HerbPharmIV-week 1Qi tonics Flashcards
What are the common temps of qi tonics?
mild or warm
What is the common taste of all tonics?
sweet
What are S&S of Sp qi def
fatigue, no app, poor & slow digestion, loose stool/runs
S&S of LU qi def
weak vx, coughing, panting, spont sweat, SOB (esp on exertion), easily catch cold
qi def T
pale, white coat if mild damp, thick white greasy coat if damp severe
SP qi def tongue
teeth mark
qi def P
weak, forceless
Which qi tonic enters HT KD LU
xi yang shen
which hb is sl bitter, sl warm and enters LU and SP
ren shen
Which qi tonic raises the yang
Huang qi (Rx astragali membranaceus)
With which hb are Shen hbs incompatible?
Li Lu
Which hb stabilizes the ext and tonifies the LU
Huang qi
which qi tonic is cold (& can clear heat)
Xi Yang Shen (Rx panacis quiquefolii)
WHich is stronger, ren shen or xi yang shen
Ren shen
Which hb is common for diabetes (xiao ke)?
xi yang shen