Herbs 3 TCM quiz part 2

Question 1

Huǒ Má Rén (CN, PN, Properties, Classification)

Answer 1

CN: Hemp Seeds, Cannabis seeds
PN: Cannabis Semen

Properties : Sweet, Neutral
Classification: Downward draining herbs

Question 2

Huǒ Má Rén (actions)

Answer 2

o Nourishes and moistens the intestines
o Nourishes the yin
o Clears heat and promotes healing of sores

Question 3

巴豆

Answer 3

Bā Dòu

Question 4

Bā Dòu (CN, PN, Properties, Classifications)

Answer 4

CN : Croton Seed
PN: Crotonis Fructus

Properties : Acrid, hot, toxic
Classification: Downward Draining herbs

Question 5

Bā Dòu (Actions)

Answer 5

o Warmly unblocks and vigorously purges
o Drives out water and reduces edema
o Breaks up clogged phlegm and improves the condition of the throat
o Promotes the healing of abscesses and ulcers

Question 6

車前子

Answer 6

Chē Qián Zǐ

Question 7

Chē Qián Zǐ (CN, PN, Properties, Classification)

Answer 7

CN: Plantago Seeds
PN: Plantaginis Semen

Properties : Sweet, Cold
Classification: Herbs that drain dampness

Question 8

冬瓜子

Answer 8

Dōng Guā Zǐ

Question 9

Dōng Guā Zǐ (CN, PN, Properties, Classification)

Answer 9

CN: Winter Melon Seed, Wax Gourd seed, Benincasa
PN: Benincasae Semen

Properties: Sweet, Cold
Classification : Herbs that drain dampness

Question 10

Dōng Guā Zǐ (Actions)

Answer 10

o Clears heat, expels phlegm, and promotes the discharge of pus
o Clears heat and drains dampness

Question 11

獨活

Answer 11

Dú Huó

Question 12

Dú Huó (CN and PN)

Answer 12

CN: Pubescent Angelica Root, Angelica Root, Tu-Huo

PN: Angelicae Pubescentis Radix

Question 13

Dú Huó (Properties and Classification)

Answer 13

Properties: Bitter, Acrid, Warm

Classification : Herbs that dispel wind-dampness

Question 14

Dú Huó (actions)

Answer 14

o Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain
o Disperses wind-cold-damp and releases the exterior
o Also used for shao yin headache and toothache

Question 15

木瓜

Answer 15

Mù Guā

Question 16

Mù Guā (CN, PN)

Answer 16

CN: Chaenomeles Fruit, Chinese Quince Fruit

PN: Chaenomelis Fructus

Question 17

Mù Guā (classification, properties)

Answer 17

Classification: Herbs that dispel wind-dampness

Properties : Sour, Warm

Question 18

Mù Guā (Actions)

Answer 18

o Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels
o Harmonizes the stomach and transforms dampness
o Reduces food stagnation

Question 19

桑寄生

Answer 19

Sāng Jì Shēng

Question 20

Sāng Jì Shēng (CN and PN)

Answer 20

CN: Mulberry Mistletoe Stems, Mistletoe

PN: Taxilli Herba

Question 21

Sāng Jì Shēng (Properties, Classification)

Answer 21

Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Neutral

Classification: Herbs that dispel wind-dampness

Question 22

Sāng Jì Shēng (actions)

Answer 22

o Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind- dampness
o Nourishes the blood and calms the womb
o Nourishes the blood and benefits the skin

Question 23

火麻仁

Answer 23

Huǒ Má Rén

Ma Zi Ren