herb midterms and finals Flashcards by mallory ruparel

1)
Which herb treats Lin Syndrome?

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A. Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaganis)

B. Du Huo (Rx. Angelica Pubescentis)

C. Wei Ling Xian (Rx. Clematidis)

D. Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori

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Which herb clears and releases Summer Heat?

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A. Che Qian Zi ( Semen Plantaginis)

B. Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coicis)

C. Hua Shi (Talcum)

D. Zhu Ling (Poylporus Umbellatus)

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Which of the following strengthens the Spleen?

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A. Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaganis)

B. Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coix)

C. Ze Xie (Rz. Alismatis)

D. Zhu Ling (Polyporus Umbellatus)

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Which herb can expel pus, used for Lung abscess and intestinal abscess?

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A. Fu Ling (Poria)

B. Zhu Ling (Polyporus Umbellatus)

C. Ze Xie (Rz. Alismatis)

D. Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coix

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Which herb can help stop coughing by clearing Lung heat and expelling phlegm?

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A. Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaganis)

B. Yi Yi Ren (Semen Coix)

C. Hua Shi (Talcum)

D. Zhu Ling (Polyporus Umbellatus)

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Which of the following must be put in a coffee filter bag prior to cooking in decoction?

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A. Hua Shi (Talcum)

B. Che Qian Zi (Sm. Plantaginis)

C. Hai Jin Sha (Spora Ligodii)

D. All of the above

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Fu Ling (Poria) has several parts of the plant used. Which is best for calming Shen?

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A. Fu Shen (Poria)

B. Fu Ling Pi (Poria cortex)

C. Fu Ling (poria)

D. Chi Fu Ling (poria)

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Which herb clears heat and brightens the eyes, used for red, swollen painful eyes due to Liver fire affecting the eyes?

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A. Du Huo (Rx Angelica Pubescentis)

B. Bian Xu (Herba Polygoni Avicularis)

C. Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)

D. Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaganis)

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Which herb treats turbid (milky) Lin Syndrome?

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A. Bei Xie (Rz. Dioscorea Hypoglauca)

B. (Han)Fang Ji (Rx. Stephania Tetrandra)

C. Qin Jiao (Rx. Gentianae Marcrophyllae)

D. Wei Ling Xina (Rx. Clematidis)

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Which herb clears deficient heat, treats Yin deficiency causing a feeling of steaming bones?

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A. Shi Wei (Folium Pyrrosia)

B. Qu Mai (Herba Dianthii)

C. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochia)

D. Qin Jiao (Rx. Gentiana Macrophyllae)

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Which of the following may treat jaundice?

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A. Bian Xu (Hb Polygoni Avicularis)

B. Yin Chen Hao (Artemisiae Scopariae)

C. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiae)

D. Shi Wei (Folium Pyrrosia)

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Which herb is best for heat, stone and bloody Lin syndrome?

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A. Fu Ling (Poria)

B. Shi Wei (Folium Pyrrosia)

C. Mu Gua (Fr. Chaenomelis)

D. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

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Which herb can help expel urinary stones?

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A. Hua Shi (Talcum)

B. Hai Jin Sha (Spora Lygodii Japonici)

C. Hai Tong Pi (Cx. Erythrinae)

D. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiae)

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Which herb treats skin disorders such as eczema, moist ulcers with severe itching due to damp heat?

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A. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiae)

B. Sang Ji Sheng (Hb. Taxilli)

C. Si Gua Luo (Fasciculus Fasculari Luffae)

D. Wu Jia Pi (Cx. Acanthopanax)

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What is the main problem with herbs that Expel Wind Dampness if overused?

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A. They can cause more Blood Stasis

B. They can cause more Qi Stagnation

C. They can cause more Yin Deficiency

D. They can aggravate Bi Syndrome

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Which herb can reduce swellings, tonify Liver and Kidney and is safe for elderly people?

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A. Mu Gua (Fr. Chanomelis)

B. Hu Gu (Os Tigris)

C. Wu Jia Pi (Cx. Acanthopanax)

D. Yin Chen Hao (Hb. Artemisiae Scopariae)

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Which of the following can promote lactation?

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A. Mu Tong (Aristolochiae)

B. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiae)

C. Dong Kui Zi (Semen Malvae)

D. Both A&C

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How is Wei Ling Xian (Rx Clematidis) often prepared and taken?

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A. taken as a cold paste

B. taken after dry fried in salt

C. taken in alcohol /wine

D. taken with honey and ginger

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What are the properties of Fu Ling (Poria)?

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A. acrid, warm

B. sour, warm

C. sweet, bland

D. bitter, cold

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Which of the following is Toxic?

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A. Cang Er Zi (Xanthium Fr.)

B. Ze Xie (Rz. Alismatis)

C. Bai Hua She (Agkistrodon Seu Bungaris)

D. Both A & C

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Which herb is more specific to treat Bi syndrome due to heat?

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A. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Wei Ling Xian (Rx. Clematidis)

C. (Han) Fang Ji (Rx. Stephandrae Tetrandrae)

D. Wu Shao She (Zaocys Dhumnades)

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Which of the following can treat Bi Syndrome, pain in the lower body or a Shao Yin headache?

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A. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Qin Jiao (Rx. Gentianae Macrophyllae)

C. (Han) Fang Ji (Rx. Stephandrae Tetrandrae)

D. Wei Ling Xiang (Rx Clematidis)

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Which herb especially treats chronic Bi Syndrome with Liver and Kidney deficiency?

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A. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Wei Ling Xian (Rx. Clematidis)

C. Sang Ji Sheng (Hb. Taxilli)

D. Hai Feng Teng (Caulis Piperis Tutokadsuarae)

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Which can best treat upper body bi syndrome symptoms such as joint pain in the elbows and arms?

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A. Sang Zhi (Rm. Mori)

B. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

C. Hai Tong Pi (Cx Erythrinae)

D. Hai Feng Teng (Caulis Piperis Kadsurae)

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Which herb dispels wind-damp and strongly unblocks the channels, treats Bi syndrome with numbness, rigidity, spasmodic, sinews, limited joint movement in a stubborn post stroke situation?

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A. Bai Hua She (Agkistrodon)

B. Deng Xin Cao (Medulla Junci)

C. Zhu Ling (Polyporus Umbellatus)

D. Cang Er Zi (Fr. Xanthii)

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Which herb can harmonize the Stomach and treat “Huo Luan” (sudden turmoil syndrome) marked by frequent vomiting and diarrhea with calf spasms?

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A. Ze Xie (Rz. Alismatis)

B. JIn Qian Cao (Hb. Lysimachia)

C. Mu Gua (Fr. Chaenomelis)

D. Xi Xian Cao (Hb. Siegesbeckia)

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Which herb can be used to treat stubborn, generalized body aches and moving pain all over the body, and there may be numbness involved?

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A. Du Huo (Rx Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Wei Ling Xian (Rx. Clematidis)

C. (Han) Fang Ji (Rx. Stephaniae Tetrandra)

D. Hu Gu (Os Tigris)

A & D

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Which herb treats stone Lin or biliary gallstones?

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A. Jin Qian Cao (Hb. Lysimachiae)

B. Qin Jiao (Rx Gentianae)

C. Fu Ling (Poria)

D. Zhu Ling (Polyporus)

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Which of the following can BEST moisten the intestines?

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A. Dong Kui Zi (Sm. Malvae)

B. Deng Xin Cao (Medulla Junci)

C. Dong Gua Ren (Sm. Benincasae)

D. Si Gua Lou (Fr. Luffae)

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Which of the following is best for lowering blood pressure?

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A. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Fu Ling (Poria cocos)

C. Sang Ji Sheng (Hb. Taxilli)

D. Wei Ling Xiang (Rx. Clematidis)

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Check off ALL of the following that can clear heat from the Heart via the Small Intestine:

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A. Deng Xin Cao (medulla junci)

B. Dong Kui Zi (sm malvae)

C. Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae)

D. Dong Gua Ren (sm benincasae)

A & C

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True or False: both Ze Xie and Yi Yi Ren can both Tonify Spleen as well as promote urination, eliminate water and damp and reduce edema.

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True

False

FALSE

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What is the general contraindication for the Drain Damp - diuretic category?

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A. Spleen Qi Xu

B. Yin Deficiency and consumed body fluids

C. Liver Fire

D. Damp Heat

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Which herb can help if a fishbone got lodged in the throat from your friend’s homemade fish soup?

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A. Xi Xian Cao (Hb. Siegesbeckiae)

B. Mu Gua (Fr. Chaenomelis)

C. Wei Ling Xian (Rx. Clematidis)

D. Yin Chen Hao (Hb. Artemisiae Scopariae)

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Which of the following herbs can move the blood as well as being good for Lin Syndrome?

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A. Hai Jin Sha (Spora Lygodi)

B. Bian Xu (Hb. Polygoni Avicularis)

C. Qu Mai (Hb. Dianthus)

D. Hai Tong Pi (Cx. Erythrinae)

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A patient complains of nasal congestion as well as some sinusitis which is causing a headache. She had been out in the cold weather near the ocean without a scarf last week. Which herb might help her?

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A. Ze Xie

B. Bei Xie (Rz. Dioscorea Hypoglauca)

C. Cang Er Zi (Fr. Xanthii)

D. Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiae)

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Which of the following can calm restless fetus?

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A. Hua Shi (Talcum)

B. Yi Yi Ren (Sm Coix)

C. Sang Ji Sheng (Hb. Taxili)

D. Sang Zhi (Rm. Albi)

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A 50 year old male patient has been suffering from hypertension as well as recently having diarrhea and edema in the legs. Which herb would best help him?

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A. Du Huo (Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis)

B. Bian Xu (Hb. Polygoni Avicularis)

C. Che Qian Zi (Hb. Plantaganis)

D. Sang Zhi (Rm Mori)

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A female patient just had a baby 5 months ago. She is having mastitis (breast infection) that is hot to the touch, pain radiating to the ribcage, and it is reducing her milk production. She also complains of a yellow phlegmy cough. Which herb would you recommend?

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A. Dong Gua Ren (Semen Benincasae)

B. Si Gua Lou (Fr. Luffae)

C. Shi Wei (Hb. Pyrrosiae)

D. Che Qian Zi (Hb. Plantaganis)

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A patient has eczema that is damp to the touch and feels hot. The patient complains that it is itchy also. Which two herbs are BEST choices?

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A. Yi Yi Ren (Sm Coix) & Di Fu Zi (Fr. Kochiea)

B. Mu Tong (Cualis Akebiae) & Deng Xin Cao (Medulla Junci)

C. Yi Yi Ren (Sm Coix) & Dong Kui Zi (Sm Malvae)

D. Dong Kui Zi (Sm Malvae) & Mu Tong (Caulis Akebiae)

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Which herb especially enters the LV and GB channels?

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A. Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)

B. Qing Pi (citri pericarpium citri viride pericarpium)

C. Zhi Shi (citri aurantii immatruris)

D. Zhi Ke (Fr. aurantii)

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Which herb can strongly break up Qi stagnation?

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A. Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)

B. Fo Shou (Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis)

C. Zhi Shi (citri aurantii immaturus)

D. Zhi Ke (Fr. arantii)

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Which herb is used for frequent urination and enuresis due to Lower Jiao deficiency cold?

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A. Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)

B. Mu Xiang (Rx aucklandiae Lappae)

C. Da Fu Pi (pericarpium arecae)

D. Wu Yao (Rx Linderae)

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Which herb can promote Qi movement and promote urination?

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A. Chen Pi (pericarpium citri reticulatae)

B. Qing Pi (citri reticulatae pericarpium veridae)

C. Da Fu Pi (pericarpium arecae)

D. Zhi Shi (fr. aurantii)

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Which herb can grasp the Qi and calms wheezing?

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A. Mu Xiang (rx auklandiae)

B. Tan Xiang (Lignum santali albi)

C. Chen Xiang (aquilariae lignum resinatum)

D. Xiang Fu (Rz Cyperii)

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Which herb is the most important herb for various kinds of headaches?

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A. Chuan Xiong (rx ligusticum wallichii)

B. Ru Xiang (olibanum)

C. My Yao (myrrh)

D. E Zhu (curcuma zedoaria)

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Which herb is especially used for reducing abdominal masses?

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A. Chuan Xiong (rx ligusticum wallachii)

B. Ru Xiang (olibanum)

C. Mo Yao (myrrh)

D. E Zhu (curcuma zedoaria)

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Which of the following is used for calming the Spirit (Shen)?

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A. E Zhu (curcuma zedoaria)

B. San Leng (rx sparganii)

C. Dan Shen (rz salvia miltiorrhiza)

D. all of the above

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Which herb can promote lactation?

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A. Chuan Xiong (rz ligusticum wallachi)

B. Chuan Niu Xi (Rx. Cyathulae)

C. Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae)

D. Hong Hua (flos carthami)

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Which herb can reduce swelling and generate flesh?

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A. Yan Hu Suo (rz corydalis)

B. Jiang Huang (rz curcuma longa)

C. Mo Yao (myrrh)

D. Yu Jin (rx curcuma)

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Which herb can clear heat and cools the blood?

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A. Lu Lu Tong (fr liquidambaris)

B. Wang Bu Liu Xing (semen vaccariae)

C. Chuan Shan Jia (pangolin scales)

D. Chi Shao (rx paeoniae rubra)

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Which herb can clear heat, drain dampness, can move blood but goes to the Lung?

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Hu Zhang (rx polygonie cuspidati)

Ze Lan (hb lycopi)

Yi Mu Cao (leonurus herba)

Ji Xue Teng (caulis spatholobi)

HU ZHANG

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Which herb can promote movement of blood, tonify blood, is used for numbness of the extremities, hemiplegia, and paralysis with either blood stagnation or blood deficiency?

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A. Hu Zhang (rz polygoni cuspidati)

B. Ze Lan (hb lycopi)

C. Yi Mu Cao (leonurus herba)

D. Ji Xue Teng (caulus spatholobi)

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Which herb can promote urination and reduce edema to treat hypertension?

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A. Tao Ren (Semen Persica)

B. Hong Hua (flos carthami)

C. Yi Mu Cao (leonurus herba)

D. Wu Ling Zhi (trogopterori faeces)

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Which herb can tonify the LV and KD, and strengthens the sinew and bones?

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A. Tao Ren (Semen Persica)

B. Hong Hua (flos carthami)

C. Huai Niu Xi (achyranthis bidentatae)

D. Su Mu (sappan lignum)

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Which herb is especially used for ‘special’ for wind-damp-cold Bi syndrome marked by pain of the shoulder and upper extremities?

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A. Jiang Huang (rz curcuma longa)

B. Yu Jin (rx curcuma)

C. Yan Hu Suo (rz corydalis)

D. Dan Shen (salvia miltiorrhizae)

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Which herb can invigorate blood for blood stasis and stop bleeding?

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A. Di Yu (Rx. Sanguisorbae)

B. Huai Hua Mi (Flos sophora japonica)

C. Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen)

D. Qian Cao Gen (Rx Rubiae

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Which herb can cool the blood and stop bleeding?

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A. Ai Ye (Folium artemisiae argyi folium)

B. Qian Cao Gen ( Rx. Rubiae)

C. San Qi (Rx Notoginseng)

D. Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae)

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Which herb can warm the channels and stop bleeding?

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A. Ai Ye (Folium artemisiae argyi folium)

B. Qian Cao Gen (Rx. Rubiae)

C. San Qi (Rx. Notoginseng)

D. Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae)

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Chuan Niu Xi and Huai Niu Xi can be used differently. Which of the following is Chuan Niu Xi better for?

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weak knees

uterine fibroids

degenerative neck disease

headaches

UTERINE FIBROIDS

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Which herb has been topically used for treating burns and is also good for hemerrhoids?

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A. Chuan Xiong (Rx. Ligusticum Wallachi)

B. Bai Ji ( bletilla rhizome)

C. Chuan Niu Xi (Rx. Ligusticum Wallach)

D. Di Yu (Rx. Sanguisorba)

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Which herb can reduce swelling, generate flesh, stop bleeding from LU and ST channel?

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A. Bai Ji (bletilla rhizome)

B. Xian He Cao (hb agrimoniae)

C. Pu Huang (pollen typhae)

D. Ji Xue Teng (Milletia Rz)

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Which herb is used for calming restless fetus?

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A. Bai Ji (Rz. Bletillae)

B. Xian He Cao (Hb. Agrimoniae)

C. Ai Ye (Folium artemisiae argyi folium)

D. Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen)

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Which herb can stop bleeding and is also good for a patient with significant chronic fatigue symptoms?

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A. Bai Ji (Rz. Bletillae)

B. Xian He Cao (Hb. Agrimoniae)

C. Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae)

D. Shui Zhi (Hirudo)

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Which herb is used for treating hot Lin or Bloody Lin syndrome (ie a UTI with blood in the urine)?

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A. Di Yu (Rx. Sanguisorbae)

B. Bai Mao Gen (Rz. Imperatae)

C.Haui Hua Mi (Flos sophora japonica)

D. Qian Cao Gen ( Rx. Rubiae)

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Which of the following can help reduce hypertension?

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A. Pu Huang (pollen typhae)

B. Huai Hua Mi (Flos sophora japonica)

C. Bai Ji (Rz. Bletillae)

D. Xian He Cao (Hb. Agrimoniae)

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Pu Huang can move the blood, stop bleeding and:

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A. promote urination

B. relieve constipation

C. stop nausea

D. calm restless fetus

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Which herb is used for traumatic injuries with swelling and pain due to blood stasis?

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A. Da Ji (Hb. & Rx Cirsii japonici)

B. Di Yu (Rx. Sanguisorbae)

C. Huai Hua Mi ( Flos sophora japonica)

D. San Qi (Rx notoginseng)

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Which herb can transform phlegm and stop coughing?

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A. Bai Mao Gen ( Rz. Imperatae)

B. Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen)

C. Xian He Cao (Hb. Agrimoniae)

D. Xue Yu Tan (Crinis carbonisatus)

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Which of the following do you decoct in a coffee filter?

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A. Pu Huang (pollen typhae)

B. Xian He Cao (Agrimony Hb)

C. Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)

D. Chi Shao (Paeoniae Rx. Rubra)

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Which herb is used for various bleeding due to heat in the blood?

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A. Ai Ye (Folium artemisiae argyi folium)

B. San Qi (Pseudostellarieae)

C. Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen)

D. Chuan Xiong (Rx. Ligusticum Wallachi )

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Which herb can spread Liver Qi, regulate menses and alleviate pain?

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A. Xiang Fu (Rz Cyperii)

B. Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali Albi)

C. Chen Xiang (aquilaria lignum resinatum)

D. Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii)

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Which herb is used for chest Bi syndrome due to phlegm accumulation and chest Yang obstruction (ie chest pain, fullness, phlegm in the chest with shortness of breath)?

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A. Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi Cacumen)

B. Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae)

C. Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii)

D. Da Ji (Hb. & Rx Cirsii japonici)

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Which herb enters the Liver channel, can spread Liver Qi and is can make patients feel in a happy mood?

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A. Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)

B. Zhi Shi (Citri Aurantii Immaturus)

C. Fo Shou (Fr. Citri Sarcodactylis)

D. Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae)

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Which herb can help with Liver Qi stagnation and clear Liver heat?

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A. Wu Yao (Rx Linderae)

B. Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali Albi)

C. Chuan Lian Zi (Fr. Toosendan)

D. Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii)

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Which herb would be best for a patient with constipation from food stagnation to descend the Qi?

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A. Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)

B. Xiang Fu (Rz. Cyperii)

C. Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae immaturis)

D. Zhi Shi (Citri Aurantii Immaturus)

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Which is NOT the function of Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)?

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A. Promotes Qi movement and strengthens the SP

B. Harmonizes the ST and stops vomiting

C. Spreads Liver and relieves Qi constraint

D. Dries dampness and transforms phlegm

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Which taste is the common property for Qi regulating herbs?

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A. Sour

B. Salty

C. Sweet

D. Acrid (pungent)

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Which is the common channel entered for invigorate blood herb category

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A. SP

B. LV

C. KD

D. HT

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Which herb can guide blood downward as an ‘envoy’ or ‘guiding’ herb?

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A. Chuan Niu Xi (Rx. Cyathula)

B. Chuan Shan Jia (manitis squama)

C. Hong Hua (flos carthamii)

D. Shui Zhi (hirudo)

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A 25 year old female has been surfing in the ocean a few times a week in Santa Monica, even in the winter season. Now she complains of menstrual cramps with dark clots and her abdomen feels cold to the touch. She bleeds for 5 days but then spots for an additional 5 days. A heating pad makes her feel less pain, and her pulse is wiry, tight and deep. Which would be the BEST herb?

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A. Qian Cao Gen (Rx. Rubiae)

B. Xiang Fu (Rz. Cyperii)

C. Ai Ye (Folium artemisiae argyi folium)

D. Di Yu (Rx. Sanguisorbae)

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Please match the following: Which are mature or immature fruits?

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Zhi Shi :

Zhi Ke :

Qing Pi :

Chen Pi :

Zhi Shi :
immature

Zhi Ke :
mature

Qing Pi :
immature

Chen Pi :
mature

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What herb is moxa made from?

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Ai Ye (Artemisia Argyii)

Di Yu

Bai Ji

Xiang Fu

AI YE

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Which herb is NOT able to tonify both qi and yin?

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a. Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)

b. Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Radix)

c. Xi Yang Shen (Panacis quinquefolli Radix)

d. Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)

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Which herb enters only the Middle Jiao (Sp-St) to augment the Qi and strengthen the spleen?

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a. Shan Yao (Dioscoriae Radix)

b. Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

c. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

d. Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

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Which herb can calm the Shen to benefit the mind, AND generates fluids for wasting and thirsting?

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a. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

b. Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba)

c. Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix)

d. Shan Yao (Dioscoriae Radix)

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Which herb is very cloying, to be used with caution in cases of Spleen and Stomach deficiency, Middle Jiao dampness, and diarrhea or loose stool?

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a. Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata)

b. Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Radix)

c. Han Lian Cao (Ecliptae Herba)

d. Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

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Which herb can both tonify and invigorate the blood?

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a. He Shou Wu (Polygoni multiflora Radix)

b. E Jiao (Asini Cornii Colla)

c. Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix)

d. Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix alba)

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Which herb when overdosed or used too long term in some people can lead to headaches, elevated blood pressure/hypertension, insomnia, and palpitations?

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a. Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)

b. Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

c. Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)

d. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

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Which herb generates flesh and discharges pus for non-healing sores, plus promotes urination and reduces edema?

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a. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

b. Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

c. Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)

d. Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)

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Which herb can tonify the lung and stabilize the exterior, is used for lung qi deficiency and wei qi deficiency, marked by exterior sweating, and frequent colds?

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a. Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

b. Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)

c. Gan Cao (Glycerrhizae Radix)

d. Yi Tang (Maltosum)

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Which herb can tonify Qi, preferable for children and elderly and can also tonify Yin?

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a. Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata)

b. Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)

c. Bai Bian Dou (Lablab semen album)

d. E Jiao (Asini Corii Colla)

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Which tonic herb can drain fire and relieve toxicity; it is sometimes used for a sore throat?

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a. Gan Cao (Glycerrhizae Radix)

b. Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)

c. Yi Tang (Maltosum)

d. All the above

Which function belong to both Da Zao (Fr. Zyziphi) and Gan Cao (Rx. Glycyrrhizae)?

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a. noruish blood, calm spirit

b. diminish spasms, alleviate pain

c. harmonize other herbs in the formula

d. expel dampness, tonify stomach

Which herb can tonify and augment the spleen and heart, nourishes the blood, calm the spirit, and is used for insomnia, palpitations, and forgetfulness due to heart and spleen, blood and qi deficiency?

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a. Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)

b. Han Lian Cao (Ecliptae Herba)

c. Long Yan Rou (Longan Arillus)

d. Yu Zhu (Polygonati odorati Rhizoma)

Which herb when used in its raw form moistens the intestines, resolves toxins, and treats malaria?

2/2 Points

a. Bai He (Lilii Bulbus)

b. Tian Men Dong (Asperagi Radix)

c. He Shou Wu (Polygoni multiflori Radix)

d. Bie Jia (Triconycis Carapax)

Which yin nourishing herb can cool the blood and stop bleeding, especially uterine bleeding?

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a. Yu Zhu (Polygonati odorati Rhizoma)

b. Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)

c. Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)

d. Han Lian Cao (Ecliptae Herba)

Which herb is good at nourishing liver and kidney yin, and improving vision?

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Bai He (Lilii Bulbus)

Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)

Yu Zhu (Polygonati odorati Rhizoma)

NU ZHEN ZI

Which herb can soften the Liver, moderate spasms, and alleviate pain?

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a. Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata)

b. Dang Gui (Angelicae sinensis Radix)

c. Bai Shao (Paeonae Radix alba)

d. E Jiao (Asini Corii Colla)

Which herb can calm wheezing?

2/2 Points

a. Hu Tao Ren (Juglandis Semen)

b. Ge Jie (Gecko)

c. Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

d. All of the above

Which herb can warm the spleen, retain saliva and essence, and is used for Spleen and Kidney yang deficiency?

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a. Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)

b. Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae oxyphyllae Fructus)

c. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

d. Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)

Which herb is especially used for ‘cock’s crow’ diarrhea, due to Kidney and Spleen yang deficiency?

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a. Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)

b. Bu Gu Zhi (Psoraleae Fructus)

c. Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)

d. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

Which herb is toxic?

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a. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

b. Xi Yang Shen (Panacis quinquefolli Radix)

c. Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulis)

d. Ge Jie (Gecko)

The common properties of yang tonics are:

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a. Cooling the KD; almost all bitter

b. Warming the KD; almost all sour

c. Cooling the KD; almost all sweet

d. Warming the KD; almost all sweet

Which herb is used for deficient kidney yang pattern with impotence, infertility, and weakness of the low back?

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a. Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)

b. Bie Jia (Triconycis Carapax)

c. Suo Yang (Cynomorii Herba)

d. Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus)

Which herb regulates the Chong and Ren, tonifies the Du Mai, and stabilizes the Dai Mai?

2/2 Points

a. Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)

b. Ge Jie (Gecko)

c. Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

d. Bie Jia (Triconycis Carapax)

Which yang tonic herb can moisten the intestines and treat constipation?

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a. Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)

b. Rou Cong Rong (Cistanches Herba)

c. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

d. Yin Yang Huo (Epimedii Herba)

Which herb does NOT treat Xiao Ke (Wasting and Thirsting) syndrome?

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a. Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix)

b. Shu Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix Preparata)

c. Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)

d. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

Which herb warms the lower jiao for kidney yang deficiency ‘bulging disorders’ (hernia conditions)?

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a. Ba Ji Tian (Morindae officionalis Radix)

b. Hu Lu Ba (Trigonellae Semen)

c. Bai He (Lilii Bulbus)

d. Bie Jia (Triconycis Carapax)

Which Yang tonic is able to treat kidney and lung, Yang as well as Yin, and is gentle and safely strengthens the constitution for long term use?

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a. Lu Rong (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum)

b. Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

c. Xian Mao (Curculiginis Rhizoma)

d. Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix

Which of the followig has the function of strengthening Wei Qi, stop sweating, calm fetus?

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a. Huang Qi (Rx. Astragali)

b. Bai Zhu (Rx. Atractylodes)

c. Bai Shao (Rx. Peoniae)

d. Du Zhong (Cx Eucommiae)

Bai Shao (Rx. Paeoniae) has the ability to astringe Yin, while aiding in adjusting Ying and Wei. What taste makes this partly possible?

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a. pungent

b. bland

c. bitter

d. sour

A 55 year old patient complains of intermittently feeling warm, night sweats, spermatorrhea, and has a histor of type 1 diabetes. Which herb is best?

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a. Shu di huang (Rx. Rehmannia preparata)

b. Shan yao (Rx. Dioscoreae)

c. Bai Shao (Rx. Peoniae Lactiflorae)

d. He shou wu (Rx. Polygoni multiflori)

What are the common functions of Shu Di Huang (Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata) and Lu Rong (Cornu Cervii)?

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a. tonify qi and blood

b. nourish yin and tonify blood

c. nourish blood, tonify kidney jing

d. tonify kidney, strengthen bones

What are the common functions of Dang Gui (Rx Angelica Sinensis) and He Shou Wu (Rx. Polygoni Multiflori)?

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a. tonify blood, moisten intestine

b. fonify blood, invigorae blood

c. tonify blood, calm shen

d. tonify blood, stop bleeding

True or False: Dang Shen (Rx Codonopsis) generally tonifies Qi; therefore it can treat Qi collapse in an emergency situation.

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True

False

FALSE

Bai Bian Dou (Sm. Lablab) would be appropriate for vomiting and food poisoning, espcially in the Summertime when it is very damp and hot.

2/2 Points

True

False

TRUE

Xian Mao (Rx. Curculiginis), Yin Yang Huo (Hb. Epimedium) Ba Ji Tian (Rx. Morninda off) all have two functions in common. What are they?

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a. calm restless fetus, strengthen low back

b. improve vision, decrease gray hair

c. harmonize formula, tonify qi

d. strengthen sinews and bones, expel wind cold damp

Lisa has been pregnant for 7 weeks, suddenly she starts to have uterine bleeding with low back pain, sorenss and weakness in the knees and hands. Also, her blood pressure starts to incrlease slightly to 140/90mmHg. Which of the following herbs is the best choice for Lisa?

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a. Dang Shen (Rx. Codonposis)

b. E Jiao (Gelatinum Asini)

c. Rou Cong Rong (Hb. Cistanches)

d. Huang Qi (Rx. Astragali)

A 42 year old patient presents with a chief complaint of right ankle swelling. It is bruised from a fall two weeks ago. X-ray did not show any bone fracture. She complains of low energy, palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, chronic dry and constipation. Her menses are irregular with bad cramps during her period, that are relieved by warmth. Which herb could you use to cover her chief complaint plus her other symptoms?

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a. Rou Cong Rong (Hb Cistanches)

b. Dang Gui (Rx. Angelica Sinensis)

c. He Shou Wu (Rx. Polygoni multiflori)

d. Bai Zhu (Rx. Atractylodes)

Which Yin tonic is a good choice if the patient is also Qi deficient?

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a. Shi Hu (Dendrobii Herba)

b. Gui Ban (Testudines Plastrum)

c. Xi Yang Shen (Panacis quinquefolli Radix)

d. Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix)

Which herb used for clearing Heart fire and calming the spirit, has a special disorder of yin xu heat named after it?

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a. Bai He (Lilii Bulbus) “Lily Bulb Disorder”

b. Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix) “Asparagus Stalk Disorder”

c. Han Lian Cao (Ecliptae Herba) “Eclipse of the Heart Disorder”

d. Xi Yang Shen (Panacis quinquifolli Radix) “Panic Disorder”

Which turtle shell is better for moving blood and dissipating masses/clumping?
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Gui Ban (Testudinis Plastrum)

Bie Jia (Triconysis Carapax)

BIE JIA

Which indication belongs to Tian Men Dong (Tb. Asparagi)?

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a. digestive bloating, fatigue, qi and yin deficiency

b. wasting and thirsting syndrome due to yin deficiency heat( or fire)

b. Fear and palpitations, common cold, wind attack

d. neck and shoulder pain, liver qi stagnation

A & B

Which herb is BEST for tonifying kidney, strengthening the bones, nourishing the blood and tonifying the heart? This might be a patient who has a weak lower back and knees, ‘steaming bones’ (feeling of heat in bones), insomnia from peri-menopause and even intermittent uterine bleeding

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a. Gou qi zi (Fr. Lycii)

b. Nu Zhen Zi (Fr. Ligustri Lucidi)

c. Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis)

d. Bie Jia (Carapax Amydae)

Which functions do NOT belong to Gui Ban (Plastrum Testudinis)?

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a. Softens harderns, dissipates nodules

b. Nourish yin, anchor yang

c. Tonify Yin strengthens bones

d. Benefits the blood nourises the heart

Bie Jia has a taste that helps it to soften hardnesses. Which is it?

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a. salty

b. sour

c. bitter

d. pungent

You want to make a tasty food snack for a patient to tonify blood and yin, calm the heart, and tonify jing and yang. Which of the following would you NOT add to the mix?

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a. Gou Qi Zi (Fr. Lycii)

b. Long Yan Rou (Fr. Longan Arillus)

c. Hu Tao Ren (Sm juglandis)

d. Yi Zhi Ren (Alpiniae Oxyphyllae)

The herb below strengthens sinews and bones for soreness and weakness in the low back and knees; this may be caused by Wind and Dampness, as well as deficiency of the Liver and Kidney. Choose the best herb for this situation:

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Shi Liu Pi (Granati Pericarpium)

Wu Mei (Mume Fructus)

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

Yi Zhi Ren (Fr. Alpiniae)

GOU JI

Which herb can tonify Liver and Kidney, augment Jing and Qi, and also nourish blood?

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Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)

Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

Xu Duan (Dipsaci Rhizoma)

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

ZI HE CHE

Which herb is used for Spleen Qi deficiency with chronic diarrhea?

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Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complante Semen)

Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)

Shan Zhu Yu (Corni Fructus)

LIAN ZI

Which herb does NOT stop sweating?

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Ma Huang Gen (Ephedrae Radix)

Xu Duan (Dipsaci Rhizoma)

Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)

Nuo Dao Gen (Oryzae glutinosae Radix)

XU DUAN

Which herb is used for treating impotence?

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Wu Mei (Mume Fructus)

He Zi (Chebulae Fructus)

Hai Ma (Hippocampus)

Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen)

HAI MA

Which herb can preserve Lung Qi, arrest wheezing, and may be used for cough and wheezing with copious sputum?

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Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus)

Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)

Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen)

Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)

BAI GUO

Which herb can bind up the Intestines and stop diarrhea, and is used for chronic diarrhea and dysentery of hot or cold patterns?

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He Zi (Chebulae Fructus)

Chun Pi (Ailanthi Cortex)

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

HE ZI

Which herb can bind up the Intestines and stop diarrhea, and is used for chronic diarrhea and dysentery with damp heat patterns?

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He Zi (Chebulae Fructus)

Chun Pi (Ailanthi Cortex)

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

CHUN PI

Which of the followng can tonify BOTH Kidney Yin and Yang, tonify the Spleen and stop diarrhea, often used for strengthening Jing?

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He Zi (Chebulae Fructus)

Chun Pi (Ailanthi Cortex)

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

TU SI ZI

Which herb can mend sinews and bones, and is used for fracture?

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Sang Piao Xiao (Mantidis Ootheca)

Hai Piao Xiao/Wu Zei Gu (Sepiae Endoconcha)

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complante Semen)

Which herb can dry dampness, kill parasites, and stop itching, is used topically as a wash, powder, or ointment for any type of weeping skin lesion, and is useful especially in the genital area?

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Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)

Dong Chong Xia Cao (Cordyceps)

She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus)

Tu Si Zi (Sm Cuscatae)

SHE CHUANG ZI

Which herb can stop bleeding and bind up the Intestines to stop diarrhea?

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Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)

Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum)

Hai Ma (Hippocampus)

Peng Sha (Borax)

CHI SHI ZI

Which herb can tonify the LIver and Kidney and improve vision?

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Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

Xiong Huang (Realgar)

Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)

Jin Ying Zi (Rosae laevigatae Fructus)

TU SI ZI

Which herb is slightly toxic?

2.5/2.5 Points

Qian Shi (Euryales Semen)

Hai Piao Xiao/ Wu Zei Gu (Sepiae Endochonchae)

Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)

Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen)

BAI GUO

Which herb can tonify the Kidney and calm the fetus?

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Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)

Hai Ma (Hippocampus)

Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

DU ZHONG

This Yang tonic has in modern times been used for hypertension:

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Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus)

Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)

Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)

DU ZHONG

Which herb can generate fluids and alleviate thirst?

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Ming Fan/Bai Fan (Alumen)

Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)

Wu Mei (Mume Fructus)

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complante Semen)

WU MEI

Which herb can NOT quiet the spirit and calm the heart?

2.5/2.5 Points

Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)

Lian Zi (Nelumbinis Semen)

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus)

Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum Rubrum)

CHI SHI ZHI

Which of the following herbs can be used topically for itching skin and other dermatological symptoms?

2.5/2.5 Points

Bai Fan/Ming Fan (Alumen)

Liu Huang (Sulfur)

She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus)

All of the above

ALL

Which toxic herb has recently been used for tumors, and is also a gargle for tooth pain?

2.5/2.5 Points

Bai Fan/Ming Fan (Alumen)

Liu Huang (Sulfur)

She Chuang Zi (Cnidii Fructus)

Lu Feng Fang (Vespae Nidus)

LU FENG FANG

Herbs for external application are important in the medical field of:

2.5/2.5 Points

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Cardiology

Endocrinology

DERM

The following fucntions are common of both Lian Zi (Sm Nelumbinis Nuciferse) and Qian Shi (Sm Euyates Ferocis) EXCEPT:

2.5/2.5 Points

Tonify Spleen

Tonify Kidney, retain essence

Nourish Heart

Stop diarrhea

NOURISH HT

Shan Zhu Yu (Fr. Cornii) hs the functions to tonfiy Kidney and astringe; therefore it can be used for chronic diarrhea or dribbling urine due to Kidney Yang Deficiency

0/2.5 Points

True

False

TRUE

This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and also expels Wind-Damp-Cold Bi pain:

2.5/2.5 Points

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

Gou Ji (Cibotii Rhizoma)

Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus)

Tu Si Zi (Cuscutae Semen)

GOU JI

This herb strengthens sinews and bones, and promotes circulation of blood and qi throughout the body:

2.5/2.5 Points

Xu Duan (Dipsaci Radix)

Gu Sui Bu (Drynariae Rhizoma)

Du Zhong (Eucommiae Cortex)

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complanate Semen)

DU ZHONG

These herbs are commonly used together to treat traumatic injury and broken bones:

2.5/2.5 Points

Tu Si Zi & Sha Yuan Zi (Cuscutae Semen & Astragali complanate Semen)

Gou Ji & Du Zhong (Cibotii Rhizoma & Eucommiae Cortex)

Xu Duan & Gu Sui Bu (Dipsaci Radix & Drynariae Rhizoma) X

Hai Gou Shen & Hai Ma (Callorhini testes et Penis & Hippocampus)

XU DUAN AND GU SUI BU

This herb tonifies LV and KD yang, but also augments jing, qi and blood. It is a good herb for postpartum recovery and promoting lactation:

2.5/2.5 Points

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragali complante Semen)

Zi He Che (Hominis Placenta)

Hai Gou Shen (Callorhini Testes et Penis)

Hai Ma (Hippocampus)

ZI HE CHE

Which of the following Yang tonics does not calm fetus?

2.5/2.5 Points

Bu Gu Zhi

Du Zhong

Xu Duan

Tu Si Zi

BU GU ZHI

Which herb can tonify LV and KD, strengthen tendons and bones and promote blood circulation?

2.5/2.5 Points

Xu duan

Sang Ji Sheng

Ba Ji Tian

Gou Ji

XU DUAN

Which of the following can tonify Liver and Kidney, stabilize and astringe while also helping with uterine bleeding?

2.5/2.5 Points

Gou Ji (Rz. Cibotii)

Shan Zhu Yu (Fr. Cornii)

Xu Duan (Rz. Dipsaci)

Liu Huang (Sulphur)

SHAN ZHU YU

What is the common function of Wu Mei and Wu Wei Zi?

2.5/2.5 Points

expels roundworms

inhibits sweat

stabilizes KD jing

generates fluids

GEN FLUIDS

Which of the following can calm roundworm and generate fluids?

2.5/2.5 Points

He zi

Wu mei

Lian Zi

Shi Liu Pi

WU MEI

This herb goes to the Kidney and the Liver, and is used to assist the Yang to improve vision:

2.5/2.5 Points

Wu Bei Zi (Galla Chinensis)

Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen)

Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis)

Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus)

FU PEN ZI

Which herb combination would help with coughing andd phlegm while restraining Lung Qi?

2.5/2.5 Points

Nuo Dao Gen (Oryzae glutinosae Radix) + Bai Guo (Fr. Ginkgo)

Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen) + He Zi (Fr. Chebulae)

Fu Xiao Mai (Tritici Fructus Levis) + He Zi (Fr. Chebulae)

Fu Pen Zi (Rubi Fructus) + Wu Wei Zi (Fr. Schisandrae

BAI GUO + HE ZI

Which of the following does NOT calm restless fetus?

2.5/2.5 Points

Zi He Che (Placenta)

Xu Duan (Rz. Dipsaci)

Tu Si Zi (Sm. Cuscutae)

Du Zhong (Cx. Eucommiae

ZI HE CHE

Which of the following is NOT in the category of Astringent Herbs?

2.5/2.5 Points

Wu Wei Zi (Fr. Schisandrae)

Wu Mei (Fr. Mume)

Wu Zei Gu (Hai Piao Xiao) (Os Sepiae)

Sha Yuan Zi (Sm. Astragali)

SHA YUAN ZI

herb to counteract seafood poison

zi su ye

warm acrid and expel WCD

Gao Ben
qiang Huo

Damp heat dysentery herb – no tox heat

qin pi

clear heat drain fire herb that also moistens ints

jue ming zi

used for wc or wh

jing jie
fang feng

cool acrid for LYR and lv yin xu (blurry vision)

ju hua

WH with sore itchy throat

niu bang zi

release ext
raise yang qi
harmonize shaoyang

chai hu

benefit throat herbs

niu bang zi (no eyes)

bo he (lv qi stag)

chan tui (lv wind)

vent rashes or measles with incomplete expression

niu bang zi
sheng ma
ge gen

canker sore
mouth sore
gum sore

sheng ma

zhi mu doesn’t benefit eyes

WH that soothes LV/lv qi stag

bo he
chai hu

ht/si heat

dan zhu ye

cholesterol and hypertension

jue ming zi

upper neck stiffness tightness
hypertension

ge gen

brighten eyes and eliminate nebula

chan tui
mu zei

raise yang to stop diarrhea generate body fluids for thirst

ge gen

clear ht heat and promote urination

dan zhu ye (ht/si)

WH with constipation

niu bang zi

stop bleeding and relieve exterior syndromes

jing jie

sang ye helps with bleeding too (cooling Lu and LV)

calms lv
clears eyes
scatters WH
clears lu heat, stops cough
cools blood, stops bleeding

tai yang HA

qiang huo

side effect of ma huang

tremors

dose for xi xin

1-3g

sinus herbs

cang er zi
xi xin
bai zhi
xin yi hua

excess and xu heat

zhi mu
mu dan pi

shi gao cooking

break up and cook 20-30 min before

clear heat, calm fetus

huang qin

parasites, itching, leukorrhea

ku shen

LJ DH

huang bai

bitter and cold
lv and GB

long dan cao

shaoyang heat

huang qin
qing hao

SH DH SY

qing hao

SH and malaria

qing hao

phlegm heat cough, sticky phlegm

zhu ru

clear heat, generate fluids, xiao ke

tian hua fen

phlegm and goiter

hai zao!!!

phl heat and vomit

zhu ru

vomiting and phl cold

ban xia

cannot be used during preg

tian hua fen

unbind chest bi

gua lou

phl heat herb that releases exterior wh

qian hu

esp effective for phl damp in st and sp

ban xia

prepare in cheesecloth

only flower that descends

xuan fu hua

toxic internally in raw form

ban xia

prep with sheng jiang

throat, phl, copious sputum

jie geng

send qi down and stops cough

bai qian

wind phl in channels

tian nan xing

bai jie zi
bai qian
bai fu zi
all transform phlegm

seizure or stroke

dan/tian nan xing

raises lu qi
tai yin guiding herb
guides up

jie geng

throat, swollen painful throat

xuan shen

convulsions

shui niu jiao

both excess and xu heat

and clears lv fire

mu dan pi

painful menses

mu dan pi
chi shao

toxic heat
scrofula

xuan shen

enrich kd yin

xuan shen

xiao ke

sheng di
di gu pi

clear lu heat
treat cough and wheexing

di gu pi

DH herb also for high fever

long dan cao

SH
stop bleeding in LJ
vomiting blood

he ye

cough and wheeze

wheezing
swelling
excess lu heat

urination
edema
hypertension

sang bai pi

lice
moisten lu
stop cough

bai bu

xing ren dosage

3-9g

zi su zi doesn’t moisten ints

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