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Midterm Review Flashcards

1
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Shan Zha (Latin)

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Crataegi Fructus

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Temperature: Slightly Warm
Nature: Sweet, Sour
Channels: Liver, Spleen, Stomach

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Use: 1) Relieves food stagnation, 2) Activates blood, 3) Reduces serum cholesterol

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Category:

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Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus

Category: Digestive Herbs

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Bing Lang (Latin)

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Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Temperature: Warm
Nature: Bitter
Channels: Stomach, Large Intestine

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Use: 1) Kills parasites, especially tapeworms, 2) Regulates qi relieves abdominal pain and tenesmus, 3) Promotes urination and relieves edema

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Category:

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Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Category: Anti-helminthic Herbs

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Huo Ma Ren (Latin)

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Semen Cannabis Sativae

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Temperature:
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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Sweet
Channels: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Use: 1) Moistens intestines and relieves constipation, 2) Nourishes yin and body fluids

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Category: Laxative (Lubricating Laxative)

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Da Huang (Latin)

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Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Temperature: Cold
Nature: Bitter
Channel: Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Use: 1) Drains heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation, 2) Removes blood stasis

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix Et Rhizome

Category: Laxative (Attacking Purgative)

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17
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Xiang Fu (Latin)

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Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Temperature:
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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Temperature: Neutral
Nature: Pungent, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet
Channels: Liver and San Jiao

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Use: 1) Automatically transforms dampness, 2) Descends rebellious qi

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Category: Aromatic Dampness Resolving Herbs

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21
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Zhu Ru (Latin)

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Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Temperature:
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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Temperature: Cool
Nature: Sweet
Channel: Lung, Stomach, Gallbladder

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

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Zhu Ru / Bambusae Caulis In Taenium

Category: Phlegm Resolving Herbs (Heat Phlegm)

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Ban Xia (Latin)

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Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent
Channel: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

Use: 1) Transforms cold-phlegm, 2) Descends rebellious qi, 3) Dissipates nodules

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

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Ban Xia / Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

Category: Phlegm Resolving Herbs (Cold Phlegm)

28
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Xing Ren (Latin)

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Armeniacae Semen

29
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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Temperature:
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Channel:

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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Temperature: Slightly Warm
Nature: Bitter
Channel: Lung and Large Intestine

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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Use:

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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Use: 1) Descends rebellious qi and stops cough and asthma, 2) Moistens the bowels and treats constipation

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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Category:

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Xing Ren / Armeniacae Semen

Category: Antitussive Herbs

32
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Jue Ming Zi (Latin)

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Cassiae Semen

33
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Temperature: Cool
Nature: Sweet, Bitter
Channels: Liver, Large Intestine, Kidney

34
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Use:

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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Use: 1) Clears liver heat and brightens the eyes, 2) Lowers serum cholesterol

35
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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Category:

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Jue Ming Zi / Cassiae Semen

Category: Clears Heat and Brightens the Eyes

36
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Jin Yin Hua (Latin)

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Lonicerae Flos

37
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Temperature: Cool
Nature: Sweet
Channels: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine

38
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Use:

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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Use: 1) Clears toxic heat, 2) Dispels wind heat

39
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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Category:

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Jin Yin Hua / Lonicerae Flos

Category: Heat-Clearing Antitoxin Herbs

40
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Qing Hao (Latin)

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Artemesiae Annuae Herba

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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Temperature: Cold (slightly aromatic)
Nature: Bitter
Channels: Liver, Gallbladder, Kidney

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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Use:

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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Use: 1) Clears deficiency heat, 2) treats malaria

43
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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Category:

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Qing Hao / Artemesiae Annuae Herba

Category: Herbs that Clear Deficient Heat

44
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Sheng Di Huang (Latin)

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Rehmanniae Radix

45
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Temperature: Cold
Nature: Sweet, Bitter
Channels: Heart, Liver, Kidney

46
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Use:

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Use: 1) Clears heat and cools the blood, 2) Nourishes yin

47
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Category:

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Category: Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood

48
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Huang Lian (Latin)

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Coptis Rhizoma

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Temperature: Cold
Nature: Bitter
Channels: Liver, Stomach, Heart

50
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Use:

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Use: 1) Drains damp heat, 2) Clears fire toxin and stops bleeding, 3) Clears heat toxins topically

51
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Category:

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Category: Herbs the Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

52
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Shi Gao (Latin)

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Gypsum Fibrosum

53
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Temperature: Very Cold
Nature: Sweet, Pungent
Channel: Lung and Stomach

54
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Use:

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Use: 1) Clears heat, purges fire, and brings down yang ming fever, 2) Clears excessive lung heat, 3) Clears raging stomach fire

55
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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Category:

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Category: Clears Heat, Drains Fire

56
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Bo He (Latin)

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Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Temperature: Cool
Nature: Pungent (spicy) (aromatic)
Channels: Lung, Liver

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Use:

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Use: 1) Releases the exterior to dispel Wind-Heat, 2) Benefits the throat, 3) Clears the head and eyes, 4) Regulates the liver, 5) Vents rashes

59
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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Category:

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Category: Diaphoretic Cooling

60
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Gui Zhi (Latin)

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Cinnamomi Ramulus

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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Temperature:
Nature:
Channels:

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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent, Sweet
Channels: Lung, Urinary Bladder, Heart

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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Use:

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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Use: 1) Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold, 2) Invigorates the flow of yang qi and warms the channels, 3) Harmonizes the ying and wei, 4) Tonifies heart yang

63
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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Category:

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Gui Zhi / Cinamomi Ramulus

Category: Diaphoretic Warming (Wind-Cold Deficiency)

64
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Ma Huang (Latin)

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Ephedrae Herba

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Temperature:
Nature:
Channel:

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Temperature: Warm
Nature: Pungent, Bitter
Channel: Lung, Urinary Bladder

66
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Use:

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Use: 1) Strongly promotes sweating to release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold, 2) Disperses the lung qi and calms asthma, 3) Promotes diuresis

67
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Category:

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Category: Diaphoretic Warming (Wind-Cold Excess)

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