Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

What was China’s 1st illustrated MM

A

Tang Materia Medica

Compiled by government of Tang Dynasty (very prosperous period)

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2
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What is Major MM of Song Dynasty

A

MM Arranged According to Pattern

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3
Q

Who wrote the Grand MM

when published

A

Li ShiZhen

1596

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4
Q

Who wrote Divine Husbandmans’ Classic of MM

Why was it special

A

Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

1st book to focus on descriptions of individual herbs (364)
Shen = Mysterious, Spiritual
Nong = Peasant, Farmer

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5
Q

What are 8 Methods of CHM

A
Sweating 
Vomiting
Draining
Harmonizing
Warming
Cleaning
Dispersing
Tonifying
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6
Q

When is draining commonly used

A

Phlegm - Schizophrenia

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7
Q

What are levels/categories of herbs

Which book, author?

A

Upper - Tonifying
Middle - Draining…
Lower - Toxic herbs

Tao Hongjing: collection of commentaries on the Classic of MM

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