Class 8

Question 1

What is the taste and temp for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs

Answer 1

Pungent and Warm

Question 2

What is the channel for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs

Answer 2

Spleen and Kidney

Question 3

What are the two type of Interior Cold Syndromes

Answer 3

1. Excess Cold that invades the Middle Jiao, disrupting the function of Spleen and Stomach (transportation and transformation)
2. Deficiency Cold caused by Yang deficiency

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Excess Cold that invades the Middle Jiao

Question 5

These are symptoms of what:
Cold Limbs
Edema
Fatigue
Frequent Urination Incontinence Impotence Infertility
Pulse: Faint and Feeble
Tongue: Pale, Swollen, teeth marks

Answer 5

Deficiency Cold caused by Yang deficiency

Question 6

Interior Warming Herbs warm the Yang by strengthening the _________ Fire

Answer 6

Kidney

Question 7

What is the herb for Warm Interior and Expel Cold Herbs

Answer 7

Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)

-aconite (toxic poison)

Question 8

Functions of Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)

Answer 8

1. Warm the Spleen and Kidney Yang

2. Warms the Channels and Dispels Cold

Question 9

Cook time of Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata)

Answer 9

Boil 30-60 mins before adding in other herbs to decoction

Question 10

When is Fù Zǐ (Aconiti Radix Lateralis Preparata) contraindicated

Answer 10

Yin deficiency

pregnancy

Question 11

What herbs treat pain, numbness, swollen joints, heavy sensation of arms and legs, and difficulty bending and stretching

Answer 11

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Anti-rheumatics

Question 12

What is Bi Syndrome

Answer 12

obstructive pain in the channel/ joints; like rheumatoid arthritis

Question 13

Wind Bi”

Answer 13

pain moves around

Question 14

Cold bi

Answer 14

cold dominates; more severe and stabbing pain

Question 15

Damp bi

Answer 15

Heavy and fixed pain with swelling

Question 16

Heat bi

Answer 16

red, pain, swelling

Question 17

What is the temperature and taste of Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Answer 17

Pungent and warm (aid in circulation)

Question 18

What is the herb for Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Answer 18

Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix)

“awesome spirit immortal”

Question 19

What channels does Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix) go to?

Answer 19

all 12 channels

Question 20

What are the functions of Wēi Líng Xiān (Clematidis Radix?

Answer 20

1. Unblocks the channels, relieves pain, dispels wind-cold-damp
2. Softens and transforms fish bones: dissolves fish bones in throat
   To do this it is cooked with sugar, wine, and vinegar

Question 21

What does “tang” mean?

Answer 21

decoction/tea

Question 22

What does “san” mean?

Answer 22

powders

Question 23

What does “wan” mean?

Answer 23

pill

Question 24

What does “plan” mean?

Answer 24

tablet

Question 25

What does “jiu” mean?

Answer 25

yellow wine

Question 26

Dry-frying with Salt

Answer 26

directs the action of the herb to the Kidney

Question 27

Frying with Honey

Answer 27

increases the herb’s tonifying and moistening effect

Question 28

Frying with Vinegar

Answer 28

enhances the herb’s astringing and blood-activating properties

Question 29

Frying with Wine

Answer 29

will help the herb alleviate pain, clear blockage from the channels and collaterals, and dispel wind

Question 30

Frying with ginger

Answer 30

will enhance an herb’s ability to warm the stomach and stop vomiting