Herbal Formulas Quiz 1 Flashcards
Functions of Si Jun Zi Tang
Tonify spleen qi, relieve fatigue, strengthen the middle jiao
*Qi deficiency symptoms
Pale complexion, weak limbs, low energy, weak and low voice, poor appetite, loose stool, pale tongue with thin white coating, weak pulse
C/C for Si Jun Zi Tang
Empty heat, constipation, bloating, thirst and irritability seen together.
Not for long term use
Stop formula if the patient gets thirsty
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang functions
Tonify the qi, strengthen the spleen, relieve fatigue, raise the yang and counter prolapse
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang indications
Spleen and stomach qi deficiency
Spleen qi sinking
*What are the two envoy herbs in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang?
Sheng Ma
Chai Hu
*What is the purpose of Sheng Ma and Chai Hu in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Raise the spleen qi, counter prolapse
Si Wu Tang functions
Nourish and invigorate the blood, harmonize the menses and relieve pain
Si Wu Tang indications
Blood deficiency with blood stagnation
*What are the menstruation indications of Si Wu Tang?
Irregular cycles, scanty or stopped flow, clotted flow, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, PMS
C/C of Si Wu Tang
SP qi xu
Ba Zhen Tang functions
Tonifies the qi, nourishes the blood and relieves fatigue, strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the middle jiao
Ba Zhen Tang indications
Qi and Blood deficiency
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan functions
Nourishes the liver and kidney yin
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan indications
Liver and kidney yin deficiency with heat
What are the three tonifying herbs in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan?
Shu Di Huang
Shan Zhu Yu
Shan Yao
*What are the three downward draining herbs in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan?
Ze Xie
Mu Dan Pie
Fu Ling
*Liu Wei Di Huang Wan C/C
Sp Qi xu with diarrhea
Phlegm damp conditions
Zuo Gui Wan functions
Tonify the liver and kidney yin
Zuo Gui Wan indications
Kidney yin deficiency with heat
Which formula has animal parts?
Zuo Gui Wan
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan functions
Warms and tonifies the kidney yang, dispels cold, drains water damp, promotes urination
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan indications
Kidney yang deficiency with cold and water damp accumulation
*What is the main formula in Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
*What are the two additional herbs in Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan?
Fu Zi
Gui Zhi
You Gui Wan functions
Warm and tonify the kidney yang, tonify essence and blood