Class 4 - Qi Regulating Herbs

Question 0

What is the Latin name for Xiang Fu?

Answer 0

Cyperi Rhizome

Question 1

What herb is Qi Regulating?

Answer 1

Xiang Fu

Question 2

What is the nature of Qi Regulating Herbs?

Answer 2

Pungent, warm

Question 3

What is the function of Qi Regulating Herbs?

Answer 3

To relieve Qi stagnation and invigorate the flow of Qi.

Question 4

What organ is responsible for Qi flow ?

Answer 4

Liver

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Qi Stagnation?

Answer 5

Pain
Distention
Depression 
Irregular menstruation
Breast distention
Emotional outbursts and moodiness

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

F

These herbs can damage Qi and YIN.

Question 7

What is the nature of Xiang Fu?

Answer 7

Pungent, Sl Bitter, SL Sweet, Neutral

Question 8

What are the channels of Xiang Fu?

Answer 8

Liver and San Jao

Question 9

What are the 3 functions of Xiang Fu?

Answer 9

1. Regulate Liver Qi
2. Regulate Menstruation, PMS, and irregular menstruation
3. Stops Pain. Dysmenorrhea, abdominal and epigastric pain

Question 10

The function of Laxatives are to

Answer 10

Move stool and relieve constipation.

Question 11

The function of purgatives is to

Answer 11

Relieve constipation caused by purging excess heat from the liver

Question 12

The two types of laxatives are

Answer 12

Attacking purgatives

Lubricating Laxatives

Question 13

Constipation is caused by

Answer 13

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

Question 14

The nature of purgatives is

Answer 14

Bitter and cold

Question 15

The channel of laxatives is the

Answer 15

Large Intestine

Question 16

What is a purgative herb?

Answer 16

Da Huang

Question 17

What is the Latin name for Da Huang?

Answer 17

Rhei Radix et Rhizome

Question 18

The nature of Da Huang is

Answer 18

Bitter and cold

Question 19

The channels of Da Huang are

Answer 19

Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach

Question 20

What is the function of Da Huang

Answer 20

Drains Heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Blood, Yin, or Qi

Question 22

The nature of lubricating laxatives is

Answer 22

Sweet

Question 23

The channel of lubricating laxatives is

Answer 23

L.I.

Question 24

What herb is a lubricating laxative?

Answer 24

Huo Ma Ren

Question 25

What is the Latin for Huo Ma Ren?

Answer 25

Cannabis Semen

Question 26

The nature of Huo Ma Ren is

Answer 26

Sweet and neutral

Question 27

The channels of Huo Ma Ren are

Answer 27

L.I., Spleen, Stomach

Question 28

The two functions of Huo Ma Ren are

Answer 28

1. Moisten the intestine and relieve constipation | 2. Nourish Yin and Body Fluids

Question 29

Anti-Helminthic means

Answer 29

Anti-parasites

Question 30

The function of Anti-Helminthic herbs is to

Answer 30

Inhibit or kill worms, parasites, and fungi

Question 31

The nature of Anti-Helminthic Herbs is

Answer 31

Toxic

Question 32

Anti-Helminthic Herbs are mainly used for which 4 worms

Answer 32

Roundworms Pinworms Tapeworms Hookworms

Question 33

Which herbs should be taken on an empty stomach?

Answer 33

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

Question 34

What are the symptoms of being infected with a parasite?

Answer 34

``` 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 ```

Question 35

Which herbs should you be cautious using in pregnancy and elderly?

Answer 35

Anti-helminthic herbs

Question 36

Which herb is Anti-Helminthic?

Answer 36

Bing Lang

Question 37

What is the Latin name for Bing Lang?

Answer 37

Arecae Semen

Question 38

What is the nature of Bing Lang?

Answer 38

Pungent, Bitter, Warm

Question 39

What are the channels of Bing Lang?

Answer 39

Stomach, L.I.

Question 40

What are the 3 functions of Bing Lang?

Answer 40

1. Kills parasites, especially tapeworms 2. Regulates Qi, Relieves abdominal bloating and teens us (cramping) 3. Promotes urination and relieves edema

Question 41

Which herb is chewed like tobacco?

Answer 41

Bing Lang / Beetle Nut

Question 42

What is the function of digestive herbs?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What is the nature of digestive herbs

Answer 43

Sweet

Question 44

What are the channels of digestive herbs?

Answer 44

Spleen and Stomach

Question 45

What are the symptoms of Food Stagnation?

Answer 45

``` Fullness and distention in epigastrium which is relieved by vomiting Nausea and Vomiting Foul breath Sour regurgitation Belching Insomnia Constipation Diarrhea ```

Question 46

What is the tongue of Food Stagnation

Answer 46

Thick white or yellow greasy tongue coat

Question 47

What is the pulse of Food Stagnation

Answer 47

Slippery

Question 48

What are the 3 etiologies of Food Stagnation?

Answer 48

1. Overeating 2. Eating too quickly 3. Worry and stress

Question 49

What herb treats food stagnation

Answer 49

Shan Zhan

Question 50

What is the Latin name for Shan Zha

Answer 50

Crategi Fructus

Question 51

What is the nature of Shan Zha?

Answer 51

Sweet, sour, slightly warm

Question 52

What are the channels of Shan Zha?

Answer 52

Spleen, Stomach, Liver

Question 53

What are the 3 functions of Shan Zha?

Answer 53

1. Relieves food stagnation 2. Activates blood 3. Reduces serum cholesterol

Question 54

What herb is especially good for the digestion of meet and greasy food and good for treating coronary heart disease and hypertension?

Answer 54

Shan Zha