Lecture 12

Question 1

What are some Shen disorders?

Answer 1

Insomnia, Anxiety, Restlessness

Question 2

Herbs that Anchor, Settle & Calm the Spirit tend to be what kinds of substances?

Answer 2

Heavy substances (minerals, shells, bones)

Question 3

Herbs that Anchor, Settle & Calm the Spirit settle ascending Yang of what two organs?

Answer 3

HT, LV

Question 4

List category, channels and properties of Long Gu

Answer 4

Anchor, Settle & Calm the Spirit
HT, LV, KD
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral

Question 5

List Latin names of Long Gu, Suan Zao Ren, Gou Teng, She Xiang, Da Suan

Answer 5

Fossilia Ossis Mastodi, Ziziphi Spinosae Semen, Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis, Moschus, Allii Sativi Bulbus

Question 6

List contraindications of Long Gu

Answer 6

Damp heat, externally contracted excess disorders

Question 7

List functions and indications of Long Gu

Answer 7

• Settles anxiety and calms the spirit: emotional distress, restlessness, insomnia, palpitations w/ anxiety, seizures
• Calms LV and anchors and preserves floating yang: irritability, restlessness, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, bad temper due to LV yin deficiency
• Prevents leakage of fluids: spermatorrhea, nightsweats, spontaneous sweating, nocturnal emissions, vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding
• Used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers

Question 8

What kind of bone is Long Gu?

Answer 8

deer, oxen, elephant bone aged over 50 years

Question 9

How is Long Gu prepared?

Answer 9

Crushed and cooked a long time (>30 min)

Question 10

Herbs that Nourish the HT to Calm the Spirit tend to be what property? What organ do they nourish?

Answer 10

Sweet & moistening

HT, LV

Question 11

Which is milder: Nourish the HT and Calm the Spirit or Anchor, Settle and Calm the Spirit?

Answer 11

Nourish HT and Calm Spirit

Question 12

List category, channels and properties of Suan Zao Ren

Answer 12

Nourish HT and Calm the Spirit
GB, HT, LV, SP
Sweet, Sour, Neutral

Question 13

List contraindications of Suan Zao Ren

Answer 13

Sever diarrhea, heat from excess

Question 14

List functions and indications of Suan Zao Ren

Answer 14

• Nourishes HT yin, augments LV blood, quiets spirit: irritability, insomnia, palpitations w/ anxiety due to blood deficiency or yin deficiency
• Prevents abnormal sweating: spontaneous sweating and night sweats

Question 15

What is the main formula for insomnia?

Answer 15

Suan Zao Ren Tang

Question 16

What are some characteristics of Wind?

Answer 16

Swift, changeable, rapid, violent, impetuous

Question 17

What are some causes of internal wind?

Answer 17

LV, KD yin deficiency
Ascending LV yang
Blood deficiency
High fevers

Question 18

What are some diseases treated by Substances that Extinguish wind and Stop Tremors

Answer 18

Parkinson’s, Menieres Disease, Stroke, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Bells Palsy

Question 19

What are some signs and symptoms of internal wind?

Answer 19

dizziness, headache, shakiness, unsteady gait, shaking head, convulsions, tremors, deviated tongue

Question 20

What is the main channel entered by Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors?

Answer 20

LV

Question 21

List category, channel, properties of Gou Teng

Answer 21

Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
PC, LV
Sweet, Slightly Cold

Question 22

What are contraindications of Gou Teng?

Answer 22

absence of wind-heat, heat from excess

Question 23

List functions and indications of Gou Teng

Answer 23

• Extinguish wind and alleviates spasms: LV heat w/ internal stirring of LV wind, tremors, seizures, eclampsia
• Drains LV heat and pacifies LV yang: LV fire, ascendant LV yang, headache, irritability, red eyes, dizziness
• Releases the exterior: exterior wind-heat, fever, headache, red eyes

Question 24

What are some signs of closed orifices?

Answer 24

coma, lock jaw, clenched fists, rigid limbs, forceful pulse

Question 25

List category, channels and properties of She Xiang

Answer 25

Aromatic Substances that Open Orifices HT, SP, LV Acrid, Warm, Aromatic

Question 26

List contraindications of She Xiang

Answer 26

Pregnancy, yin deficiency w/ heat signs, significant allergies, hypertension, reduced KD function

Question 27

List functions and indications of She Xiang

Answer 27

- Vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit, unblocks close disorders: convulsions, delirium, stupor, fainting - Invigorates blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, alleviates pain: blood stasis, fixed, palpable masses, toxic sores, carbuncles - Hastens delivery and facilitates the downward passage of stillborns: dead fetus or placenta fails to descend

Question 28

What is the dosing of She Xiang?

Answer 28

0.03-0.1g

Question 29

What kinds of signs and symptoms does a patient with parasites show?

Answer 29

no pain or para-umbilical pain, vomiting, change in appetite or deranged appetite, itching rectum, nose, ears

Question 30

List category, channels and properties of Da Suan

Answer 30

Expel Parasites LI, LU, SP, ST Acrid, Warm

Question 31

List contraindications of Da Suan

Answer 31

Yin deficiency w/ heat signs, topical application to peri-anal area or enemas during pregnancy, skin irritant- do not apply for long

Question 32

List functions and indications of Da Suan

Answer 32

- Kills parasites: hookworms, pinworms - Disperses abscesses and reduces swelling: early stage sores - Resolves toxicity and kills parasites: tineaand other pruritic rashes - Warms the ST, strengthens the SP, promotes movement of qi, reduces stagnation, resolves toxicity: diarrhea, dysenteric disorders due to epidemic toxins or food stagnation