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Digestive Herbs/Herbs that relieve food stagnation Flashcards

1
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What are the key Symptoms of food Stagnation

A

Distention, abdominal bloating, epigastric, diarrhea, constipation, sour regurgitation , vomiting, nausea, no appetite

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2
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herbs that relieve food stagnation are often paired with what other kind of herbs

A

qi regulators

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3
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what Channel does these herbs go to

A

Spleen/Stomach

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4
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what are some of the qualities of these herbs

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some increase appetite , some can strengthen the spleen/stomach

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5
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what are the common taste and properties of these herbs

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sweet and neutral

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example of cold type food stagnation/appearance of tongue/pulse

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preference for hot foods and drinks and aversion to cold drinks/food Pulse is weak and thin, tongue is greasy and white. sx: Spitting up clear fluids,nausea. Preference for hot drinks.

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Example of hot type food stagnation

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Due to externally contracted diseases or heat constrain. sx: Severe bad breath, a abdominal distention . Preference for cold drinks/aversion to hot food/drinks. Pulse will be slippery and forcefull, tongue is yellow and gresy.

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8
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What herb is the # 1 herb for greasy food and meat

A

Shan Zha

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9
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What herb is for digesting meats and Dispersing blood Stasis

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Shan Zha

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10
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What herb is good for breaking down Alcohol and hard to digest foods

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Shen Qu

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11
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What herb inhibits lactation and is good for digesting starches

A

Mai Ya

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12
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What herb is best for weak patients and is good for digesting starches

A

Gu Ya

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13
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What herb Relieves fullness and distension, works on Lungs, dispels phlegm

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Lai Fu Zi

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14
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What herb has a Strong digestive function, consolidates Jing-essence, dissolves stones

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Jie Nei Jin

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15
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What herb reduces food stagnation due to starches and fruits, softens areas of hardness, improves the appetite

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Mai Ya

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16
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What herb alleviates diarrhea and dysentery

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Shan Zha

17
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What herb is this: Caution: with weakness or deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach. Large doses are absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy, as this can lead to fetal death

A

Shan Zha

18
Q

What herb is this: treats food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi, alleviates diarrhea

A

Shen Gu

19
Q

What herb am I : transforms phlegm, reduces food stagnation, promotes the flow of qi in the Lungs, Spleen,and Large Intestine

A

Lai Fu Zi

20
Q

Lai Fu Zi cannot be paired with what herb

A

Ren Shen

21
Q

What is the contraindication/caution for Jie Nei Jin

A

spleen xu with absent food stagnation, this herb is usually powdered

22
Q

What digestive herb must you crush prior to use

A

Lai Fu Zi

Pharmacopeia 1 (15 decks)

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