herb differentiation CARE Flashcards
which herb in this category is able to expel turbid filth due to summerheat (according to bensky)
Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
which herb is a chrysanthemum flower
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
which herb is neutral
Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba)
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
Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
which four herbs go to the LU and LV
Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
which herb moistens the intestines
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
which herb goes to the LU, LV, and GB
Mu Zei (Equiseti Hiemalis Herba)
which herb is Duckweed
Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)
which two herbs are able to release the muscle layer
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
which is one of the best herbs used to vent rashes in this category
Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)
which herb can generate fluids
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.
which two herbs go to the LU and ST
Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
which herb can be used for delayed labor and to promote the expulsion of the birth process residue
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
which herb is a white mulberry leaf
Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
which herb’s mild properties are similar to that of Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
which herb should we not decoct long, just at the end for 5-10 min
Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
which three herbs are slightly cold
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
Ju Hua (Chrysanthemi Flos)
Sheng Ma (Cimifugae Rhizoma)
which herb is used to treat alternating chills and fever
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
which herbs are prepared soybeans
Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
which herb can we use a larger dosage of 9-21g
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
which three herbs are cold
Sang Ye (Mori Folium)
Nui Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)
which herb goes to the UB, LV, and ST
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)
which herb is one that is included in a formula for prolapse and is therefore a very “lifting” herb
Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)
according to bensky, which two herbs can be used to stop bleeding
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
which herb is a cicada molting
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
which herb in this category is aromatic
Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)
which herb in this category is salty
Chan Tui (Cicadae Periostracum)
which herb can be warm or cold in nature
Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
which three herbs are cool
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
*Bo He is “cooling” as well
which herb is used to drain dampness and therefore treats bi syndrome
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)
Because it is acrid - moves stagnation
which herb should we grind before decocting
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus)
According to bensky, which herb eliminates irritability
Dan Dou Chi (Sojae Semen Perparatum)
which herb is slippery, why?
Niu Bang Zi (Arctii Fructus); because it is a seed, it contains a somewhat greasy content which acts as a lubricant
which herb goes to the same channels as Ma Huang and therefore has similar functions
Fu Ping (Spirodelae Herba)
- induces sweating and releases exterior
- promotes urination and reduces swelling
which herb goes to four pairs
Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma)
LU, LI, SP, ST
metal, earth, tai yin and yang ming
which herb goes to LV, GB, PC, SJ
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
which herbs are used particularly to clear the eyes (include both in class discussion and bensky)
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.
which herb goes to the SP and ST
Ge Gen (Puerariae Radix)
which two herbs are bitter, acrid and cool
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Man Jing Zi (Viticis Fructus)
according to bensky, which herb is able to treat symptoms of hypertension
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
which two herbs can be considered “moistening,” and why?
Sang Ye because it is a fibrous leaf, and Ge Gen because it generates fluids
