Class 8 Flashcards
What is the taste and temp for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs
Pungent and Warm
What is the channel for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs
Spleen and Kidney
What are the two type of Interior Cold Syndromes
- Excess Cold that invades the Middle Jiao, disrupting the function of Spleen and Stomach (transportation and transformation)
- Deficiency Cold caused by Yang deficiency
These are symptoms of what: Pale Face Nausea and Vomiting Diarrhea Epigastric and Abdominal Pain Abdomen Cold to touch Patient Prefers Heat No Appetite Aching Limbs Pulse- Tense/Tight Tongue- White Tongue Coat
Excess Cold that invades the Middle Jiao
These are symptoms of what: Cold Limbs Edema Fatigue Frequent Urination Incontinence Impotence Infertility Pulse: Faint and Feeble Tongue: Pale, Swollen, teeth marks
Deficiency Cold caused by Yang deficiency
Interior Warming Herbs warm the Yang by strengthening the _________ Fire
Kidney
What is the herb for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs
Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)
-aconite (toxic poison)
Functions of Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)
- Warm the Spleen and Kidney Yang
2. Warms the Channels and Dispels Cold
Cook time of Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)
Boil 30-60 mins before adding in other herbs to decoction
When is Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata) contraindicated
Yin deficiency
pregnancy
What herbs treat pain, numbness, swollen joints, heavy sensation of arms and legs, and difficulty bending and stretching
Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Anti-rheumatics
What is Bi Syndrome
obstructive pain in the channel/ joints; like rheumatoid arthritis
Wind Bi”
pain moves around
Cold bi
cold dominates; more severe and stabbing pain
Damp bi
Heavy and fixed pain with swelling
Heat bi
red, pain, swelling
What is the temperature and taste of Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Pungent and warm (aid in circulation)
What is the herb for Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix)
“awesome spirit immortal”
What channels does Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix) go to?
all 12 channels
What are the functions of Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix?
- Unblocks the channels, relieves pain, dispels wind-cold-damp
- Softens and transforms fish bones: dissolves fish bones in throat
To do this it is cooked with sugar, wine, and vinegar
What does “tang” mean?
decoction/tea
What does “san” mean?
powders
What does “wan” mean?
pill
What does “plan” mean?
tablet
What does “jiu” mean?
yellow wine
Dry-frying with Salt
directs the action of the herb to the Kidney
Frying with Honey
increases the herb’s tonifying and moistening effect
Frying with Vinegar
enhances the herb’s astringing and blood-activating properties
Frying with Wine
will help the herb alleviate pain, clear blockage from the channels and collaterals, and dispel wind
Frying with ginger
will enhance an herb’s ability to warm the stomach and stop vomiting
