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Herb Differentiation: Downward Draining Flashcards

1
Q

which herb reaches the blood level

A

Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma

  • Drains heat from the blood
  • Can stop bleeding without causing blood stasis
  • Invigorates blood and dispels blood stasis
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2
Q

which herb should we cook between 15 and 20 minutes for desired effects to take place

A

Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma

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3
Q

which herb goes exclusively to the yang ming pair

A

Mang Xiao - Natrii Sulfas

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4
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which herb goes to the ST, LI and LU

A

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

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5
Q

which herb is acrid, hot and toxic

A

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

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6
Q

which herb can be used for childhood nutritional impairment

A

Lu Hui - Aloe

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7
Q

which herb can soften hardened clumps of pathogenic heat in the intestines

A

Mang Xiao - Natrii Sulfas

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8
Q

which herb is good for early stage breast abscesses and promotes lactation

A

Mang Xiao - Natrii Sulfas

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9
Q

which herb can improve the condition of the throat

A

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

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10
Q

which herb goes only to the LI

A

Fan Xie Ye - Sennae Folium

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11
Q

which herb is bitter, sweet and cold

A

Fan Xie Ye - Sennae Folium

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12
Q

which herb goes to the ST, LI, LV

A

Lu Hui - Aloe

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13
Q

which herb goes to the LI, SP, ST

A

Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen

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14
Q

which herb cools the liver

A

Lu Hui - Aloe

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15
Q

which two herbs address parasites

A

Lu Hui - Aloe - Kills parasites and strengthens the stomach

Qian Niu Zi - Pharbitidis Semen - Expels intestinal parasites and reduces stagnation

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16
Q

which three herbs promote urination

A

Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma - Clears heat, transforms dampness, and promotes urination
Yu Li Ren - Pruni Semen - Promotes urination and reduces edema
Qian Niu Zi - Pharbitidis Semen - Drains water and promotes urination

17
Q

which two herbs are acrid, bitter, cold and slightly toxic

A

Qian Niu Zi - Pharbitidis semen

Da Ji - Knoxiae/Euphorbiae Radix

18
Q

According to bensky, which herb can nourish the yin

A

Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen

19
Q

which herb goes to the LU, LI and SP

A

Feng Mi - Mel (Honey)

20
Q

which herb is often used alone

A

Fan Xie Ye - Sennae Folium

21
Q

which herb goes to the LI, SI, SP

A

Yu Li Ren - Pruni Semen

22
Q

which herb promotes the healing of abscesses and ulcers

A

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

23
Q

which two herbs are exclusively bitter and cold

A

Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma

Lu Hui - Aloe

24
Q

which two herbs are exclusively sweet and neutral

A

Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen

Feng Mi - Mel (Honey)

25
Q

which herb goes to the ST, LI, HT, LV

A

Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma

26
Q

which herb goes to the KD, LU and LI

A

Gan Sui - Kansui Radix

27
Q

which herb has a suggested dosage of .5-1.5g

A

Gan Sui - Kansui Radix

28
Q

which herb is bitter, sweet, cold, toxic

A

Gan Sui - Kansui Radix

29
Q

which herb unblocks and drains via both the urine and stool

A

Qian Niu Zi - Pharbitidis Semen

30
Q

which two herbs can treat all three burners

A 
According to in-class discussion, Da Huang can be used to treat all 3 jiaos as long as you know the precise pathology.
Bensky says Qian Niu Zi can clear and expel accumulated damp head in the qi level of the three burners
31
Q

which herb goes to the KD, LI, SP

A

Da Ji - Knoxiae/Euphorbiae Radix

32
Q

which herb goes to the KD, LI, LU, SI

A

Qian Niu Zi - Pharbitidis Semen

33
Q

which herb is Acrid, Bitter, Salty, Very Cold

A

Mang Xiao - Natrii Sulfas

34
Q

which herbs reduce edema

A

Yu Li Ren - Pruni Semen

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

35
Q

which herb drives out phlegm and therefore treats seizures from wind-phlegm or withdrawal-mania from recalcitrant phlegm congealing and clumping

A

Gan Sui - Kansui Radix

36
Q

which five herbs can be applied topically

A 
Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma
Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen
Gan Sui - Kansui Radix
Da Ji - Knoxiae/Euphorbiae Radix
Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus
37
Q

which herb is acrid, bitter, sweet and neutral

A

Yu Li Ren - Pruni Semen

38
Q

which herb dissipates nodules

A

Da Ji - Knoxiae/Euphorbiae Radix

39
Q

which herb VIGOROUSLY purges

A

Ba Dou - Crotonis Fructus

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