herb differentiation: Clear Heat, Drain Fire Flashcards
which three herbs go exclusively to the LU and ST
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum), Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma), and Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix)
which herb goes to the LU, ST, and KD
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma)
which herb goes to the LU, ST, LV, HT, and SJ
Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
which herb goes to the HT, ST, and UB
Xi Gua (Citrulli fructus)
which herb goes to the HT, ST, and SI
Dan Zhu Ye (Lophateri Herba)
which herb goes to the HT and PC
Lian Zi Xin (Nelumbinis Plumula)
which herb goes to the LV and GB
Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica)
which herb goes to the LV, LI, and KD
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
according to bensky, which herb is very cold
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)
which herb in this category is slightly cold
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
which two herbs in this category are acrid
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) and Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica)
which herb in this category is slightly sweet
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix)
which herb in this category is bland
Dan Zhu Ye (Lophateri Herba)
which herb in this category is salty
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
which herb in this category should we use a small dose of 1.5-3g
Lian Zi Xin (Nelumbinis Plumula)
which herb is considered very light and lifting (not because of acridity, but because of its porous nature which retains water)
Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma)
which herb is considered to be the best herb for circulatory and emotional-induced fever
Lian Zi Xin (Nelumbinis Plumula)
according to bensky, which herb has been recently used to prevent atherosclerosis by lowering blood pressure and serum cholesterol
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
which two herbs can eliminate irritability according to bensky
Dan Zhu Ye (Lophateri Herba) and Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
accordig to bensky, which herbs promote urination
Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma), Xi Gua (Citrulli Fructus), & Dan Zhu Ye (Lophateri Herba)
*note: all herbs that generate fluids technically promote urination, which then should include Tian Hua Fen and Zhi Mu
which herb can clear and drain lung heat, moisten lung dryness, and clear heat from the stomach as well as lubricating it
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix)
according to bensky, which herb can release the muscle layer
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)
which two herbs benefit the eyes
Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica) - clears liver fire and brightens the eyes
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen) - Clears liver and the eyes
which herb may be used to tonify yin
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma)
*often paired with Huang Bai for this purpose
which herb may be used for breast lumps
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix)
what is one of the most frequently used herbs in formulas to clear heat because of the many organs it reaches
Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
which herb is a natural white tiger decoction
Xi Gua (Citrulli Fructus)
which herb is used as an herbal antibiotic and can address inflammation conditions associated with heat
Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
which herb can be used to stop bleeding and bind the essence according to bensky, why?
Lian Zi Xin (Nelumbinis Plumula)
Because it is bitter and cold, it tends to be “holding”
according to bensky, which herb has been recently used to treat hypertension
Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica)
*note: only use this herb for this fxn when it is caused by liver yang rising
which herb moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
which herb expels jaundice (according to bensky)
Xi Gua (Citrulli Fructus)
which herb drains heart fire (according to bensky)
Lian Zi Xin (Nelumbinis Plumula)
*does not touch the heart directly; it addresses the issue via the PC
which herb can dissipate nodules
Xia Ku Cao (Prunellae Spica)
which herbs can treat sores, rashes and toxicity
Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) - treats eczema, burns and ulcerated sores
Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma) - encourages rashes to surface
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) - Resolves toxicity and expels pus
Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus) - Cools the blood and resolves toxicity
Which two herbs reduce swelling
Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) and Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
what is the principle benefit of Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma)
Bitter and cold, it drains fire, while its sweet qualities are able to enrich the yin and moisten what is dry.
which herb can anchor errant yang
Jue Ming Zi (Cassiae Semen)
which two herbs can eliminate irritability
Dan Zhu Ye (Lophateri Herba) and Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
which four herbs generate fluids
Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma) Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthis Radix) Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma) Xi Gua (Citrulli Fructus)
