Chapter 6 - 1 Flashcards
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Latin
Qián Hú 前胡
A
Peucedani Radix
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Latin
Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母
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Fritillariae cirrhosae Bulbus
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Q
Latin
Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母
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Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus
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Q
Latin
Guā Lóu 瓜蔞
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Trichosanthis Fructus
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Q
Latin
Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮
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Trichosanthis Pericarpium
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Q
Latin
Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁
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Trichosanthis Semen
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Q
Latin
Zhú Rù 竹茹
A
Bambusae Caulis in taeniam
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Q
Latin
Kūn Bù 昆布
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Eckloniae Thallus
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Q
Latin
Hăi Zăo 海藻
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Sargassum
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Q
Channels & Properties
Qián Hú 前胡
A
LU
Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母
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HT, LU
Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母
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HT, LU
Bitter, Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Guā Lóu 瓜蔞
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LI, LU, ST
Sweet, Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮
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LU, ST, LI
Sweet, Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁
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LU, ST, LI
Sweet, Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Zhú Rù 竹茹
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LU, ST, GB
Sweet, Slightly Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Kūn Bù 昆布
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KI, LV, ST
Salty, Cold
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Q
Channels & Properties
Hăi Zăo 海藻
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KI, LV, LU, ST
Bitter, Salty, Cold
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Q
Functions
Qián Hú 前胡
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- Directs qi downward and dispels phlegm For cough or wheezing with thick sputum due to turbid clogging of the Lungs
- Disperses and scatters wind-heat For the exterior patterns of externally-contracted wind-heat with H/A and cough. Most suitable when wind-heat constrains the Lungs
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Q
Functions
Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母
A
- Clears heat and transforms phlegm
For many types of cough, chiefly chronic cough, cough w/ signs of fire from yin deficiency, cough w/ slight sputum difficult to expectorate or cough w/ blood-streaked sputum. It is most effective in treating cough accompanied by constrained qi, manifested in a reduced appetite & a stifling sensation in the chest & upper abdomen. - Clears heat and dissipates nodules For disorders in which phlegm-fire collects and produces nodules, sores. Swellings, scrofula and Lung or breast abscess.
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Q
Functions
Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母
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- Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For acute Lung heat patterns with productive cough
- Clears heat and dissipates nodules For phlegm-fire which congeals and causes neck swellings. Also important for Lung and breast abscess and swellings.
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Q
Functions
Guā Lóu 瓜蔞
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- Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat For heat-induced coughs with sputum that is thick and difficult to expectorate. Can be used as a stand-alone herb, especially in children.
- Unbinds the chest and dissipates nodules For conditions in which qi accumulates in the chest leading to a stifling or distended sensation, constriction, pain or pressure in the diaphragm.
- Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules Primarily for abscesses involving the Lungs, Intestines or breast.
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Q
Functions
Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮
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- Clears the Lungs and transforms phlegm For phlegm-heat in the chest or dry cough with difficult-to-expectorate sputum and dry throat due to wind-heat.
- Regulates the qi and expands the chest For chest painful obstruction, clumping in the chest, and the early stages of breast abscess.
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Q
Functions
Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁
A
- Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For phlegm-heat cough. Both cools and moistens. Especially useful for cough with chest pain and thick, difficult-to-expectorate sputum.
- Expands the chest For accumulation of phlegm in the chest leading to a stifling sensation, pain or diaphragmatic pressure
- Moistens the Intestines For dry constipation, especially when it appears in a pattern of Lung heat with dry mouth, thirst and irritability.
- Promotes healing of sores Used adjunctively for breast abscess and swelling as well as sores that have not yet supporated.
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# Functions
Zhú Rù 竹茹
1. Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For heat in the Lungs with viscous sputum, stifling sensation in the chest, or coughing up blood. Also for Gallbladder fire harboring phlegm and phlegm-heat
2. Clears heat and stops vomiting For vomiting of bitter or sour matter due to heat in Stomach w/ bad breath, aversion to heat & a yellow greasy tongue. The Stomach heat can be due to either excess or deficiency.
This herb is very effective at stopping vomiting & can be used, w/ other appropriate herbs, in treating other types of vomiting including those associated w/ morning sickness.
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# Functions
Kūn Bù 昆布
1. Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness For neck nodules such as goiter and scrofula. Also used for bulging disorders, especially those involving the scrotum and testicles.
2. Promotes urination and reduces edema An adjunctive herb for edema due to leg qi or floating edema
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# Functions
Hăi Zăo 海藻
1. Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness For neck nodules such as goiter and scrofula. Also used for bulging disorders, especially those involving the scrotum and testicles.
2. Promotes urination and reduces edema An adjunctive herb for edema due to leg qi or floating edema
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Qián Hú 前胡
Peucedani Radix
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Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母
Fritillariae cirrhosae Bulbus
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Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母
Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus
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Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮
Trichosanthis Pericarpium
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Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁
Trichosanthis Semen
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Guā Lóu 瓜蔞
Trichosanthis Fructus
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Zhú Rù 竹茹
Bambusae Caulis in taeniam
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Kūn Bù 昆布
Eckloniae Thallus
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Hăi Zăo 海藻
Sargassum
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Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat are generally contraindicated for ____ because \_\_\_\_\_
Yin deficiency
they are bitter and cold - thus they tend to be draining
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Which Bei Mu is more effective in treating formed phlegm?
Zhe Bei Mu
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Gua Lou Pi is _____ compared to Gua Lou, and thus can better \_\_\_\_\_
dryer
move qi, opening the upper jiao
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Kun Bu has this function because it is salty: \_\_\_\_\_
Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness
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Qian Hu redirects ______ , transforms phlegm and disperses \_\_\_\_\_
qi downward
wind heat
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Chuan Bei Mu and Zhe Bei Mu are used to _____ and \_\_\_\_\_
transform phlegm
stop coughs
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Zhu Ru goes the GB and is thus good for _____ and \_\_\_\_\_
calming the spirit
eliminating irritability
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Which Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough herbs are best for turbid phlegm obstructing the channels?
Kun Bu
Hai Zao
Zhe Bei Mu
