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1
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Which herb controls acidity and alleviates pain, used for GERD or even bleeding gastric ulcer?

A

Hai Piao Xiao (Sepiae Endoconcha) cuttlefish

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Which herb can strengthen the SP and stop diarrhea, for chronic diarrhea caused by Spleen Deficiency?

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Qian Shi (Euryales Semen) (starch seed)

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Which herb can treat spontaneous sweating and nightsweats?

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Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Radix) Ma Huang ROOT

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Which herb stabilizes the KD jing and binds the intestines for diarrhea and is sour in taste

A

Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus) (Cherokee Rosehips)

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This herb goes to the KD and the LV, and is used to assist the yang and also improves vision:

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Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus) (Chinese rasberry)

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Which astrigent herb is good for cough and wheezing with phlegm?

A

Bai Guo (Ginko Biloba)

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Which herb below has the function to tonify KD yang, retain essence and restrain urine?

Sang Piao Xiao (Ootheca Mantidis)

Wu Zei Gu (Os Sepiae)

He Zi (Fr. Terminaliae)

Wu Mei (Fr. Mume)

A

Sang Piao Xiao (Ootheca Mantidis) (egg case)

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8
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True or False: Lian Zi and Qian Shi both can nourish the Heart:

A

False (Lian Zi nourishes the HT and calms the Shen, Qian Shi doesn’t)

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9
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Which of the following does NOT nourish Liver and Kidney:

Nu Zhen Zi
Han Lian Cao
Shan Zhu Yu
Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Pen Zi
A

Fu Xiao Mai

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10
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Both Wu Wei Zi and Wu Bei Zi treat the following conditions EXCEPT:

chronic cough

chronic diarrhea

spermatorrhea

wasting and thirsting

excess vaginal discharge

A

wasting and thirsting

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11
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Check off ALL of the following that can stop bleeding (this could be stomach, uterine, blood in the stool) :

Hai Piao Xiao (Wu Zei Gu)

Bai Guo

Wu Bei Zi

Qian Shi

A

Wu Bei Zi, Hai Piao Xiao

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12
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What is the common function of Qian Shi and Lian Zi?

nourish heart, calm Shen

astringe KD, strengthen SP, stop diarrhea

neutralize stomach acidity, stop stomach pain

kill intestinal parasites, stop vaginal discharge

A

astringe KD, strengthen SP, stop diarrhea

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13
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Which of the following can stabilize KD jing/essence?

Shan Zhu Yu

Fu Pen Zi

Qian Shi

all of the above

A

all of the above

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14
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What is the alternative name of Bai Guo?

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Yin Xing

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Which of the following does NOT have calm Shen function?

Xiao Mai/Fu xiao mai

Lian Zi

He Zi

Wu Wei Zi

A

He Zi

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16
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Which of the following can tonify LV and KD and can stabilize and astringe?

Wu Zhu Yu

Shan Zhu Yu

Shan Zha

Nu Zhen Zi

A

Shan Zhu Yu

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17
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Which herb can tonify Spleen to stop diarrhea and tonify KD to stabilize essence?

A

Lian Zi

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18
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Wu Wei Zi can be used for ____________.

A

chronic cough due to LU deficiency

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19
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What is the common function of Wu Mei and Wu Wei Zi?

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generates fluids

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20
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Which of the following can stop diarrhea and generate body fluids?

Rou dou kou

He Zi

Wu Mei

Chun Pi

A

Wu Mei

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21
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Which of the following can calm roundworm and generate fluids?

He zi

Wu mei

Lian Zi

Shi Liu Pi

A

Wu mei

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22
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True or False: wu wei zi, wu mei and he zi all astringe LU Qi and can stop cough:

A

true

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23
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Which of the following is most beneficial for the throat?

Chun Pi

Wu Wei Zi

He Zi

Shan Zhu Yu

A

He Zi

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24
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Which herb can not only astringe LI to stop diarrhea but can stop bleeding and promote wound healing?

A

Chi Shi Zhi (mineral sheet silicate)

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25
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Which herb would you combine with Rou Dou Kou for ‘cock’s crow’ diarrhea with abdominal pain and SP-KD Yang Xu?

A

Bu Gu Zhi

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What are the functions of Bu Gu Zi?

A

nourishes the KD, tonifies KD YANG
stabilizes jing
tonifies SP yang, tonifies the SP (stops diarrhea)

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27
Q

Which of the following can calm shen?

Lian Zi

Wu Wei Zi

Chun Gen Pi

both A&B

A

both Lian Zi and Wu Wei Zi

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28
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What is the general caution/contra of this category for astringent herbs?

A

exterior conditions and excess conditions

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29
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Which of the following astringent can bind up the intestines, stop diarrhea and warm the SP-ST?

A

Rou dou kou (nutmeg seeds or myristica)

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30
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Which of the following does NOT control parasites and alleviate pain?

Shi Liu Pi

Chun Pi

Wu Mei

Shan Zhu Yu

A

Shan Zhu Yu

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31
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What is Shan Zhu Yu and what are its functions and what category?

A

Chinese Cornelian cherry fruit. Astrigent category and
stabilizes the KD’s
strengthen YIN, YANG & JING
tonifies the KD & LV
anything leaking due to a weakness of Jing
Stabilizes the menses and stops excessive bleeding, excessive sweat from menopause, etc.

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32
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What could you combine with Shan Zhu Yu if someone was having a collapse of Qi and needed reviving?

A

Ren Shen

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33
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If someone was having spermatorrhea, or fertility issues what could you combine Shan Zhu Yu with?

A

Lu Rong

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34
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What could you combine with Shan Zhu Yu to tonify the blood?

A

E Jiao

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35
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What are the functions of Ren Shen (panax ginseng) (man root)

A 
tonifies the primal Qi of all 5 organs
tonifies LU & augments Qi
tonifies SP & ST
benefits the HT Qi & calms the Shen
generates fluids (wasting/thirsting)
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36
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What’s a Qi Tonic that is good for the MJ for fatigue or digestive issues and tones the LU Qi & can be used with diaphoretics to release the exteror & get rid of pathogens?

A

Dang Shen

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37
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what is the driest herb in the materia medical that DRIES DAMP, tonifies the SP & augments the Qi and quiets the fetus as well as stabilizes the exterior to stop sweating and promote water metabolism?

A

Bai Zhu

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38
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Da Zao (Jujube) functions and category

A 
Qi Tonic 
tonifies the SP & augments Qi
TONES middle jiao
nourishes the blood and calms the spirit
moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. (part of 3 sweets)
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Gan Cao (licorice root) category and functions

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Qi Tonics
tonifies the SP & augments Qi
moistens the LU's and stops cough
resolves fire toxin (sore throat, covid, strep)
generate fluids
stops spasms (IBS) alleviates pain
use topically skin infections 
ST ulcers
part of the 3 sweets to moderate and harmonize harsh properties of other herbs
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Yi Tang (maltrose or malt sugar) category and functions

A

Qi Tonics
tonifies the MJ & alleviates pain
tones the SP & augments Qi
moistens LU’s stops cough

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41
Q

Ci Wu Jia (Siberian ginseng can be though of as a?

and what channels does it go to?

A

HT, SP, KD

3 Jiao herb

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Ci Wu Jia (Siberian Ginseng) functions?

A

Augments the HT. Calms the spirit
invigorates the blood
unblocks the collaterals
tonifies the KD’s, SP and adrenals and helps you deal with stress better
wk bk & legs a sense of heaviness fatigue or dream disturbed insomnia or poor appetite

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43
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What category and functions does Shu Di Huang (rehmanniae root) have?

A 
Bood tonic
HT, LV KD
MOISTENING HERB that tonifies the blood
nourishes KD,LV yin
tonifies Jing

(this is a great herb for menses difficulties or post partum, blood def pale blood or not getting pregnant

44
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He Shou Wu (Chinese knotweed) category & functions

A

Blood tonic
immortal / longevity herb (memory, aging, reproduction)
tonifies the LV & KD (tonifies blood & Jing)
good for the hair
moistens the intestines / unblocks the bowels
expels wind from the skin nourishing the blood
treats malarial disorder (chronic type)

USED OFTEN W/ SHU DI HUANG

45
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What are herbs that regulate menses?

A

Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)
Bai Shao (white peony root)
Shu Di Huang (rehmanniae root)
Shan Zhu Yu

46
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What are herbs are used for wasting thirsting disorder?

A

Sang Shen (mulberry)
Yu Zhu (scented solomon’s seal)
Ren Shen
Tian Men Dong (asparagus tuber)

47
Q

What herbs are good for the eyes?

A 
Gou Qi Zi (goji)
Nu Zhen Zi (female chastity seed)
Shi Hu ( dendroium - bushel of stone)
Fu Pen Zi (Chinese raspberry)
Tu Si Zi (bunny dodder seeds)
Sha Yuan Zi (astragalus seed)
48
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Calm the fetus herbs?

A 
Bai Zhu (atractylodes)
E Jiao (donkey hide gelatin)
Du Zhong (eucommia bark)
Xu Duan (Japanese teasel root)
Tu Si Zi (bunny dodder seed)
49
Q

Astrigent herbs that bind INTS & stop diarrhea

A 
Wu Mei (dark plum)
He Zi (myrobalan fruit)
Rou Dou Ko (nutmeg seeds)
Shi Liu Pi (pomegranate husk)
Chun Pi (Ailanthus bark)
Chi Shi Zhi (mineral=sheet silicate)
Lian Zi (lotus seed)
50
Q

This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and also expels Wind-Damp-Cold Bi pain

A

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma) “dog spine”

51
Q

This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and promotes circulation of blood and qi throughout the body:

A

Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

52
Q

This herb has the ability to benefit the SP and KD for diarrhea and deficiency in both the middle and lower jiaos:

A

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen) (bunny dodder seeds)

53
Q

These herbs are commonly used together to treat traumatic injury and broken bones:

A

Xu Duan & Gu Sui Bu (Dipsaci Radix & Drynariae Rhizoma)

54
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Gu Sui Bu & Xu Duan can be used to together to treat broken bones and traumatic injury what are their differences?

A

Xu Duan (connecting bone grass)

  • calms the fetus, stops bleeding and prevents miscarriage
  • promotes the movement of blood- circulation for trauma or injury, alleviates pain and generates flesh

where as Gu Sui Bu (mender of shattered bones)

  • works at the bones, mending of sinews & bones (ex. teeth)
  • convalescence of traumatic injuries by mending the bones and
  • used topically for the growth of hair
55
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This herb tonifies LV and KD yang, but also augments jing, qi and blood. It is a good herb for postpartum recovery and promoting lactation:

A

Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)

56
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Which herb does NOT strengthens bones and sinews while tonifying Liver and Kidney?

Tu Si Zi

Gu Sui Bu

Gou Ji

Xu Duan

A

Tu Si Zi

57
Q

Which of the following Yang tonics does not calm fetus?

Bu Gu Zhi

Du Zhong

Xu Duan

Tu Si Zi

A

Bu Gu Zhi

58
Q

The common channel of all Yang tonics is:

A

KD

59
Q

Which herb can tonify LV and KD, strengthen tendons and bones and promote blood circulation?

A

Xu Duan (bone connecting grass)

60
Q

The property and channel of Du Zhong is:

A

LV, KD

sweet, sl acrid, warm

61
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Which pair of Yang tonics is best to treat low back and knee weakness due to Liver and Kidney Yang Deficiency?

Du Zhong + Xu Duan

Rou Cong Rong + Suo Yang

Bu Gu Zhi + Yi Zhi Ren

Yin Yang Huo + Xian Mao

A

Du Zhong + Xu Duan

62
Q

Which of the following can nourish the liver, brighten the eyes and calm fetus?

Gou Qi Zi

Sha Yuan Zi

Tu Si Zi

Xu Duan

A

Tu Si Zi

63
Q

All of the following functions belong to Zi He Che except:

Nourish Qi

Enrich blood

Tonify Liver and Kidney Jing

Calm Fetus

A

Calm Fetus

64
Q

Both Du Zhong and Xu Duan both have the functions of stopping the bleeding and calming the fetus

A

True

65
Q

Which herb regulates the Chong and Ren, tonifies the Du Mai, and stabilizes the Dai Mai?

A

Lu Rong

66
Q

Which herb is used for deficient kidney yang pattern with impotence, infertility, and weakness of the low back?

A

Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)

67
Q

Which yang tonic herb can moisten the intestines and treat constipation?

A

Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)

68
Q

Which herb is used for deficient kidney yang pattern with impotence, infertility, and weakness of the low back

A

Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)

69
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Du Zhong category and functions

A 
Yang Tonic
tonifies the LV & KD
strengthens sinews & bones
aids in the smooth flow of Qi & blood (moving stagnation)
calms the fetus, stops uterine bleeding
lowers  blood pressure

(good for KD or LV def, sore weak low back and knees, possibly elderly with hypertension)

70
Q

if you have a latex allergy you wouldn’t want to use this herb

A

Du Zhong (eucommia bark)

71
Q

Category and function of Gou Ji (chain fern or dog spine)

A

yang tonic
tonifies LV & KD
strengthens the DU channel (treats anything with the spine, autoimmune disorders, spine pain, pain feeling worse in the winter)
expels wind & damp painful Bi syndrome
stabilizes KD’s therefore - treats urinary incontinence & vaginal discharge while stabilizes Jing

72
Q

Xu Duan (Japanese Teasel root or connecting bone grass) category and functions

A 
Yang Tonic
BODY TRAUMA
-tonifies the LV & KD's
-strengthens the sinews & the bones
-calms the fetus
-promotes the movement of blood for trauma injury such as strains, breaks, contusions, muscle damage.
  • alleviates pain
  • generates flesh (carbuncles, sores, external trauma, swelling)
73
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Category and functions of Gu Sui Bu

A

Yang Tonics

TRAUMATIC INJURY
-tonifies the LV & KD
promotes mending of sinews & bones (could also be week teeth)
convalescence of traumatic injuries 
stimulates the growth for hair
74
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Tu Si Zi category & functions

A

yang tonic (mild herb)

  • tonifies KD YANG & YIN (70% yang 30% yin)
  • secures the essence and urine (could be used for wasting/ thirsting)
  • tonifies KD & LV, brightens the eyes
  • benefits the SP - stops diarrhea
  • calms fetus (habitual or threatened miscarriage) or could use if trying to get pregnant w/o burning out the yin)
75
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Sha Yuan Zi (astragalus seed) category and functions

A

Yang Tonic
-fortifies the yang & secures the essence
tonifies the LV, KD, brightens the eyes

(could be used for dizziness, weak back, weak eyes, pee when you cough)

76
Q

Zi He Che (placenta) (purple river vehicle) category and functions

A

Yang Tonics

  • tonifies KD & LV
  • augments the essence (it comes from the Dan Tian - uterus so there’s nothing more Jing then that)
  • tonifies LU Qi & augments the KD’s especially wheezing due to KD falling to grasp LU Qi
  • PROMOTES LACTATION & TREATS POST PARTUM DEPRESSION (with progesterone)
77
Q

Hai Ma (seahorse) category and functions

A

Yang Tonics

  • tonifies the KD’s, fortifies the yang
  • invigorates the blood
  • traditionally used for abdominal masses
78
Q

(Hai) Gou Shen (sea dog genitals) category and functions

A

Yang Tonics

-strengthens KD yang & Jing

79
Q

Shan Zhu Yu (Cornelian Cherry Fruit) category & functions

A

Astringent

STRENGTHEN YANG, YIN & JING

  • tonifies LV & KD’s
  • stops excessive sweating (if yang collapses or is weak Qi isn’t able to close the pores) ex. shock or excessive sweating
  • stabilizes the menses and helps with excessive bleeding
80
Q

Wu Wei Zi ( 5 flavor seed) Shisandra category and functions

A

Astringent

  • HT, KD, LU herb
  • nourishes KD’s
  • contains leakage of LU Qi - stops cough
  • stops diarrhea
  • generates fluids (excessive sweating)
  • calms shen

(may cause heartburn)

81
Q

Wu Mei (Mume Fr) “dark plum” category and functions

A

Astringent

  • stops the leakage of LU Qi - stops cough
  • expels roundworm / parasites (but not a purgative) & alleviates pain
  • generates fluids, alleviates thirst
  • stops bleeding (charr for chronic uterine bleeding)
  • used topically as a plaster to treat corns & warts
  • binds INTS - stops diarrhea
82
Q

He Zi

category and functions

A

IMPROVES THROAT & CONTAINS LEAKAGE OF LU QI & STOPS COUGH

binds the INTS - stops diarrhea

(could use for someone w/ chronic cough, does alot of singing or teaching or LU def)

83
Q

Rou Dou Kou (nutmeg seeds)

category & functions

A

WARMS THE MJ - MOVES/REGULATES THE QI - ALLEVIATES PAIN

-binds INTS - stop diarrhea

has a sedatory effect

(could use for SP yang def- causing stagnation & cold abd OR for cocks crow diarrhea due to KD yang def)

84
Q

Shi Liu Pi (Pomegranate Husk)

category & functions

A

Astrigent

  • bind INTS - stops diarrhea (chronic diarrhea, damp heat diarrhea, dysentary or prolapse)
  • kills parasites
  • stops bleeding
85
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Chun Pi (Ailanthus Bark)
category & functions
A

Astringent

COLD

-clears heat, dries dampness - stops diarrhea
(use for damp heat accumulation - especially dysentary or travelers diarrhea

  • kills parasites
  • stops bleeding (uterine bleeding, vaginal discharge blood or not, hot or cold, DH yeast infection

used for chronic damp heat condition or derma conditions, sits bath, rashes (promotes eruption)

86
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Chi Shi Zhi (mineral=sheet silicate)

category & functions

A

astringent
(historically used to treat consumption of poison - as it binds to the herb)

  • binds the INTS - stops diarrhea
  • contains the blood & stops bleeding (uterine bleeding)
  • promotes chronic, non healing sores or wounds
87
Q

Lian Zi (lotus seed)

category & functions

A

astringent
very special herb

-transform, transport - treats the root as well as the branch (could use w/ Ren Shen)

  • tonifies the SP, stops diarrhea
  • tonifies the KD’s, stabilizes Jing
  • nourishes the HT & calms the spirit
88
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Qian Shi (euralye seed) "starch seed"
Category & functions
A

astringent

  • tones the SP, stops diarrhea
  • tones the KD’s, retains essence
  • expels dampness for vaginal discharge due to def or damp heat (spermatorrhea, enuresis or KD too weak to hold Jing or urine)
89
Q

Jin Ying Zi (Cherokee rosehips)

Category & functions

A

astringent

  • stabilizes the KD, retains the essence
  • binds the INTS - stops diarrhea (chronic diarrhea or dysenteric disorders

*used for infantile diarrhea
famous for prolapse or uterine bleeding. could combine it with Qian Shi.

90
Q

Fu Pen Zi (Chinese Raspberry)

category & functions

A

astringent
(looks like ovaries)

  • augments and stabilizes the KD’s /jing
  • tones KD, LV

(used around ovulation when the follicles are growing) used for patients with Jing def trying to get pregnant

  • assists the yang (eggs developing)
  • improves the vision
91
Q

Wu Bei Zi (gallnut)

functions and category

A

astringent

SUPER BINDING! **
cold, sour, salty

  • contains leakage of LU Qi - stops cough
  • binds INTS - stops diarrhea
  • absorbs moisture, reduces swelling, resolves fire toxin because its cold
  • topical for scars and burns, external hemorrhoids
92
Q

Bai Guo aka Yin Xing (ginko biloba nut)

category & functions

A

astringent & anti tussen

ASTHMA & WHEEZING & PHL ***
(materia medica in astringent cat. & stops cough)

-eliminates dampness, stops vaginal discharge or turbid urine
stabilizes LJ - urinary frequency, incontinence
- helps KD’s grasp LU Qi

use prepared to stop wheezing
use raw to clear heat, restrain urine

93
Q

Fu Xiao Mai (floating wheat)

category & function

A

astringent

  • INHIBITS SWEATING due to def (sweat fluid of the heart)
  • nourishes the HT
94
Q

What herbs are stop sweating? Both stop sweating due to deficiency which one stops excessive sweating and lowers blood pressure?

A

Fu Xiao Mai & Ma Huang Gen

Ma Huang Gen stops excessive sweating and lowers blood pressure

95
Q

Which ones stop sweating and which one stops crying?
Fu Xiao Mai
Xiao Mai

A

Fu Xiao Mai - stops sweating

Xiao Mai - helps with uncontrollable crying

96
Q

Nuo Dao Gen (glutenous rice root)

Category & Functions

A

stops excessive sweating due to def

not used often

97
Q

Hai Piao Xiao AKA Wu Zei Gu (cuttlefish bone or sepia esculenta)
category & functions

A

goes to the stomach

STOMACH ACID PROBLEMS***** (gerd, st ulcers, coughing or vomiting blood)

stops bleeding

secures Jing

resolves dampness and promotes healing of topical non healing ulcers

stops diarrhea

98
Q

Hai Piao Xiao has another name, what is it and what compound is it high in making it an anti acid?

A

Wu Zei Gu

calcium carbonate

99
Q

Sang Piao Xiao (mantis egg case)

Channels, catgegory & functions

A

KD, LV
Astrigent

tonifies the KD’s, strengthens KD yang (secure Jing or urination)

100
Q

External Application / Obsolete Substances are topical application only as most of them are ____?

A

toxic

101
Q

What are some of the things topical application treat?

A 
parasites
toxins
pain
ulcerations
drain pus
stop bleeding
promote generation of flesh
eliminate heat
help with itching
absesses
102
Q

Liu Huang (sulfur) properties and functions

A

HOT, TOXIC, TOPICAL USE ONLY

resolves toxicity, kills parasites, stops itching

used for carpo tunnel and scabes

tonifies the ming men fire (strengthening yang)

103
Q

She Chuang Zi (cnidium) properties and functions

A

used very often* NOT TOXIC*

the main things it works @ is genital skin conditions - especially good for bacterial vaginosis, dermatitis, other fungal infections.

treats fertility issues by warming the KD’s and strengthening yang

also disperses cold, dispels wind & dries dampness (excess vaginal discharge due to cold damp & itching)

kills parasites

104
Q

Lu Feng Fang (hornets nest) functions

A

NEVER USED

anti cancer properties

resolves toxicity, expels wind(Fang is wind) (skin rashes, itching) & alleviates pain

recently used for a variety of tumors

105
Q

Xiong Huang (Aresenic) properties and functions

A

VERY TOXIC Arsenic DON’T USE - purely historical

resolves toxicity & kills parasites
dries dampness, expels PHL & checks malarial disorders

treats Beschets or Foxy Dz

106
Q

Peng Sha (Borax) functions

A

Borax is never taken internally and is different than Boric Acid but B.A. is incredible for chronic yeast infections

COOL, clears heat & dissolvers PHL. goes to the LU
treats the eyes

107
Q

Bai / Ming Fan - Alumen (mineral) properties & functions

A

COLD, TOXIC

kills parasites
stops bleeding, alleviate diarrhea, astringes body fluids
resolves toxicity, dries dampness
*clears heat, expels PHL (epilepsy, vomiting PHL)

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