Lecture 9

Question 1

What channels are primarily affected with Herbs that Regulate Qi?

Answer 1

SP, ST, LV, LU

Question 2

What are some signs of Qi stagnation?

Answer 2

distention, pain stifling sensation

Question 3

What are some signs of rebellious Qi?

Answer 3

belching, nausea, vomiting, wheezing, dyspnea

Question 4

What are the 3 types of stagnant Qi?

Answer 4

1) Stagnant SP and ST Qi - abdominal distention, loss of appetite
2) constrained LV Qi - hypochondriac pain, irritability, depression, PMS, tender breast, irregular menses, loss of appetite (Wood overacting on Earth)
3) Stagnant LU Qi leading to loss of dissemination and descending - wheezing, shortness of breath, stifling sensation in chest

Question 5

List category, channels, properties of Chen Pi

Answer 5

Regulate Qi
LU, SP, ST
Acrid, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic

Question 6

List contraindications of Chen Pi

Answer 6

acrid, dispersing - bitter & drying
caution in heat from excess
unsuitable for dry coughs due to qi or yin deficiency
Long term use can injure primal qi

Question 7

List functions and indications of Chen Pi

Answer 7

• Regulates the qi, adjusts the middle, relieves the diaphragm: For SP/ST stagnant qi patterns w/ epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea & vomiting
• Dries dampness and transforms phlegm: phlegm-damp cough w/ stifling sensation in chest and/or diaphragm, copious, viscous sputum
• Helps prevent stagnation: important qi-level herb for SP & LU channels

Question 8

Chen Pi is very effective at treating ____ and ___ organs.

Answer 8

LU, SP

Question 9

SP makes ________(pathogen) and LU is the repository of _______(pathogen).

Answer 9

damp/phlegm

phlegm

Question 10

Tai Yin symptoms are ____ in nature, and _______ is warm.

Answer 10

cold

Chen Pi

Question 11

What are the causes of bleeding?

Answer 11

• leaking out, SP qi failes to contain the blood
• forced out, excess Yang or heat in blood from severe Yin deficiency
• Blood stasis can cause bleeding when it obstructs the normal passageways

Question 12

Blood follows ___.

Answer 12

Qi

Question 13

What can cause bleeding in the upper part of the body?

Answer 13

Ascendant Yang

Question 14

What can cause bleeding in lower part of the body?

Answer 14

SP qi deficiency

Question 15

What are the characteristics of bleeding from heat?

Answer 15

profuse, bright red blood

Question 16

What are the characteristics of bleeding from Qi deficiency?

Answer 16

continuous bleeding

Question 17

What are the characteristics of bleeding from Stasis or trauma?

Answer 17

dark blood, clots, fixed location

Question 18

What are the characteristics of bleeding from cold?

Answer 18

dark and painful

Question 19

List category, channels and properties of San Qi

Answer 19

Stop Bleeding
LV, ST
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Warm

Question 20

List contraindications of San Qi

Answer 20

caution during pregnancy

Question 21

List functions and indications of San Qi

Answer 21

• Stops bleeding & transforms blood: internal/external bleeding including vomiting blood, nosebleed, blood in urine/stool
• Reduces swelling and alleviates pain: traumatic injuries, swelling and pain due to falls, fractures, contusions, sprains

Question 22

San Qi can stop bleeding without causing _____

Answer 22

blood stasis

Question 23

In addition to stopping bleeding, San Qi can also _____

Answer 23

invigorate blood

Question 24

How does San Qi need to be prepared?

Answer 24

Pulverized or ground into powder

Question 25

What is the chief herb in Yunnan Bai Yao?

Answer 25

San Qi

Question 26

What are the actions of Yunnan Bai Yao?

Answer 26

``` Stop Bleeding Invigorate Blood Disperse Swelling Clear Heat Resolve Toxins Relieve Pain ```

Question 27

What are the general properties of herbs that invigorate the blood?

Answer 27

acrid, bitter, warm

Question 28

What are some situations/types of patients where it is dangerous to use herbs that invigorate blood?

Answer 28

Pregnancy Tendency to bleed On blood thinners

Question 29

What kinds of stasis situations do herbs that invigorate blood treat?

Answer 29

Pain - fixed stabbing pain Numbness and paresthesias of limbs Masses or lumps - hematomas Masses due to bleeding - trauma Bleeding where it is purple and with clots - spider nevi, varicose veins Dark purple stasis spots on skin, mucous membranes or tongue

Question 30

List category, channels, properties of Chuan Xiong

Answer 30

Invigorate Blood LV, GB, PC Acrid, Warm

Question 31

List contraindications of Chuan Xiong

Answer 31

pregnancy, profuse menses, fire from yin deficiency, red, dry tongue and dry mouth

Question 32

List functions and indications of Chuan Xiong

Answer 32

- Invigorates blood and promotes the movement of qi: blood stasis pattern, dysmenorhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, retained lochia - Expels wind and alleviates pain: externally contracted wind disorder w/ headache, dizziness, painful obstruction

Question 33

List category, channels, properties of Chi Shao

Answer 33

Invigorate Blood LV, SP Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold

Question 34

List contraindications of Chi Shao

Answer 34

cold from deficiency

Question 35

List functions and indications of Chi Shao

Answer 35

- Invigorates blood, dispels blood stasis: dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, fixed abdominal masses. Swelling and pain associated w/ traumatic injury and early stages of abscesses and boils - Clears heat and cools the blood: heat entering blood level w/ fever, purple tongue, maculae, bleeding due to chaotic movement of hot blood. Also for gynecological problems associated w/ hot blood

Question 36

List Latin names for Chen Pi, San Qi, Chuan Xiong, Chi Shao

Answer 36

Citri reticulae Pericarpium Notoginseng Radix Chuanxiong Rhizoma Paeoniae Radix Rubra