herbs 1 lecture 6 TONY Flashcards
lonicerae flos is what (pinyin name)
jin yin hua
jin yin hua is what (Latin name)
lonicerae flos
金银花 is what in pinyin and latin?
jin yin hua
lonicerae flos
what are the channels of jin yin hua (lonicerae flos)?
LI
LU
ST
what are the properties of jin yin hua (lonicerae flos)?
sweet, cold
what are 4 characteristics of jin yin hua (lonicerae flos)?
disperses heat
resolves toxicity
cools the blood
stops bleeding (if charred)
what characteristic does jin yin hua (lonicerae flos) acquire if charred?
stops bleeding
jin yin hua (lonicerae flos) has a dose range of 6-20 grams. Why would you use a smaller or larger dose?
smaller for exterior wind conditions
larger for heat toxins and sores
what is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
jin yin hua (lonicerae flos) has no contraindications (T/F)
true!
jin yin hua (金银花）（lonicerae flos) has three important functions. name them or suffer the consequences!
- clears heat and resolves fire toxicity
- vents and disperses externally contracted wind heat
- clears damp heat from the lower jiao
lian qiao (连翘）is known as what in latin?
forsythiae fructus
连翘 is known as what in pinyin and latin?
lian qiao is forsythiae fructus
what channels does 连翘 enter?
HT
LU
GB
what channels does lian qiao (forsythiae fructus / 连翘） enter?
HT
LU
GB
what are the properties of lian qiao (连翘 ／ forsythiae fructus)?
bitter, slightly acrid, slightly cold
what are the three key characteristics of lian qiao / forsythiae fructus?
cools and vents heat (particularly in HT and upper jiao)
resolves toxicity
disperses clumps
name an herb that is effective at dispersing clumps
lian qiao /forsythiae fructus
within normal dosage range, lian qiao has no side effects (T/F)
true!
jin yin hua resolves toxicity and clears heat, but lian qiao does not (T/F)
false!
they both resolve toxicity and clear heat
jin yin hua and lian qiao are frequently used together (T/F)
true!
yin qiao san contains jin yin hua and lian qiao. which herb is the chief?
trick question! they’re both chiefs!
in yin qiao san, jin yin hua and lian qiao are both chiefs …what role does bo he play?
deputy
what is the action of yin qiao san?
disperses wind heat, clears heat, resolves toxicity
yin qiao san is effective at dealing with pathogens at the xue level (T/F)
false! yin qiao san is for wei level wind heat
sore throat is one of the indications that yin qiao san is used for (T/F)
true!
name two herbs that clear heat and relieve toxicity
jin yin hua
lian qiao
name an herb that clear heat from deficiency
qing hao (artemisiae annuae herba)
what are some signs/symptoms/conditions associated with deficiency heat?
5 center sweat night sweats fever which is worse at night (think yin deficiency) thin, rapid pulse malar flush
in order to clear deficiency heat, there is a 2 part treatment principle …
- nourish liver and kidney yin
2. clear deficiency heat
qing hao (青蒿）is know as what in latin?
artemisiae annuae herba
qing hao (青蒿） / artemisiae annuae herba enters which channels?
KD, LV, GB
it’s wormwood, so it goes to the liver … think about absinthe
what are the properties of qing hao （青蒿） ？
bitter and cold
qing hao (青蒿）／ artemisiae annuae herba clears all types of yin level heat, but may injure the qi, blood, or yin (T/F)
false!
have no fear! qing hao will not damage your qi, blood, or yin.
青蒿 / qing hao / artemisiae annuae herba has no contraindications (T/F)
false. qing hao is contraindicated in those with weak digestion or watery diarrhea
qing hao (青蒿）has 4 important functions. what are they?
clears summerheat
clears fever from deficiency
cools the blood and stops bleeding
checks malarial disorders and resolves heat
there are three types of downward draining herbs. what are they?
purgatives
laxatives
harsh expellants
downward draining herbs are encouraged for use during pregnancy (T/F)
false! they are contraindicated … duh!
when are downward draining herbs contraindicated?
pregnancy
menses
prolapse
qi / yang deficiency
purgatives are always used in patterns of deficiency (T/F)
false
the answer is excess
purgatives are used in patterns of interior excess, which may be divided into two broad categories:
interior heat
interior cold
da huang (大黄）is known as what in latin?
rhei radix et rhizoma (rhubarb root)
what channels does 大黄 enter?
HT
LI
LV
ST
what channels does da huang / rhei radix et rhizoma enter?
HT
LI
LV
ST
da huang should be added at the beginning of decocting for purgative function (T/F)
false! add it at the end!
what are the properties of da huang?
bitter and cold
what are a few key characteristics of da huang / rhei radix rhizoma?
purges clumped heat in the intestines
cools the blood
removes blood stasis
in its charred form, can stop bleeding
da huang is good for those with weak stomach qi (T/F)
false! da huang can damage stomach qi
what are 6 functions of da huang / rhei radix rhizoma?
- drains heat and purges accumulations
- drains fire
- clears heat, transforms dampness, and promotes urination
- drains heat from the blood
- invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis
- clears heat and reduces fire toxicity
da huang drains fire and purges accumulations …. high fever, profuse sweating, thirst, full pulse … think about the four ______
BIGS!
da huang (大黄）should be cooked for a longer or shorter time for the purgative effect?
shorter
da cheng qi tang is comprised of what 4 herbs?
da huang
mang xiao
zhi shi
hou po
which herb is the chief herb of da cheng qi tang?
da huang
huo ma ren is a moist laxative (T/F)
true
hua ma ren is known as what, to the citizens of Ancient Rome?
cannabis semen
火麻仁 is known as what, in pinyin and latin?
huo ma ren / cannabis semen
what channels does huo ma ren (火麻仁）enter?
LI
SP
ST
(think about it … smoking weed gives you the munchies … LI, SP, ST … these are all related to digestion)
what are some key characteristics of huo ma ren (火麻仁）？
enriches yin fluid
moistens the intestines
unblocks constipation
what are the contraindications for huo ma ren (火麻仁）／cannabis semen?
excessive consumption can lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
harsh expellants are also referred to as cathartics (T/F)?
true
gan sui (甘遂）/ kansui radix is a harsh expellant (T/F)?
true!
what are the channels for gansui / kansui radix?
KD
LI
LU
gan sui is best taken as a decoction (T/F)?
no decoction, use pills or powders
gan sui has 3 functions. name them now or be purged immediately!
- drains water downward and drives out thin mucus
- drives out phlegm
- clears heat and reduces swelling
