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

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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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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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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?
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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What is the most frequently used herb for sinusitis, rhinitis and the common cold?
Xin yin hua (magnolia flower)
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What are 4 actions of xin yin hua (magnolia flower)?
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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What herb can stop bleeding when charred black?
jing jie
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Name 4 actions of jing jie?
Releases exterior wind-cold and wind-heat Promotes eruption of rashes and alleviates itching Relieves spasms Stops bleed (charred)
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What herb treats nasal problems with thick foul yellow or green discharge?
cang er zi.(Xanthium fruit)
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What herb requires dry frying to reduce its toxicity?
cang er zi (Xanthium fruit)
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What herb treats nasal problems and also painful obstruction in the knees and feet?
cang er zi (Xanthium fruit)
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What are 6 functions of Bai zhi? (Dahurian angelica root)
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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When is Bai zhi contraindicated?
Blood or yin deficiency because it is very drying.
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What are 7 actions of zi su ye?(perilla leaf)
``` 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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What are 4 actions of Ma huang?
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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What herbs act as courier herbs by raising yang qi to the head?
Gao ben, sheng ma, ge gen, chai hu, xin yin hua
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What is an emperor herb for all lung disorders?
ma huang
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What are 4 actions of fang feng?
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?
sweet, bitter, slightly cold | lung and liver
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What is an emperor herb for treating deep seeded ulcers due to its ability to eliminate toxins?
Ju hua
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What are 6 actions of ju hua?
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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What are the properties and channels entered of sang ye?(mulberry leaf)
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?
sang ye (mulberry leaf)
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What are 9 actions of sang ye (mulberry leaf)?
``` 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?
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?
sheng ma
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what herb removes heat from the yang ming, resolves toxicity and promotes skin eruptions?
sheng ma
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What are the properties and channels entered of chan tui?
Sweet, salty and slightly cold | Lung and Liver
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When do you need to be cautious when using chan tui?
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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What sweet, salty and slightly cold herb is used to treat tonsilitis, laryngitis and superficial obstructions of the eyes?
chan tui
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Name 5 actions of chan tui
``` 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?
Acrid, aromatic and cooling | Lung and liver
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What are the 7 actions of bo he?
``` 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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What are some precautions of bo he?
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?
Acrid, bitter and cold | Lung and Stomach
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What herb moistens the intestines and dispels wind heat?
niu bang zi
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What are 8 actions of niu bang zi?
``` 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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What are 2 contraindications of niu bang zi?
Qi deficiency with diarrhoea | Open sores or carbuncles.
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What herbs release both exterior wind-cold and wind-heat?
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?
dan dou chi
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What are 5 actions of dan dou chi?
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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What are the properties and channels entered of dan dou chi?
Sweet, slightly bitter and cold or warm (depending on preparation) Lung and stomach
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What herb is an emperor her for treating stiff neck?
ge gen
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What sweet, acrid and cool herb treats diabetes and releases the muscles?
ge gen
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What are the properties and channels entered of ge gen?
sweet, acrid and cool | Spleen and stomach
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What cool herb treats the symptoms of hypertension and generates the production of body fluids?
ge gen
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What herb is brilliant at treating angina and brings rashes to the surface?
ge gen
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What bitter, acrid and cool herb can restore a patients temperature within 24 hours?
chai hu
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What are the properties and channels entered of chai hu?
Bitter, acrid and cool | Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium and triple burner
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What are 5 actions of chai hu?
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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What herb treats alternating fever and chills and PMS issues?
chai hu
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What can chai hu cause?
Can cause insomnia, dizziness, headaches and aggravate emotionally sensitive people
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In what cases is chai hu not to be administered?
During pregnancy, when the true yin has been severely damaged and hyperactivity of liver yang.
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What herb becomes calcined when scorched which increases its astringency functions – treats oozing sores, eczema?
Shi gao (gypsum)
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Which is the coldest herb in the materia medica?
shi gao (gypsum)
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Which herb treats the 4 bigs? | big pulse, thirst, sweat and fever
shi gao (gypsum)
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What are the properties and channels entered of shi gao?
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
Shi gao (gypsum)
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what is the dose of shi gao?
9-30g
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What are 6 actions of shi gao (gypsum)?
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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What herb is known as the cancer herb?
bai hua she she cao
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What are the properties and channels entered of bai hua she she cao?
sweet, bitter, cold | liver, stomach, LI and SI
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What are 4 actions of bai hua she she cao?
Clears heat Relieves fire toxicity Reduces abscesses Resolves dampness by promoting urination
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What this the emperor herb for all damp-heat skin conditions?
bai xian pi
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Which herb is used to treat itching of the skin, thick yellow vaginal discharge due to its powerful antifungal effects?
bai xian pi
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what are 5 actions of bai xian pi?
``` 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?
Bitter and cold | Spleen and stomach
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What is the the emperor herb for infectious diseases?
ban lan gen
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Name 4 actions of ban lan gen?
Drains heat Relieves fire toxicity Cools the Blood Benefits the throat
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What are the properties and channels entered of ban lan gen?
Bitter and cold | Heart, Lung and Stomach
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What are the properties and channels entered of da qing ye?
Bitter, salty and very cold | Heart, lung and stomach
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What herb is used for all types of contagious warm heat pathogens and clears heart heat?
da qing ye
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What are 5 actions of da qing ye?
``` Clears heat Relieves toxicity Cools the Blood Reduces rashes and skin eruptions Clears heart heat ```
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What is the emperor herb for Large intestine disorders – treats all LI abscesses?
hong teng
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What are the properties and channels entered of hong teng?
Bitter and neutral | Liver and large intestine
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What function of hong teng identifies it from other toxicity clearing herbs?
It invigorates blood and disperses blood stasis
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Name 5 actions of hong teng
``` Clears heat Relieves toxicity Reduces abscesses Stops pain associated with swelling Invigorates blood and disperses stasis ```
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What bitter, sweet and cold herb nourishes the yin of the lungs, stomach and spleen?
Zhi Mu
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhi mu?
bitter, sweet and cold | lung, stomach and kidneys
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What are 3 actions of zhi mu?
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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What is the emperor herb to treat damp heat in the liver and gallbladder?
zhi zi
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhi zu (gardenia fruit)?
Bitter and cold | Lung, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Triple Burner.
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What are 5 actions of zhi zu (gardenia fruit)?
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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What herb treats cancers, tumours and goitres?
xia ku cao
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What are the properties and channels entered of xia ku cao?
bitter, sweet and cold | Gall bladder and liver
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What herb treats hypertension, swollen lymph nodes and brightens the eyes?
xia ku cao
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Name 4 actions of xia ku cao
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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What are the properties and channels entered of dan zhu ye?
sweet, bland and cold | Heart, SI, stomach
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Name 4 actions of dan zhu ye
Clears heat Eliminates irritability Promotes urination Clears damp-heat
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What are the properties and channels entered of lu gen?
sweet and cold | lung and stomach
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What are 4 actions of lu gen?
clears heat in the lungs and stomach generates fluids promotes urination encourages rash to surface
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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?
Zhi Mu
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What sweet, bland and cold herb removes heat in the heart or stomach channel with UTI?
Dan zhu ye
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What bitter, acrid and cold herb clears hot phlegm and dissipates nodules?
xia ku cao (prunella)
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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?
Lu Gen
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What bitter, sweet, salty and slightly cool herb prevents atherosclerosis and treats hypertension and hypercholesterolemia?
Jue ming zi (cassia seed)
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What are the properties and channels entered of jue ming zi (cassia seed)?
bitter, sweet, salty and slightly cool | Liver, Kidney and LI
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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?
Jue ming zi (cassia seed)
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Name 4 actions of Jue ming zi (cassia seed)?
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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What herb cools heart and pericardium fire to calm the Shen and restore communication between the heart and kidneys?
Lian zi xin (lotus seed centre)
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What is the emperor herb to stop bleeding from heat?
Sheng di huang
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Name 5 actions of sheng di huang?
``` 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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What are the properties and channels entered of sheng di huang?
bitter, sweet and cold | liver, heart and kidney
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What sweet and cold herb is great at treating night sweats and nose bleeds?
di gu pi
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What are the properties and channels entered of di gu pi?
Sweet and cold | Lung, Liver and Kidney
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What sweet and cold herb has studies revealed it has a hypotensive, antibacterial, hypoglycaemic and fever reducing activity?
di gu pi
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Name 4 actions of di gu pi (lycium bark)
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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What sweet, bitter, salty and cold herb treats tonsilitis, constipation and neck lumps due to phlegm-fire?
Xuan Shen
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What are the properties and channels entered of Xuan Shen?
sweet, bitter, salty and cold | Lung, Kidney and stomach
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What are 5 actions of Xuan shen?
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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What are the properties and channels entered of mu dan pi?
acrid, bitter, slightly cold | heart, liver and kidney
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What acrid, bitter and slightly cold herb is used for abdominal masses, problems with menstruation and inflammation from traumatic injuries?
mu dan pi
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What are 6 actions of mu dan pi?
``` 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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What herb is has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, transforms blood stasis and clears ascending liver fire?
mu dan pi
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What bitter and cold herb that clears heat and dampness is great at draining and pacifying liver heat?
long dan cao (gentian root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of long dan cao (gentian root)?
Bitter and cold | Gall bladder, liver and stomach
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Name 2 actions of long dan cao (gentian root)
Drains damp-heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder channels | Drains and pacifies excess Liver fire - Great for liver heat
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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?
long dan cao (gentian root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of ku shen (sophora root)?
Bitter and cold | Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Stomach, Bladder.
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What bitter and cold herb that clears heat and dampness is great for skin conditions?
Ku shen (sophora root)
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What are 4 actions of Ku shen (sophora root)?
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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Which one of the 3 yellows has an affinity for the lower burner, reduces kidney yin deficiency fire?
Huang bai (phellodendron bark)
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Which bitter and cold herb treats dysentery, jaundice, night sweats, eczema and swollen/painful knees?
Huang bai (phellodendron bark)
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Name 3 actions of Huang bai (phellodendron bark)?
Drains damp-heat from the lower burner Reduces Kidney yin deficiency fire Drains fire and resolves toxicity
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Name the 3 yellows and their properties and channels entered?
``` 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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Name 5 actions of Huang Lian
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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Which of the 3 yellows treats, irritability, nosebleeds, hepatitis, red eyes and mouth ulcers?
Huang lian
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Name 5 actions of Huang qin
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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Which one of the 3 yellows treats miscarriage threat, jaundice, cough with yellow sputum, nosebleeds and high blood pressure?
Huang qin
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What are the properties and channels entered of jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)?
Sweet and cold | LI, lung and stomach
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What is the most important herb for clearing heat and resolving toxicity?
jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)
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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?
jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)
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Which cold and sweet herb is used for mastitis, painful swollen eyes, tonsilitis and UTIs?
jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)
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Name 6 actions of jin yin hua (honeysuckle flower)
``` 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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What are the properties and channels entered of lian qiao (forsythia fruit)?
Bitter, slightly acrid and slightly cold | Heart, Liver and Gall bladder
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What is the emperor herb for treating toxic sores, carbuncles and infections?
Lian qiao (forsythia fruit)
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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?
Lian qiao (forsythia fruit)
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Name 6 actions of lian qiao (forsythia fruit)?
``` 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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What awful tasting herb improves the condition of the throat, stops bleeding internally and topically, clears the lungs and resolves fire toxicity?
ma bo (puffball fruiting body)
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What are the properties and channels entered of ma bo (puffball fruiting body)?
Acrid and neutral | Lung
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What are the properties and channels entered of pu gong ying (dandelion)?
Bitter, sweet and cold | Liver and Stomach
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What classic liver herb treats insufficient lactation, painful urinary dysfunction, tonsilitis and red/swollen eyes?
Pu gong ying (dandelion)
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Name 6 actions of pu gong ying (dandelion)?
``` 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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What is a classic liver herb that benefits the eyes and treats firm and hard nodules of the breasts and intestines?
Po gong ying (dandelion)
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What are the properties and channels entered of Shan dou gen (bushy sophora)?
Very bitter and cold | Lung, LI
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What very bitter and cold herb treats gingivitis, loss of voice, jaundice, throat and lung cancers?
shan dou gen (bushy sophora)
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Name 4 actions of shan dou gen (bushy sophora)
Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity Improves the condition of the throat Clears lung heat Drains stomach fire
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What is the emperor herb to treat heat toxins in the lung?
She gan
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What are the properties and channels entered of She gan?
Bitter and cold | Lung
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Name 4 actions of she gan
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
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What is the distinguishing difference between shan dou gen and she gan?
Shan dou gen drains stomach fire and she gan enters the lungs only to treat toxins
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What are the properties and channels entered of tu fu ling?
Sweet, bland and neutral | Liver and Stomach
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Name 4 actions of tu fu ling
Relieves toxicity Eliminates dampness Clears damp-heat from the skin Specific action on the lower burner
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What sweet, bland and neutral herb treats turbid and painful urination, vaginal discharge and hot skin lesions?
tu fu ling
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What are the properties and channels entered of zi hua di ding (viola)?
Bitter, acrid and cold | Liver and heart
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What are 3 actions of zi hua di ding (viola)?
Clears heat and resolves toxicity Clears hot sores - used internally and topically Great for red, swollen eyes
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What bitter, acrid and cold herb treats head and back abscesses, breast abscesses and red, swollen painful eyes?
zi hua di ding (viola)
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What are the properties and channels entered of da huang (rhubarb)?
Bitter and cold | Heart, Liver, Stomach and LI
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What is the emperor herb for constipation due to heat?
da huang (rhubarb)
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What are the main 4 actions of da huang?
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)
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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?
da huang (rhubarb)
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What downward-draining herb is contraindicted for pregancy, post-partum/lactating and those with a weak stomach?
da huang (rhubarb)
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Which down-ward draining herb is very popular to use for mastitis?
Mang Xiao (Glauber's salt)
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What are the properties and channels entered of Mang Xiao (Glauber's salt)?
Bitter, salty, acrid and very cold | Large Intestine and Stomach
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How does Mang Xiao (Glauber's salt) treat constipation?
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.
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What are 5 functions of Mang Xiao (Glauber's salt)?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of fan xie ye (senna leaf)?
sweet, bitter and cold | Large intestine
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When should fan xie ye (senna leaf) not be used?
Don’t use during pregnancy, heavy menstruation, breastfeeding, patients with qi or blood deficiency
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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?
fan xie ye (senna leaf)
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What are the properties and channels entered of huo ma ren (hemp seeds)?
Sweet and neutral | Spleen, stomach and Large intestines
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What sweet and neutral herb is great for treating constipation in elderly?
huo ma ren (hemp seeds)
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What are 4 actions of huo ma ren (hemp seeds)?
Nourishes and moistens the Intestines Nourishes the Yin Tonifies the middle burner Clears heat and promotes healing of sores topically
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What are the properties and channels entered of yu li ren (bush cherry pit)?
Acrid, bitter, sweet, neutral | Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen.
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What are 3 actions of yu li ren (bush cherry pit)?
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
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Which flavour has the ability to leach out dampness by promoting urination?
Bland/plain flavour
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What are 6 strategies to treat dampness?
``` 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 ```
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Name the 5 tastes and their action
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
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What is the action of aromatic herbs?
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
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What is the number one herb to tonifying the spleen and expel damp through urination?
Fu Ling (poria)
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What are the properties and channels entered of fu ling (poria)?
sweet, bland and neutral | Heart, Spleen, Kidney and lung
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What is the emperor herb to treat damp?
Fu Ling (poria)
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What are 5 actions of fu ling (poria)?
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)
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What sweet, bland and neutral herb treats bloating, lack of appetite, diarrhoea with excess or deficient conditions?
Fu Ling (poria)
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What are the properties and channels entered of fu shen (poria root)?
sweet, bland and neutral | Heart and Spleen
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What are 4 actions of Fu shen (poria root)?
Calms and pacifies the spirit Invigorates wisdom Tonifies the heart and allows peaceful sleep Promotes urination
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What damp draining herb treats insomnia and palpitations and is safe for babies?
Fu shen (poria root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of fu ling pi (poria skin)?
sweet, bland and neutral | Heart, Spleen and lung
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What are 2 actions of fu ling pi (poria skin)?
Promotes urination to drain damp from the skin and muscles | Reduces subcutaneous oedema
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What is the difference between fu ling and fu ling pi?
Fu ling pi is more of a diuretic than fu ling, but less tonifying
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What are the properties and channels entered of yi yi ren (Job's tears)?
Sweet, bland, slightly cool | Spleen, Kidney, Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine
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What sweet, bland and slightly cold herb is great at treating diarrhoea caused by Spleen deficiency?
yi yi ren (Job's tears)
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What are 5 actions of yi yi ren (Job's tears)?
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
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Which 2 herbs are commonly used together to enhance each others therapeutic actions of draining damp and strengthening the spleen?
Fu ling and yi yi ren
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What damp draining herb treats arthritic pain, ulcers in the lungs, diarrhoea and vaginal discharge?
yi yi ren (Job's tears)
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhu ling (polyporus)?
Sweet, bland and slightly cool | Kidney, Bladder
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What is the main difference between fu ling (poria) and zhu ling (polyporus)?
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
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What is the main function of zhu ling (polyporus)?
To promote urination to leach out dampness. | It is a strong diuretic
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What are the properties and channels entered of ze xie (water plantain)?
Sweet, bland and cold | Kidney and bladder
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What are 4 actions of ze xie (water plantain)?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of bi xie (tokoro)?
Bitter and neutral | Bladder, liver and stomach
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What is the emperor herb to treat vaginal discharge?
bi xie (tokoro)
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What bitter and neutral herb treats pain and stiffness in the lower back and knees, rice porridge vaginal discharge, murky urine and eczema?
bi xie (tokoro)
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Name 6 actions of bi xie (tokoro)
``` 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 ```
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What damp-draining herb has been shown to be effective against some common intestinal parasites?
bi xie (tokoro)
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What are the properties and channels entered of che qian zi (plantago seeds)?
Sweet and cold | Liver, Bladder, Kidney and lung
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What damp draining herb treats liver heat, lung heat and promotes urination to solidify the stool?
che qian zi (plantago seeds)
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What damp draining herb treats photosensitivity, eye redness, diarrhoea, cough and painful urination?
che qian zi (plantago seeds)
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What are 5 actions of che qian zi (plantago seeds)?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of jin qian cao?
Sweet, bland, salty, slightly cold | Bladder, Gall Bladder, Kidney, Liver.
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What is the emperor herb to treat gallstones and kidney stones?
jin qian cao
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Name 4 actions of jin qian cao
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
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What damp draining herb is an antibacterial, antiviral and treats high cholesterol and acute infections?
Yin chen hao
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What bitter and slightly cold herb is an emperor herb to treat jaundice?
Yin chen hao
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What are the properties and channels entered of yin chen hao (virgate wormwood)?
Bitter and slightly cold | Liver, Stomach, Gall Bladder and Spleen
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Name 5 actions of yin chen hao (virgate wormwood)
``` 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 ```
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What is the emperor herb to treat, blood, burning, painful UTIs?
Qu mai (dianthus)
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What are the properties and channels entered of Qu mai (dianthus)?
Bitter and cold | Bladder, heart and Small intestines
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Name 3 actions of Qu mai (dianthus)
Clears damp-heat and promotes urination Moves and invigorates blood to treat blood stasis – promotes menstruation Unblocks the bowels (slippery in nature)
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Name 3 actions of tong cao (rice paper plant pith)
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of tong cao (rice paper plant pith)?
Sweet, bland and slightly cold | Lung and Stomach
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What is an emperor herb to treat insufficient or absent lactation?
tong cao (rice paper plant pith)
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What are the properties and channels entered of di fu zi (Kochia fruit)?
Sweet, bitter and cold. | Kidney and Bladder
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What damp draining herb is great for treating skin conditions with itch?
di fu zi (Kochia fruit)?
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Name 3 actions of di fu zi (Kochia fruit)
Clears damp-heat and promotes urination Expels damp and stops itching Clears wind that effects the eyes
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What are the 2 emperor herbs to treat bi pain?
Du Huo and Qin Jiao
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What are the properties and channels entered of du hou (pubescent angelica root)?
Bitter, acrid and warm | Bladder and Kidney
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What herb dispels wind-cold-damp bi pain in the lower portion of the body and treats headaches and toothaches?
Du Huo
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Name 3 actions of du hou (pubescent angelica root)
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of Mu Gua (chinese quince)?
Sour, slightly warm | Liver and spleen
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What sour and slightly warm herb treats restless leg syndrome?
Mu gua
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What are 4 actions of Mu Gua (chinese quince)?
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
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What 2 herbs are always combined together to relieve cramping in the abdomen and calves?
Mu Gua and Bai Shao
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What are the properties and channels entered of Qin Jiao (large gentian root)?
Bitter, acrid and slightly cold | Gall Bladder, Liver and stomach
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What are 6 actions of Qin Jiao (large gentian root)?
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
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What bitter, acrid and slightly cold herb treats pain in the extremities, jaundice in infants, yin deficiency and cramping?
Qin Jiao
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What are the properties and channels entered of Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)?
Bitter and neutral | Liver
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What herb is effective at treating at Bi pain in the shoulders and also promotes urination to leech out damp?
Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)
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What are 4 actions of Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of wu jia pi?
Acrid, bitter and warm | Liver and Kidney
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What herb treats bi pain and tonifies the liver and kidney to strengthen the sinews and bones?
wu jia pi
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What wind-damp dispelling herb is said to help with developmental delays?
wu jia pi
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What are 5 actions of wu dan pi?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of Hai feng teng?
bitter, acrid and slightly warm | Liver
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What are 4 actions of hai feng teng?
Dispels wind-dampness Unblocks the channels and collaterals Removes blood stasis Promotes urination to leech out damp
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What are the properties and channels entered of wei ling xian (clematis root)?
acrid, salty and warm | Bladder
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What is an emperor herb together with du huo for wind-cold-damp pain with stiffness, cramping and limited movement?
wei ling xian (clematis root)
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Name 5 actions of wei ling xian (clematis root)?
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
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What herb is said to dispel fish bones lodged in the throat?
wei ling xian (clematis root)
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What wind dispelling herb opens all 12 channels?
wei ling xian (clematis root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of chuan bei mu?
Bitter, sweet, slightly cold | Lung, Heart
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What herb is great at treating chronic cough due to lung yin deficiency?
Chuan bei mu
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Name 5 actions of chuan bei mu
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
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What is the main extinguishing factor between chuan bei mu and zhe bei mu?
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
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What phlegm heat transforming herb is effective at treating angina and chest oppression?
gua lou (trichosanthes fruit)
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What are 5 actions of gua lou (trichosanthes fruit)?
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
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What does Gua Lou pi treat differently to goa lou?
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
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What does Gua Lou Ren treat differently to goa lou?
Moistens the Intestines to treat dry constipation | Guides phlegm out of the body through the stool
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What are the properties and channels entered of hai zao (seaweed)?
Bitter, salty and cold | Kidney, Liver, Lung and stomach
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Is Kun bu or Hai zao stronger in their action to to soften nodules and areas of hardness?
Hai zao is stronger due to its higher iodine content
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Name 4 actions of hai zao (seaweed)
Clears heat and reduces phlegm nodules Promotes urination and reduces oedema Softens areas of hardness Readjusts the thyroid gland
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Name 3 actions of kun bu (kelp)
Reduces phlegm Softens nodules and areas of hardness – anti-goitre Promotes urination and reduces swelling
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What are the properties and channels entered of Sang bai pi (mulberry root)?
Sweet and cold | Lung and Spleen
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What are the properties and channels entered of Qian hu?
Bitter, acrid and slightly cold | Lung
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What are 3 actions of Sang bai pi (mulberry root)?
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
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What phlegm-heat transforming herb treats both phlegm and exterior wind-heat?
Qian Hu
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Name 4 actions of Qian Hu
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Tian hua fen?
bitter, slightly sweet and cold | lung and stomach
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What phlegm transforming herb is also used to induce miscarriage by injecting the herb into the amniotic sac?
tian hua fen
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What phlegm transforming herb generates fluids, enriches yin and moistens dryness to treat diabetes?
tian hua fen
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Name 6 actions of tian hua fen
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of Zhe Bei Mu?
Bitter and cold | Lung and Heart
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What are 3 actions of zhe bei mu?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of zhu ru (bamboo shavings)?
Sweet and slightly cold | Lung, stomach and gall bladder
295
What phlegm-heat transforming herb treats bad breath, sour/bitter taste, morning sickness and restless foetus?
zhu ru (bamboo shavings)
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Name 5 actions of zhu ru (bamboo shavings)?
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
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What are the properties and channels entered of tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)?
Sweet and cold | Gall Bladder, Heart and Liver
298
What phlegm heat transforming herb is great for recovery of stroke and night terrors?
tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)
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What are 5 actions of tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar)?
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)?
Sweet, acrid and slightly warm | Lung
301
What cold-phlegm transforming herb is especially good at treating phlegm in the throat and stopping cough?
Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)
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What are 3 actions of Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)?
Redirects Lung Qi downward to stop wheeze, cough, SOB Expels phlegm Excels at stopping cough and phlegm in the throat
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What is an emperor herb to treat stuffy chest?
Bai Qian (Cynanchum root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)?
Acrid, warm and toxic (cold in its raw form) | Lung, Spleen and Stomach
305
What cold-phlegm transforming herb eliminates carbuncles and tumours when unprocessed and used externally – never use raw form internally?
ban xia (pinellia rhizome)
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Name 6 actions of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)
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
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Name 6 actions of ban xia (pinellia rhizome)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)?
Bitter, acrid and neutral | Lung
309
What herb is used for both phlegm-heat and phlegm-cold and acts as a courier herb?
Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)
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What bitter, acrid and neutral herb is the most commonly used herb for treating lung disorders?
Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)
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Name 7 actions of Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)
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
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What bitter, acrid and neutral herb treats Lung abscesses, loss of voice, sore throat and phlegm that is difficult to expectorate?
Jie Geng (Balloon flower root)
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What are the properties and channels entered of Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)?
Bitter, acrid, salty and slightly warm | Liver, Lung, Stomach and Spleen
314
What bitter, acrid, salty and slightly warm herb treats congealed gluey phlegm that is hard to expectorate?
Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)
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Name 3 actions of Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)?
Acrid and warm | Lung, Liver and Stomach
317
What phlegm-cold transforming herb is great at treating PCOS?
Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)
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What are 4 action of Zao Jiao Ci (gleditisia thorn)?
Draws out toxicity and discharges pus Expels wind and kills parasites Contains prickly thorns that pierce cysts Increases blood circulation
319
What are the properties and channels entered of pi pa ye (loquat leaf)?
Bitter, neutral and cooling | Lung and Stomach
320
What bitter, neutral and cooling herb is great at treating acne due to stomach heat, dry cough and vomiting and nausea?
pi pa ye (loquat leaf)
321
What cough relieving herb treats sticky phlegm that is difficult to expectorate, morning sickness, acne and blood-streaked sputum?
pi pa ye (loquat leaf)
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Name 4 actions of pi pa ye (loquat leaf)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Xing Ren (apricot seed)?
Bitter, slightly toxic, slightly warm | Lung and Large Intestines
324
What herbs would you use to treat any kind of cough?
Xing Ren (apricot seed), Zi Wan (aster root)
325
Name 3 actions of Xing Ren (apricot seed)
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
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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?
Xing Ren (apricot seed)
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What are the properties and channels entered of Zi Wan (aster root)?
Acrid, bitter and slightly warm | Lungs
328
What herb is great at treating cough in children?
Zi Wan (aster root)
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Name 3 actions of Zi Wan (aster root)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Bai Bu (Stemona root)?
Sweet, bitter and slightly warm | Lungs
331
Which cough relieving herb treats parasites and kills lice?
Bai Bu (Stemona root)
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Name 3 actions of Bai Bu (Stemona root)
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
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What sweet, bitter and slightly warm herb excels at directing Qi downward to alleviate dry cough?
Bai Bu (Stemona root)
334
What are the properties and channels entered of Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)?
Acrid and warm | Lung and Large Intestine
335
What cough relieving herb clears the upper and lower portion of the body?
Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)
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Name 2 actions of Zi Su Zi (perilla fruit seeds)
Directs Lung Qi downwards to stop cough and wheezing | Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowl to expel phlegm through the stool
337
What are the properties and channels entered of Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)?
Acrid, bitter and very cold | Lung and Bladder
338
What herb is said to be just as powerful with its downward action as Da Huang?
Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)
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Name 3 actions of Ting Li Zi (tingli seed)
Drains the Lungs to calm wheezing Reduces phlegm Removes water and reduces oedema of the face and chest
340
What are the properties and channels entered of Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)?
Sweet, sour and slightly warm | Liver, Spleen and Stomach
341
What herb in large doses can cause hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, Stomach ulcers and root your teeth?
Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)
342
What herb that relieves food stagnation is effective at treating high cholesterol, hypertension and angina?
Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)
343
What are 4 actions of Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)
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)
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When is Shan Zha (Hawthorn fruit) contraindicated?
During the first trimester of pregnancy and for children under 12
345
What are the properties and channels entered of Shen Qu (medicated leaven)?
Sweet, acrid and warm | Stomach and Spleen
346
What herb is great for food stag with Stomach cold, lack of appetite and diarrhoea?
Shen Qu (medicated leaven)
347
Name 4 actions of Shen Qu (medicated leaven)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)?
Sweet, acrid and neutral | Lung, Stomach and Spleen
349
What food stagnation relieving herb is great for bloating, copious phlegm with stuffy chest, burping with a rotten taste and smell?
Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)
350
Name 4 actions of Lai Fu Zi (Radish seed)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)?
Sweet and neutral | Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach and Spleen
352
What herb is great for treating bedwetting, stones and is used to treat all types of food stagnation?
Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)
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Name actions of Ji Nei Jin (Chicken gizzard lining)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Mai Ya (barley sprouts)?
Sweet, neutral | Liver, Spleen and Stomach
355
Which food stag relieving herb is great for treating poorly digested milk in infants and poor digestion of starch, fruit, carbs and protein?
Mai Ya (barley sprouts)
356
Name 4 actions of Mai Ya (barley sprouts)
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
What food stag relieving herb promotes and inhibits lactation?
Mai Ya (barley sprouts)
358
What are the properties and channels entered of Gu Ya (sprouted rice)?
Sweet and neutral | Liver, Stomach and Spleen
359
What herb is great for Liver Qi stagnation and poor digestion?
Mai Ya (barley sprouts)
360
What 2 food stag relieving herbs are often used together to enhance each other's therapeutic results?
Mai Ya (barley sprouts) and Gu Ya (sprouted rice)
361
What are 3 actions of Gu Ya (sprouted rice)?
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)?
Acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic. | Stomach and Spleen
363
Name 7 actions of Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)?
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
What damp drying herb treats night blindness, vaginal discharge, swelling and pain in the legs and induces sweating to release the exterior?
Cang Zhu (Astractylodes rhizome)
365
What are the properties and channels entered of Hou Po (Magnolia bark)?
Acrid, bitter, aromatic and warm | Large Intestine, Lung, Stomach and Spleen
366
What is the emperor herb for bloating?
Hou Po (Magnolia bark)
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Name 6 actions of Hou Po (Magnolia bark)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Huo Xiang (Patchouli)?
Acrid, slightly warm | Lung, Spleen and Stomach
369
What is the emperor herb for treating vomiting due to damp?
Huo Xiang (Patchouli)
370
Name 6 actions of Huo Xiang (Patchouli)
``` 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
What damp transforming herb is safe to use during summer and autumn and dispels summer-heat?
Huo Xiang (Patchouli)
372
What are the properties and channels entered of Pei Lan (Eupatorium)?
Acrid and neutral | Stomach and Spleen
373
What damp transforming herb treats excess saliva, bad breath and summer chills?
Pei Lan (Eupatorium)
374
Name 5 actions of Pei Lan (Eupatorium)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Sha Ren (Cardamon)?
Acrid, aromatic and warm | Spleen and Stomach
376
What damp transforming herb treats a restless foetus, morning sickness and prevents cloying properties of tonifying herbs?
Sha Ren (Cardamon)
377
Name 6 actions of Sha Ren (Cardamon)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)?
Acrid, aromatic and warm | Lung, Stomach and Spleen
379
Name 7 actions of Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)
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
What damp transforming herb treats a stuffy chest, damp and phlegm in the Lungs, anorexia and food stagnation?
Bei Dou Kou (Cardamon cluster)
381
What are the properties and channels entered of Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)?
Acrid, aromatic, bitter and warm | Stomach, Spleen and Lung
382
What Qi regulating herb can be given to children, used long term and its actions are focused on the left hand side?
Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)
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What are 4 actions of Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel)?
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)
Bitter, acrid and warm | Liver, Lung, Spleen and Stomach
385
Name 5 actions of Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)
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
What Qi regulating herb treats a chronic cough with copious phlegm and is useful for when the Liver is attacking the Stomach
Fo Shou (finger citron fruit)
387
What are the properties and channels entered of Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)?
Sweet and warm | Liver and Stomach
388
Name 2 actions of Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)
Disperses Qi stagnation and cold obstruction in the Liver channel Regulates Qi and stops pain
389
What Qi regulating herb treats hernia, swollen scrotum, ovulation pain, postpartum pain and Liver attacking the Stomach?
Li Zhi He (Lychee pip)
390
What are the properties and channels entered of Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)
Bitter, acrid and warm | Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Triple Burner.
391
Name 5 actions of Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)
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
What Qi regulating herb treats dysentery, tenesmus, and promotes food digestion?
Mu Xiang (Aucklandia root)
393
What are the properties and channels entered of Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)?
Bitter, acrid and warm | Luver, Gall Bladder and Stomach
394
Name 4 actions of Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)
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
What Qi regulating herb treats breast abscesses, hernial pain and its actions are focused on the right hand side?
Qing Pi (unripe tangerine peel)
396
What are the properties and channels entered of Wu Yao (Lindera root)?
Acrid and warm | Bladd, Kidney, Lung and Spleen
397
What Qi regulating herb treats urinary incontinence, asthma, frequent urination and menstrual pain?
Wu Yao (Lindera root)
398
Name 5 actions of Wu Yao (Lindera root)
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)?
Slightly bitter, acrid, slightly sweet, neutral. | Liver and Triple Burner
400
Name 7 actions of Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)?
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
What is the emperor herb for treating all gynaecological conditions?
Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)
402
What Qi regulating herb enters all 12 channels, treats wood-earth disharmony and is used for stagnation due to suppress emotions?
Xiang Fu (nut-grass rhizome)
403
What are the properties and channels entered of Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)?
Acrid, bitter and warm | Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine
404
Name 5 actions of Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)
``` 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
What Qi regulating herb treats Bi pain of the chest, phlegm accumulation in the chest, angina pain, wheezing and shortness of breath?
Xie Bie (Chinese garlic)
406
What are the properties and channels entered of Zhi Ke (Bitter orange)?
Bitter and cool | Stomach and Spleen
407
Name 3 actions of Zhi Ke (Bitter orange)
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
What are the differences between Zhi Ke and Zhi Shi?
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
What are the properties and channels entered of Zhi Shi (unripe bitter orange)?
Bitter, acrid and slightly cold | Stomach, Spleen and Large Intestine
410
Name 3 actions of Zhi Shi (unripe bitter orange)
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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