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1
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Which of the following herbs can strengthen the Spleen?

10/10 Points

Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Kravanh)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rz)

Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)

A

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rz)

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Which of the following herbs can release Exterior Dampness as well as Interior Dampness, especially in Summertime?

10/10 Points

Hou Po (Cortex Magnlieae Off)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)

Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Cao Tsaoko)

A

Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)

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Which of the following herbs is best for a patient who has abdominal pain and distension as well as some asthma?

10/10 Points

Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaches seu Pogostemi)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Pei Lan (Hb. Eupatorium)

Hou Pou (Cx Magnolia off)

A

Hou Pou (Cx Magnolia off)

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Which herb can be used for morning sickness and can calm restless foetus?

10/10 Points

Cao Dou Kou (Sm Alpineae Katsumadai)

Huo Xiang (Hb Agastaches seu Pogostemi)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Bai Dou Kou (Fr. Amomi Kravanh)

A

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

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5
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Which herb would you choose for a patient with Malaria or Shaoyang Disorders?

10/10 Points

Bai Dou Kou (Fr. Amomi Kravanh)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Cao Dou Kou (Sm. Alpiniae Katsumadai)

Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)

A

Cao Guo (Fr. Amomi Tsao-ko)

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Which herb in the category studied can brighten the eyes and help vision, ie night blindness?

10/10 Points

Cao Dou Kou (Sm Alpiniae Katsumadai)

Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Hou Po (Cx. Magnolia Officinalis)

A

Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)

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7
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Which of the following does NOT move qi while helping to transform dampness?

10/10 Points

Hou Pou (Cx. Magnolia Officinalis)

Cao Dou Kou (Sm. Alpiniae Kastusmadai)

Sha Ren (Fr. Amomi)

Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)

A

Cang Zhu (Rz. Atractylodes)

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The herbs in this category of Aromatic Herbs that Transform Damp have which properties IN GENERAL?
10/10 Points

aromatic, cool, bitter and moist

aromatic, warm, bitter, and moist

aromatic, warm, acrid and drying

aromatic, warm, sweet and drying

A

aromatic, warm, acrid and drying

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9
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Which of the following is often used together with Huo Xiang for vomiting from a Summer Heat disease?

10/10 Points

Pei Lan

Cang Zhu

Hou Po

Cao Guo

A

Pei Lan

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10
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A patient has a distended abdoomen, digestive discomfort, a greasy tongue coat and constipation from overeating. Which of the following is your best chocie?

10/10 Points

Huo Xiang

Hou Po

Sha Ren

Cang Zhu

A

Hou Po

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Which herb is known to antagonize Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) and therefore should not be used together?
7.69/7.69 Points

Shan Zha (Fr. Cragaegi)

Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata)

Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani Sativi)

Ji Nei Jin (Corneum Gigeriae)

A

Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani Sativi)

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A patient is ready to stop breastfeeding her one year old baby and you are helping her to inhibit lactation. Which herb would be your BEST choice?
7.69/7.69 Points

Mai Ya (Hordei Vulgare)

Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi)

Shen Qu (Mass Fermentata)

Mang Xiao (Mirabilitum)

A

Mai Ya (Hordei Vulgare)

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What is the number one herb for constipation, especially with excess heat?

7.69/7.69 Points

Da huang (Rz Rhei)

Hou po (Cortex Magnolia)

Lai fu zi (Sm Raphani)

Fan Xie Ye (Folium Senna

A

Da huang (Rz Rhei)

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14
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As a category, purgatives have what general property?
7.69/7.69 Points

acrid and warm

cold and bitter

warm and bitter

cold and sour

A

cold and bitter

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15
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Which herb matches with which food stagnation?

Lai Fu Zi (Sm Raphani) :
Any stagnation, especially phlegm

Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi) :
Meat

Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata) :
Minerals and alcohol

Mai Ya (Fr. Hordei Vulbaris) :
Carbohydrates/starches

A
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16
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If you char Shan Zha (Fr. Crataegi) what might it better help with?
7.69/7.69 Points

coronary artery disease

overeating meat

diarrhea

menstrual cramps

A

diarrhea

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17
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Ji Nei Jin (Corneum Gigeriae) is specific to help with which of the following?

7.69/7.69 Points

nosebleeds

night time bedwetting

bladder or gallbladder stones

both B & C

A

both B & C

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A patient has dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis inlcuding severe cramps and blood clots in the menstrual blood. What would be the best way to cook Da Huang in decoction?

7.69/7.69 Points

wine treated, put in the last 5 minutes

take raw on the side as a powder

wine treated, put in at the beginning

use raw, add at the beginning

A

wine treated, put in at the beginning

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19
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Which of the following would be best for a patient who has dry stool due to internal excess heat and needs it to be softened to pass more easily?

7.69/7.69 Points

fan xie ye

lu hui

da haung

mang xiao

A

mang xiao

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20
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A patient has a difficult time with feeling full after meals, complaining of abdominal distension which is worse after eating. In the morning she coughs up white phlegm and gains weight easily. Which of the following would be most appropriate for her?

7.69/7.69 Points

Fan Xie Ye (Folium Sennae)

Da Huang (Rx et Rhizoma Rhei)

Lai Fu Zi (Sm. Raohani Sativi)

Ji Nei Jin ( Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli)

A

Lai Fu Zi (Sm. Raohani Sativi)

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21
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Da Huang (Rx et Rz. Rhei) has many functions. Which of the following would it NOT help with?

7.69/7.69 Points

jaundice due to Liver-Gallbladder damp heat

red eyes that are tearing due to liver fire

nosebleeds and constipation due to live fire

breastfeeding due to liver qi stagnation

A

breastfeeding due to liver qi stagnation

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22
Q

True or False: Shan Zha (fr. crataegi) goes to the Heart channel and can help with hypercholesterolemia.

7.69/7.69 Points

True

False

A

False

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23
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True or False: herbal laxatives may be habit forming

7.72/7.72 Points

True

False

A

True

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This herb is BEST for COLD water accumulation, and you would not drink it with hot tea:

9.09/9.09 Points

a. Yuan Hua (Flos Genkwa))

b. Gan Sui (Rx Euphorbiae)

c. Qian Niu Zi (Sm Pharbitidis)

d. Ba Dou (Sm Croton Tiglii)

A

d. Ba Dou (Sm Croton Tiglii)

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25
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What herb is often incompatible with harsh expellants and are listed in the “18 incompatibles”?

9.09/9.09 Points

a. da zao (Fr. Zyzyphi Jujubae)

b. gan cao (Rx Glycyrrhiza)

c. sheng jiang (Rz Zingiberis)

d. feng mi (honey)

A

b. gan cao (Rx Glycyrrhiza)

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What is the #1 herb to moisten dry stool and can also be nourishing while being especially effective in elderly people?

9.09/9.09 Points

a. Yu Li Ren (Sm Pruni)

b. Huo Ma Ren ( Sm Cannabis Sativae)

c. Da Huang (Rx Rhei)

d. Lu Hui (Herba Aloes)

A

b. Huo Ma Ren ( Sm Cannabis Sativae)

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27
Q

Yu Li Ren can not only moisten the intestines, it can also :

9.09/9.09 Points

a. clear heat, brighten eyes

b. dry damp and reduce jaundice

c. nourish yin

d. promote urination, reduce edema

A

d. promote urination, reduce edema

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28
Q

Da Ji can only expel water by flushing it downwards but also:

9.09/9.09 Points

a. nourishes Yin

b. kills parasites

c. reduces swellings, nodules

d. topically treats fungus

A

c. reduces swellings, nodules

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29
Q

True or False: You should take antiparasitic herbs with food.

9.09/9.09 Points

True

False

A

False

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30
Q

What substance can you specifically prepare Harsh Expellants (cathartics) with to reduce toxicity?

9.09/9.09 Points

a. salt

b. wine

c. honey

d. vinegar

A

D

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31
Q

Gan Sui (Radix Euphorbiae Gansui):

9.09/9.09 Points

a. severe fluid accumulation

b. drives out phlegm

c. topical use for skin swellings

d. all of the above

A

D

32
Q

True or False: Harsh expellents are contraindicated in pregnancy.

9.09/9.09 Points

True

False

A

T

33
Q

The harsh expellent category has several ‘incompatibles’ of the ‘18 incompatibles’. What does incompatability mean?

9.09/9.09 Points

a. two herbs that minimize or negate the positive effect

b. two herbs that cause toxicity or a side effect when used together

A

B

34
Q

Yuan Hua (Flos Daphnis Gengkwa) is best to use to drive out congested fluids from what part of the body?

9.1/9.1 Points

the face

the lower body

the chest

the hypochondrium

chest & hypochondrium

A

chest & hypochondrium

35
Q

Interior warmers as a category have which following nature?

6.66/6.66 Points

acrid, bitter, cold

acrid, hot, dry

acrid, sour, warm

acrid, dry, cold

A

acrid, hot, dry

36
Q

What is the proper preparation of Fu Zi (Rx Aconiti Lateralis)?

6.66/6.66 Points

Slice and add the last 5 minutes

Slice, dry fry and add last 10 minutes

Boil 30-60 minutes before other herbs

Fry with honey add at same time as herbs

A

Boil 30-60 minutes before other herbs

37
Q

True or False: Wu Tou is related to Fu Zi (Rx Aconiti) but is better for Cold Bi and pain.

6.66/6.66 Points

True

False

A

True

38
Q

Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) is known to do which of the following:

6.66/6.66 Points

leads fire back to mingmen

Unblock the channels and vessels to stop pain

Heat above, cold below

all of the above

A

All of above

39
Q

Which herb is considered the #1 important herb for devastation of Yang?

6.66/6.66 Points

Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae)

Fu Zi (Rz Aconiti Lateralis)

Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae)

Gan Jiang (Rx Zingiberis)

A

Fu Zi (Rz Aconiti Lateralis)

40
Q

Gan Jiang (dried Zingiberis Rz ) can do which of the following best:

6.66/6.66 Points

lead mingmen fire back to it’s source

used for closed seizure disorders

for phlegm misting the heart (often mental disorder)

transforms Lung phlegm for congested chest fluids

A

transforms Lung phlegm for congested chest fluids

41
Q

1 herb for hiccups due to rebellious stomach Qi from Cold Stomach?

6.66/6.66 Points

Gao Liang Jiang (Rz Alpinia off)

Dou Chi Jiang (fermented soy)

Ding Xiang (flos caryophylii)

Wu Gong (Scolopendra Subspinipes)

A

Ding Xiang (flos caryophylii)

42
Q

Which of the following can help not only with vomiting or stomach pain due to cold but can also help to expectorate excessive clear fluids in the lung?

6.66/6.66 Points

Xiao Hui Xiang (Fr. Foeniculi Vulgaris)

Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae)

Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingiberis Off dried.)

Hu Jiao (Fr. Piperis Nigri)

A

Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingiberis Off dried.)

43
Q

What two herbs are excellent for Shan Disorder (hernia)?

6.66/6.66 Points

Gan Jiang, Wu Zhu Yu

Wu Zhu Yu, Rou Gui

Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang

Xiao Hui Xiang, Rou Gui

A

Wu Zhu Yu, Xiao Hui Xiang

44
Q

Which can be used for toothache?

6.66/6.66 Points

Bi Ba

Hu Jiao

Chuan Jiao

Hua Jiao

A

Bi Ba

45
Q

Which of the following is sweet and can generate qi and blood?

6.66/6.66 Points

Xiao Hui Xiang

Rou Gui

Gao Liang Jiang

Fu Zi

A

Rou Gui

46
Q

Which type of headache does Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) help with?

6.66/6.66 Points

tai yang (temples)

jue yin (vertex)

shao yin (deep in the head)

yangming (forehead)

A

jue yin (vertex)

47
Q

Gao Liang Jiang is particularly helpful for which of the following?

6.66/6.66 Points

clear phlegm in the lungs

amenorrhea

cold limbs

severe abdominal pain

A

severe abdominal pain

48
Q

Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) can be used by doing which of the following externally?

6.66/6.66 Points

dry fry with salt and put on the low back for impotence

powder and mix with vinegar for mouth sores by applying on bottom of feet

powder with wine and use for muscle pain on shoulders

powder and use for yin typle cold non healing ulcers on the arms

A

powder and mix with vinegar for mouth sores by applying on bottom of feet

49
Q

Which of the following is the BEST combination for devastated yang?

6.76/6.76 Points

A. Wu Zhu Yu (Fr. Evodiae) & Xiao Hui Xiang (Fr. Foeniculum)

B. Gan Jiang (Rz Zingeberis off.) & Gao Liang Jiang (Rz. Alpiniae)

C. Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingeberis off.) & Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)

D. Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)& Rou Gui (Cx. Cinnamomi)

A

C. Gan Jiang (Rz. Zingeberis off.) & Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti)

50
Q

1 herb wind due to excess Heat?

6.7/6.7 Points

Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncaria)

Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)

Tian Ma (Rz Gastrodia)

Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophili

A

Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)

51
Q

Which of the following herbs can be useful for hypertension?

6.7/6.7 Points

di long (lumbricus)

bai ji li (tribulus terrestris)

tian ma (uncaria)

all of the above

A

all

52
Q

Generally all of the Calm Liver, extinguish Wind herbs go to what channel?

6.7/6.7 Points

Lung

Liver

Heart

Spleen

A

liver

53
Q

Which of the following can help both asthmatic wheezing as well as being able to clear heat and unlock the channels and collaterals?

6.7/6.7 Points

Bai Ji Li (tribulus terristris)

Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)

Di Long (lumbricus)

Quan Xie (buthus martensi)

A

Di Long (lumbricus)

54
Q

A patient has severe itchy, allergic eyes. What is the best herb?

6.7/6.7 Points

Gou Teng (uncaria)

Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)

Ding Xiang (fr. caryophilii)

Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)

A

Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)

55
Q

Which of the following goes to the heart channel, quell heat and detoxify fire poison?

6.7/6.7 Points

Bai Ji Li(tribulus)

Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)

Wu Gong (scolopendra subsinipes)

Niu Huang (calculus bovis)

A

Niu Huang (calculus bovis)

56
Q

Which neutral herb below may help with chronic or acute childhood convulsions and can also help with patients with limb numbness?

6.7/6.7 Points

Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncaria)

Ling Yang Jiao (Cornus Antelopis)

Ding Xiang (Flos Carylophylii)

Tian Ma (Rz. Gastrodia)

A

Tian Ma (Rz. Gastrodia)

57
Q

Which herb can extinguish interior wind and release exterior wind-heat?

6.7/6.7 Points

Gou Teng (Rm Uncaria)

Tian Ma (Rz Gastrodia)

Huo Xiang (Hb Agastaches Pogostemi)

Ding Xiang (Fr. Caryophylii)

A

Gou Teng (Rm Uncaria)

58
Q

Besides extinguishing wind for paralysis, which of the following can Quan Xie (buthus) help with?

6.7/6.7 Points

toxic sores and nodules

diarrhea

hypertension

red itchy eys

A

toxic sores and nodules

59
Q

Several herbs in the Calm Liver, Extinguish Wind category have a salty flavor. Which of the following is NOT salty?

6.7/6.7 Points

Di Long (lumbricus)

Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)

Bai Jiang Can (bombyx batryticatus)

Quan Xie (buthus martensi)

A

Bai Ji Li (tribulus terrestris)

60
Q

Which of the following secondary function does Di Long (lumbricus) help with?

6.6/6.6 Points

Neck pain

Infertility

Difficult urination

Irritable Bowel Sydnrom

A

Difficult urination

61
Q

What is the cooking time on Gou Teng (uncariae)

6.6/6.6 Points

add as a powder last 5 minutes

only cook for 10 minutes

cook for 30 minutes ahead of time

treat by frying with ginger first

A

only cook for 10 minutes

62
Q

True or False: Both Wu Gong and Quan Xie are toxic:

6.6/6.6 Points

True

False

A

True

63
Q

Which of the following has the most ability to help with throat swelling, loss of voice and transforming phlegm?

6.6/6.6 Points

Bai Ji Li

Bai Jiang Can

Di Long

Tian Ma

A

Bai Jiang Can

64
Q

Check off the following causes of Liver Wind

6.6/6.6 Points

Liver Yang Rising with underlying Yin Deficiency

Excess Heat

Lung Qi Deficiency

Blood Xu

A

LYR
XS heat
Blood xu

65
Q

Herbs that Calm Shen and Anchor Yang are generally what substances?

7.7/7.7 Points

insects or worms

flowering tops

Shells and minerals

tree branches

A

Shells and minerals

66
Q

Which of the following can settle down Liver Yang (anchor) and brighten the eyes?

7.7/7.7 Points

Mu Li (concha ostreae) and Long Gu (os draconis)

Ci Shi (magnetitum) and Dai Zhe Shi (haemetitum)

Shi Jue MIng (concha haliotidis) and Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)

none of the above

A

Shi Jue MIng (concha haliotidis) and Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)

67
Q

A patient comes to you with hiccups and a bitter taste in his mouth; besides this he has dizziness and a headache. Which is the best herb?

7.7/7.7 Points

Dai Zhe She (haematitum)

Long Gu (os draconis)

Zhen zhu (concha margareta)

Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis)

A

Dai Zhe She (haematitum)

68
Q

Which of the following can calm Liver, settle down Liver Yang Rising, especially improve hearing and eye problems?

7.7/7.7 Points

Long Gu (Os Draconis)

Ci Shi (magnetitum)

Mu Li (concha ostreae)

Zhen Zhu (concha margareta)

A

Ci Shi (magnetitum)

69
Q

How to cook Long Gu in decoction?

7.7/7.7 Points

cook it at the end

cook it together with other herbs

cook it 30 minutes prior

crush it into powder and dissolve into the decoction directly with herbs

A

cook it 30 minutes prior

70
Q

Which does Mu Li (conchae ostreae) do best?

7.7/7.7 Points

calms asthma

removes visual obstructions

stops hiccups

dissipates nodules

A

dissipates nodules

71
Q

Which of the following does NOT help with skin conditions?

7.7/7.7 Points

mu li (concha oestris)

zhen zhu mu (mother-of-pearl)

ci shi (magnetitum)

zhen zhu (concha margaritifera)

A

ci shi (magnetitum)

72
Q

What common function do Long Gu and Mu Li have?

7.7/7.7 Points

astringes sweating

astringes essence

calms liver, settles liver yang

all of the above

A

all of the above

73
Q

Which of the following is commonly used to astringe excessive uterine bleeding?

7.7/7.7 Points

Wu Mei

Mu Li

Ci Shi

Zhen Zhu

A

Mu Li

74
Q

Anchor Yang and Calm shen herbs go to which channels?

7.7/7.7 Points

UB, KD, LV

KD,SI,HT

HT, LV, KD

LU,LI,ST

A

HT, LV, KD

75
Q

Shi Jue Ming would be better than Bai Ji Li for allergic wind heat eye itchiness.

7.7/7.7 Points

True

False

A

False

76
Q

Which of the following is LEAST likely to help with eye conditions:

7.7/7.7 Points

Shi Jue Ming

Zhen Zhu Mu

Bai Ji Li

Mu Li

A

Mu Li

77
Q

A patient has chronic excessive vaginal discharge as well as heart palpitations and night sweating. Which combination would be best?

7.6/7.6 Points

ci shi, dai zhe she

zhen zhu mu, shi jue ming

tian ma, gou teng

long gu, mu li

A

long gu, mu li

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