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Midterm Study Flashcards

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California poppy
Eschscholzia californica
~Hua Ling Cao

A

Taste: bitter sl acrid
Temp: cool/ cold
Organs: LR & HT

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California poppy
KEY Pts

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~clears (HT)heat to calm Shen

~ Qi stagnation/xue stasis pain

~Rising LR yang

~LR qi stagnation

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What cautions/C/A does California poppy have?

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~Do not use during pregnancy due to it’s qi and xue moving actions

~b/c its cooling & bitter, use caution with cold deficient conditions

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Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
~Ji Qing Hua

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Taste: bitter, sweet, sour
Temp: cool
Organs: HT & LR

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What are the key pts for Passiflora incarnata?

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~ nourishes HT yin

~calms LR yang and expels LR wind

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What cations/C/A does Passiflora incarnata have?

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~Pregnancy b/c alkaloids can stimulate the uterus.

~Potentially teratogenic glycoside gynocardin.

~use caution in cold, Xu conditions

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Scutellaria lateriflora
Skullcap
Ban Zhi Lian

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Taste: bitter, acrid, slightly sweet
Temp: cool
Organs: HT & LR

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What are the key pts for Scutellaria lateriflora?

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~clears ht & Lr heat

~soothes Lr qi, calms LR yang, dispels Lr wind

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What cautions/C/A does Scutellaria lateriflora have?

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~caution in cold or deficient conditions.

~Caution with combining pharmaceutical sleeping pills

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Valeriana officinalis
Valerian
Xie Cao

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Taste: acrid, bitter, sweet
Temp: warm
Organs: Lt, LR, SP, ST

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What are the key pts to Valeriana officinalis?

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~calms the spirit & relieves depression

~harmonizes the LR & SP/ST

~calms rising LR yang and relieve pain & spams

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Any cautions/C/A with Valeriana officinalis?

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~w sleep meds & barbiturates as it can potentiate their effects

~large doses cause drowsiness

~can produce mild dependency & eventually cause same symptoms that is initially relieved- best used intermittently

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St. Johns Wart
Hypricum perforatum
Guan Yi Lian Qiao

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Taste: bitter, sour/astringent, sl acrid, sl sweet

Temp: cool

Organs: Ht & Lr

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What are the key pts for Hypricum perforatum?

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~regulate HT & Lr Qi

~Treats depression

~Clears heat & relieves pain

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Any contraindications or cautions with Hypricum perforatum?

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~contra= hormonal BC pills and antidepressants

~increased photosensitivity or phototoxicity

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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with oatstraw?

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is natural & very nourishing for a depleted nervous system, however it is not sedating like the other Spirit calming herbs.

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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Passifora?

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Is nourishing & thus can be used for all types of Spirit disturbance. It is cooling & treats insomnia, anxiety, pains fo various origins, seizures and spasms.

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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with California poppy?

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is cool, bitter and draining, and is therefore generally applied in hot conditions especially excess heat. Insomnia, pain and anxiety are the main symptoms treated by California poppy.

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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Skullcap?

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is cooling and quiets and strengthens the entire nervous system, helps resolve depression and quiets the spirit. It is also useful in Liver-wind conditions.

20
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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with Valerian?

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is our only warm sedating herb. It is therefore useful in cooler, Xu conditions. It dries dampness & is is also wonderful for pain relief.

21
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Difference with Nervine/sedative/spirit calming herbs with St. Johns wort?

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Is widely used for mild to moderate depress. It is cooling, relieves pain and has wonderful topical uses.

22
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Angelica
Angelica archangelica

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Taste: bitter acrid (dispersing like pungent)
Temp: warm
Organs: LU, SP, LR, uterus

23
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What are the key pts with Angelica archangelica?

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~Wind-damp Cold EPI

~Acute or chronic LU conditions w white/clear phlegm

~SP yang Xu w dampness

~wind-damp cold pain syndromes

~menstrual difficulties

24
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Are there any contraindications for Angelica archangelica?

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~pregnancy

~avoid hot/ dry conditions especially in the LU

~caution w yin xu particularly in Sp/ST

25
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Ginger
Zingiber officinalis

Sheng jiang

Gan jiang

A

Taste:
~fresh= acrid
~dried = acrid sweet

Temp:
~fresh= warm
~dried= hot

Organs: LU, SP, ST, Uterus

26
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Lavandula officinalis

Lavender

Xun Yi Cao

A

taste:

Bitter
Sl acrid

Temp:
~Sl warm

Organs: HT, LR, Intestines

27
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Any contraindications with Lavender?

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None known

28
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What are the key points of Lavender?

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Emotional fluctuations
Digestive upset
Burns

29
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
~Mi Die Xiang

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Taste: Bitter
Acrid

Temp:
~warm

Orgains: Ht, LR, Sp, intestines

30
Q

What contraindications come with rosemary?

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Not appropriate for mental restlessness or insomnia with heat sensations.

31
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What important pts come with rosemary?

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Warming and circulating
Depression
Digestive upset with cold sensations

32
Q

Which herb is amazing for depression with withdrawal, overindulgence of food and Alcohol?

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Rosemary!!

33
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Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

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Taste: Bitter
Sl acrid

Temp:
~cool, cold

Organ: LR, SP, ST

34
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What contraindications are present for feverfew?

A

Pregancy

35
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What are the key Pts?

A

LR fire rising, LR fire invading LU, LR heat

36
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Oatstraw

Avena Sativa

Yan Mai

A

Taste: sl bitter, sl soup/ astringent

Temp: natural

Organs: SP, HT, KD

37
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Any contraindications with oat straw?

A

NO (not enough protamines in to affect a celiac allergy)

38
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Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Bo He

A

Taste: acrid

Temp: cool

Organs: LU, SP, St, LR

39
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Which caution would you use for peppermint?

A

with esophageal reflux symptoms.

40
Q

Patient with: headache sore throat, digestive upset, bleching, frustration and frequent sighing?

A

Peppermint

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