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What herb treats both warm and cold wind heat and is great for venting highly contagious diseases?

A

Dan dou chi

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What are the properties and channels entered of ma huang?

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acrid, warm, slightly bitter

Enters the lung and bladder channels

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What herb helps asthma and promotes urination?

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ma huang

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What herb is great for treating wind/cold/damp bi particularly of the shoulders?

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Gui zhi

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What are the properties and channels entered of gui zhi?

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acrid, sweet, warm

heart, lung and bladder channels

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What herb is used for all heart and blood disorders and wind cold invasions?

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gui zhi

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What are 6 actions of gui zhi?

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Opens the pores to release the exterior for wind cold invasions
Warms and unblocks the channels, dispels wind/cold/damp bi pain of the shoulders
Warms yang and promotes Qi transformation – production of food qi, production of blood, production of body fluids.
Assist the Heart yang and unblocks Yang Qi of the chest.
Harmonises nutritive and protective Qi levels.
Warms the middle and directs turbid yin downward

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What herb treats mastitis with pain and swelling?

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zi su ye (perilla leaf)

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What herb’s fresh leaves are mashed and then poulticed for wounds, mastitis or snakebites?

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zi su ye (perilla leaf)

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What are the properties and channels entered of zi su ye (perilla leaf)?

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aromatic, acrid and warm

lung and spleen channels

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What herb treats morning sickness and a restless foetus? and how

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zi su ye (perilla leaf)- descends rebellious qi

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What are the properties and channels entered of gao ben?

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acrid and warm

Bladder channel

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Which herb treats vertex headaches due to its strong ascending nature?

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gao ben

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What herb is an emperor herb to treat all wind disorders?

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fang feng

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What are the properties and channels entered of fang feng?

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sweet, acrid and slightly warm

liver, spleen and bladder channels

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What herb dispels internal liver wind and relieves diarrhoea with abdo pain?

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fang feng

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17
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What pungent, acrid and warm herb dilates the coronary vessels to increase heart function?

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Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root)

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18
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What herb inhibits the growth of E.coli and alleviates vaginal discharge?

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Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root)

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What acrid, aromatic and slightly warm harmonious herb is light and ascending that can be used for both wind cold and wind heat?

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Jing jie

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What are the properties and channels entered of Cang er zi (Xanthium fruit)?

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Sweet, bitter, warm and toxic

Lung

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What are the properties and channels entered of Bai Zhi (Dahurian angelica root)?

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Pungent, acrid and warm

Lung, stomach and spleen

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What are the properties and channels entered of jing jie?

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Acrid, aromatic, slightly warm

Lung and Liver

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What are the properties and channels entered of xin yin hua? (magnolia flower)

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Acrid and warm

Lung and Stomach

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What are the properties and channels entered of sheng jiang?

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Acrid and warm

Lung, spleen and Stomach

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What are 4 actions of sheng jiang?

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Releases exterior wind-cold and induces sweating
Resolves toxicity
Warms and strengthens the middle burner
Warms the lungs and stops coughing

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26
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What is the most frequently used herb for sinusitis, rhinitis and the common cold?

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Xin yin hua (magnolia flower)

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What are 4 actions of xin yin hua (magnolia flower)?

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Release wind-cold
Unblocks nasal passages
Promotes spread of lung qi to restore smell
Enters the stomach and raises yang qi to the head

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28
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What herb can stop bleeding when charred black?

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jing jie

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29
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Name 4 actions of jing jie?

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Releases exterior wind-cold and wind-heat
Promotes eruption of rashes and alleviates itching
Relieves spasms
Stops bleed (charred)

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30
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What herb treats nasal problems with thick foul yellow or green discharge?

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cang er zi.(Xanthium fruit)

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What herb requires dry frying to reduce its toxicity?

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cang er zi (Xanthium fruit)

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32
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What herb treats nasal problems and also painful obstruction in the knees and feet?

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cang er zi (Xanthium fruit)

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What are 6 functions of Bai zhi? (Dahurian angelica root)

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Releases the exterior and dispels wind
Opens the upper orifices (specifically the nose and sinuses)
Dries dampness and relieves pain, particularly in the upper part of the Stomach channel along the face and head
Eliminates toxins
Reduces swelling and expels pus
Expels dampness and alleviates discharge

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34
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When is Bai zhi contraindicated?

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Blood or yin deficiency because it is very drying.

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What are 7 actions of zi su ye?(perilla leaf)

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Releases the exterior and promotes sweating to expel cold
Promotes movement of Qi
Descends rebellious Qi
Expands the chest
Harmonises the middle burner
Soothes a restless foetus
Alleviates seafood poisoning.
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36
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What are 4 actions of Ma huang?

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Induces sweating by opening the skin pores – drives out exterior pathogen for patterns of wind-cold exterior excess. Only prescribed when there is NO sweating

Calms wheezing (asthma) and stops cough by encouraging lung Qi to flow more easily and directs it downwards

Promotes urination – stimulates the sphincter muscle of the bladder to decrease and treat oedema (only oedema in the upper burner) Not oedema caused by Kidney yang deficiency.

Warms and disperses cold pathogens – useful for wind-damp painful obstruction and deep-rooted toxic sores.

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37
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What herbs act as courier herbs by raising yang qi to the head?

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Gao ben, sheng ma, ge gen, chai hu, xin yin hua

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38
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What is an emperor herb for all lung disorders?

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ma huang

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What are 4 actions of fang feng?

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Releases the exterior and expels wind
Clears wind-dampness and alleviates pain
Dispels internal Liver wind and relieves spasms
Relieves diarrhoea and pain in the bowels

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What are the properties and channels entered of ju hua?

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sweet, bitter, slightly cold

lung and liver

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41
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What is an emperor herb for treating deep seeded ulcers due to its ability to eliminate toxins?

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Ju hua

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What are 6 actions of ju hua?

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Expels wind-heat
Disperses Liver heat and nourishes Liver yin
Extinguishes Liver wind
Calms Liver Yang and clears the eyes to improve vision
Moves Liver qi stagnation
Emperor herb for treating deep seeded ulcers due to its ability to eliminate toxins

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43
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What are the properties and channels entered of sang ye?(mulberry leaf)

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sweet, bitter and cold

Lung and Liver

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What cool herb calms the liver and clears the eyes and also nourishes sweetens, moistens and protects lung yin?

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sang ye (mulberry leaf)

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What are 9 actions of sang ye (mulberry leaf)?

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Expels wind-heat
Clears lung heat
Disperses wind heat from head and face 
Spreads and scatters lung qi and soothes SOB
Sweetens, moistens, and protects lung yin
Moistens dryness and protects the fluids
Calms the liver and clears the eyes
Cools the Blood and stops bleeding 
Reduces fever due to wind-heat
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What are the properties and channels entered of sheng ma?

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sweet, acrid and slightly cold

Spleen, stomach, lungs and LI

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What herb is contraindicated during pregnancy/lactation and not to be used with patients with fully erupted measles or breathing difficulties?

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sheng ma

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48
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what herb removes heat from the yang ming, resolves toxicity and promotes skin eruptions?

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sheng ma

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49
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What are the properties and channels entered of chan tui?

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Sweet, salty and slightly cold

Lung and Liver

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50
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When do you need to be cautious when using chan tui?

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Use with caution in exterior deficiency and in pregnancy due to premodern materia medica texts recording chan tui promoting the birth process (especially in patients with history of miscarriage)

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51
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What sweet, salty and slightly cold herb is used to treat tonsilitis, laryngitis and superficial obstructions of the eyes?

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chan tui

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52
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Name 5 actions of chan tui

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Expels wind and clears heat
Vents rashes and stops itching
Clears the eyes and removes superficial obstructions
Stops spasms and extinguishes wind
Soothes the throat
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What are the properties and channels entered of bo he?

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Acrid, aromatic and cooling

Lung and liver

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54
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What are the 7 actions of bo he?

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Disperses wind-heat
Soothes the throat
Vents rashes 
Clears the head
Brightens the eyes
Facilitates the flow of liver qi
Expels turbid filth
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55
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What are some precautions of bo he?

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Yin deficiency with heat signs who sweat profusely
patients with ascendant liver yang
Not recommended for nursing mothers as it may inhibit lactation.

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What are the properties and channels entered of niu bang zi?

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Acrid, bitter and cold

Lung and Stomach

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57
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What herb moistens the intestines and dispels wind heat?

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niu bang zi

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What are 8 actions of niu bang zi?

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Dispels wind-heat
Ascending and descending action
Clears heat
Opens the diaphragm
Eliminates toxins
Vents rashes
Clears toxic heat from the throat
Moistens the Intestines
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59
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What are 2 contraindications of niu bang zi?

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Qi deficiency with diarrhoea

Open sores or carbuncles.

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60
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What herbs release both exterior wind-cold and wind-heat?

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Fang feng, dan dou chi, jing jie

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What cool or warm herb (depending on preparation) is great for venting highly contagious diseases?

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dan dou chi

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What are 5 actions of dan dou chi?

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Releases exterior for both hot and cold exterior disorders – ascending and descending action
Great for venting highly contagious diseases
Eliminates irritability
Supports stomach and spleen
Gentle herb – good for patients with yin deficiencies

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63
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What are the properties and channels entered of dan dou chi?

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Sweet, slightly bitter and cold or warm (depending on preparation)
Lung and stomach

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64
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What herb is an emperor her for treating stiff neck?

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ge gen

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65
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What sweet, acrid and cool herb treats diabetes and releases the muscles?

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ge gen

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66
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What are the properties and channels entered of ge gen?

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sweet, acrid and cool

Spleen and stomach

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67
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What cool herb treats the symptoms of hypertension and generates the production of body fluids?

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ge gen

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68
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What herb is brilliant at treating angina and brings rashes to the surface?

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ge gen

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69
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What bitter, acrid and cool herb can restore a patients temperature within 24 hours?

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chai hu

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70
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What are the properties and channels entered of chai hu?

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Bitter, acrid and cool

Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium and triple burner

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What are 5 actions of chai hu?

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Harmonises the interior and exterior - treats alternating fever and chills (shao yang disorders)
Spreads Liver Qi and protects the liver
Releases heat in the muscle layer
Lifts Yang Qi and guides the effects of a herbal formula to the upper body.
Raises the clear qi of the stomach and gallbladder

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72
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What herb treats alternating fever and chills and PMS issues?

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chai hu

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73
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What can chai hu cause?

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Can cause insomnia, dizziness, headaches and aggravate emotionally sensitive people

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74
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In what cases is chai hu not to be administered?

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During pregnancy, when the true yin has been severely damaged and hyperactivity of liver yang.

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75
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What herb becomes calcined when scorched which increases its astringency functions – treats oozing sores, eczema?

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Shi gao (gypsum)

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76
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Which is the coldest herb in the materia medica?

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shi gao (gypsum)

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Which herb treats the 4 bigs?

big pulse, thirst, sweat and fever

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shi gao (gypsum)

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What are the properties and channels entered of shi gao?

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Sweet, acrid and very cold

Lung and stomach

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What herb is contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach, or fever from yin deficiency.
Can damage Yang so only prescribe for short period

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Shi gao (gypsum)

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80
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what is the dose of shi gao?

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9-30g

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What are 6 actions of shi gao (gypsum)?

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Clears heat and drains fire
Releases heat from muscle layer
Induce sweat to drive out pathogenic factor
Clears intense fire and heat form the qi level of the Lungs and Stomach
Quenches thirst
Protects Yin

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82
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What herb is known as the cancer herb?

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bai hua she she cao

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What are the properties and channels entered of bai hua she she cao?

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sweet, bitter, cold

liver, stomach, LI and SI

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What are 4 actions of bai hua she she cao?

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Clears heat
Relieves fire toxicity
Reduces abscesses
Resolves dampness by promoting urination

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85
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What this the emperor herb for all damp-heat skin conditions?

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bai xian pi

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86
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Which herb is used to treat itching of the skin, thick yellow vaginal discharge due to its powerful antifungal effects?

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bai xian pi

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what are 5 actions of bai xian pi?

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Clears heat
Relieves toxicity
Expels wind
Stops itching  
Expels and dries dampness
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What are the properties and channels entered of bai xian pi?

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Bitter and cold

Spleen and stomach

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89
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What is the the emperor herb for infectious diseases?

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ban lan gen

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90
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Name 4 actions of ban lan gen?

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Drains heat
Relieves fire toxicity
Cools the Blood
Benefits the throat

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91
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What are the properties and channels entered of ban lan gen?

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Bitter and cold

Heart, Lung and Stomach

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What are the properties and channels entered of da qing ye?

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Bitter, salty and very cold

Heart, lung and stomach

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93
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What herb is used for all types of contagious warm heat pathogens and clears heart heat?

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da qing ye

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What are 5 actions of da qing ye?

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Clears heat
Relieves toxicity
Cools the Blood
Reduces rashes and skin eruptions 
Clears heart heat
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95
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What is the emperor herb for Large intestine disorders – treats all LI abscesses?

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hong teng

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What are the properties and channels entered of hong teng?

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Bitter and neutral

Liver and large intestine

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97
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What function of hong teng identifies it from other toxicity clearing herbs?

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It invigorates blood and disperses blood stasis

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98
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Name 5 actions of hong teng

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Clears heat
Relieves toxicity
Reduces abscesses
Stops pain associated with swelling
Invigorates blood and disperses stasis
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99
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What bitter, sweet and cold herb nourishes the yin of the lungs, stomach and spleen?

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Zhi Mu

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100
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhi mu?

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bitter, sweet and cold

lung, stomach and kidneys

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101
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What are 3 actions of zhi mu?

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Enriches and nourishes the Yin of the Lungs, Stomach and Kidneys
Clears excess heat and fire from the Lungs or Stomach
Clears deficient heat from the Kidneys

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102
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What is the emperor herb to treat damp heat in the liver and gallbladder?

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zhi zi

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103
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhi zu (gardenia fruit)?

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Bitter and cold

Lung, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Triple Burner.

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104
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What are 5 actions of zhi zu (gardenia fruit)?

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Clears heat and resolves dampness – directs downward out through the urine
Eliminates irritability
Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
Reduces swelling and moves blood stasis due to trauma
Breaks up toxic accumulations

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105
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What herb treats cancers, tumours and goitres?

A

xia ku cao

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106
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What are the properties and channels entered of xia ku cao?

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bitter, sweet and cold

Gall bladder and liver

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107
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What herb treats hypertension, swollen lymph nodes and brightens the eyes?

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xia ku cao

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108
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Name 4 actions of xia ku cao

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Clears heat and Liver fire
Brightens the eyes
Clears hot phlegm and dissipates nodules
Renowned for treating cancers and tumours due to promoting liver qi which increases the movement of fluid (phlegm)

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109
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What are the properties and channels entered of dan zhu ye?

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sweet, bland and cold

Heart, SI, stomach

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110
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Name 4 actions of dan zhu ye

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Clears heat
Eliminates irritability
Promotes urination
Clears damp-heat

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111
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What are the properties and channels entered of lu gen?

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sweet and cold

lung and stomach

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112
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What are 4 actions of lu gen?

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clears heat in the lungs and stomach
generates fluids
promotes urination
encourages rash to surface

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113
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What bitter, sweet and cold herb will you use to treat a patient with a cough with sticky yellow phlegm, diabetes, thirst, constipation, bleeding gums, menopause, hot flushes, kidney yin deficiency, dry throat, insomnia, gastric reflux?

A

Zhi Mu

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114
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What sweet, bland and cold herb removes heat in the heart or stomach channel with UTI?

A

Dan zhu ye

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115
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What bitter, acrid and cold herb clears hot phlegm and dissipates nodules?

A

xia ku cao (prunella)

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116
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What herb treats dark, scanty or bloody urine, thick and yellow phlegm with cough and is a great generator of fluids?

A

Lu Gen

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117
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What bitter, sweet, salty and slightly cool herb prevents atherosclerosis and treats hypertension and hypercholesterolemia?

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Jue ming zi (cassia seed)

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118
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What are the properties and channels entered of jue ming zi (cassia seed)?

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bitter, sweet, salty and slightly cool

Liver, Kidney and LI

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119
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What herb treats Itchy and red and painful eyes, sensitivity to light, glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis and was also taken by people to lose weight?

A

Jue ming zi (cassia seed)

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120
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Name 4 actions of Jue ming zi (cassia seed)?

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Clears heat from the Liver and the eyes
Lubricates the intestines and unblocks the bowels (laxative)
Prevents atherosclerosis – treats hypercholesterolemia and hypertension
Taken to lose weight

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121
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What herb cools heart and pericardium fire to calm the Shen and restore communication between the heart and kidneys?

A

Lian zi xin (lotus seed centre)

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122
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What is the emperor herb to stop bleeding from heat?

A

Sheng di huang

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123
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Name 5 actions of sheng di huang?

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Emperor herb to stop bleeding from heat
Clears heat and cools the Blood 
Nourishes the Yin 
Promotes the generation of body fluids 
Pacifies Heart heat
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124
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What are the properties and channels entered of sheng di huang?

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bitter, sweet and cold

liver, heart and kidney

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125
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What sweet and cold herb is great at treating night sweats and nose bleeds?

A

di gu pi

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126
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What are the properties and channels entered of di gu pi?

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Sweet and cold

Lung, Liver and Kidney

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127
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What sweet and cold herb has studies revealed it has a hypotensive, antibacterial, hypoglycaemic and fever reducing activity?

A

di gu pi

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128
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Name 4 actions of di gu pi (lycium bark)

A

Drains fire from Yin deficiency
Clears and drains Lung heat and stops wheezing/cough
Cools the Blood
Drains floating Kidney fire and clears heat from the bones

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129
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What sweet, bitter, salty and cold herb treats tonsilitis, constipation and neck lumps due to phlegm-fire?

A

Xuan Shen

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130
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What are the properties and channels entered of Xuan Shen?

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sweet, bitter, salty and cold

Lung, Kidney and stomach

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131
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What are 5 actions of Xuan shen?

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Clears heat and cools the Blood
Nourishes Kidney yin which controls fire in the heart
Benefits the throat – drains fire from throat
Eliminates toxins
Softens hardness and dissipates subcutaneous nodules (particularly in the neck)

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132
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What are the properties and channels entered of mu dan pi?

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acrid, bitter, slightly cold

heart, liver and kidney

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133
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What acrid, bitter and slightly cold herb is used for abdominal masses, problems with menstruation and inflammation from traumatic injuries?

A

mu dan pi

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134
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What are 6 actions of mu dan pi?

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Analgesic and reduces inflammation
Clears heat and cools the Blood 
Transforms blood stasis
Clears ascending Liver fire
Clears fire from deficiency
Drains pus and reduces swellings
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135
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What herb is has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, transforms blood stasis and clears ascending liver fire?

A

mu dan pi

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136
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What bitter and cold herb that clears heat and dampness is great at draining and pacifying liver heat?

A

long dan cao (gentian root)

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137
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What are the properties and channels entered of long dan cao (gentian root)?

A

Bitter and cold

Gall bladder, liver and stomach

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138
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Name 2 actions of long dan cao (gentian root)

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Drains damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder channels

Drains and pacifies excess Liver fire - Great for liver heat

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139
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What bitter and cold herb that clears heat and dampness treats swelling and pain of the scrotum, cloudy urination and yellow vaginal discharge?

A

long dan cao (gentian root)

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140
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What are the properties and channels entered of ku shen (sophora root)?

A

Bitter and cold

Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Stomach, Bladder.

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141
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What bitter and cold herb that clears heat and dampness is great for skin conditions?

A

Ku shen (sophora root)

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142
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What are 4 actions of Ku shen (sophora root)?

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Clears heat and dries dampness (primarily in the lower burner)
Dispels wind and stops itching - Great for skin conditions
Kills parasites
Promotes urination

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143
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Which one of the 3 yellows has an affinity for the lower burner, reduces kidney yin deficiency fire?

A

Huang bai (phellodendron bark)

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144
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Which bitter and cold herb treats dysentery, jaundice, night sweats, eczema and swollen/painful knees?

A

Huang bai (phellodendron bark)

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145
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Name 3 actions of Huang bai (phellodendron bark)?

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Drains damp-heat from the lower burner
Reduces Kidney yin deficiency fire
Drains fire and resolves toxicity

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146
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Name the 3 yellows and their properties and channels entered?

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Huang bai (phellodendron bark) - Kidney and bladder
Huang lian (coptis rhizome) - Heart, LI, liver and stomach
Huang qin (scutellaria) - Lung, Stomach, LI, Gall bladder

All bitter and cold

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147
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Name 5 actions of Huang Lian

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Clears heat and drains dampness (in the stomach and intestines)
Clears heart fire and toxins
Clears heat and toxicity from the Liver and gall bladder
Stops bleeding
Clears heat topically - for eyes and mouth ulcers

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148
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Which of the 3 yellows treats, irritability, nosebleeds, hepatitis, red eyes and mouth ulcers?

A

Huang lian

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149
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Name 5 actions of Huang qin

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Clears heat and dries dampness (particularly in the Stomach or intestines)
Clears heat and resolves toxicity in the upper burner (lungs)
Cools the blood and stops bleeding
Calms the foetus
Sedates liver yang rising

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150
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Which one of the 3 yellows treats miscarriage threat, jaundice, cough with yellow sputum, nosebleeds and high blood pressure?

A

Huang qin

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151
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What are the properties and channels entered of jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)?

A

Sweet and cold

LI, lung and stomach

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152
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What is the most important herb for clearing heat and resolving toxicity?

A

jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)

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153
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Which sweet and cold herb clears damp-heat from the lower burner, has anti-inflammatory properties, contracts the uterus and protects the liver?

A

jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)

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154
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Which cold and sweet herb is used for mastitis, painful swollen eyes, tonsilitis and UTIs?

A

jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)

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155
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Name 6 actions of jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)

A 
Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity
Expels externally contracted wind-heat
Clears damp-heat from the lower burner
Expels and discharges pus
Protects the liver
Contracts the uterus
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156
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What are the properties and channels entered of lian qiao (forsythia fruit)?

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Bitter, slightly acrid and slightly cold

Heart, Liver and Gall bladder

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157
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What is the emperor herb for treating toxic sores, carbuncles and infections?

A

Lian qiao (forsythia fruit)

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158
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Which bitter, slightly acrid and slightly cold herb has antibacterial properties, protects hepatic function, is an anti-inflammatory and increases the body’s immunity?

A

Lian qiao (forsythia fruit)

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159
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Name 6 actions of lian qiao (forsythia fruit)?

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Clears heat and resolves toxicity
Clears externally contracted wind-heat
Clears heart heat and calms the shen 
Detoxifies and disperses swelling
Clears heat in the blood
Increases urination
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160
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What awful tasting herb improves the condition of the throat, stops bleeding internally and topically, clears the lungs and resolves fire toxicity?

A

ma bo (puffball fruiting body)

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161
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What are the properties and channels entered of ma bo (puffball fruiting body)?

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Acrid and neutral

Lung

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162
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What are the properties and channels entered of pu gong ying (dandelion)?

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Bitter, sweet and cold

Liver and Stomach

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163
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What classic liver herb treats insufficient lactation, painful urinary dysfunction, tonsilitis and red/swollen eyes?

A

Pu gong ying (dandelion)

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164
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Name 6 actions of pu gong ying (dandelion)?

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Clears heat and resolves toxicity 
Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules
Promotes lactation
Resolves dampness
Promotes urination and treats jaundice
Clears the liver and benefits the eyes
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165
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What is a classic liver herb that benefits the eyes and treats firm and hard nodules of the breasts and intestines?

A

Po gong ying (dandelion)

166
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What are the properties and channels entered of Shan dou gen (bushy sophora)?

A

Very bitter and cold

Lung, LI

167
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What very bitter and cold herb treats gingivitis, loss of voice, jaundice, throat and lung cancers?

A

shan dou gen (bushy sophora)

168
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Name 4 actions of shan dou gen (bushy sophora)

A

Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity
Improves the condition of the throat
Clears lung heat
Drains stomach fire

169
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What is the emperor herb to treat heat toxins in the lung?

170
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What are the properties and channels entered of She gan?

A

Bitter and cold

Lung

171
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Name 4 actions of she gan

A

Clears heat and resolves toxicity
Improves the condition of the throat
Transforms phlegm and clears and cools the lungs
Redirects lung qi downward to stop cough

172
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What is the distinguishing difference between shan dou gen and she gan?

A

Shan dou gen drains stomach fire and she gan enters the lungs only to treat toxins

173
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What are the properties and channels entered of tu fu ling?

A

Sweet, bland and neutral

Liver and Stomach

174
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Name 4 actions of tu fu ling

A

Relieves toxicity
Eliminates dampness
Clears damp-heat from the skin
Specific action on the lower burner

175
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What sweet, bland and neutral herb treats turbid and painful urination, vaginal discharge and hot skin lesions?

A

tu fu ling

176
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What are the properties and channels entered of zi hua di ding (viola)?

A

Bitter, acrid and cold

Liver and heart

177
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What are 3 actions of zi hua di ding (viola)?

A

Clears heat and resolves toxicity
Clears hot sores - used internally and topically
Great for red, swollen eyes

178
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What bitter, acrid and cold herb treats head and back abscesses, breast abscesses and red, swollen painful eyes?

A

zi hua di ding (viola)

179
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What are the properties and channels entered of da huang (rhubarb)?

A

Bitter and cold

Heart, Liver, Stomach and LI

180
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What is the emperor herb for constipation due to heat?

A

da huang (rhubarb)

181
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What are the main 4 actions of da huang?

A

Opens the bowels and has strong downward movement
Clears heat and purges fire toxicity
Purges clumped hard stools for when there is heat in the Intestines
Clears damp-heat and promotes urination (treating oedema)

182
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What downward-draining herb clears heat form the blood, invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis and influences the gallbladder to treat jaundice?

A

da huang (rhubarb)

183
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What downward-draining herb is contraindicted for pregancy, post-partum/lactating and those with a weak stomach?

A

da huang (rhubarb)

184
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Which down-ward draining herb is very popular to use for mastitis?

A

Mang Xiao (Glauber’s salt)

185
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What are the properties and channels entered of Mang Xiao (Glauber’s salt)?

A

Bitter, salty, acrid and very cold

Large Intestine and Stomach

186
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How does Mang Xiao (Glauber’s salt) treat constipation?

A

Softens areas of hardness for constipation with heat by attracting water from the body into the Intestines – increases the volume of the stool, moistens dryness and softens hardness, increases intestinal volume (unable to be absorbed in the intestinal wall), increases peristalsis and stools are evacuated.

187
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What are 5 functions of Mang Xiao (Glauber’s salt)?

A

Purge’s accumulations and guides out stagnation
Clears heat from Lungs, Stomach and Intestines
Reduces swelling
Cleanses the Large Intestines
Softens areas of hardness for constipation with heat

188
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What are the properties and channels entered of fan xie ye (senna leaf)?

A

sweet, bitter and cold

Large intestine

189
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When should fan xie ye (senna leaf) not be used?

A

Don’t use during pregnancy, heavy menstruation, breastfeeding, patients with qi or blood deficiency

190
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What herb is slippery in nature and is used to treat constipation due to heat as it drains downwards, moistens dryness and guides out stagnation from the intestines?

A

fan xie ye (senna leaf)

191
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of huo ma ren (hemp seeds)?

A

Sweet and neutral

Spleen, stomach and Large intestines

192
Q

What sweet and neutral herb is great for treating constipation in elderly?

A

huo ma ren (hemp seeds)

193
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What are 4 actions of huo ma ren (hemp seeds)?

A

Nourishes and moistens the Intestines
Nourishes the Yin
Tonifies the middle burner
Clears heat and promotes healing of sores topically

194
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What are the properties and channels entered of yu li ren (bush cherry pit)?

A

Acrid, bitter, sweet, neutral

Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen.

195
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What are 3 actions of yu li ren (bush cherry pit)?

A

Moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels for constipation due to qi stagnation in the intestines (Slippery with greasy nature)
Gentle doesn’t harm qi, stomach or spleen
Promotes urination and reduces oedema

196
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Which flavour has the ability to leach out dampness by promoting urination?

A

Bland/plain flavour

197
Q

What are 6 strategies to treat dampness?

A 
Promote urination and leach out dampness
Dry dampness
Expel dampness
Aromatically transform dampness
Strengthen the Spleen and transform dampness
Warm the Kidney and steam dampness
198
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Name the 5 tastes and their action

A

Sour - astringes, prevents leakage of fluid or qi
Bitter - clears heat and dries damp
Sweet - tonifies and moistens
Acrid - disperses and moves
Salty - softens hardness and purges accumulations

199
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What is the action of aromatic herbs?

A

To move and disperse. Generally lighter than pungent herbs and can penetrate turbidity such as dampness, revive the spleen and transform dampness.
They can also unblock qi and blood and relieve pain

200
Q

What is the number one herb to tonifying the spleen and expel damp through urination?

A

Fu Ling (poria)

201
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What are the properties and channels entered of fu ling (poria)?

A

sweet, bland and neutral

Heart, Spleen, Kidney and lung

202
Q

What is the emperor herb to treat damp?

A

Fu Ling (poria)

203
Q

What are 5 actions of fu ling (poria)?

A

Drains damp by promoting urination
Strengthen the Spleen and restore T&T function
Strengthens and harmonises the middle burner
Transforms phlegm
Calms the heart – treat insomnia and palpitations (weak function)

204
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What sweet, bland and neutral herb treats bloating, lack of appetite, diarrhoea with excess or deficient conditions?

A

Fu Ling (poria)

205
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of fu shen (poria root)?

A

sweet, bland and neutral

Heart and Spleen

206
Q

What are 4 actions of Fu shen (poria root)?

A

Calms and pacifies the spirit
Invigorates wisdom
Tonifies the heart and allows peaceful sleep
Promotes urination

207
Q

What damp draining herb treats insomnia and palpitations and is safe for babies?

A

Fu shen (poria root)

208
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of fu ling pi (poria skin)?

A

sweet, bland and neutral

Heart, Spleen and lung

209
Q

What are 2 actions of fu ling pi (poria skin)?

A

Promotes urination to drain damp from the skin and muscles

Reduces subcutaneous oedema

210
Q

What is the difference between fu ling and fu ling pi?

A

Fu ling pi is more of a diuretic than fu ling, but less tonifying

211
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What are the properties and channels entered of yi yi ren (Job’s tears)?

A

Sweet, bland, slightly cool

Spleen, Kidney, Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine

212
Q

What sweet, bland and slightly cold herb is great at treating diarrhoea caused by Spleen deficiency?

A

yi yi ren (Job’s tears)

213
Q

What are 5 actions of yi yi ren (Job’s tears)?

A

Promotes urination and leaches out dampness
Strengthens the Spleen and reinforces spleen T&T function to treat diarrhoea
Relieves painful obstruction – dispels wind/cold/damp bi pain
Clears Lung heat and dispels pus
Treats LI abscesses

214
Q

Which 2 herbs are commonly used together to enhance each others therapeutic actions of draining damp and strengthening the spleen?

A

Fu ling and yi yi ren

215
Q

What damp draining herb treats arthritic pain, ulcers in the lungs, diarrhoea and vaginal discharge?

A

yi yi ren (Job’s tears)

216
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of zhu ling (polyporus)?

A

Sweet, bland and slightly cool

Kidney, Bladder

217
Q

What is the main difference between fu ling (poria) and zhu ling (polyporus)?

A

Unlike fu ling and yi yi ren, zhu ling has NO tonifying abilities – does not tonify the spleen
It is a stronger diuretic than fu ling but has limited function

218
Q

What is the main function of zhu ling (polyporus)?

A

To promote urination to leach out dampness.

It is a strong diuretic

219
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of ze xie (water plantain)?

A

Sweet, bland and cold

Kidney and bladder

220
Q

What are 4 actions of ze xie (water plantain)?

A

Promotes urination and leaches out dampness
Drains damp heat from the Kidneys and Bladder (lower burner)
Important functions of clearing empty heat that is rising from the Kidneys
Moderates and prevent tonifying herbs from overheating the body

221
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of bi xie (tokoro)?

A

Bitter and neutral

Bladder, liver and stomach

222
Q

What is the emperor herb to treat vaginal discharge?

A

bi xie (tokoro)

223
Q

What bitter and neutral herb treats pain and stiffness in the lower back and knees, rice porridge vaginal discharge, murky urine and eczema?

A

bi xie (tokoro)

224
Q

Name 6 actions of bi xie (tokoro)

A 
Separates the pure from the turbid
Promotes urination
Expels wind-dampness - treats wind/damp bi pain (stiff back and knees)
Relaxes sinews
Unblocks channels
Clears damp-heat from the skin
225
Q

What damp-draining herb has been shown to be effective against some common intestinal parasites?

A

bi xie (tokoro)

226
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of che qian zi (plantago seeds)?

A

Sweet and cold

Liver, Bladder, Kidney and lung

227
Q

What damp draining herb treats liver heat, lung heat and promotes urination to solidify the stool?

A

che qian zi (plantago seeds)

228
Q

What damp draining herb treats photosensitivity, eye redness, diarrhoea, cough and painful urination?

A

che qian zi (plantago seeds)

229
Q

What are 5 actions of che qian zi (plantago seeds)?

A

Clears damp-heat and drains damp through urination
Clears Liver heat and benefits the eyes
Clears Lung heat and stops cough
Transforms and expels turbid yellow phlegm
Solidifies the stool to stop diarrhoea which helps the SI fulfil its function of separating the clean from dirty

230
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of jin qian cao?

A

Sweet, bland, salty, slightly cold

Bladder, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Liver.

231
Q

What is the emperor herb to treat gallstones and kidney stones?

A

jin qian cao

232
Q

Name 4 actions of jin qian cao

A

Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction
Relaxes bile duct to increase the secretion of bile and expel stones
Clears damp-heat in the Liver and Gall Bladder and treats jaundice
Reduces toxicity and swelling

233
Q

What damp draining herb is an antibacterial, antiviral and treats high cholesterol and acute infections?

A

Yin chen hao

234
Q

What bitter and slightly cold herb is an emperor herb to treat jaundice?

A

Yin chen hao

235
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of yin chen hao (virgate wormwood)?

A

Bitter and slightly cold

Liver, Stomach, Gall Bladder and Spleen

236
Q

Name 5 actions of yin chen hao (virgate wormwood)

A 
Clears damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder and relieves jaundice
Clears heat and releases the exterior
Increases bile secretion
Protects the liver
Cures and treats acute infections
237
Q

What is the emperor herb to treat, blood, burning, painful UTIs?

A

Qu mai (dianthus)

238
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Qu mai (dianthus)?

A

Bitter and cold

Bladder, heart and Small intestines

239
Q

Name 3 actions of Qu mai (dianthus)

A

Clears damp-heat and promotes urination
Moves and invigorates blood to treat blood stasis – promotes menstruation
Unblocks the bowels (slippery in nature)

240
Q

Name 3 actions of tong cao (rice paper plant pith)

A

Promotes urination and drains damp
Enables qi to flow more freely and lifts stomach qi to the breasts to promote lactation
Clears fire from the lungs

241
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of tong cao (rice paper plant pith)?

A

Sweet, bland and slightly cold

Lung and Stomach

242
Q

What is an emperor herb to treat insufficient or absent lactation?

A

tong cao (rice paper plant pith)

243
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of di fu zi (Kochia fruit)?

A

Sweet, bitter and cold.

Kidney and Bladder

244
Q

What damp draining herb is great for treating skin conditions with itch?

A

di fu zi (Kochia fruit)?

245
Q

Name 3 actions of di fu zi (Kochia fruit)

A

Clears damp-heat and promotes urination
Expels damp and stops itching
Clears wind that effects the eyes

246
Q

What are the 2 emperor herbs to treat bi pain?

A

Du Huo and Qin Jiao

247
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of du hou (pubescent angelica root)?

A

Bitter, acrid and warm

Bladder and Kidney

248
Q

What herb dispels wind-cold-damp bi pain in the lower portion of the body and treats headaches and toothaches?

249
Q

Name 3 actions of du hou (pubescent angelica root)

A

Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain – for wind-cold-damp bi pain in the lower portion of the body (back and knees)
Disperses wind-cold dampness and releases the exterior.
Can also relieve pain in shoulder joints, stiffness of back, neck, and head

250
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Mu Gua (chinese quince)?

A

Sour, slightly warm

Liver and spleen

251
Q

What sour and slightly warm herb treats restless leg syndrome?

252
Q

What are 4 actions of Mu Gua (chinese quince)?

A

Harmonises the Spleen and promotes its T&T function to transforms dampness.
Harmonises the Stomach and reduces food stagnation.
Calms the liver to relax the sinews and relieves cramping – treats restless leg syndrome
Unblocks the channels

253
Q

What 2 herbs are always combined together to relieve cramping in the abdomen and calves?

A

Mu Gua and Bai Shao

254
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Qin Jiao (large gentian root)?

A

Bitter, acrid and slightly cold

Gall Bladder, Liver and stomach

255
Q

What are 6 actions of Qin Jiao (large gentian root)?

A

Treats wind cold damp bi or wind heat damp bi (particularly in the arms and legs)
Clears heat from deficiency
Removes damp effecting the Stomach
Scatters wind-dampness from the Liver to relax the sinews and nourishes the tendons to treat cramps
Enters the Liver and Gall Bladder to treat jaundice
Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels

256
Q

What bitter, acrid and slightly cold herb treats pain in the extremities, jaundice in infants, yin deficiency and cramping?

257
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)?

A

Bitter and neutral

Liver

258
Q

What herb is effective at treating at Bi pain in the shoulders and also promotes urination to leech out damp?

A

Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)

259
Q

What are 4 actions of Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)

A

Relieves Bi pain in the upper limbs (particularly the shoulders)
Dispels wind-dampness and treats spasms
Unblocks the channels and collaterals
Promotes urination to leech out damp and treat oedema

260
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of wu jia pi?

A

Acrid, bitter and warm

Liver and Kidney

261
Q

What herb treats bi pain and tonifies the liver and kidney to strengthen the sinews and bones?

262
Q

What wind-damp dispelling herb is said to help with developmental delays?

263
Q

What are 5 actions of wu dan pi?

A

Dispels wind-damp
Reinforces and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys
Strengthens the sinews and bones and treats bi pain
Transforms dampness and reduces swelling.
Promotes urination to leech out oedema

264
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Hai feng teng?

A

bitter, acrid and slightly warm

Liver

265
Q

What are 4 actions of hai feng teng?

A

Dispels wind-dampness
Unblocks the channels and collaterals
Removes blood stasis
Promotes urination to leech out damp

266
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of wei ling xian (clematis root)?

A

acrid, salty and warm

Bladder

267
Q

What is an emperor herb together with du huo for wind-cold-damp pain with stiffness, cramping and limited movement?

A

wei ling xian (clematis root)

268
Q

Name 5 actions of wei ling xian (clematis root)?

A

Disperses, moves and opens areas of stagnation
Moves quickly and has a strong action of expelling wind and transforming damp
Opens all 12 channels to unblock painful obstruction and treat wind-cold-damp pain
Softens and transforms fish bones lodged in the throat
Treats distention and accumulations in the middle burner because it reduces phlegm

269
Q

What herb is said to dispel fish bones lodged in the throat?

A

wei ling xian (clematis root)

270
Q

What wind dispelling herb opens all 12 channels?

A

wei ling xian (clematis root)

271
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of chuan bei mu?

A

Bitter, sweet, slightly cold

Lung, Heart

272
Q

What herb is great at treating chronic cough due to lung yin deficiency?

A

Chuan bei mu

273
Q

Name 5 actions of chuan bei mu

A

Clears and cools heat and transforms hot phlegm
Strongly enriches Yin
Moistens, cools and enriches dryness
Scatters and dissipates noted Qi from the heart and chest
Drains and cools heart fire
Treats chronic cough from Lung deficiency

274
Q

What is the main extinguishing factor between chuan bei mu and zhe bei mu?

A

Chuan bei mu treats chronic cough from Lung yin deficiency with phlegm that is difficult to expectorate and zhe bei mu treats acute cough form Lung heat with thick yellow phlegm that is easy to expectorate

275
Q

What phlegm heat transforming herb is effective at treating angina and chest oppression?

A

gua lou (trichosanthes fruit)

276
Q

What are 5 actions of gua lou (trichosanthes fruit)?

A

Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat
Expands and unbinds the chest for when there is Qi stagnating in the chest leading to chest bi pain, chest stuffiness (oppression), angina (78% effective)
Reduces swellings, phlegm heat tumours and nodules
Moistens and lubricates the intestines to leek phlegm out of the body through the stool
Reduces pain

277
Q

What does Gua Lou pi treat differently to goa lou?

A

It unbinds and opens the chest to make phlegm slippery and easier to expectorate.
Treats a dry cough with sticky phlegm that is difficult to expectorate
Moistens the Lungs to loosen the phlegm

278
Q

What does Gua Lou Ren treat differently to goa lou?

A

Moistens the Intestines to treat dry constipation

Guides phlegm out of the body through the stool

279
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of hai zao (seaweed)?

A

Bitter, salty and cold

Kidney, Liver, Lung and stomach

280
Q

Is Kun bu or Hai zao stronger in their action to to soften nodules and areas of hardness?

A

Hai zao is stronger due to its higher iodine content

281
Q

Name 4 actions of hai zao (seaweed)

A

Clears heat and reduces phlegm nodules
Promotes urination and reduces oedema
Softens areas of hardness
Readjusts the thyroid gland

282
Q

Name 3 actions of kun bu (kelp)

A

Reduces phlegm
Softens nodules and areas of hardness – anti-goitre
Promotes urination and reduces swelling

283
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Sang bai pi (mulberry root)?

A

Sweet and cold

Lung and Spleen

284
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Qian hu?

A

Bitter, acrid and slightly cold

Lung

285
Q

What are 3 actions of Sang bai pi (mulberry root)?

A

Drains heat from the Lungs and promotes the descend of Lung Qi to stop coughing and calm wheezing
Promotes urination and reduces oedema leeching heat through urine
Clears phlegm heat

286
Q

What phlegm-heat transforming herb treats both phlegm and exterior wind-heat?

287
Q

Name 4 actions of Qian Hu

A

Redirects the Qi downwards and expels phlegm - resolves phlegm heat
Disperses and scatters wind-heat from the exterior (mild function)
Restores the Lungs D&D function
Disseminates Lung Qi and stops cough

288
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Tian hua fen?

A

bitter, slightly sweet and cold

lung and stomach

289
Q

What phlegm transforming herb is also used to induce miscarriage by injecting the herb into the amniotic sac?

A

tian hua fen

290
Q

What phlegm transforming herb generates fluids, enriches yin and moistens dryness to treat diabetes?

A

tian hua fen

291
Q

Name 6 actions of tian hua fen

A

Clears and drains Lung heat and moistens Lung dryness
Clears phlegm heat
Generates fluids
Enriches Yin and moistens dryness to treat diabetes
Resolves toxicity and expels pus.
Stimulates uterine contractions – do not use in pregnancy

292
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zhe Bei Mu?

A

Bitter and cold

Lung and Heart

293
Q

What are 3 actions of zhe bei mu?

A

Clears and transforms phlegm-heat – treats cough due to Lung heat
Scatters, disperses, and disseminates noted Qi (nodules: any hard lumps, a coagulation of phlegm)
Much colder than Chuan Bei Mu and is better for acute situations

294
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of zhu ru (bamboo shavings)?

A

Sweet and slightly cold

Lung, stomach and gall bladder

295
Q

What phlegm-heat transforming herb treats bad breath, sour/bitter taste, morning sickness and restless foetus?

A

zhu ru (bamboo shavings)

296
Q

Name 5 actions of zhu ru (bamboo shavings)?

A

Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat
Stops vomiting by clearing stomach heat and re-directing stomach qi downwards - Treats bad breath, sour/bitter taste, morning sickness, restless foetus
Cools the blood and stops bleeding.
Calms the Shen

297
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)?

A

Sweet and cold

Gall Bladder, Heart and Liver

298
Q

What phlegm heat transforming herb is great for recovery of stroke and night terrors?

A

tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)

299
Q

What are 5 actions of tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)?

A

Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat
Moistens and lubricates the intestines to expel hot-phlegm through the stools
Opens the orifices and dislodges phlegm heat that is difficult to expectorate
Clears the Heart and calms the Shen
Expels wind and settles tremors/convulsions

300
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)?

A

Sweet, acrid and slightly warm

Lung

301
Q

What cold-phlegm transforming herb is especially good at treating phlegm in the throat and stopping cough?

A

Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)

302
Q

What are 3 actions of Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)?

A

Redirects Lung Qi downward to stop wheeze, cough, SOB
Expels phlegm
Excels at stopping cough and phlegm in the throat

303
Q

What is an emperor herb to treat stuffy chest?

A

Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)

304
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)?

A

Acrid, warm and toxic (cold in its raw form)

Lung, Spleen and Stomach

305
Q

What cold-phlegm transforming herb eliminates carbuncles and tumours when unprocessed and used externally – never use raw form internally?

A

ban xia (pinellia rhizome)

306
Q

Name 6 actions of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)

A

Dries dampness and phlegm (substantial and insubstantial phlegm)
Redirects rebellious Qi downwards
Dissipates nodules and clumps
Strengthens the middle burner
Restores the flow of Lung and Stomach Qi
Eliminates carbuncles and tumours when unprocessed and used externally – never use raw form internally
- Raw form will cause vomiting, processed form stops vomiting

307
Q

Name 6 actions of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)

A

Dries dampness and phlegm (substantial and insubstantial phlegm)
Redirects rebellious Qi downwards
Dissipates nodules and clumps
Strengthens the middle burner
Restores the flow of Lung and Stomach Qi
Eliminates carbuncles and tumours when unprocessed and used externally – never use raw form internally

308
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)?

A

Bitter, acrid and neutral

Lung

309
Q

What herb is used for both phlegm-heat and phlegm-cold and acts as a courier herb?

A

Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)

310
Q

What bitter, acrid and neutral herb is the most commonly used herb for treating lung disorders?

A

Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)

311
Q

Name 7 actions of Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)

A

Opens, spreads, and disseminates Lung Qi to dispel phlegm and stop cough
Transforms phlegm - Can be used for phlegm-heat or phlegm-cold
Soothes the throat
Dispels pus
Used for the problems above the diaphragm
Treats Lung cysts
Known as the boat (the courier) - Lifts other herbs to act on the Upper Burner

312
Q

What bitter, acrid and neutral herb treats Lung abscesses, loss of voice, sore throat and phlegm that is difficult to expectorate?

A

Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)

313
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)?

A

Bitter, acrid, salty and slightly warm

Liver, Lung, Stomach and Spleen

314
Q

What bitter, acrid, salty and slightly warm herb treats congealed gluey phlegm that is hard to expectorate?

A

Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)

315
Q

Name 3 actions of Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)

A

Redirects Qi downward to stop cough
Expels and softens phlegm
Descends rebellious Stomach Qi to stop vomiting – phlegm can attack the Stomach causing its Qi to rebel

316
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)?

A

Acrid and warm

Lung, Liver and Stomach

317
Q

What phlegm-cold transforming herb is great at treating PCOS?

A

Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)

318
Q

What are 4 action of Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)?

A

Draws out toxicity and discharges pus
Expels wind and kills parasites
Contains prickly thorns that pierce cysts
Increases blood circulation

319
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of pi pa ye (loquat leaf)?

A

Bitter, neutral and cooling

Lung and Stomach

320
Q

What bitter, neutral and cooling herb is great at treating acne due to stomach heat, dry cough and vomiting and nausea?

A

pi pa ye (loquat leaf)

321
Q

What cough relieving herb treats sticky phlegm that is difficult to expectorate, morning sickness, acne and blood-streaked sputum?

A

pi pa ye (loquat leaf)

322
Q

Name 4 actions of pi pa ye (loquat leaf)

A

Redirects Lung and Stomach Qi downwards to stop cough, vomiting and nausea
Dissolves phlegm
Amazing for Lung heat and dry cough
Harmonises and treats heat in the Stomach – Clears the skin (acne), quenches thirst and treats morning sickness

323
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Xing Ren (apricot seed)?

A

Bitter, slightly toxic, slightly warm

Lung and Large Intestines

324
Q

What herbs would you use to treat any kind of cough?

A

Xing Ren (apricot seed), Zi Wan (aster root)

325
Q

Name 3 actions of Xing Ren (apricot seed)

A

Directs Lung Qi downwards to relieve cough and stop wheezing – treats every type of cough
Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels (high oil content)
Disperses wind-cold

326
Q

What herb is contraindicated with the use of codeine and can cause respiratory shut down in infants and children in doses higher than 120 seeds?

A

Xing Ren (apricot seed)

327
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zi Wan (aster root)?

A

Acrid, bitter and slightly warm

Lungs

328
Q

What herb is great at treating cough in children?

A

Zi Wan (aster root)

329
Q

Name 3 actions of Zi Wan (aster root)

A

Moistens the Lungs and descends Lung Qi to stop cough (all types of cough- wind-heat or wind-cold)
Expels phlegm
Facilitates urination due to its ability to descend Lung Qi enough to reach the Bladder

330
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Bai Bu (Stemona root)?

A

Sweet, bitter and slightly warm

Lungs

331
Q

Which cough relieving herb treats parasites and kills lice?

A

Bai Bu (Stemona root)

332
Q

Name 3 actions of Bai Bu (Stemona root)

A

Moistens the Lungs and stops dry coughs
Excels at directing Qi downward to alleviates all types of coughs with no phlegm
Expels parasites and kills lice

333
Q

What sweet, bitter and slightly warm herb excels at directing Qi downward to alleviate dry cough?

A

Bai Bu (Stemona root)

334
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)?

A

Acrid and warm

Lung and Large Intestine

335
Q

What cough relieving herb clears the upper and lower portion of the body?

A

Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)

336
Q

Name 2 actions of Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)

A

Directs Lung Qi downwards to stop cough and wheezing

Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowl to expel phlegm through the stool

337
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)?

A

Acrid, bitter and very cold

Lung and Bladder

338
Q

What herb is said to be just as powerful with its downward action as Da Huang?

A

Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)

339
Q

Name 3 actions of Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)

A

Drains the Lungs to calm wheezing
Reduces phlegm
Removes water and reduces oedema of the face and chest

340
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)?

A

Sweet, sour and slightly warm

Liver, Spleen and Stomach

341
Q

What herb in large doses can cause hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, Stomach ulcers and root your teeth?

A

Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)

342
Q

What herb that relieves food stagnation is effective at treating high cholesterol, hypertension and angina?

A

Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)

343
Q

What are 4 actions of Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)

A

Reduces and guides out food stagnation – especially from meat and greasy foods
Transforms blood stagnation and dissipates clumps
Stops diarrhoea
Reduces cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, protects the Heart (angina)

344
Q

When is Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit) contraindicated?

A

During the first trimester of pregnancy and for children under 12

345
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Shen Qu (medicated leaven)?

A

Sweet, acrid and warm

Stomach and Spleen

346
Q

What herb is great for food stag with Stomach cold, lack of appetite and diarrhoea?

A

Shen Qu (medicated leaven)

347
Q

Name 4 actions of Shen Qu (medicated leaven)

A

Reduces food stagnation and harmonises the Stomach
Opens the Stomach to stimulate appetite
Promotes the flow of Qi
Calms the GI tract and alleviates diarrhoea

348
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)?

A

Sweet, acrid and neutral

Lung, Stomach and Spleen

349
Q

What food stagnation relieving herb is great for bloating, copious phlegm with stuffy chest, burping with a rotten taste and smell?

A

Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)

350
Q

Name 4 actions of Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)

A

Reduces food stagnation and transforms accumulation
Descends Lung Qi to stop cough and wheezing
Transforms phlegm
Promotes the flow of Qi in the Lungs, Spleen and Large Intestines

351
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)?

A

Sweet and neutral

Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach and Spleen

352
Q

What herb is great for treating bedwetting, stones and is used to treat all types of food stagnation?

A

Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)

353
Q

Name actions of Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)

A

Strongly reduces food stagnation and improves the Spleen’s T&T function
Used for all types of food stagnation
Astringes the Bladder and treats bed wetting in kids
Expels damp-heat from the Bladder and expels stones

354
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Mai Ya (barley sprouts)?

A

Sweet, neutral

Liver, Spleen and Stomach

355
Q

Which food stag relieving herb is great for treating poorly digested milk in infants and poor digestion of starch, fruit, carbs and protein?

A

Mai Ya (barley sprouts)

356
Q

Name 4 actions of Mai Ya (barley sprouts)

A

Reduces food stagnation and improves digestion
Restores and inhibits lactation - mechanism is unclear, encourages the movement of Liver Qi which helps blood flow (breast milk is an extension of blood)
Facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi – great for Liver Qi stagnation
Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach

357
Q

What food stag relieving herb promotes and inhibits lactation?

A

Mai Ya (barley sprouts)

358
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Gu Ya (sprouted rice)?

A

Sweet and neutral

Liver, Stomach and Spleen

359
Q

What herb is great for Liver Qi stagnation and poor digestion?

A

Mai Ya (barley sprouts)

360
Q

What 2 food stag relieving herbs are often used together to enhance each other’s therapeutic results?

A

Mai Ya (barley sprouts) and Gu Ya (sprouted rice)

361
Q

What are 3 actions of Gu Ya (sprouted rice)?

A

Reduces food stagnation and promotes digestion
Strengthens Stomach and Spleen to increase appetite and generate fluids
Harmonises the Stomach and treats Stomach Qi or Yin deficiency

362
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)?

A

Acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic.

Stomach and Spleen

363
Q

Name 7 actions of Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)?

A

Dries dampness (strong action as is very drying)
Clears dampness in the lower burner
Induces sweating and releases exterior disorders
Restores the function of the Stomach and Spleen – tonifies the Spleen and harmonises the Stomach
Promotes the ascend of Yang to the head
Disperses wind-damp-bi from the sinews and muscles
Improves the vision

364
Q

What damp drying herb treats night blindness, vaginal discharge, swelling and pain in the legs and induces sweating to release the exterior?

A

Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)

365
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Hou Po (Magnolia bark)?

A

Acrid, bitter, aromatic and warm

Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach and Spleen

366
Q

What is the emperor herb for bloating?

A

Hou Po (Magnolia bark)

367
Q

Name 6 actions of Hou Po (Magnolia bark)

A

Promotes Qi circulation to resolve constipation, damp and Qi stagnation
Warms and transforms phlegm
Directs rebellious Qi downward
Dries damp and disperses fullness
Strengthens the Spleen and promotes digestion
Descends Lung Qi to calm wheezing and cough

368
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Huo Xiang (Patchouli)?

A

Acrid, slightly warm

Lung, Spleen and Stomach

369
Q

What is the emperor herb for treating vomiting due to damp?

A

Huo Xiang (Patchouli)

370
Q

Name 6 actions of Huo Xiang (Patchouli)

A 
Aromatically transforms dampness
Harmonises the middle burner
Revives the Spleen to carry out T&T function
Releases exterior wind-cold
Dispels summer-heat
Transforms turbidity
371
Q

What damp transforming herb is safe to use during summer and autumn and dispels summer-heat?

A

Huo Xiang (Patchouli)

372
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Pei Lan (Eupatorium)?

A

Acrid and neutral

Stomach and Spleen

373
Q

What damp transforming herb treats excess saliva, bad breath and summer chills?

A

Pei Lan (Eupatorium)

374
Q

Name 5 actions of Pei Lan (Eupatorium)

A

Aromatically transforms dampness
Revives the Spleen and promotes its T&T function
Releases the exterior
Dispels middle burner turbid filth to unbind the Stomach.
Relieves damp summer-heat

375
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Sha Ren (Cardamon)?

A

Acrid, aromatic and warm

Spleen and Stomach

376
Q

What damp transforming herb treats a restless foetus, morning sickness and prevents cloying properties of tonifying herbs?

A

Sha Ren (Cardamon)

377
Q

Name 6 actions of Sha Ren (Cardamon)

A

Aromatically transforms Damp-cold
Circulates and moves Qi in the middle, warms the middle
Reignites the Spleens T&T function
Harmonises the Stomach to improve appetite
Calms the foetus by nourishing foetus Qi
Prevents cloying properties of tonifying herbs

378
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)?

A

Acrid, aromatic and warm

Lung, Stomach and Spleen

379
Q

Name 7 actions of Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)

A

Aromatically transforms dampness
Promotes the movement of Qi
Harmonises and warms the middle burner
Revives the Spleen to carry out T&T function
Strengthens the stomach
Pierces through and disperses turbidity
Descends rebellious Qi and stops vomiting due to cold

380
Q

What damp transforming herb treats a stuffy chest, damp and phlegm in the Lungs, anorexia and food stagnation?

A

Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)

381
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)?

A

Acrid, aromatic, bitter and warm

Stomach, Spleen and Lung

382
Q

What Qi regulating herb can be given to children, used long term and its actions are focused on the left hand side?

A

Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)

383
Q

What are 4 actions of Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)?

A

Regulates Qi and harmonises the Middle Jiao – improves T&T function of the Spleen and descends Rebellious Stomach Qi.
Dries dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Jiao.
Helps prevent stagnation in tonifying formulas by balancing the cloying nature of other herbs.
Circulates Qi, does not break up stagnant Qi

384
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)

A

Bitter, acrid and warm

Liver, Lung, Spleen and Stomach

385
Q

Name 5 actions of Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)

A

Arouses the spleen and opens the Stomach
Breaks up and circulates Qi of the Stomach and Spleen
Strengthens the Spleen
Dries damp, transforms phlegm and stops cough
Harmonises the Stomach - Useful for when the Liver is attacking the Stomach

386
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats a chronic cough with copious phlegm and is useful for when the Liver is attacking the Stomach

A

Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)

387
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)?

A

Sweet and warm

Liver and Stomach

388
Q

Name 2 actions of Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)

A

Disperses Qi stagnation and cold obstruction in the Liver channel
Regulates Qi and stops pain

389
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats hernia, swollen scrotum, ovulation pain, postpartum pain and Liver attacking the Stomach?

A

Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)

390
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)

A

Bitter, acrid and warm

Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Triple Burner.

391
Q

Name 5 actions of Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)

A

Promotes the flow of Qi and eliminates stagnation
Alleviates pain
Regulates Qi in the Intestines
Strengthens the T&T function of the Spleen to prevent stagnation with cloying herbs
Promotes digestion of food

392
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats dysentery, tenesmus, and promotes food digestion?

A

Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)

393
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)?

A

Bitter, acrid and warm

Luver, Gall Bladder and Stomach

394
Q

Name 4 actions of Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)

A

Disperses Qi of the Liver and Gall Bladder
Breaks up stagnant Qi and circulates Qi
Dries dampness and transforms phlegm
Harmonises the Stomach and reduces food stagnation

395
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats breast abscesses, hernial pain and its actions are focused on the right hand side?

A

Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)

396
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Wu Yao (Lindera root)?

A

Acrid and warm

Bladd, Kidney, Lung and Spleen

397
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats urinary incontinence, asthma, frequent urination and menstrual pain?

A

Wu Yao (Lindera root)

398
Q

Name 5 actions of Wu Yao (Lindera root)

A

Promotes movement of Qi
Alleviates pain
Disperses cold
Ascends to the Lungs and Stomach to relieve Qi stagnation
Descends to the Kidneys and Bladder to scatter cold and normalise urination

399
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)?

A

Slightly bitter, acrid, slightly sweet, neutral.

Liver and Triple Burner

400
Q

Name 7 actions of Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)?

A

Enters all 12 channels including the San Jiao
Breaks up stuck Qi and Blood
Moves and regulates Liver Qi
Enters Liver blood level
Regulates menses
Alleviates pain
Used for stagnation due to suppress emotions

401
Q

What is the emperor herb for treating all gynaecological conditions?

A

Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)

402
Q

What Qi regulating herb enters all 12 channels, treats wood-earth disharmony and is used for stagnation due to suppress emotions?

A

Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)

403
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)?

A

Acrid, bitter and warm

Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine

404
Q

Name 5 actions of Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)

A 
Moves Qi and disperses stagnation
Unblocks Yang Qi
Dries damp
Enters the Lung and expands chest Yang 
Directs Qi downward to promote bowel movements and moves phlegm out through the bowel
405
Q

What Qi regulating herb treats Bi pain of the chest, phlegm accumulation in the chest, angina pain, wheezing and shortness of breath?

A

Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)

406
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zhi Ke (Bitter orange)?

A

Bitter and cool

Stomach and Spleen

407
Q

Name 3 actions of Zhi Ke (Bitter orange)

A

Promotes the flow of Qi and circulates Qi of the chest
Reduces distension and pressure, and appropriate for when the patent is weak
Transforms phlegm and aids digestion

408
Q

What are the differences between Zhi Ke and Zhi Shi?

A

Zhi Shi - Mild in nature, floating tendency, controls above

Zhi Ke – More violent in action, sinking tendency, controls below, more affective at breaking up accumulations.

409
Q

What are the properties and channels entered of Zhi Shi (unripe bitter orange)?

A

Bitter, acrid and slightly cold

Stomach, Spleen and Large Intestine

410
Q

Name 3 actions of Zhi Shi (unripe bitter orange)

A

Breaks up stagnant Qi and promotes Qi circulation
Directs Qi downwards and unblocks the bowels
Transforms phlegm and expels fullness

Chinese Medicine (4 decks)

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