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1 - All Herb 1 to Midterm - Chinese Herbalism - Daoist Traditions > Clear Heat Drain Fire > Flashcards

Clear Heat Drain Fire Flashcards

1
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Gypsum Fibrosum?

A

Shi Gao

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What channels does Shi Gao (gypsum fibrosum) enter?

A

LU

ST

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What are the properties of Shi Gao (gypsum fibrosum)?

A

Sweet
Acrid
Very Cold

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4
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What are the key characteristics of Shi Gao?

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·very cold

·excels at cooling LU and ST fire while also dispersing to vent to the exterior and the muscle layer

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5
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What is the common dosage range for Shi Gao (gympsum fibrosum?

A

15-60g

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6
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What is the Latin name for Zhi Mu?

A

Anemarrhenae Rhizoma

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7
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How do you spell the pinyin for Anemarrhenae Rhizoma?

A

Zhi Mu

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8
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What channels does Zhi Mu Anemarrhenae Rhizoma enter?

A

LU
ST
KD

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9
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What are the properties of Zhi Mu (anemarrhenae rhizoma)?

A

Bitter
Sweet
Cold

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10
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What are the key characteristics of Zhi Mu (anemarrhenae rhizoma)?

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·clears fire and nourishes the yin of the LU, ST and KD

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11
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What is the Latin name for Zhi Zi?

A

Gardeniae Fructus

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12
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How do you spell the pinyin for Gardeniae Fructus?

A

Zhi Zi

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13
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What channels does Zhi Zi (gardeniae fructus) enter?

A 
HT
LU
ST
LV
SJ
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14
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What are the properties of Zhi Zi (gardeniae fructus)?

A

Bitter

Cold

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What are the key characteristics of Zhi Zi (gardeniae fructus)?

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·resolves constrained heat
·directs damp-heat downward and out through urine
·cools the blood
·breaks up toxic accumulations

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16
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What is the Latin name for Xi Gua?

A

Citrulli Fructus

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17
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How do you spell the pinyin for citrulli fructus?

A

Xi Gua

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18
Q

What is the american for Xi Gua?

A

Watermellon

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19
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What channels does Xi Gua (citrulli fructus) enter?

A

HT
ST
UB

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20
Q

What is Xi Gua known as?

A

Natural White Tiger Decoction
bai hu tang
used for Yang Ming

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21
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What are the properties of Xi Gua (citrulli fructus)

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Sweet

Cold

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What are the key characteristics of Xi Gua (citrulli fructus)?

A

·cools
·moistens
·facilitates urination

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23
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What is the Latin name for Shi Gao?

A

Gympsum Fibrosum

25
Q

What is the Latin name for Dan Zhu Ye?

A

Lophateri Herba

26
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Lophateri Herba?

A

Dan Zhu Ye

27
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What channels does Dan Zhu Ye (lophateri herba) enter?

28
Q

What are the properties of Dan Zhu Ye (lophateri herba)?

A

Sweet
Bland
Cold

29
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What are the key characteristics of Dan Zhu Ye (lophateri herba)?

A

·leaches out dampness and facilitates urination

·treats irritability caused by heat (goes to the HT)

30
Q

What is the Latin name for Xia Ku Cao?

A

Prunellae Spica

31
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Prunellae Spica?

A

Xia Ku Cao

32
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What channels does Xia Ku Cao (prunellae spica) enter?

33
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What are the properties of Kia Ku Cao (prunellae spica)?

A

bitter
acrid
cold

34
Q

What are the key characteristics of Kia Ku Cao (prunellae spica)?

A

·cools liver fire
·disperses clumps
·benefits the eyes

35
Q

What is the Latin name for Lian Zi Xin?

A

Nelumbinis Plumula

36
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Nelumbinis Plumula?

A

Lian Zi Xin

37
Q

What is the american for Lian Zi Xin (nelumbinis plumula)?

A

Lotus Seed

38
Q

What channels does Lian Zi Xin (nelumbinis plumula) enter?

39
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What are the properties of Lian Zi Xin (nelumbinis plumula)?

A

Bitter

Cold

40
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What are the key characteristics of Lian Zi Xin (nelumbinis plumula)?

A

·clears heat from the HT and PC

41
Q

What is the common dosage range for Lian Zi Xin (nelumbinis plumula)?

A

1.5-3g

super bitter - cannot be tolerated in higher dosage

42
Q

What is the Latin name for Lu Gen?

A

Phragmitis Rhizoma

43
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How do you spell the pinyin for Phragmitis Rhizoma?

44
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What channels does Lu Gen (phragmitis rhizoma) enter?

45
Q

What are the properties of Lu Gen (phragmitis rhizoma)?

A

Sweet

Cold

46
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What are the key characteristics of Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma)?

A

·cools the LU and ST
·generates liquids without being cloying
·alleviates nausea
·promotes urination

47
Q

What is the common dosage range of Lu Gen (phragmitis rhizoma)?

A

15-30g

not a heavy herb…?

48
Q

What is the Latin name for Tian Hua Fen?

A

Trichosanthis Radix

49
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Trichosanthis Radix?

A

Tian Hua Fen

50
Q

What channels does Tian Hua Fen (trichosanthis radix) enter?

51
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What are the properties of Tian Hua Fen (trichosanthis radix)?

A

Bitter
Slightly Sweet
Cold

52
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What are the key characteristics of Tian Hua Fen (trichosanthis radix)?

A 
·cools heat
·generates fluids
·resolves toxicity
·reduces swelling
·invigorates blood
53
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What is the Latin name for Jue Ming Zi?

A

Cassiae Semen

54
Q

How do you spell the pinyin for Cassiae Semen?

A

Jue Ming Zi

55
Q

What channels does Jue Ming Zi (cassiae semen) enter?

56
Q

What are the properties of Jue Ming Zi (cassiae semen)?

A

Bitter
Sweet
Salty
Slightly Cold

57
Q

What are the key characteristics of Jue Ming Zi (cassiae semen)?

A

·disperses wind fire to cool the eyes
·moistens the intestines
·nourishes the KD and LV yin with both ascending and descending actions

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