Group 2 herbs Flashcards
Which Zhu is more tonic (to the Spleen and qi)? Which Zhu is more aromatic (transforms dampness)?
Bai Zhu - more tonic
Cang Zhu - more aromatic
Which channels do Bai Zhu and Cang Zhu enter?
Spleen and Stomach
What are the properties of Bai Zhu?
bitter, sweet and warm
What are the properties of Cang Zhu?
acrid, bitter, warm
What is the main ability of Zhu?
dries dampness and promotes water metabolism
What disorders does Zhu mainly treat?
water metabolism disorders and dampness
What are the clinical uses of Zhu?
- urinary dysfunction
- body aches and pain
- indigestion
- diarrhea
Which channels does Ze Xie enter?
kidney and bladder
What are the properties of Ze Xie?
sweet, bland, cold
What is the main ability of Ze Xie?
promotes water metabolism and urination
What does Ze Xie mainly treat?
unsmooth urination
What are some clinical uses of Ze Xie?
- unsmooth urination with thirst
- dizziness, vertigo
Which herb calms the fetus?
Bai Zhu
Which herb improves the vision?
Cang Zhu
Which Zhu is more drying?
Cang Zhu (it’s acrid)
- Which Zhu induces perspiration and dispels wind-dampness?
2. Which Zhu stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating?
- Cang Zhu
2. Bai Zhu
Which herbs clinically treat dizziness? (hint all 3 have the same main ability…)
Fu ling
Zhu
Ze Xie
main abilities for these are to promote water metabolism
Which herb has the main ability to disinhibit water passages and blood vessels?
Mu Tong
What are the qualities of Fang Ji?
bitter, acrid, cold
What is the main ability of Fang Ji and what does it mainly treat?
unblocks qi and moves stagnant water…mainly treats water accumulation
Which water metabolism herb promotes lactation?
Mu Tong
Which water metabolism herb has the action of clearing heat?
Hua Shi
Three herbs have the same qualities in this group…what are the herbs and their qualities?
Ze Xie
Zhu Ling
Hua Shi
are all sweet, bland, cold
What are the qualities of Mu Tong?
bitter, cold
