Dispel Wind-Damp (bi syndrome) Flashcards
What are the main symptoms associated with bi syndrome with predominant wind (xing bi)
pain moves from place to place
What are the main characteristics of bi syndrome with predominant cold (tong bi)
intense pain, relieved by warmth
What are the main characteristics of bi syndrome with predominant damp (zhao bi)
Fixed pain, heavy feeling in the body, swollen joints
What are the main characteristics of bi syndrome with predominant heat (zhong bi)
joints will be red, swollen and warm to the touch
Herbs that dispel damp cold have what western action?
They stop pain by pushing the pathogen out of the body
Herbs that relax the sinews and unblock the channels have what western action?
help with numbness and tingling/inhibited bending and stretching due to hypertonic muscles
Herbs that strengthen tendon and bone have what action?
Tonify LV and KD yin and work with the elderly or deficient patients
What is the taste and temperature of herbs in the dispel wind damp cateogry?
Warm - to dispel the cold
Bitter - to dry damp
Acrid - to push out the wind
What channels do most of the herbs in this category enter?
Liver and Kidney
What are the main actions of du huo - angelica pubecence
- Dispels wind damp to treat bi syndrome
- especially in the lower body
- can be very drying - Release the exterior for wind cold damp
- Can treat shao yin (HT,KD) headache and toothache
KI, UB
warm, bitter acrid
3-9 g
What are the main actions of wei ling xian - clematisis radix
- Dispels wind damp to treat bi syndrome
- especially for painful obstruction where wind predominates - Softens fish bones
- Transform phlegm
- focal distention/accumulation in the middle jiao/softens abdominal masses
warm, acrid salty
UB
6-9 g
What are the main actions of hai tong pe - erythriane cortex
- Dispels wind damp and unblocks channels
- especially for low back and knees
-can be used for hot or cold conditions - Promotes urination for edema (hai tong pe makes you pee)
- Kills parasites
- fungal infections, scabies, skin lesions
neutral, bitter, acrid
LV, SP, KD
6-15 g
What are the main actions of mu gua - Chaenomelis
Fructus
- Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels
- especially for spasm and cramping pain - Transforms middle jiao dampness
- Reduces food stagnation
warm, sour
LV, SP
6-12 g
What are the main actions of can sha - silkworm poop
- Relaxes sinews and unblocks the channels
-dispels wind damp
-itchy rashes and skin lesions - Transforms middle jiao dampness
-vomiting and diarrhea
warm, sweet, acrid
LV, SP, ST
4-9g
What are the main actions of qin jiao - Gentianae
Macrophyllae Rx.
- Relaxes sinews and unblocks the channels
-frozen shoulder and extremety pain
- hot bi - Clears deficiency heat
- Resolves dampness, treats jaundice
- especially damp heat - Moistens large intestine to treat constipation
sl. cold, bitter, acrid
GB, LV, ST
3-9 g
What are the main actions of sang zhi - Mori Ramulus
- Relaxes sinews and unblocks the channels
- mild and for upper extremities - Promotes urination to treat edema
- Lowers high blood pressure
neutral, bitter, acrid
LV
9-15 g
What are the main actions of xi xin cao - Siegesbeckiae
Herba
- Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels
- used in post-stroke conditions - Clears heat and subdues liver yang rising
- HA’s, dizziness, tinnitus - Lowers high blood pressure
- Treats damp heat related skin problems
cold, bitter
KD, LV
9-15 g
What are the main actions of bai hua she - Agkistrodon
Bungarus
- Strongly unblocks channels
- seeks out or tracks down wind - Dispels wind damp
- spasms, tremor, facial paralysis - Treats leprosy
warm, sweet, salty, toxic
LV
3-9 g decocted, 1-1.5 g in pills
What are the main actions of sang ji sheng - Taxilli Herba (mistletoe)
- Tonify liver and kidney yin to strengthen tendons and bones
- Tonify blood
- benefits the skin (dry, scaley skin due to blood xu)
- calms restless fetus
- promotes lactation - Lowers high blood pressure and cholesterol
neutral, bitter, sweet
KD, LV
9-15 g
What are the main actions of wu jia pi - Eleutherococci Gracilistyli Cortex
- Tonify liver and kidney yin to strengthen tendons and bones
- Promotes urination to treat edema
warm, acrid, bitter
KD, LV
4-9g
Which two herbs in this category reduce hypertension
xi xian cao - Siegesbeckiae Herba
sang ji sheng - Taxilli Herba
There are several different types of Painful obstruction syndrome (Bi Zheng ). When ________ predominates, the 痹證
pain will be migratory. When ________ predominates, the body will feel heavy and leaden, and the joints are often
swollen. When ________ predominates, the pain will be intense and the limbs cold. Hot painful obstruction usually occurs in those with an overabundance of yang, which tends to transform contracted pathogens into heat.
A. Damp / Cold / Wind
B. Cold / Damp / Wind
C. Damp / Wind / Cold
D. Wind / Damp / Cold
D. Wind / Damp / Cold
Herbs that dispel Wind‐Damp are commonly considered in three subcategories. Which subcategory does NOT belong
to the Wind‐Damp dispelling herbs?
A. Dispel Wind-Damp to relieve pain
B. Wind-Damp with Yin and Blood deficiency
C. Open peripheral Channels and Collaterals
D. Dispel Wind-Damp by strengthening the tendons and bones
B. Wind-Damp with Yin and Blood deficiency
Du Huo (Angelicae pubescentis Radix) is often used together with Qiang Huo for Wind‐Cold‐Damp Bi syndrome. Which of the following statements does NOT belong to Du Huo?
A. Dispels Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction, especially in the upper body
B. Used for exterior Wind-Cold together with Dampness
C. Used for Lesser Yin stage headache and toothache
D. It should be used with caution in those with Yin or Blood deficiency
B. Used for exterior Wind-Cold together with Dampness - this applies to qiang huo (release exterior category)
Which herb and headache match is CORRECT?
A. Bai Zhi – Tai yang headache
B. Qiang Huo - Yang ming headache
C. Du Huo - Shao yin headache
D. Wu Zhu Yu - Tai yin headache
C. Du Huo - Shao yin headache (HT, KD)
Bai zhi, ge gen - yang ming (LI, ST frontal)
Qiang huo - tai yang (SI, BL occipital)
Du huo, xi xin - shao yin (HT, KD)
Wu zhu yu, gao ben - jue yin (PC, LV, vertex)
Which herb has piercing energy to strongly mobilize all 12 channels to unblock painful obstruction by dispelling
Wind‐Cold‐Damp?
A. Wei Ling Xian
B. Hai Tong Pi
C. Qin Jiao
D. Mu Gua
A. Wei Ling Xian
The bitter, warm, and drying nature of Wind‐Damp dispelling herbs may consume Yin and Blood. Which herb is commonly used to counteract the drying qualities of other Wind‐Damp dispelling herbs?
A. Du Huo
B. Qin Jiao
C. Wei Ling Xian
D. Bai Hua She
B. Qin Jiao
Which Wind‐Damp dispelling herb promotes digestion to relieve food stagnation by increasing gastric secretion?
A. Shan Zha
B. Shen Qu
C. Mu Gua
D. Mai Ya
C. Mu Gua
