herbs that invigorate the blood

Question 1

dan shen

Answer 1

salviae miltlorrhizae radix

Question 2

ji xue teng

Answer 2

spatholobi caulis

Question 3

yan hu suo

Answer 3

corydalis rhizoma

Question 4

yu jin

Answer 4

curcumae radix

Question 5

yi mu cao

Answer 5

leonuri herba

Question 6

ze lan

Answer 6

lycopi herba

Question 7

tao ren

Answer 7

persicae semen

Question 8

hong hua

Answer 8

carthami flos

Question 9

e zhu

Answer 9

curcumae rhizoma

Question 10

san leng

Answer 10

sparganii rhizoma

Question 11

ru xiang

Answer 11

olibanum (frankincense)

Question 12

mo yao

Answer 12

myrrha

Question 13

huai niu xi

Answer 13

achyranthis bidentatae radix

Question 14

chuan niu xi

Answer 14

cyathulae radix

Question 15

wu ling zhi

Answer 15

trogopterori faeces

Question 16

wang bu liu xing

Answer 16

vaccariae semen

Question 17

chuan shan jia

Answer 17

manitis squama

Question 18

which herbs’ doses do we have to be keenly aware of?

Answer 18

yan hu suo
hong hua
ru xiang
chuan niu xi

Question 19

what are some dui yao pairs that were discussed in class?

Answer 19

tao ren (DISPELS STASIS, invigorates blood)
hong hua (dispels stasis, INVIGORATES BLOOD)

e zhu (strongly MOVES BLOOD and BREAKS QI)
san leng (strongly BREAKS BLOOD and MOVES QI)

huai niu xi (strengthens sinews and bones)
chuan niu xi (invigorates blood)

pu huang (STOPS BLEEDING, dispels stasis)
wu ling zhi (stops bleeding, DISPELS STASIS)

Question 20

what modern biomedical indication of dan shen was mentioned in class?

is it a very strong blood invigorating herb?

Answer 20

lowering cholesterol

more moderate, since it’s appropriate for elderly and deficient patients

Question 21

what is ji xue teng’s prominent function?

is it more known as a blood tonic?

Answer 21

invigorating channels and relaxing sinews

not a huge blood tonifier

Question 22

what is yan hu suo’s claim to fame?

what precautions should we take when prescribing this herb? dose? duration?

Answer 22

one of the strongest “pain due to blood stasis” herbs

don’t use in absence of blood stasis (very moving, so can damage constitution and cause fainting or uterine bleeding)

3-9 grams, for short duration

Question 23

yu jin can be used for qi stagnation and blood stasis, but what other function makes it popular choice when treating patients with mania?

Answer 23

it clears heat and cools blood, and clears HT and opens orifices, resolve constraint

Question 24

which herbs can regulate menses?

is it the same as inducing menses?

Answer 24

ji xue teng, yi mu cao

no; unblocking is inducing, and regulating is restoring menstrual flow to normal cycle

Question 25

can we liberally dose yi mu cao?

what clinical presentation can we use yi mu cao outside of blood stasis pathologies?

Answer 25

up to 30 grams

can use to promote urination (for acute systemic edema)
can use to clear heat and resolve toxicity (toxic sores)

Question 26

why should we use discretion when using ze lan to promote urination to treat edema?

what are some alternatives that we have discussed?

Answer 26

must ensure the patient is not pregnant, as it may cause menses

yi mu cao

Question 27

why should we not use tao ren for acute yang ming heat induced constipation?

what is its mechanism in moistening intestine?

Answer 27

yang ming constipation must be purged out in order to release heat

moistening intestine may be very slow

Question 28

at what dose can hong hua break blood?

dose for invigorating blood?

Answer 28

break blood: 12-15g
invigorate blood: 6-12g
invigorate channels: 3-4.5g
engender blood: 1-2g

Question 29

what precautions should be exercised when prescribing e zhu and san leng combo?

what is a relatively famous indication for this combo? should this combo be used as first line herbs for food stagnation?

which breaks blood, qi, and how do they complement each other?

Answer 29

precautions: pregnancy or too much bleeding can damage constitution,

cancerous tumors - trauma

not first line for food stagnation

e zhu moves blood and breaks qi
san leng breaks blood and moves qi

Question 30

ru xiang and mo yao are commonly used externally for what indication?

what role can they play when dealing with wind-damp bi syndrome?

why is it true that they are often used in die da formulas, is it because of its uncanny pain stopping property? if so, what precaution should be taken when prescribing?

Answer 30

trauma, to strongly invigorate channels and stop pain

for uncanny pain stopping property

weak stomach, absence of stasis, pregnancy, don’t use for long term

Question 31

wu ling zhi and what other herb are dui yao?

what is the formula name of that famous combo? how do they complement each other?

Answer 31

wu ling zhi - dispels stasis
pu huang - stops bleeding

“sudden smile powder” for uterine bleeding

Question 32

wang bu liu xing is commonly used to treat what in nursing mothers?

can it be used to treat lower jiao blood stasis pathologies?

Answer 32

promotes lactation and reduces swelling

unblock menses

Question 33

chuan shan jia has what legal status?

what role does it play in tumor treatment?

oIt’s endangered

oanimal product is a lot greater than other products, can really dispel stasis,

abdominal clumps

Answer 33

it’s endangered

animal product is a lot greater than other products, can really dispel stasis,

abdominal clumps