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herb differentiation CARE Flashcards

1
Q

which herb in this category is able to expel turbid filth due to summerheat (according to bensky)

A

Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)

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2
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which herb is a chrysanthemum flower

A

Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)

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3
Q

which herb is neutral

A

Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba)

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4
Q

according to in-class disscussion, which herb should be used when one is overcoming a cold but can still feel traces of the cold in their lungs for example

A

Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)

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5
Q

which four herbs go to the LU and LV

A

Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
Sang Ye (Mori Folium)

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6
Q

which herb moistens the intestines

A

Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)

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7
Q

which herb goes to the LU, LV, and GB

A

Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba)

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8
Q

which herb is Duckweed

A

Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)

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9
Q

which two herbs are able to release the muscle layer

A

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)

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10
Q

which is one of the best herbs used to vent rashes in this category

A

Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)

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11
Q

which herb can generate fluids

A

Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
*This is a great function because where there is heat, there is usually dryness as well. Also, because this goes to the SP and ST, the generation of fluids is important because these are the sources of qi and blood.

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12
Q

which two herbs go to the LU and ST

A

Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)

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13
Q

which herb can be used for delayed labor and to promote the expulsion of the birth process residue

A

Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)

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14
Q

which herb is a white mulberry leaf

A

Sang Ye (Mori Folium)

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15
Q

which herb’s mild properties are similar to that of Sang Ye (Mori Folium)

A

Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)

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16
Q

which herb should we not decoct long, just at the end for 5-10 min

A

Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)

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17
Q

which three herbs are slightly cold

A

Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
Sheng Ma (Cimifugae Rhizoma)

18
Q

which herb is used to treat alternating chills and fever

A

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)

19
Q

which herbs are prepared soybeans

A

Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)

20
Q

which herb can we use a larger dosage of 9-21g

A

Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)

21
Q

which three herbs are cold

A

Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
Nui Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)

22
Q

which herb goes to the UB, LV, and ST

A

Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)

23
Q

which herb is one that is included in a formula for prolapse and is therefore a very “lifting” herb

A

Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)

24
Q

according to bensky, which two herbs can be used to stop bleeding

A

Sang Ye (Mori Folium) [cool blood, stop bleeding for mild cases of vomiting blood due to heat in blood]
*Note that as discussed in class, this is a poor function given to this herb. It may reduce blood heat slightly, but will never completely cure the problem.
Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba) [clears heat and stops bleeding; used as an auxillary herb for blood in the stool or hemorrhoids]
*Note as mentioned in class, this is not a major herb for this kind of function

25
Q

which herb is a cicada molting

A

Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)

26
Q

which herb in this category is aromatic

A

Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)

27
Q

which herb in this category is salty

A

Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)

28
Q

which herb can be warm or cold in nature

A

Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)

29
Q

which three herbs are cool

A

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
*Bo He is “cooling” as well

30
Q

which herb is used to drain dampness and therefore treats bi syndrome

A

Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)

Because it is acrid - moves stagnation

31
Q

which herb should we grind before decocting

A

Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)

32
Q

According to bensky, which herb eliminates irritability

A

Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)

33
Q

which herb is slippery, why?

A

Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus); because it is a seed, it contains a somewhat greasy content which acts as a lubricant

34
Q

which herb goes to the same channels as Ma Huang and therefore has similar functions

A

Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)
- induces sweating and releases exterior
- promotes urination and reduces swelling

35
Q

which herb goes to four pairs

A

Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)
LU, LI, SP, ST
metal, earth, tai yin and yang ming

36
Q

which herb goes to LV, GB, PC, SJ

A

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)

37
Q

which herbs are used particularly to clear the eyes (include both in class discussion and bensky)

A

Man Jing Zi is great for clearing and benefiting the head and eyes because it goes to the UB and LV.
Ju Hua and Sang Ye calm the liver and clear the eyes, although Ju Hua is said to nourish the eyes but does not eliminate superficial visual obstruction.
Mu Zei, which disperses wind-heat, clears the eyes and reduces superficial visual obstruction.

38
Q

which herb goes to the SP and ST

A

Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)

39
Q

which two herbs are bitter, acrid and cool

A

Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)

40
Q

according to bensky, which herb is able to treat symptoms of hypertension

A 
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
*as discussed in class, this function is listed because Ge Gen is included in a formula which treats symptoms of hypertension; Ge Gen does not treat these sx alone
41
Q

which two herbs can be considered “moistening,” and why?

A

Sang Ye because it is a fibrous leaf, and Ge Gen because it generates fluids

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