Herbs I - 1st Exam

Question 1

BITTER

Answer 1

Clears HT Heat (excess damages HT Qi)
Counteracts effect of excess Pungent on LU
Move LU Qi Downward
Tonifies KD

Question 2

SWEET

Answer 2

Nourishes SP Qi (excess damages Flesh)
Neutralizes effects of excess Salty on Blood
Softens LV
Sedates HT

Question 3

SPICY

Answer 3

Opens/Ventilates LU (excess injures Skin)
Neutralizes effect of excess Sour on Tendons
Disperses BF to lubricate KD (SJ)
Fortify LV
Sedate excess in LU

Question 4

SALTY

Answer 4

Supports KD energy for bones/marrow (excess harmed blood)
Drys SP Damp
Tonifies HT
Solidify KD and Sedate (related LV Yang excess)

Question 5

SOUR

Answer 5

Tonify LV to nourish Tendons (excess weakens)
Neutralizes effect of Sweet on Flesh (SP)
Contains scattered HT Qi
Tonifies LU
Sedates LV Illness

Question 6

ENERGY OF FLAVORS

Answer 6

Bitter = Down
Sweet = Up
Spicy = Out
Sour = In

Question 7

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Bo He *

Answer 7

LU, LV
Cool, Aromatic, Spice
LV QI
EYES, HEAD THROAT

Question 8

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Sheng Jiang

Answer 8

LU, SP, ST
(fresh ginger)
Spicy & Warm
REDUCES TOXICITY - OTHER HERBS
Harmonizes Ying & Wei
Vomiting from Cold in ST

Question 9

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Ma Huang *

Answer 9

LU & BL
Spicy, Warm, Slightly Bitter
TAI YANG EXCESS
Edema

Question 10

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Gui Zhi *

Answer 10

LU, BL, HT
Spicy, Warm, Sweet
HARMONIZES YING & WEI
Unblocks Yang Qi of Chest

Question 11

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Zi Su Ye

Answer 11

LU & SP
Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
SEAFOOD POISONING
MORNING SICKNESS
Middle Jiao Qi

Question 12

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Jing Jie

Answer 12

LU, LV
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic
ITCH, RASH

Question 13

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Fang Feng

Answer 13

BL, LV, SP
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Sweet
WIND, SPASMS
Wind, Cold, Damp

Question 14

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Qiang Huo

Answer 14

BL, KD
Spicy, Warm, Aromatic, Bitter
WCD Bi Pain in OCCIPUT
GUIDES TO DU

Question 15

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Gao Ben

Answer 15

BL
Spicy, Warm
Vertex HA
Caution - drying

Question 16

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Bai Zhi

Answer 16

LU, ST
Spicy, Warm
YANG MING HA
Pus discharge
Toothache

Question 17

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Xi Xin

Answer 17

LU, HT, KD
LOW DOSE (1-3 g)
WARMS LU

Question 18

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Cong Bai

Answer 18

LU, ST
(Scallion)
Spicy, Warm
SWEAT
TOPICALLY FOR SORES (w/honey)

Question 19

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Xiang Ru

Answer 19

LU, ST
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic
SUMMER-HEAT w/Damp
Edema

Question 20

WSRE - WARM, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR

Xi Yi Hua

Answer 20

LU & ST
(magnolia bud)
Spicy & Warm
NOSE / SINUS

Question 21

TAI YANG EXCESS FORMULA

Answer 21

Ma Huang + Gui Zhi

Question 22

TAI YANG XU

Answer 22

Gui Zhi + Bai Shao

Question 23

TAI YANG - STIFF NECK

Answer 23

Ma Huang = Ge Gan

Question 24

WH ASTHMA

Answer 24

Ma Huang + Shi Gao

Question 25

RASH, ITCH, WIND

Answer 25

Fang Feng + Jing Je

Question 26

TAI YANG SYNDROME

Answer 26

Yang Qi Def + Wei Qi Excess

Question 27

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Niu Bang Zi

Answer 27

LU, ST Cold, Bitter, Spicy MOISTENS INTESTINES Toxic Swelling - Measles

Question 28

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR' Chan Tui

Answer 28

``` LU, LV (Bugs) LOSS OF VOICE Clears Eyes Spasm d/t Wind ```

Question 29

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Sang Ye

Answer 29

``` LU, LV Cold, Sweet, Bitter LU DRYNESS Heat in LV Stops Bleeding ```

Question 30

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Ju Hua

Answer 30

LU, LV Slightly Cold, Sweet, Bitter EYES - redness, blurry vision Heat in LV

Question 31

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Man Jing Zi

Answer 31

LV, BL, ST Cool, Bitter, Spicy HA w/ EYE PAIN WD Bi Pain

Question 32

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Dan Dou Chi

Answer 32

LU, ST Neutral, Slightly Bitter, Sweet WH...OR...WC NOURISHES YIN

Question 33

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Fu Ping

Answer 33

LU, BL Cold, Spicy UPPER BODY EDEMA Sweat, Urination

Question 34

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Mu Zei

Answer 34

LU, LV EYE Disorders Stops Bleeding Hemorrhoids

Question 35

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Ge Gen

Answer 35

``` SP, ST Cool. Sweet, Spicy STIFF NECK Releases Muscles Heat Diarrhea ```

Question 36

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Chai Hu *

Answer 36

``` LV, GB, PC, SJ Cool, Bitter, Spicy SHAO YANG LV Qi Stagnation Raises Yang ```

Question 37

CSRE - COOL, SPICY, RELEASE EXTERIOR Sheng Ma

Answer 37

LU, LI, ST, SP Cool, Sweet, Spicy HEAT / TOXINS - measles Raises Yang

Question 38

BI SYNDROME

Answer 38

``` Fang Feng.....(WD) Gao Ben.....(WD) Gui Zhi.....(WCD) Qiang Huo.....(WCD upper body) Xi Xin.....(WC) ```

Question 39

COUGH

Answer 39

Ma Huang Sheng Jiang Zi Su Ye

Question 40

DIURESIS

Answer 40

Ha Huang Gui Zhi iang Ru

Question 41

NAUSEA - FOOD POISONING

Answer 41

Zi Su Ye | Sheng Jiang

Question 42

NASAL SYMPTOMS

Answer 42

Bai Zhi Xi Xin.....(various types) Zin Yi Hua...(WD) Zi Su Ye

Question 43

HEADACHES

Answer 43

``` Bai Zhi....(YangMing) Gao Ben...(DU, TaiYang) Qiang Huo.....(DU, TaiYang, CI Yin Xu) Zi Su Ye.....(WC w/cough, nasal sx w/stuffy chest) Xi Xin.....(WC) ```

Question 44

RASH / SKIN LESION

Answer 44

Jing Jie | Bai Zhi

Question 45

REDUCE TOXICITY

Answer 45

Sheng Jiang.....(herbs) | Cong Bai.....(sores & abscesses)

Question 46

TRANSFORM PHLEGM

Answer 46

Xi Xin....(warms LU) | Xiang Ru.....(TF damp &/or Summer Heat)

Question 47

WIND PREDOMINANT

Answer 47

Fang Feng Gao Ben Jing Jie.....(WC or WH...sl. warm)

Question 48

YING / WEI

Answer 48

Gui Zhi | Sheng Jiang