Herbs that Tonify Yang Flashcards
What is the recommended dosage range for Lu Rong (cervi cornu pantotrichum)
a. 9-15 grams
b. 1-2 grams
c. 15-30 grams
d. 3-9 grams
b. 1-2 grams
u Rong can very easily cause heat signs or internal wind (red eyes, dizziness, bleeding). Start with a low dose and increase slowly.
Which herb warms the Kidney to treat frequent urination, and also warms the Spleen to treat diarrhea and excessive salivation?
a. Yi Zhi Ren (alpiniae oxyphyllaae fructus)
b. Hu Lu Ba (trigonellae semen)
c. Xian Mao (curculiginis rhizoma)
d. Rou Cong Rong (cistanches herba)
a. Yi Zhi Ren (alpiniae oxyphyllaae fructus)
Yi Zhi Ren means “benefit intelligence seed.” It won’t make you smarter, but by stopping drooling it will make you appear more intelligent.
Which herb warms Spleen yang and stops diarrhea? For early-morning diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney yang deficiency.
a. Sha Yuan Zi (astragali complanati semen)
b. Du Zhong (eucommiae cortex)
c. Ge Jie (gecko)
d. Bu Gu Zhi (psoraleae fructus)
d. Bu Gu Zhi (psoraleae fructus)
What are the entering channels of Bu Gu Zhi (psoraleae fructus)?
a. KI, SP
b. KI, LI
c. KI, LU
d. KI, HT
a. KI, SP
Which herb warms Kidney yang and disperses cold and dampness from the lower jiao, making it useful for treating abdominal pain and hernia pain (Shan disorder)?
a. Du Zhong (eucommiae cortex)
b. Bu Gu Zhi (psoraleae fructus)
c. Tu Si Zi (cuscutae semen)
d. Hu Lu Ba (trigonellae semen)
d. Hu Lu Ba (trigonellae semen)
Which herbs aid the Kidney in grasping Lung qi, treating such symptoms as coughing and wheezing where exhalation is easier than inhalation?
a. Ge Jie, He Tao Ren, Bu Gu Zhi
b. Bu Gu Zhi, Yi Zhi Ren, Tu Si Zi
c. Xian Mao, Yin Yang Huo, Du Zhong
d. Xuan Duan, Gu Sui Bu, Gou Ji
a. Ge Jie, He Tao Ren, Bu Gu Zhi
Which herb tonifies Kidney yang to treat impotence and infertility, and also dispels wind-cold-dampness to treat bi syndrome?
a. Tu Si Zi (cuscutae semen)
b. Yin Yang Huo (epimedii herba)
c. Bu Gu Zhi (psoraleae fructus)
d. Sha Yuan Zi (astragali complanati semen)
b. Yin Yang Huo (epimedii herba)
Yin Yang Huo is horny goat weed, so it’s good for sexual problems. It also displels wind-cold-damp to treat bi syndrome and unblock the channels in post-stroke conditions.
Besides tonifying yang, what is another important action of Rou Cong Rong (cistanches herba)?
a. Moistens the Large Intestine to relieve constipation
b. Invigorates blood
c. Calms restless fetus to prevent miscarriage
d. Expels wind-cold-damp to treat bi syndrome
a. Moistens the Large Intestine to relieve constipation
Rou Cong Rong can be used for constipation due to dryness or qi/blood deficiency. It is especially useful for constipation due to Kidney qi and yang deficiency, with accompanying symptoms such as clear copious using and a cold low back (as in Ji Chuan Jian).
Which herb tonifies the Liver and Kidney to strengthen tendon and bone; especially for weak, sore, and painful low back?
a. Ge Jie (gecko)
b. Du Zhong (eucommiae cortex)
c. Yi Zhi Ren (alpiniae oxyphyllaae fructus)
d. Sha Yuan Zi (astragali complanati semen)
b. Du Zhong (eucommiae cortex)
Du Zhong is the bark of the Chinese rubber tree. You can stretch it out to see the latex. Maybe this can remind you that it strengthens tendon and bone.
