herb differentiation WARE Flashcards
which herb is used for ALL wind disorders
Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix)
what herb treats yang ming headaches and why
Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), because it goes to the LU, ST, and SP. Since the ST channel starts in the face, and the LI channel ends in the face, with LI4 being the command point of the face and mouth, treating sinus pain, this herb is able to treat yang ming headaches
which herb is almost exclusively used to treat wind-cold and unblocking nasal passages
Xin Yi Hua (Magnoliae Flos)
which herb is strong but has noticeably short-lasting effects
Cong Bai (Allii Fisulosi Bulbus)
which herb has a dosage range of 1-3g
Xi Xin (Asari Herba)
Which herb do we need to decoct in a cheesecloth to prevent the herb’s hair from entering the decoction
Xin Yi Hua (Magnoliae Flos)
which herb is considered the “most yang” and why
Gao Ben (Ligustici Rhizoma), because it goes to the UB and DU. The UB is tai yang (most yang), and the Du is the “sea of yang” therefore it makes this herb very yang in nature.
which herb is great for maintaining efficient water metabolism and why
Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma seu Radix), because it goes to the UB and KD, which is a water pair.
which herb is said to go well with Jing Jie and why
Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix), because both herbs go to the liver channel, allowing them to treat wind on two different levels. Fang Feng is able to dispel wind which is deeper in the body, where as Jing Jie is able to dispel more superficial wind.
which herb should we absolutely not use on a patient with any kind of heart problem
Xi Xin (Asari Herba)
which herb is also called summer time Ma Huang and sholuld only be used in the summer time
Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba)
which herb is said to be most moist, least drying, yet NOT lubricating
Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix)
what four herbs are aromatic
Qiang Huo, Xiang Ru, Zi Su Ye, and Jing Jie (slightly aromatic)
what herb must be used in charred form in order to be used to stop bleeding due to intestinal wind
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Herba)
which herb should we use at a dosage range of 2-9g
Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba)
