HB101 wk2 Functions

Question 1

Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae)

Answer 1

1) Expels wind, elimnates dampness, unblocks the nasal passages and alleviates pain 2) Reduces swelling, expels pus 3)Expels dampness and alleviates discharge 4) use w/ Gan Cao for pain associated w/ ulcers

Question 2

Xi Xin (Hb Asari) - chinese wild ginger

Answer 2

1)Disperses cold and releases the exterior 2)Dispels wind, disperses cold, alleviates pain 3)Warms the lungs, transforms mucous 4)unblocking and facilitating the orifices

Question 3

Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingiberis recens)

Answer 3

1)Releases the exterior and disperses cold 2)Warms the middle burner, alleviates nausea and vomiting 3)warms the lung, stops cough 4)resolves toxicity

Question 4

Cong Bai (Bulbus Allii fistulosi)* green onion

Answer 4

1) Releases the exterior and induces sweating 2)Disperses cold and unblocks the yang 3) Resovles toxicity and disperses clumps

Question 5

Xiang Ru (Hb Moslae)

Answer 5

1)Induces sweating and releases the exterior 2)promotes urination alleviates swelling

Question 6

Cang Er Zi (Fr Xanthii)

Answer 6

1)disperses wind and dampness and opens the nasal passages 2)disperses cold resolves dampness 3) dispels exterior wind

Question 7

Xin Yi Hua (Fl Magnoliae)

Answer 7

1) expels wind cold and unblocks the nasal pasages

Question 8

Bo He (Hb Menthae)

Answer 8

1)Disperses wind heat, clears and benefits the head, eyes and throat 2) vents rashes 3) Allows constrained Liver qi to flow freely 4)Expels turbid filth in summer heat patterns

Question 9

Niu Bang Zi (Fr Arctii)

Answer 9

1) Disperse wind heat and benefits the throat 2) Resolves toxicity and vents rashes 3)moistens the intestines