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Herbs 3 Final prep overview Flashcards

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In the Tonify Tang category: most herbs are brown except these two herbs?

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Hu Lu Ba/Trigonellae Semen & Tu Si Zi/Cuscutae Semen

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In the Tonify Yin category: most herbs are golden except for these three herbs?

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Mo Han Lian/Ecliptae Semen, Nu Zhen Zi/Ligustri Lucidi Fructus & Hei Zhi Ma/Sesami Semen Nigrum

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Ge Jie/Gecko is part of the Tonify _____ category & is usually used for these two purposes?

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Tonify Yang: marquee functions are 1.) Grasps LU Qi & 2.) KD Yang impotence

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Rou Cong Ron/Cistanches Herba (tonify yang) has these two marquee functions? Note, Ai Ye/Artemisiae Argyi Folium has a similar function but mostly focuses on branch tx.

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1.) Warms the womb - Root tx & 2.) Moistens the Intestines

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Which herb is a Tonify yang herb and is also known as Xian Ling Pi/Epimedii Herba? What are two marquee functions for this herb? This herb is also known as one of the two _______?

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Yin Yang Huo/Epimedii Herba (xian ling pi is nicer way to say it); two marquee fx = 1.) big impotence herb & 2.) Bi Syndrome; one of two immortals

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When identifying this herb, one can physically see a tendon running thru it when broken in half, which herb is this? What is a major function? What category?

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Bai Ji Tian/Morindae Officinalis Radix; Strengthens sinews & bones (like treats like); Tonify yang herb

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This Tonify Yang herb looks very similar to Hei Zhi Ma/Sesame Semen Nigrum — which herb? What are two key functions?

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Bu Gu Zhi/Psoraleae Fructus; 1.) big impotence herb & 2.) Warms the SP

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Which herb is a Tonify Yang herb but could also easily fit under the Stab & bind category? What are two key fx?

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Yi Zi Ren/Alpiniae Oxyphyllae Fructus; 1.) retains urine & essence & 2.) warms the SP

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This Tonify Yang herb is known as the other immortal, which herb? What is its temperature? what are two key functions?

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Xian Mao/Curculinginis Rhizoma; HOT; 1.) Expels cold & eliminates damp & 2.) Bi syndrome

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Which Tonify yang herb can calm the fetus, assist sinews & bones, tonify yin & yang, & help with hypertension? What is a C/I for this herb?

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Du Zhong/Eucommiae Cortex; C/I for latex allergies

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T/F Xu Duan/Dipsaci Radix “Restore what is broken”, is not as dangerous as other moving herbs because it’s a Tonifier

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True (Tonify Yang category & used for initial stages of trauma healing)

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What are two key functions for Xu Duan/Dipsaci Radix? What category is it in?

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1.)”Restores what is broken” - initial stages of trauma, strengthens sinews & bones & 2.) Calms the fetus & stops leakage (BY TONIFYING - XU DUAN TAN IS CHARRED VERSION); Tonify Yang category

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Which Tonify Yang herb is also known as “mender of broken bones” & used often with Xu Duan/Dipsaci Radix? What is a key Fx?

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Gu Sui Bu/Drynariae Rhizoma; Promotes mending of Sinews & Bones - INITIAL & RECOVERY stages (side - note: also listed as growth of hair but does this via tonifies LV & KD & strengthens bones fx.)

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Which Tonify Yang herb is known for its Fx. of Brightening the Eyes and for Tonifying Yin & Yang? It also calms the Fetus. What is the temperature of this herb?

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Tu Si Zi/Cuscutae Semen; NEUTRAL (Ge Jie/Gecko & Tu Si Zi/Cuscutae Semen are the only two Neutrals in Tonify Yang category)

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Which four Tonify Yang herbs are Salty?

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1.) Ge Jie/Gecko (also Neutral) 2.) Rou Cong Rong/Cistanches Herba (also sweet & warm) & 3.) Lu Rong/Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum (also sweet & warm), 4.) Zi He Che/ Hominis Placenta (also sweet & warm)

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What is the only Toxic & Hot herb in the Tonify Yang category?

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Xian Mao/Curculiginis Rhizoma (also acrid)

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Which two Tonify Yang herbs are Sl. Warm?

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1.) Ba Ji Tian/Morindae Officinalis Radix (also acrid & sweet & 2.) Xu Duan/Dipsaci Radix (also Bitter, Sweet & acrid)

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What are two key Fx. for Zi He Che/Hominis Placenta? What category?

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1.) Augments the Essence & 2.) Grasps the LU Qi; Tonify Yang category

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One key thing to remember about Hu Lu Ba/Trigonellae Semen?

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One of the only two blond herbs in the Tonify Yang category

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Which Tonify Yang herb is DRYING, Tonifies Yin & Yang, Moistens the Intestines, & Augments the Essence? It’s usually used in Lamb stew

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Suo Yang/Cynomorii Herba (Sweet & Warm) ***On comps A LOT

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What are two key Fx. for Dong Chong Xia Cao/Cordyceps?

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1.) Tonifies Yin & Yang & 2.) Grasps the LU Qi

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Which herb should not be combined with Bu Gu Zhi/Psoraleae Fructus?

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Hei Zhi Ma/Sesami Semen Nigrum

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This Herb is the BIG GUN for Asthma —

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Ge Jie/Gecko

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Which “dog spine” looking & furry Tonify Yang herb Strengthens sinews & bones & helps with Bi Syndrome? Is this herb common & found in supermarkets?

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Gou Ji/Cibotii Rhizoma; yes, found in supermarkets & used often in pork vertebra soup

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What is a key fx. for He Tao Ren/Hu Tao Ren? What category does it belong to? Does it also Moisten Intestines & unblock bowels?

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(Walnut) - Grasps LU Qi by warming lungs; Yes, oils moisten and tonifies body - good for older people w. constipation.

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Herbs that Tonify Yin tend to be ____ & _____. They also tend to be sweet & have a moistening affect. The 4 organs that primarily deal with Yin Xu are?

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Cold & Cloying; KD, LU, LV & ST (S&S include heat & dryness, LV yang rising Sx.)

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(Bei) Sha Shen/Glehniae Radix primarily deals with Yin Xu in which two organs? What are the key fx.?

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Heat & Dryness in both LU & ST; 1.) Nourishes LU yin & clears heat & 2.) Nourishes ST & generates fluids

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What is a key Fx for Tian Men Dong/Asparagi Radix? Which category? What other herb is similar to this but affiliated with LU & ST instead of LU & KD? Are they Cloying?

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Clears LU heat & generates fluids; Tonify Yin; Mai Men Dong/Ophiopogonis Radix; Yes both are cloying

29
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Can Shi Hu/Dendrobii Herba be used in cases of EPF’s? What are some key fx.? Category? Channels? What is an aka for this herb?

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NO; Brightens eyes, Augments the Essence, Waisting & Thirsting d/o; Tonify Yin; KD & ST; huo shan shi hu honeymoon herb

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What is another name for Yu Zhu/ Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma? Which category? Which channels? Is it Cloying? What is a key fx? Can it be used in cases of an EPF? Is this a supermarket herb?

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Wei Rui/Wei Shen; Tonify Yin; LU & ST; NOT CLOYING; Extinguishes wind due to dryness/yin xu by generating fluids; Yes - can be used w. existing EPF’s bc not cloying; Yes - supermarket herb

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What are two Fx. for Bai He/LiLii Bulbus? Category? Is this a supermarket herb?

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1.) Clears the HT & calms shen & 2.) Moistens the LU’s & clears heat, & stops cough; Tonify Yin; Yes, supermarket herb.

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Mo Han Lian/Ecplitae Herba is most known for which Fx.? Which Category? Channels? Is it Cloying? It’s aka?

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Most known for cools blood & stops bleeding Fx.; Tonify Yin category; LV & KD; NOT Cloying; aka Han Lian Cao (part of Two solstice Decoction/Two marvelous pill w. Nu Zhen Zi/ Ligustri Lucidi Fructus )

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Nu Zhen Zi/Ligustri Lucidi Fructus is most known for which Fx.? Which Category? Channels? Is it Cloying?

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Augments LV & KD’s & improves vision; Tonify Yin; LV & KD; NOT Cloying; (part of Two solstice Decoction/Two marvelous pill w. Mo Han Lian/Ecplitae Herba)

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Hei Zhi Ma/ Sesami Semen Nigrum is the only herb in the Tonify Yin category that goes to ___ channel. Is it cloying? What are two key Fx.?

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LI channel (also KD, LV); VERY CLOYING & OILY; 1.) Nourishes & fortifies LV & KD’s - improves vision & hair, 2.) Moistens & Lubricates Intestines - bc of xue xu

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Which turtle shell in the Tonify Yin category is used more often due to its ability to anchor, strengthen sinews & bones, cool blood & stop uterine bleeding? What form also nourishes xue & tonifies HT? What is a caution? Properties?

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Gui Ban/Testudinis Plastrum - Front of turtle shell; Gui Ban Jiao is able to nourish & tonify; Caution hard on ST; Sweet, Salty & cold.

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Which turtle shell in the Tonify Yin category is used to Nourish & Anchor Yang, Invigorate blood & unblock menses & dissipates nodules? Properties?

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Bie Jia/Trionycis Carapax; Salty & Sl. Cold.

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Which herb in the Tonify Yin category Nourishes the Blood, enriches the yin, & stabilizes the Penetrating (Sea of Blood) & Conception (Sea of Yin & Qi) vessels?

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Gui Ban/ Testudinis Plastrum

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Does Gui Ban Jiao (gelatin) anchor the Yang?

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No, yin & blood supplementing quality increased BUT DOES NOT ANCHOR YANG — TO COOL BLOOD USE ORIGINAL

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What is a key Fx. for Xi Yang Shen/Panacis Quinquefolii Radix that sets is apart from Ren Shen? Temperature?

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Benefits the Qi, generates fluids, & nourishes the yin; Cold (also Sl. bitter & sweet)

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Wu Wei Zi/Schisandrae Fructus binds what fluids? What are two other key Fx.? What is a caution for this herb? Is it a Bonified KD tonic? What other Herb in Stab & Bind category is a bonified KD tonic?

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Binds LU Qi, Essence, Stool, Sweat & Urine; 1.) Generates fluids & 2.) Quiets the Spirit & Tonifies HT Qi; Caution - respect dose - Sour & will cause heartburn; Yes, bonified along with Shan Zhu Yu/Corni Fructus

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What are three things that Wu Mei/Mume Fructus helps to stabilize & bind? Name a key Fx. Is it a Tonic? Is it used topically?

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Lung Qi, Stool & Blood from Xu; Marquee Fx. is that it expels roundworms (Wu Mei Wan pill); NOT a tonic - sour so it astringes it also generates fluids & alleviates thirst; Yes, used topically as a plaster for corns & warts.

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Which Stabilize & Bind herb is a Marquee herb for Hoarseness? What two substances does it Stab & Bind? Should it be used for Hot or Cold patterns? Any special prep required?

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He Zi/ Chebulae Fructus; LU Qi & Stool; This herb is Neutral so it can be used for both Hot & Cold patterns - serves as a guide for herbs; Yes, crush before using

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Which Stab & Bind herb only binds stools & is C/I in Hot Dysentery cases. This herb warms the Middle burner, moves Qi & alleviates pain? Any special prep required?

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Rou Dou Kou/ Myristicae Semen (Nutmeg seed); Yes, crush and add in last 5-10 mins to keep oils - to astringe chao/roast.

44
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Key thing to remember about Lotus and Lilly flowers is that they all calm the _____

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Heart

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What substances does Lian Zi/ Nelumbinis Semen stabilize & bind? In what way does it help with bedwetting? What are two key Fx? Is it a supermarket herb?

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Sweat, stool, urine & essence; helps bedwetting by astringing fx. on Heart; 1.) Tonifies the SP/stops diarrhea & 2.) Nourishes HT & calms spirit; yes, it’s a supermarket herb

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Which other herb in the Stabilize & bind category also Tonifies the SP? What is another key Fx.? Is it a supermarket herb? Special prep?

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Qian Shi/Euryales Semen (S&B urine, stool & essence); Expels dampness & stops discharge (vag discharge from Xu); Yes, can be found in supermarkets & has to be crushed

47
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What does Bai Guo/ Ginkgo Semen have in common with Qian Shi/Euryales Semen? What other substances does it stab & bind? Is it a supermarket herb? What is it’s marquee fx.?

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They both dispel dampness; LU Qi, Urine & Essence; Yes, a supermarket herb; Marquee - known as bronchial dialator (Preserves the LU & arrests wheezing)

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What substances does Jin Ying Zi/Rosae Laevigatae Fructus stab & bind?

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Essence, Urine, Blood, Stool

49
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Fu Xiao Mai/ Tritici Fructus Levis stab & binds sweat & urine. What are two key fx. for this herb? Is it used for 4 bigs sweating?

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1.) Inhibits sweating & 2.) Nourishes the HT & calms the spirit (helps with bedwetting); NO - only used for Xu sweating.

50
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Hai Piao Xiao/Sepiae Endoconcha is also known as? What subtances does this herb Stab & bind? What is it’s marquee Fx.?

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Wu Zei Gu; Blood & Essence; known as TCM Tums - Controls acidity & alleviates pain

51
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Which Stab & bind herb is the only one in this category that assists the Yang & improves Vision? What substances does it Stab & Bind? Is this herb drying?

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Fu Pen Zi/ Rubi Fructus; Essence & Urine; NOT DRYING (Zao)

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What are two key Fx. for Chi Shi Zhi/Halloysitum Rubrum? What is a caution for this herb?

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1.) Binds up the Intestines and stops diarrhea & 2.) Contains the blood and stop bleeding; Caution during pregnancy

53
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What is the only COLD herb in the Stab & Bind category? Can it be used topically?

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Chun Pi/Ailanthi Cortex; yes, used externally for its “kills parasites” Fx.

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Which two herbs in the Substances that Anchor, Settle & Calm the Spirit category should not be decocted/heated?

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Zhu Sha/Cinnabaris (Obsolete except in Feng Shui) & Hu Po/Succinum

55
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What is a general preparation rule when cooking heavy substances like shells & minerals?

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Cook for 30 mins alone & for a minimum of 60 mins total

56
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What is the difference between Mu Li, Zhen Zhu & Zhen Zhu Mu? Do they treat Xu or Excess?

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  • Mu Li is outer shell - treats Xu - benefits Yin & anchors Yang
  • Zhen Zhu Mu is the inner mother of pearl lining - treats excess - drains LV fire
  • Zhen Zhu is Pearl in the middle - clears the LV & sedates the HT - used cosmetically
57
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Which herb in the Herbs that Nourish the Heart & Calm shen category should not be used with Heat in LV, GB or SP?

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Suan Zao Ren/Zizyphi Spinosae Semen

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Which herb in the Nourish HT & Calm Shen category is known for its marquee Fx. of expelling substantial & insubstantial phlegm? What is a caution for this herb?

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Yuan Zhi/Polygalae Radix; gastrically irritating & induces vomiting - best to honey fry

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What is another name for Ye Jiao Teng/Polygoni Multiflori Caulis? What is a key Fx. related to doctrine of herbs?

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Aka He Shou Wu Teng; Doctrine of herbs - caulis = invigorates channels – Nourishes blood & unblocks the channels

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Does He Huan Pi/Albiziae Cortex deal with inital or recovery stage of trauma? Can it be used internally or externally?

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Used in Initial stage of trauma - can be used internally & externally

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