Chapter 6 - 2, 3 Flashcards

Question

# Channels & Properties Kuăn Dōng Huā 款冬花

Answer 1

LU Acrid, Warm

Answer 2

LI, LU Acrid, Warm

Answer 3

LU, ST Bitter, Neutral

Answer 4

LU Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Warm

Answer 5

LU Sweet, Cold

Answer 6

LU, LI Bitter, Slightly Cold

Answer 7

1. Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, and causes rebellious qi to descend For cough with copious sputum, as in cold-phlegm in the Lungs. Especially effective for transforming phlegm due to dampness of the Spleen. 2. Directs rebellious qi downward and stops vomiting For nausea and vomiting due to many causes including cold, thin mucus, Stomach deficiency, Stomach heat, or pregnancy 3. Dissipates nodules and reduces clumps For nodules, pressure, distention, or pain due to phlegm lingering in the chest, phlegm nodules in the neck (such as goiter & scrofula), or obstruction caused by phlegm anywhere in the body. Also for focal distention in the chest and epigastrium.

Answer 8

1. Dries dampness and expels phlegm For cough and a stifling and distended sensation in the chest due to stubborn phlegm. This herb is extremely drying in nature. 2. Disperses wind-phlegm and stops spasms For obstruction due to wind-phlegm, usually in the channels, with dizziness, vertigo, numbness in the limbs, facial paralysis, spasms in the hands or feet, opisthotonos, stroke, seizures, or lockjaw 3. Reduces swelling and alleviates pain Used topically for such problems as deep-rooted sores, ulcers, and carbuncles. Also for swelling due to traumatic injury and joint pain secondary to phlegm. For this purpose, the herb is used in its unprepared form. Recently used topically for cervical cancer.

Answer 9

1. Clears dampness, wind and phlegm from the blocked channels to stop convulsions Used to treat tremors, infantile convulsions, facial paralysis, seizures, tetanus and stroke 2. Reduces toxins and shrinks nodules Used to treat scofula, thyroid nodules, and snakebites 3. Treats headaches and migraines When abrupt, acute and caused by damp-cold and wind-phlegm, presenting with a greasy tongue coat 4. Treats bi syndrome, marked by aching and pain that is worse with cold damp weather 5. Treats eczema: may be used topically or internally to relieve itching due to eczema

Answer 10

1. Warms the Lungs, regulates the qi, and expels phlegm For coughing of copious and thin sputum, chest distention, and pain due to the accumulation of cold-phlegm, especially in chronic disorders 2. Promotes movement of the qi, disperses clumps, unblocks the collaterals, and stops pain For phlegm-dampness obstructing the channels and collaterals, yin flat abscesses and spreading sores, and phlegm nodules such as scrofula.

Answer 11

1. Opens up and disseminates the Lung qi, dispels phlegm, and benefits the throat For cough and wheezing with profuse sputum, throat pain, and loss of voice. Can be used for cough with profuse sputum from either cold or heat. 2. Pushes out pus. For expelling pus associated with Lung abscess or throat abscess. The traditional disease of Lung abscess is marked by fevers, chest pain, coughing of yellow sputum with a fishy smell, along with coughing up of blood and pus 3. Opens up and raises the Lung qi while also directing the actions of other herbs to the upper regions of the body Used not only to reinforce the actions of other herbs that clear and drain the upper burner, but also whenever the actions of a formula should be focused on the upper regions of the body.

Answer 12

1. Reduces phlegm and promotes the dissipation of pathogenic water For phlegm and fluids clogging up the Lungs or problems due to accumulation of phlegm and thin mucus. \*\*\* 2. Redirects the qi downward and stops vomiting For vomiting, hiccough, and belching \*\*\* While most appropriate for cold disorders, when combined with the proper herbs it can also be used for hot disorders.

Answer 13

1. Redirects the qi downward, dispels phlegm, and stops cough For cough with copious sputum and gurgling in the throat. This is a very important herb for Lung qi blockage and stagnation. It is used for disorders of excess with copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate, as well as wheezing. Although slightly warm, it is not drying.

Answer 14

1. Stops cough and calms wheezing Used quite broadly for many kinds of cough disorders caused by either heat or cold, depending on the combination. Because the herb is moist in nature, it is especially useful for externally-contracted dry cough. 2. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels This secondary use of the herb derives from its high oil content.

Answer 15

1. Relieves coughs and expels phlegm An important herb in stopping coughs of various etiologies including wind-cold, wind-heat, Lung deficiency, and consumption.

Answer 16

1. Moistens the Lungs, directs qi downward, stops coughs, and transforms phlegm Commonly used for cough and wheezing from many different etiologies.

Answer 17

1. Stops cough and calms wheezing, redirects the qi downward, and dissolves phlegm For cough and wheezing with copious phlegm. Especially useful when exhalation is more labored than inhalation and there is a stifling sensation in the chest. 2. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks stool For constipation due to dry Intestines.

Answer 18

1. Transforms phlegm, clears Lung heat, and redirects Lung qi downward For Lung heat or Lung dryness patterns with cough and wheezing. 2. Harmonizes the Stomach, clears Stomach heat, and redirects Stomach qi downward For nausea, vomiting, hiccough, and belching due to Stomach heat.

Answer 19

1. Moistens the Lungs and stops cough For both acute and chronic cough. Especially useful for cough from deficiency, including yin deficiency 2. Expels parasites and kills lice Apply topically as either a tincture or a decoction for head or body lice or fleas. Also used as a wash for bacterial vaginosis and as a nightly retained enema for pinworm.

Answer 20

1. Drains heat from the Lungs, stops coughs, and calms wheezing For cough and wheezing due to Lung heat. 2. Promotes urination and reduces edema Used in disorders where Lung heat obstructs the downward movement of Lung qi, preventing water from moving & cutting off perspiration. This manifests as floating edema, facial edema, swelling of the extremities, fever & thirst, urinary difficulty, & a floating pulse. 3. Also recently used for hypertension.

Answer 21

1. Clears the Lungs, transforms phlegm, stops coughing, and calms wheezing For cough or wheezing due to Lung heat with rebellious qi 2. Clears and drains heat from excess in the Large Intestine while reducing swelling and pain. For swelling and pain in and around the anus due to accumulation of heat in the Large Intestine

Answer 22

Zhì Bàn Xià 制半夏 Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum

Answer 23

Zhì Tiān Nán Xīng 制天南星 Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum

Answer 24

Zhì Bái Fù Zĭ 制白附子 Typhonii Rhizoma

Answer 25

Bái Jiè Zĭ 白芥子 Sinapis Semen

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Jié Gĕng 桔梗 Platycodi Radix

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Xuàn Fù Huā 旋覆花 Inulae Flos

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Bái Qián 白前 Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma

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Zĭ Wăn 紫菀 Asteris Radix

Answer 30

Xìng Rén 杏仁 Armeniacae Semen

Answer 31

Kuăn Dōng Huā 款冬花 Farfarae Flos

Answer 32

Zĭ Sū Zĭ 紫苏子 Perillae Fructus

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Pí Pa Yè 枇杷叶 Eriobotryae Folium

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Băi Bù 百部 Stemonae Radix

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Băi Bù 百部 Stemonae Radix

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Sāng Bái Pí 桑白皮 Mori Cortex

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Sāng Bái Pí 桑白皮 Mori Cortex

Answer 38

internal wind

Answer 39

Tian Nan Xing that is cooked with animal bile. It is bitter and cool

Answer 40

facial palsy

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up and down

Answer 42

LU fire LI

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less drying

Answer 44

up and down coughing

Answer 45

Xuan Fu Hua

Answer 46

Bai Bu (mildy tonifying) Zi Wan

Answer 47

cough phlegm

Answer 48

Chuan Bei Mu Xing Ren Zi Wan Kuan Dong Hua

Answer 49

Zhi Ban Xia Xuan Fu Hua Pi Pa Ye

Answer 50

Zhi Tian Nan Xing Zhi Bai Fu Zi