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1
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This herb is a strongly drying herb that dries dampness and revives the spleen

A

cang zhu

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2
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This herb is effective for diarrhea and dysenteric disorders

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huo xiang

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3
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this herb treats damp heat in the spleen with foul break and sweet sticky saliva

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pei lan

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4
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which aromatic herb can be used to prevent cloying of tonifying herbs

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sha ren

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5
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Which four aromatic transform damp herbs also promote the movement of qi

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hou po, sha ren, bai dou kou, cao dou kou

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6
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which three aromatic transform damp herbs are effective for distention and fullness or stifling sensation of the chest

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hou po, pei lan, bai dou kou

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7
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which two of the aromatic transform damp herbs can specifically treat food stagnation

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hou po, cao guo

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8
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These aromatic herbs are better at drying dampness

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hou po, cao guo, cao dou kou, cang zhu

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9
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These aromatic herbs are better for transforming dampness

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sha ren, pei lan, huo xiang, bai dou kou

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10
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What is the caution for all aromatic herbs?

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Yin Xu (yin deficiency)

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11
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Which relieve cough and wheeze herbs is neutral and stabilizes lung qi

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bai guo

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12
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which three cough and wheeze herbs moisten the lung

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zi wan, kuan dong hua, bai bu

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13
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This herb is sweet and better at treating chronic, dry phlegm

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chuan bei mu

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14
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this herb is better at treating chronic productive phlegm

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zhe bei mu

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15
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although listed in the resolve phlegm heat subcategory, this herb can treat both phlegm heat and phlegm cold

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qian hu

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16
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which two plants from the sea are used to treat phlegm that manifests as goiter, scrofula, or swelling of the testicles

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kun bu, hai zao

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17
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which herb in the resolve phlegm heat category not only treats phlegm heat in the LU but also phlegm obstructing the heat with symptoms of manic depression, seizures, and loss of consciousness

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zhu li

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18
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which three relieve cough and wheeze herbs clear or drain lung heat

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pi pa ye, ting li zi, sang bai pi

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19
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which resolve phlegm cold herb does not treat phlegm in the lung but is specific for wind phlegm in the channels causing mirgraines, stroke, facial paralysis and or hemiplegia

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bai fu zi

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20
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which herbs are best for rebellious stomach qi due to phlegm dampness

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xuan fu hua, ban xia

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21
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which herbs are best for rebellious stomach heat due to heat

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zhu ru and pi pa ye

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22
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which herb promotes urination to treat stony or bloody yin

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hai fu shi

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23
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which herb may be used to treat immobile masses of blood stasis

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wa leng zi

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24
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which two herbs in dispel wind damp strengthen bones and sinews tonify the liver and kidney for chronic bi syndrom

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sang ji sheng, gou ji

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25
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which three herbs in dispel wind damp cold are best to relieve cramps and spasms

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si gua lou, hai tong pi, sang shi

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26
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which 8 herbs in dispel wind damp are best to relieve pain

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du huo, wei ling xian, chuan wu, qin jiao, han fang ji, hai tong pi, ren dong teng, hai feng teng

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27
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huo xian releases the exterior to treat wind damp but is also effective for…..

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wind-cold or summer damp with chills and fever, body aches, headache, diarrhea

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28
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pei lan releases the exterior to treat wind damp but is also useful for…

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damp summer heat or early stage warm febrile disease because of its neutral temperature

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29
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cang zhu releases the exterior to treat wind damp but also…

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releases exterior wind cold without sweat; has diaphoretic action

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30
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Which herb in the aromatic transform damp category is know to have four functions to treat damp

A

cang zhu

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31
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What are the four functions of transform damp that cang zhu treats

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  1. damp in the middle jiao
  2. wind damp bi
  3. damp heat pouring down in lower jiao
  4. excess exterior wind damp (cold or heat)
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32
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What does cang zhu treat other than the 4 fx to tx damp

A

improves vision

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33
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huo xiang stops vomit due….

A

dampness

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34
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sha ren and bai dou kou stom vomiting due to….

A

cold in the ST

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35
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which aromatic transform damp herb is effective for morning sickness or restless fetus

A

sha ren

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36
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this other aromatic herb treats [just] morning sickness

A

bai dou kou

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37
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which aromatic transform damp herb checks damp cold malarial disorder

A

cao guo & huo xiang

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38
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which four herbs from resolve phlegm and relieve cough and wheeze redirect stomach to treat vomiting

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xuan fu hua, ban xia, zhu ru, pi pa ye

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39
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which cough and wheeze herb expels parasites

A

bai bu

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40
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which four resolve phlegm and relieve cough and wheeze herbs moisten the intestines to unblock the bowels

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xing ren, su zi, pang da hai, gua lou

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41
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which two cough and wheeze herbs promote urination and reduce edema

A

sang bai pi, ting li zi

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42
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which cough and wheeze herbs stabilizes discharge to treat incontinence and vaginal discharge

A

bai guo

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43
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which resolve phlegm heat herb also releases to the exterior, dispersing lung qi, to treat cough due to wind heat exterior invasions

A

qian hu

44
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which two herbs in the resolve phlegm heat sub category promote urination and relieve edema

A

hai zao, kun bu

45
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which herb in the resolve phlegm heat sub category promotes urination and relieves stony or bloody PUD

A

hai fu shi

46
Q

Which phlegm heat herbs are minerals (shell or rock-3)

A

hai ge ke, wa leng zi, hai fu shi

47
Q

what special cooking instructions do the phlegm heat minerals have?

A

crush and cook first

48
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which of the 3 phlegm heat minerals does NOT treat phlegm heat in the lung

A

wa leng zi

49
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What does wa leng zi do that the other two phlegm heat minerals don’t

A

invgorates blood

50
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which of the phlegm heat minerals doesn’t treat acid regurgitation

A

hai fu shi

51
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which resolve phlegm heat herb treats painful obstruction in the chest (chest bi) and has a modern function for treating coronary artery disease

A

gua lou

52
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which resolve phlegm heat herb opens the orifices and sedates spasms

A

zhu li

53
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which resolve phlegm cold herbs promotes discharge of pus, benefits the throat and guides other herbs to the upper jiao

A

jie geng

54
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which five herbs in resolve phlegm and relieve cough and wheeze category have a toxicity property

A

ban xia, tian nan xing, bai fu zi, xing ren, bai guo

55
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which two herbs in dispel wind damp category have a toxicity property

A

chuan wu, bai hua she

56
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which dispel wind damp cold herb is best when: wind is predominant

A

bai hua she

57
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which dispel wind damp cold herb is best when: damp cold is predominant

A

du huo

58
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which dispel wind damp cold herb is best when: damp is predominant

A

mu gua

59
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which dispel wind damp cold herb is best when: wind damp is predominant

A

wei ling xian

60
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which dispel wind damp cold herb is best when: cold is predominant

A

chuan wu

61
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which dispel damp herb is best for: damp causing disharmony of the stomach

A

mu gua

62
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which dispel damp herb is best for: relieving jaundice

A

qin jiao

63
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which dispel damp herb is best for: pacifying the liver

A

xi xian cao

64
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which dispel damp herb is best for: promoting urination (3)

A

han fang ji, sang zhi, qu jia pi

65
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which dispel damp herb is best for: treating hypertension (2)

A

xi xian cao, sang ji sheng

66
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which dispel damp herb is best for: clearing deficient heat

A

qin jiao

67
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which dispel damp herb is best for: softening fish bones

A

wei ling xian

68
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which dispel damp herb is best for: food stagnation

A

mu gua

69
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which dispel damp herb is best for: calms fetus

A

sang ji sheng

70
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which dispel damp herb is best for: treat tremors, spasms, seizures and convulsions (2)

A

bai hua she, wu shao she

71
Q

What are the 6 dispel wind damp herbs that are best for treating skin conditions

A

chuan wu, bai hua she, wu shao she, xi xian cao, ren dong teng, hai tong pi

72
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This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: hard swellings, yin boils and carbuncles

A

chuan wu

73
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This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: severe skin itching, numbness

A

bai hua she

74
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This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: any kind of rash, numbness

A

wu shao she

75
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This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: damp heat sores

A

xi xian cao

76
Q

This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: abscesses and sores

A

ren dont teng

77
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This dispel wind damp herb is best for this skin condition: itchy skin leisons

A

hai tong pi

78
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what are the cooking instructions for: xuan fu hua

A

wrap in cheesecloth

79
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what are the cooking instructions for: chuan wu

A

cook for 30-60min first

80
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what are the cooking instructions for: zhu li

A

taken alone, not decocted

81
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what are the cooking instructions for: hai ge ke, hai fu shi, wa leng zhi

A

crush and cook first

82
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what are the cooking instructions for: bai guo

A

crush

83
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what are the cooking instructions for: huo xiang, pei lan

A

short cook

84
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what are the cooking instructions for: sha ren, bai dou jou, cao dou kou

A

crush and add at end

85
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what are the cooking instructions for: cao guo

A

remove the shell and crush the kernel

86
Q

what are the average dosages for: aromatic herbs that transform damp

A

3-9g

87
Q

what are the average dosages for: resolve phlegm, relieve cough and wheeze

A

3-9g

88
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what are the average dosages for: dispel wind damp

A

6-12g

89
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What is the dosage for: chuan wu

A

1.5-9g

90
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What is the dosage for: bai fu zi

A

1.5-6gm

91
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What is the dosage for: gua lou

A

10-20gm

92
Q

What is the dosage for: zhu li

A

30-50gm

93
Q

What is the dosage for: sha ren

A

1.5-6gm

94
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What is the dosage for: cao guo

A

1.5-6gm

95
Q

Which two herbs are best to aid in digestion due to SP qi def

A

mai ya and gu ya

96
Q

which food stagnation herb is best for accumulations form eating meat and greasy foods

A

shan zha

97
Q

which food stagnation herb is best for rotten smelling belching and acid regurgitation

A

lai fu zi

98
Q

for treating accumulations of undigested starchy foods, which herb should be used

A

mai ya

99
Q

which food stagnation herb is best for treating excessive alcohol consumption

A

shen qu

100
Q

when treating food stagnation, gu ya is most like which other food stagnation herb

A

mai ya

101
Q

This is this herbs secondary function: treats stifling sensation, distention of hypochondriac region by facilitating smooth flow of liver qi

A

mai ya

102
Q

This is this herbs secondary function: aids digestion and absorption of minerals

A

shen qu

103
Q

This is this herbs secondary function: treats menstrual cramps and post-partum pain by invigorating blood and removing stasis

A

shan zha

104
Q

This is this herbs secondary function: treats nocturnal emission and bed wetting and stabilizes essence

A

ji nei jin

105
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This is this herbs secondary function: contraindicated in lactation and used to discontinue lactation with swollen distended breasts

A

mai ya

106
Q

This is this herbs secondary function:modern use for CAD, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension

A

shan zha

107
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This is this herbs secondary function: treats urinary or bilirary stones

A

ji nei jin

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