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Characterization Pt. 3 Flashcards

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1
Q 
Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold are used for what condition?
Select one:
a. Internal Coldness
b. Qi Deficiency
c. Yang Deficiency
d. All of the above
A

d. All of the above

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Some sources consider this Herb that Warms the Interior and Expels Cold to be slightly toxic, therefore traditional dosage amounts are 1-3g.

A

Xi Xin (Asarum)

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Which Herb that Warms the Interior and Expels Cold is considered to be the most Yang of all herbs?

A

Fu Zi (Prepared Aconite)

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Q

Contrary to popular belief, according to Chinese Herbalism Gan Jiang (Dry Ginger) is contraindicated in what condition?

A

Pregnancy

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Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold are Acrid in nature, but which herb in this category is also considered sweet?

A

Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark)

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Which Herb that Warms the Interior and Expels Cold is also used for disharmony between the Liver and the Spleen?

A

Wu Zhu Yu (Eyodia)

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Tonic Herbs are contraindicated in patterns of what?

A

Excess Stagnation

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In order to achieve the best results, you should combine Tonic Herbs with what substance?

A

Animal protein

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Q

What Channels do all the Qi Tonics enter?

A

Lung and Spleen

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10
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Qi is in charge of what other substance?

A

Blood

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Q

Which Qi Tonic Herb is the main one for strengthening the immune system?

A

Huang Qi (Astragalus)

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12
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Which Qi Tonic Herb is also useful for dampness?

A

Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)

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13
Q

Which Qi Tonic Herb is contraindicated in high blood pressure?

A

Ren Shen (Ginseng)

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14
Q

Which Qi Tonic would be a suitable replacement for the above herb (answer to #13) if it was considered too strong for a situation?

A

Dang Shen (Codonopsis)

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Q

This Qi Tonic is used frequently in formulas because of its ability to harmonize other herbs.

A

Da Zao (Jujube Dates)

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16
Q

This Chinese herb enters all 12 Channels and is found in almost all formulas, what is it?

A

Gan Cao (Licorice)

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17
Q

What herb is the primary blood and yin tonic?

A

Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia)

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18
Q

What herb is the primary for blood deficiency?

A

Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)

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Q

This Blood Tonic Herb helps retain the essence and is frequently used for lower back and knee weakness as well as prematurely graying hair.

A

He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower)

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20
Q

A lovely tea combines Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower) and what herb for eye conditions?

A

Gou Qi Zi (Lycii berries)

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21
Q

In general, Yang Tonics are what?

A

Warm & Drying

22
Q

This Yang Tonic is widely known as an aphrodisiac, what is it?

A

Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium)

23
Q

What Yang Tonic is widely used for hypertension and low back pain?

A

Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)

24
Q

What Yang Tonic is used for Bi Syndrome caused by Damp-Cold?

A

Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root)

25
Q

Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark) is contraindicated for combination with what herb?

A

Xuan Shen (Scrophularia)

26
Q

Yin Tonics are popular due to their association with what?

A

Longevity

27
Q

What is the most fundamental Yin Tonic?

A

Sleep

28
Q

This Yin Tonic is very cold in nature.

A

Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Root)

29
Q

What Yin Tonic is used for chronic dry cough and itchy skin?

A

Bai Sha Shen (Glehnia Root)

30
Q

This Yin Tonic is known for treating conditions associated with the Heart Channel.

A

Bai He (Lily Bulb)

31
Q

Astringent Herbs that stabilize and bind are contraindicated in what situations?

A

Both Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat

32
Q

This Herb that Stabilizes and Binds enters and nourishes the Liver and Kidney Channel.

A

Shan Zhu Yu (Dogwood Berries)

33
Q

In addition to Lung Deficiency, Wu Mei (Mume Plum) is also known for dealing with what condition?

A

Parasites

34
Q

This Herb that stabilizes and binds is known to prevent the loss of physical, mental, and spiritual energy.

A

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Berries)

35
Q

Lian Zi (Lotus Seeds) are contraindicated in what condition?

A

Constipation

36
Q

Herbs that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit are typically used for what conditions?

A

Qi and Blood Deficiency

37
Q

This Herb that Anchors, Settles, and Calms the Spirit works through Anchoring the Liver Yang.

A

Long Gu (Dragon Bone)

38
Q

Whereas the Long Gu (Dragon Bone) is known to work on the Spirit through the Yang, Mu Li (Oyster Shell) is known to work through what substance?

A

Yin

39
Q

Chinese Herbs that Tranquilize and Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit are similar to what Western Herbology category?

A

Nervine

40
Q

Which Herb that Tranquilizes and Nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit would you consider cooking with?

A

Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus Seeds)

41
Q

Yuan Zhi (Polygala) is most useful when what condition is present?

A

Phlegm

42
Q

What conditions can Aromatic Substances that Revive from Unconsciousness be used for?

Select one:

a. Syncope
b. Coma
c. Epilepsy
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

43
Q

What is the typical dosage amount for Bing Pian (Borneol)?

A

0.03-0.1 g

44
Q

Symptoms of the Stirring of Internal Wind are what?

a. Tremors
b. Convulsions
c. Spasms
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

45
Q

This Substance that Extinguishes Internal Wind and Stops Tremors can be used in a broad spectrum of formulas due to its neutral energy.

A

Tian Ma (Gastrodia)

46
Q

This Substance that Extinguishes Internal Wind and Stops Tremors works by opening all the Channels, what is it?

A

Di Long (Earthworm)

47
Q

In addition to treating the common symptoms of the Stirring of Internal Wind, Gou Teng (Uncara Stem) also is effective for what condition?

A

High Blood Pressure

48
Q

This Herb that Expels Parasites is specifically useful if there is deficiency.

A

Nan Gua Zi (Pumpkin Seeds)

49
Q

Da Suan (Garlic) is useful for all types of parasites, but also is used for what condition?

A

External Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat

50
Q

She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Seeds) treats Damp Heat and what other condition when applied topically?

A

Parasites

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