Herbs I: Quiz 8 (Herbs That Cool and Transform Phlegm-Cold)

Question 1

Ban Xia and Tian Nan Xing have similar functions but Ban Xia is especially effective for treating what?

Answer 1

Phlegm-damp in the Stomach and Spleen

Question 2

Which Herb that Cools and Transforms raises Lung qi and is considered a Tai Yin (Lung Meridian) guiding herb?

Answer 2

Jie Geng / Platycodi Radix

Question 3

The most appropriate preparation of Xuan Fu Hua is?

Answer 3

Wrapped in cheese cloth

Question 4

Which Herb that Cools and Transforms is toxic internally when used in raw or untreated form?

Answer 4

Ban Xia / Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

Question 5

Which herb is traditionally incompatible with Wu Tou?

Answer 5

Ban Xia / Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

Question 6

Which Herb that Cools and Transforms treats cough with copious sputum accompanied by a feeling of oppression in the chest and sore throat or loss of voice?

Answer 6

Jie Geng / Platycodi Radix

Question 7

Herb that expels phlegm, redirects the Qi downward, and stops coughing?

Answer 7

Bai Qian / Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Baiqian

Question 8

Tian Nan Xing is especially effective for treating what?

Answer 8

Wind-Phlegm in the meridians

Question 9

Bai Jie Zi, Bai Qian, and Bai Fu Zi each performing what function?

Answer 9

Transforming phlegm

Question 10

Which herb treats tremors, seizures, or stroke induced by phlegm?

Answer 10

Tian Nan Xing processed with bile (Dan Nan Xing)

Question 11

Cooling and Transforming Herbs that are toxic?

Answer 11

Ban Xia
Tian Nan Xing
Bai Fu Zi