HB104 WK2 FUNCTIONS

Question 1

Shan Yao (Rz Dioscorea)

Answer 1

1)Tonifies and augments the spleen and stomach 2)Tonifies Lung Qi augments Lung Yin 3)Tonifies the kidneys, stabilizes and binds

Question 2

Bai Zhu (Rz Atractylodes Macrophyllae)

Answer 2

1)Tonifies the Spleen augments the Qi 2)Dries dampness promotes and improves fluid metabolism 3)Stabilizes the exterior stops sweating 4)calms the fetus

Question 3

Gen Cao (Rx Glycyrrhizae)

Answer 3

1)Tonifies the spleen and augment the Qi 2)moistens the lungs and stops cough 3) clears and resolves fire toxins 4)antidotes toxic substances 5)moderates and harmonizes the harsh toxic properties of other herbs 6)moderates spasms and alleviates pain

Question 4

Yi Tang (Maltose)

Answer 4

1)tonifies the spleen augments the Qi 2) Tonifies the middle burner alleviates pain 3)Moistens the lungs stops cough

Question 5

Ci Wu Jia (Rx Acanthopanacis Senticosa Eluethrococus)

Answer 5

1)Tonifies spleen and stomach to aid in transformation of transportation warms kidney or spleen deficiency 2)Invigorates the blood unblocks the channels and collaterals 3) Augments the Heart qi and calms the spirit

Question 6

Shu Di Huang (Rx Rehmaniae Preparatae)

Answer 6

1)Tonifies the Blood 2)Nourishes the Yin kidney and Liver 3)Strongly enriches the yin, alleviates wasting and thristing 4) Nourishes blood and tonifies the Jing essence

Question 7

Zhi He Shou Wu (Rx Polygoni Multiflora)

Answer 7

1)Tonifies Liver and Kidney, nourishes blood, augment the essence 2)Expels wind from the skin, nourishes blood