Cool, Acrid, Release Exterior Flashcards
How do you spell the pinyin for Menthae Haplocalycis Herba?
Bo He
What is the Latin name for Bo He?
Menthae Haplocalycis Herba
Which channels does Bo He - Menthae Haplocalyicis Herba enter?
LU
LV
What are the properties of Bo He - Menthae Haplocalycis Herba?
Acrid, Aromatic, Cooling
What are the key characteristics of Bo He - Menthae Haplocalycis Herba?
·facilitates the dispersal of upper burner wind-heat ·cools and clears the eyes and head ·soothes the throat ·facilitates the flow of liver qi ·expels turbid filth
What is the Latin name for Chai Hu?
Bupleuri Radix
How do you spell the pinyin for Bupleuri Radix?
Chai Hu
Which channels does Chai Hu - Bupleuri Radix enter?
GB
LV
PC
SJ
What are the properties of Chai Hu - Bupleuri Radix?
Bitter, Acrid, Cool
What are the key characteristics of Chai Hu - Bupleuri Radix?
·treats alternating chills and fever ·releases heat inn the muscle layer ·harmonizes lesser yang stage disorders ·raises the clear qi of the ST and GB ·relieves LV qi constraint
What is the Latin name for Niu Bang Zi?
Arctii Fructus
How do you spell the pinyin for Arctii Fructus?
Niu Bang Zi
What channels does Niu Bang Zi - Arctii Fructus enter?
LU
ST
What are the properties of Niu Bang Zi?
Acrid, Bitter, Cold
What are the key characteristics of Niu Bang Zi - Arctii Fructus?
·disperses heat in the exterior and clears internal heat toxin
·benefits the throat
·cold and slippery to facilitate bowel movements (unless fried)
what are the special preparation instructions for Niu Bang Zi - Arctii Fructus?
grind before decocting
What is the Latin name for Chan Tui?
Cicadae Periostracum
How do you spell the pinyin for Cicadae Periostracum?
Chan Tui
What is the english for Chan Tui - Cicadae Periostracum?
Cicada Molting
What channels does Chan Tui - Cicadae Periostracum enter?
LU
LV
What are the properties of Chan Tui - Cicadae Periostracum?
Sweet, Salty, Slightly Cold
What are the key characteristics of Chan Tui - Cicadae Periostracum?
·cold, light and ascending - disperses exterior wind-heat
·extinguishes internal wind
·cools the LU and LV
·vents rashes, stops itching, soothes the throat
What are the special preparation instructions for Chan Tui - Cicadae Periostracum?
remove the head and legs, then crush the thorax
What is the Latin name for Sang Ye?
Mori Folium
How do you spell the pinyin for Mori Folium?
Sang Ye
What is the english for Sang Ye - Mori Folium
White Mulberry Leaf
What channels does Sang Ye - Mori Folium enter?
LU
LV
What are the properties of Sang Ye - Mori Folium?
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
What are the key characteristics of Sang Ye - Mori Folium?
·light, rising, cooling and moistening
·disperses wind-heat
·cools and drains the LU and LV
What is the Latin name for Ju Hua?
Chrysanthemi Flos
How do you spell the pinyin for Chrysanthemi Flos?
Ju Hua
What channels does Ju Hua - Chrysanthemi Flos enter?
LU
LV
What are the properties of Ju Hua - Chrysanthemi Flos?
Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Cold
What are the key characteristics of Ju Hua - Chrysanthemi Flos?
·cooling, aromatic and light
·can ascend, or descend, drain or tonify
·particularly effective for dispersing wind-heat, cooling and tonifying the LV and brightening the eyes
·resolves toxicity
What is the Latin name for Man Jing Zi?
Vitcis Fructus
How do you spell the pinyin for Viticis Fructus?
Man Jing Zi
Which channels does Man Jing Zi - Viticis Fructus enter?
UB
LV
ST
What are the key characteristics of Man Jing Zi?
·ascending, dispersing, cooling, particularly for wind0heat in the face and eyes
·also useful for stiff and painful joints in wind-damp obstruction
What is the Latin name for Dan Dou Chi?
Sojae Semen Preparatum
How do you spell the pinyin for Sojae Semen Preparatum?
Dan Dou Chi
What is the english for Dan Dou Chi - Sojae Semen Preparatum?
Fermented Soybean
Which channels does Dan Dou Chi - Sojae Semen Preparatum enter?
LU
ST
What are the properties of Dan Dou Chi - Sojae Semen Preparatum?
Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Cold or Warm - depending on fermentation
What are the key characteristics of Dan Dou Chi - Sojae Semen Preparatum?
·ascending, vents and disperses exterior pathogens
·disseminates and disperses constrained heat above the diaphragm
What is the Latin name for Fu Ping?
Spirodelae Herba
How do you spell the pinyin for Spirodelae Herba?
Fu Ping
What is Fu Ping - Spirodelae Herba in english?
Duckweed
Which channels does Fu Ping - Spirodelae Herba enter?
UB
LU