esp. where there is soreness & pain in lower back & knees, or spasms of the extremities. This herb can be used for patterns of either hot or cold, depending on other herbs w/ which it is combined. 2. Promotes urination and reduces edema For superficial edema due to dampness 3. Treats itching skin lesions Used topically for scabies and other skin lesions 4. Also used as a gargle for toothache due to dental caries

Answer 6

1. Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels For damp painful obstruction in the extremities, especially with severe cramping pain, and weakness in the lower back and lower extremities. This is one of the more effective herbs for relaxing the sinews. 2. Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms dampness For abdominal pain, spasms and cramping of the calves and edema due to leg qi. Especially useful for disharmony between the Liver and Spleen leading to leg problems 3. Reduces food stagnation For indigestion. While this effect is similar to that obtained from Crataegi Fructus (shan zha), it is not commonly used.

Answer 7

1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness For painful obstruction or damp, itchy rashes due to wind-dampness 2. Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms turbid dampness For internal obstruction from turbid dampness with such symptoms as vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, borborygmus & spasms of the calf muscles.

Answer 8

1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind-dampness For insufficiency of Liver and Kidney yin with soreness and pain in the lower back and legs, joint problems, numbness, and weakness and atrophy of the sinews and bones. \*\*\* 2. Nourishes the Blood and calms the Womb For restless fetus or uterine bleeding during pregnancy. Also promotes lactation. 3. Nourishes the Blood and benefits the skin. For dry, scaly skin due to blood deficiency.

Answer 9

1. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones For chronic wind-cold-damp painful obstruction when chronic deficiency of the Liver & Kidneys generates weak or soft sinews and bones. This herb is especially useful when the smooth flow of qi & blood is obstructed. It is particularly suitable for the elderly & for developmental delays in the motor functions of children. 2. Transforms dampness and reduces swelling For urinary difficulty, edema and cold damp leg qi

Answer 10

1. Dispels wind-dampness and soothes the sinews and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction & cramping, esp. in the extremities. Can be used for acute or chronic, cold or hot disorders. Because this substance is slightly cold & most other herbs for wind-dampness are warm, it is particularly suitable for hot painful obstruction. 2. Clears heat from deficiency For yin deficiency patterns that manifest with fever, including steaming bone disorder. 3. Resolves dampness and reduces jaundice. For jaundice due to damp-heat, especially in acute cases and in infants 4. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels For dry constipation. This herb is commonly used to counteract the drying qualities of other herbs that dispel wind-dampness.

Answer 11

1. Dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals, and benefits the joints For wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms. Most appropriate for the warm type that affects the upper extremities. Also used in formulas for numbness in extremities or hemiplegia as sequelae to wind-stroke. 2. Also used for edema, especially when accompanied by joint pain.

Answer 12

1. Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction with pain in the joints. Because it is good at unblocking the channels & invigorating the collaterals, it is also commonly used for spasms and cramps in the extremities, numbness in the extremities, & weak legs, including weakness as a sequelae of wind-stroke 2. Clears heat and pacifies the Liver For patterns of ascendant Liver yang with such symptoms as H/A and dizziness 3. Clears and transforms damp-heat For damp-heat sores and itching, wind-damp rash, or other forms of itching. 4. Also used for hypertension.

Answer 13

1. Powerfully unblocks the channels and extinguishes wind For chronic wind-dampness with numbness and weakness of the limbs and cramping of the sinews. Generally used for stubborn cases. 2. Dispels wind from the skin For dermatosis, numbness of the skin or any kind of rash 3. Dispels wind from the sinews and settles jitteriness and convulsions For any kind of spasms, tremors or seizures. Can be used for facial paralysis or hemiplegia due to wind-stroke.

Answer 14

1. Dispels wind, takes care of pain, strengthens the sinews and bones Wind-damp painful obstruction, atrophied & weak lower back & legs. Often used when the pain of painful obstruction is not fixed in one place, & there are spasms of the legs & difficulty moving the joints.

Answer 15

Yin deficiency the herbs tend to be drying in nature

Answer 16

Du Huo goes to the KD channel (Shao Yin)

Answer 17

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 18

it goes to the LV channel

Answer 19

Sang Ji Sheng

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tendons & muscles It goes to the GB, LV and ST channels

Answer 21

Yang rising

Answer 22

Qin Jiao Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels - cooling and lubricating

Answer 23

it goes to the UB (Tai Yang) channel, and is acrid and warm.

Answer 24

Dú Huó 獨活 Angelicae pubescentis Radix

Answer 25

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙 Clematidis Radix

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Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮 Erythrinae Cortex

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Mù Guā 木瓜 Chaenomelis Fructus

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Cán Shā 蠶砂 Bombycis Faeces

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Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生 Taxilli Herba

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Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮 Acanthopanacis Cortex

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Qín Jiāo 秦艽 Gentianae macrophyllae Radix

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Sāng Zhī 桑枝 Mori Ramulus

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Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草 Siegesbeckiae Herba

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Qí Shé 蕲蛇 Agkistrodon

Answer 35

Du Huo, Wei Ling Xian, Wu Jia Pi, Mu Gua, Hu Gu Xi Xian Cao

Answer 36

Qiang Huo, Sang Zhi Du Huo, Mu Gua, Can Sha Wei Ling Xian

Answer 37

Wu Jia Pi, Xi Xian Cao, Du Huo

Answer 38

cold painful obstruction warm warm painful obstruction slightly cold