Midterm Flashcards
What does the BRAT diet stand for?
Banana, rice, apple and toast
When would you use the BRAT diet?
To stop diarrhea
What is the general thermal property of grains?
Sweet and neutral
[Can be warm or cool]
What is the general thermal property of nuts and seeds?
Mostly warm
What kind of nuts/seeds would yuou use in excess condition? In deficient condition? To treat heat? To treat cold? Dryness?
Shi: White sesame seeds
Xu: Walnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, chestnuts
Heat: Fresh sprouts (avoid nuts and beans)
Cold: Walnuts and chestnuts
Dryness: sunflower seeds
Other than rice, what is the best grain for strengthening the middle jiao?
Millet; supplements, strengthens and harmonizes
When is eggplant contraindicated?
During pregnancy [eat sparingly]
What are the general actions of grains?
Supply the body with strength and endurance, promote emotional stability, mental calm and balance.
Which form of banana is best for constipation? For diarrhea?
Very ripe –> constipation
Partially ripe and steamed with peel –> diarrhea
What conditions are apples good for treating?
Dry throat, dehydration, summer heat, hypertension, constipation, chronic diarrhea, relieve agitation, protects LU when smoking
How do pungent tastes affect the body?
Induces perspiration, promote circulation of Qi and blood, dissolves heat and assists digestion
Generally warming and encourages energy to expand
How do bitter tastes affect the body?
Acts as purgative, antipyretic effect, relieves cough and asthma
Generally cooling and encourage contraction
How do sour/astringent tastes affect the body?
Arrest perspiration, stops diarrhea, cures seminal emission, promotes body fluids
Generally cooling and encourage downward energy
How do sweet tastes affect the body?
Remedy debility, regulates the ST, relieves spasm and pains
Generally strengthening and encourages energy upward
How do salty tastes affect the body?
Dissolves and disperse hard masses
Generally cooling and encourage energy downward and inward
