Group 2 Herbs

Question 1

Fu Ling: Latin and common names

Answer 1

Poria

Hoelen

Question 2

Fu Ling: properties

Answer 2

Sweet, bland, neutral

Question 3

Fu Ling: classification

Answer 3

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 4

Fu Ling: Main action

Answer 4

pulsation/palpitation due to abnormal distribution of water

Question 5

Fu Ling: clinical applications

Answer 5

Unsmooth urination
Dizziness/vertigo
Vexation, restlessness, anxiety

Question 6

Bai/Cang Zhu: Latin and common names

Answer 6

Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma

Atractylodes rhizome

Question 7

Bai Zhu: properties

Answer 7

Bitter, sweet, warm

Question 8

Bai Zhu: classification

Answer 8

Herbs that tonify qi

Question 9

Bai Zhu: actions

Answer 9

1. Tonifies Sp, augments qi
2. Dries dampness, promotes water metabolism
3. Stabilize exterior, stop sweating
4. Calms fetus

Question 10

Cang Zhu: properties

Answer 10

Acrid, bitter, warm

Question 11

Cang Zhu: classification

Answer 11

Aromatic herbs that transform dampness

Question 12

Cang Zhu: actions

Answer 12

1. Strongly dries dampness, strengthens Sp
2. Induces sweating, dispels wind dampness
3. Clears dampness from LJ
4. Improves vision

Question 13

Zhu: main ability

Answer 13

Dry dampness, promote water metabolism

Question 14

Zhu: clinical applications

Answer 14

Urinary dysfunction, body aches/pain, dizziness/vertigo, indigestion, diarrhea

Question 15

Ze Xie: names

Answer 15

Alismatis Rhizoma

Water Plantain

Question 16

Ze Xie: classification

Answer 16

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 17

Ze Xie: properties

Answer 17

Sweet, bland, cold

Question 18

Ze Xie: main ability

Answer 18

Promotes water metabolism

Question 19

Ze Xie: mainly treata

Answer 19

Unsmooth urination

Question 20

Ze Xie: clinical application

Answer 20

Unsmooth urination with THIRST; dizziness, vertigo

Question 21

Zhu Ling: names

Answer 21

Polyporus

Question 22

Zhu Ling: classification

Answer 22

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 23

Zhu Ling: properties

Answer 23

Sweet, bland, cold

Question 24

Zhu Ling: main ability

Answer 24

Promotes water metabolism and urination

Question 25

Zhu Ling: mainly treats

Answer 25

Urinary dysfunction with THIRST

Question 26

Zhu Ling: clinical application

Answer 26

Unsmooth urination

Question 27

Hua Shi: names

Answer 27

Talcum

Question 28

Hua Shi: classification

Answer 28

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 29

Hua Shi: properties

Answer 29

Sweet, bland, cold

Question 30

Hua Shi: main ability

Answer 30

promotes urination and CLEARS HEAT

Question 31

Hua Shi: mainly treats

Answer 31

Urinary dysfunction with HEAT SIGNS

Question 32

Hua Shi: clinical applications

Answer 32

Dribbling, painful urination. Thirst and urinary dysfunction.

Question 33

Han Fang Ji: name

Answer 33

Stephaniae tetrandrae

Stephania root

Question 34

Han Fang Ji: properties

Answer 34

Bitter, acrid, cold

Question 35

Han Fang Ji: classification

Answer 35

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 36

Han Fang Ji: main ability

Answer 36

Unblocks qi and moves stagnant water

Question 37

Han Fang Ji: mainly treats

Answer 37

Water accumulation

Question 38

Han Fang Ji: clinical application

Answer 38

Edema and pain in lower extremeties. Asthma.

Question 39

Mu Tong: names

Answer 39

Akebia caulis

Question 40

Mu Tong: classification

Answer 40

Herbs that drain dampness

Question 41

Mu Tong: properties

Answer 41

Bitter, slightly cold

Question 42

Mu Tong: main ability

Answer 42

Disinhibits water passages and blood vessels

Question 43

Mu Tong: main actions/treats

Answer 43

Urination, unlocks painful urinary dribbling, drains Heat from Ht via SI, promotes lactation, unblocks blood vessels