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1
Q

What two organs are the dominant sources of Qi?

A

Lung and Spleen

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2
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True or False
In TCM we treat the “patterns of disharmony” with acupuncture and herbs

A

True

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3
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Generally, what property do the herbs that tonify Qi have?

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Sweet

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4
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What two organs are mainly the channel entrance for the herbs that tonify Qi?

A

Lung and Spleen

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5
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What herb strongly tonifies Yuang Qi?

A

Ren Shen
(Distinguishing factor of Ren shen)

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6
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Besides Ren shen entering the Lung and Spleen channels, what other organ is it associated with?

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Heart
(Benefits the Heart Qi- another distinguishing factor of Ren shen)

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7
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Besides having a sweet property, what other property is associated with Ren shen?

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Warm (and slightly bitter)

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8
Q

What herb is very expensive and takes many years to cultivate?

A

Ren shen

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9
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What #1 herb can replace Ren shen that is much cheaper even at triple the dose?

A

Dang shen

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10
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In English, what is Ren shen?

A

Ginseng root

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Is the herb that is substituted for Ren shen, Dang shen, also a root?

A

Yes

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12
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If Dang shen is one of the herbs that tonify Qi, what would you say is the property of it?

A

Sweet

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13
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Besides being sweet, Ren shen is also slightly:

A

Warm

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14
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If Dang shen is a herb that tonifies Qi, what organ channels could you say they enter?

A

Lung and Spleen

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15
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Does Dang shen, the herb that replaces Ren shen, have an effect on Yuan Qi?

A

No, only Ren shen does

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16
Q

What herb that tonifies Qi also calms the spirit?

A

Ren shen, as also the heart is benefited by this herb

17
Q

What is the basic dosage for herbs that tonify Qi?

A

9 to 12 grams

18
Q

Why would excess, heat, or high blood pressure be a contradiction for Ren shen?

A

Because it is a tonic

19
Q

What herb looks like a yellow tongue depressor?

A

Huang qi
(Huang = yellow)

20
Q

If Huang qi is a herb that tonifies, what can you say the property of it is?

A

Sweet (and warm)

21
Q

Because Huang qi is a herb that tonifies Qi, then what organ channels could you safely say it enters?

A

Lung and Spleen

22
Q

What Qi tonifying herb is very safe where you can use up to 100 grams?

A

Huang qi (tongue depressor)

23
Q

Besides tonifying Qi, list three other actions of Huang qi

A
  1. Tonifies blood as well
  2. Raises Yang Qi of Spleen (protects spleen from prolapse)
  3. Tonifies Wei Qi (stabilize the exterior)
24
Q

Generally herbs that tonify qi enter into the Lung and Spleen channels. What herb that tonifies Qi also enters into the Kidney channel?

A

Shan yao (unique characteristic of Shan yao)

25
Q

True or False
Shan yao (chinese yam) is a very rich and nourishing herb, even too nourishing for a spleen deficiency

26
Q

What herb that tonifies Qi is also well known to dry dampness?

27
Q

The Qi tonifying Herb,Bai zhu, which is known to dry dampness, is also well known for what else?

A

Preventing miscarriage (calm the fetus)

28
Q

Bai zhu is a tonifying Herb but does not enter the Lung channel. What channel does it enter instead?

A

Stomach (dries dampness)

29
Q

Bai zhu not only dries dampness and prevents miscarriages, but it also does what else?

A

Stops sweating by stabilizing the exterior

30
Q

What two #2 herbs are used in formulas to moderate or harmonize the harsh properties of other herbs?

A
  1. Da zao (chinese date)
  2. Gan cao (licorice root)
31
Q

If Bai zhu is a herb that dries dampness and is a warm herb, what is a contraindication for use?

A

Yin deficiency (already a lack of water) with heat signs

32
Q

What #1 herb is in 75% of all formulas?

A

Gan cao (licorice root)

33
Q

Why is Gan cao (licorice root) used in many formulas?

A

It moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of the other herbs

34
Q

Sweet herbs have a function of:

A

Tonify, or harmonize, or nourish, or moisten

35
Q

In general, what syndrome is contraindicated for herbs that tonify Qi?

A

Yin deficiency with heat, excess heat

36
Q

Name all 6 Herbs that Tonify Qi

A
  1. Ren shen
  2. Dang shen
  3. Huang qi
  4. Bai Zhu
  5. Gan cao
  6. Shan yao
37
Q

Name the one #2 herb in the herbs that Tonify qi

38
Q

What two herbs in herbs that tonify Qi are associated with Spleen and stomach meridian?

A
  1. Bai zhu
  2. Da zao
39
Q

Name two herbs that tonify Qi that stabilize the exterior

A
  1. Bai Zhu (bay damp)
  2. Huang qi (qi qi qi)

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