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herbs that tonify blood and qi Flashcards

1
Q

tai zi shen (QI)

A

pseudostellariae radix

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2
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huang qi (QI)

A

astragali radix

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3
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shan yao (QI)

A

dioscoreae rhizoma

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4
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da zao (QI)

A

jujubae fructus

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5
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yi tang (QI)

A

maltosum

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6
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huang jing (QI)

A

polygonati rhizoma

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7
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bai bian dou (QI)

A

lablab semen album

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8
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he shou wu (BLD)

A

polygoni multiflori radix preparata

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9
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bai shao (BLD)

A

paeoniae radix alba

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10
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e jiao (BLD)

A

asini corii colla

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11
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gou qi zi (BLD)

A

lycii fructus

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12
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long yan rou (BLD)

A

longan arillus

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13
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sang shen (BLD)

A

mori fructus

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14
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what is HE SHOU WU’s claim to fame for the lay public?

under what clinical circumstances is it effective?

A

premature grey hair

used because it tonifies and preserves, neither cold nor warming, drying or cloying

good for yin deficiency without drying or cloying

cholesterol

good for SP

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15
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HE SHOU WU is well known for its moderate nature, detail them.

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it is not drying or cloying, it tonifies and preserves

good for old, cold and dry patients

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16
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detail the difference between raw and prepared forms of HE SHOU WU.

when not specified, which has the potent laxative action?

A

the raw form is the potent laxative

17
Q

how does HE SHOU WU treat wind rash?

A

it nourishes the blood and fills the spaces so the wind can’t be any place

18
Q

why is BAI SHAO an important herb in GYN?

A

regulates menses and it is one of the best herbs for menstrual cramps;

clams the lv yang rising due to deficiency, smooth muscle pain, nourishes blood

19
Q

what dose can be employed for pain?

what are possible side effects with that?

A

12, 15, 18g for pain

may be too cooling

20
Q

BAI SHAO can curb LV YANG and alleviate pain.

list some of the conditions that were discussed in class that is relevant to this mechanism.

A 
hot flashes
sweating
upper jiao bleeding out of nose (inverse menses)
uterine and abdominal muscle cramps
dizziness
21
Q

explain BAI SHAO’s ability to treat vaginal discharge?

which combination is especially effective for abdominal cramping?

A

astringent property: vaginal discharge due to damp-heat, dysentery cramping, spermatorrhea

CHAI HU x BAI SHAO (or GAN CAO x BAI SHAO)

CH and GC push out, BS is astringent

22
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what special preparation instruction would you give to a patient when prescribing E JIAO?

A

crush, resolve in tea, drink tea before hardens

23
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many herbs can tonify the blood, what is the one function that makes E JIAO stand out among herbs of its category?

A

stops bleeding (and tonifies blood)

24
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what are some clinical precautions when using E JIAO?

A

very cloying, bad taste

25
Q

what is GOU QI ZI’s claim to fame?

how is it incorporated in everyday cooking?

A

brightens eyes and benefits essence

steam it

26
Q

LONG YAN ROU can calm the spirit, but what mechanism?

is it indicated for any type of insomnia?

A

HT BLD + SP DEFICIENCY

insomnia due to HT BLD

27
Q

SANG SHEN is the fruit of the mulberry tree.

name other TCM herbs derived from the mulberry tree.

A

SANG YE - Mori Flolium - cool acrid release exterior

SANG ZHI - Mori Ramulus - dispel wind damp

SANG BAI PI - Mori Cortex - herbs that relieve cough and wheezing

CAN SHA - eat mulberry leaves

SANG JI SHENG - dispel wind damp

28
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what is TAI ZI SHEN’s claim to fame when compared with other QI TONICS such as REN SHEN.

A

TZS tonifies qi for individuals who have a healthy yang constitution (children)

less strong and not as warming as RS

29
Q

HUANG QI can tonify SP QI, but what other well known QI can it also tonify?

A

HQ is marquee herb for LU QI, especially for WEI QI

30
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HUANG QI can be used to treat prolapses.

what TCM function does it owe this to?

A

tonifies the SP and raises the YANG

31
Q

large does of HUANG QI is sometimes warranted.

under what condition do we use large doses?

A

channel obstruction due to QI DEFICIENCY

when it is used for stroke in formula tonify yang 5 return decoction) (250-450g

32
Q

does HUANG QI tonify BLD? explain.

A

HQ doesn’t tonify blood

it tonifies the QI IN THE BLOOD

33
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according to TCM text, SHAN YAO can tonify LU QI.

is it a strong tonic for LU QI?

A

not as strong as HUANG QI

it ASTRINGES LU QI (saves it)

34
Q

SHAN YAO is a very important astringing herb in TCM.

name some clinical condition discussed in class in which it is used.

are large doses acceptable?

A

vaginal discharge, spermatorrhea

urine, sweat, essence, stool, blood

yes, up to 240 grams

35
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DA ZAO encompasses hei zao and hong zao.

what differences if any are there between them.

what traditional role does da zao play as a food?

A

HONG: red dates, more BLD tonifying

HEI: black dates, BLD and QI tonifying

36
Q

HUANG JING is often included in “aphrodisiacs.”

what possible TCM function can explain its association.

A

tonifies the KD, augments essence

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