Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

TONY herbs 1 - post midterm > HERBS THAT DRAIN DAMPNESS - TONY > Flashcards

HERBS THAT DRAIN DAMPNESS - TONY Flashcards

0
Q

herbs that drain dampness are often neutral to cool in temperature (T/F)

A

true

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

herbs that drain dampness are often bland in taste (T/F)

A

true

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

herbs that drain dampness are often _____ in taste

A

bland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

herbs that drain dampness are often _____ to _____ in temperature

A

neutral to cool

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

herbs that drain dampness leach out dampness by promoting or inhibiting urination?

A

promoting!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

fu ling (茯苓）is what in latin?

A

poria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

fu ling (茯苓）goes to which channels?

A

HT, SP, KD, LU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

fu ling (茯苓）has what properties?

A

sweet, bland, neutral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

herbs that drain dampness usually are bland (T/F)

A

true

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what are three key characteristics of fu ling (茯苓） (poria)

A

tonify spleen
eliminate dampness
calms the heart spirit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what are two contraindications for fu ling (poria) (茯苓）

A

yin deficiency

sunken spleen qi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

what are some functions of fuling (poria) （茯苓）

A

Promotes urination and leaches out dampness
Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the middle jiao
Strengthens the spleen and transforms phlegm
Quiets the heart and calms the spirit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

fu ling pi (茯苓皮）is know as ______, in botanical terms?

A

poria cutis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

fu ling pi (茯苓皮） makes you _____

A

pee!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

fu ling pi (poria cutis) (茯苓皮）can promote urination and reduce edema (T/F)

A

true!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

fu ling pi is more/less of a diuretic than fu ling?

A

more!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

fu ling pi (茯苓皮）(poria cutis) is more of a diuretic than regular fu ling, and it is also very tonifying (T/F)

A

false! it is not tonifying!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

fu shen (茯神）is known as what, in botanical terms?

A

poriae sclerotium pararadicis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

remember, like treats like … so fu shen has what effect?

A

spirit calming (think about the spirit - 神）

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

chi fu ling (赤茯苓）is known as what, in botanical terms?

A

poria rubra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is the order of all of the fu ling herbs, from outermost to innermost layer?

A

fu ling pi
chi fu ling
fu ling
fu ling shen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

chi fu ling is known as what in botanical terms?

chi fu ling is often prescribed for which urinary disorders?

A

poria rubra

scanty or dark urine ; urinary difficulty

22
Q

fu ling (茯苓） vs. chi fu ling （赤茯苓）

A

fu ling enters the qi aspect (more strongly tonifies)

chi fu ling enters the blood aspect (more facilitating)

23
Q

for eliminating water and dampness, especially if associated with blood stasis, ______ is better than ______

A

chi fu ling is better than fu ling

24
Q

for enriching the heart and spleen, and calming the heart spirit, _____ is better than ______

A

fu ling is better than chi fu ling

25
Q

which fu ling is strongest to promote urination?

A

fu ling pi

26
Q

fu ling pi is weakest at promoting urination (T/F)

A

false! it is strongest …. pi makes you pee!

27
Q

chi fu ling is stronest to clear heat (T/F)

A

true! red is fire!

28
Q

which fu ling is strongest to clear heat?

A

chi fu ling

29
Q

fu shen is strongest to calm the spirit (T/F)

A

true!

30
Q

which fu ling is strongest to calm the spirit?

A

fu shen! think about the 神

31
Q

wu ling san (五苓散）… what are the ingredients

remember: ze ling ling the gay Jew!

A 
ze xie
fu ling
zhu ling
bai zhu
gui zhi
32
Q

wu ling san (五苓散）has what actions?

A

promotes urination, drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, etc.

33
Q

aromatic herbs that transform dampness are especially for dampness stagnating in the ______ jiao

A

middle

34
Q

aromatic herbs that transform dampness penetrate through turbidity, and revive the spleen (T/F)

A

true

35
Q

aromatic herbs that transform dampness should be used wih caution in those with _____ _______

A

yin deficiency

36
Q

hou po (厚朴）is known as what, in botanical terms?

A

magnoliae officianalis cortex

37
Q

hou po (厚朴） has which properties?

A

bitter
acrid
warm

38
Q

hou po (厚朴） operates on which channels?

A 
magnoliae officinalis cortex operates on:
LI
LU
SP
ST
39
Q

厚朴

A

hou po

magnoliae officinalis cortex

40
Q

what are the properties of hou po (厚朴）

A

magnoliae officinalis cortex is bitter, warm, acrid

41
Q

what are four key characteristics of hou po (厚朴）

A

magnoliae officinalis has these characteristics:

regulates the qi and directs it downward
dispersing fullness
dries dampness
reduces phlegm

42
Q

what is the main c/i of hou po (厚朴）

A

pregnancy!

43
Q

what are some actions of ping wei san (平胃散）

A

dries dampness
improves the spleen’s transporting function
promotes the movement of qi
harmonizes the stomach

44
Q

herbs that dispel wind dampness treat wind damp bi (T/F)

A

true!

45
Q

obstruction and pain can be treated with herbs that dispel wind dampness (T/F)

A

true!

46
Q

what is the usual flavors of herbs that dispel wind dampness?

A

acrid and/or bitter

47
Q

what are the usual temperatures of herbs that dispel wind dampness?

A

warm (sometimes cold, but usually warm)

48
Q

獨活

A

du huo

angelicae pubescentis radix

49
Q

du huo functions on which channels?

A

KD

UB

50
Q

du huo has what properties?

A

bitter
acrid
warm

51
Q

du huo has what key characteristics?

A

treats painful obstructions

dispels lurking wind in the kidney channel

52
Q

du huo has what c/i?

A

internal wind (中风, parkinsons)

TONY herbs 1 - post midterm (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions