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Class 4 - Qi Regulating Herbs Flashcards

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What is the Latin name for Xiang Fu?

A

Cyperi Rhizome

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What herb is Qi Regulating?

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Xiang Fu

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What is the nature of Qi Regulating Herbs?

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Pungent, warm

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What is the function of Qi Regulating Herbs?

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To relieve Qi stagnation and invigorate the flow of Qi.

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What organ is responsible for Qi flow ?

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Liver

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What are the symptoms of Qi Stagnation?

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Pain
Distention
Depression 
Irregular menstruation
Breast distention
Emotional outbursts and moodiness
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T/F

Pungent and warm herbs can damage Qi and yang and should be used cautiously in patients that are deficient in Qi and yang.

A

F

These herbs can damage Qi and YIN.

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What is the nature of Xiang Fu?

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Pungent, Sl Bitter, SL Sweet, Neutral

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What are the channels of Xiang Fu?

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Liver and San Jao

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What are the 3 functions of Xiang Fu?

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  1. Regulate Liver Qi
  2. Regulate Menstruation, PMS, and irregular menstruation
  3. Stops Pain. Dysmenorrhea, abdominal and epigastric pain
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The function of Laxatives are to

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Move stool and relieve constipation.

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The function of purgatives is to

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Relieve constipation caused by purging excess heat from the liver

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The two types of laxatives are

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Attacking purgatives

Lubricating Laxatives

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Constipation is caused by

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Excess heat in the intestines dries fluids and hardens the stool causing constipation with a dry impacted stool

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The nature of purgatives is

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Bitter and cold

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The channel of laxatives is the

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Large Intestine

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What is a purgative herb?

A

Da Huang

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What is the Latin name for Da Huang?

A

Rhei Radix et Rhizome

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The nature of Da Huang is

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Bitter and cold

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The channels of Da Huang are

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Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach

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What is the function of Da Huang

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Drains Heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation

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Lubricating laxatives lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation caused by what 3 deficiency’s?

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Blood, Yin, or Qi

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The nature of lubricating laxatives is

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The channel of lubricating laxatives is

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What herb is a lubricating laxative?

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Huo Ma Ren

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What is the Latin for Huo Ma Ren?

A

Cannabis Semen

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The nature of Huo Ma Ren is

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Sweet and neutral

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The channels of Huo Ma Ren are

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L.I., Spleen, Stomach

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The two functions of Huo Ma Ren are

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  1. Moisten the intestine and relieve constipation

2. Nourish Yin and Body Fluids

29
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Anti-Helminthic means

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Anti-parasites

30
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The function of Anti-Helminthic herbs is to

A

Inhibit or kill worms, parasites, and fungi

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The nature of Anti-Helminthic Herbs is

32
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Anti-Helminthic Herbs are mainly used for which 4 worms

A

Roundworms
Pinworms
Tapeworms
Hookworms

33
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Which herbs should be taken on an empty stomach?

A

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

34
Q

What are the symptoms of being infected with a parasite?

A 
Abdominal pain
Bloating 
Nausea and Vomiting
Excessive or no appetite
Craving certain foods
Itching in the anus
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Sallow facial complexion
Emaciation
Edema
35
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Which herbs should you be cautious using in pregnancy and elderly?

A

Anti-helminthic herbs

36
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Which herb is Anti-Helminthic?

37
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What is the Latin name for Bing Lang?

A

Arecae Semen

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What is the nature of Bing Lang?

A

Pungent, Bitter, Warm

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What are the channels of Bing Lang?

A

Stomach, L.I.

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What are the 3 functions of Bing Lang?

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  1. Kills parasites, especially tapeworms
  2. Regulates Qi, Relieves abdominal bloating and teens us (cramping)
  3. Promotes urination and relieves edema
41
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Which herb is chewed like tobacco?

A

Bing Lang / Beetle Nut

42
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What is the function of digestive herbs?

A

Helps digestion, harmonizes the stomach, relieves symptoms of Food Stagnation

43
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What is the nature of digestive herbs

44
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What are the channels of digestive herbs?

A

Spleen and Stomach

45
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What are the symptoms of Food Stagnation?

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Fullness and distention in epigastrium which is relieved by vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting
Foul breath
Sour regurgitation
Belching
Insomnia
Constipation
Diarrhea
46
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What is the tongue of Food Stagnation

A

Thick white or yellow greasy tongue coat

47
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What is the pulse of Food Stagnation

48
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What are the 3 etiologies of Food Stagnation?

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  1. Overeating
  2. Eating too quickly
  3. Worry and stress
49
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What herb treats food stagnation

50
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What is the Latin name for Shan Zha

A

Crategi Fructus

51
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What is the nature of Shan Zha?

A

Sweet, sour, slightly warm

52
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What are the channels of Shan Zha?

A

Spleen, Stomach, Liver

53
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What are the 3 functions of Shan Zha?

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  1. Relieves food stagnation
  2. Activates blood
  3. Reduces serum cholesterol
54
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What herb is especially good for the digestion of meet and greasy food and good for treating coronary heart disease and hypertension?

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