PMR - Fx Flashcards

Question

Of Fu Ling and Chi Fu Ling; which one enters Qi level, which one enters blood level? Which one tonifies? Which one is better for eliminating water? which one is better for enriching the HT and Sp and calming the HT spirit?

Answer 1

Fu Ling: · enters Qi level · more strongly tonifies · better for enriching the HT and SP and calming the HT spirit Chi Fu Ling: · enters blood level · more facilitating · better for eliminating water and dampness

Answer 2

· Fu Ling Pi - stronger to promote urination · Fu Shen - stronger to calm the spirit · Chi Fu Ling - stronger to clear heat

Answer 3

· directs Qi downward · assists the dissemination of lung Qi, thereby expelling external pathogens · directs fire downward, thereby dissolving phlegm

Answer 4

1. directs qi downward and dispels phlegm | 2. disperses and scatters wind-heat

Answer 5

· cough due to fire from yin def · cough and wheezing assoc w cold thin mucus (bitter, draining, and dispersing herb)

Answer 6

· acrid for opening · slippery for directing rebellious qi downward · bitter for drying · best used for thin phlegm or dampness as well as rebellious ST qi

Answer 7

1. dries damp, transforms phlegm and causes rebellious qi to descend 2. directs rebellious qi down and stops vomiting 3. dissipates nodules and reduces clumps

Answer 8

``` use w caution, if at all, with: · dry cough from yin def · sore throat from fire excess, · bleeding *toxic herb* use only prepared with ginger juice ```

Answer 9

· promotes the flow of Qi | · dries dampness

Answer 10

1. regulates qi, adjusts the middle and relieves the diaphragm 2. dries dampness and transforms phlegm 3. helps prevent stagnation

Answer 11

· use w caution w heat from excess · unsuitable for dry cough due to qi or yin def · long term use can injure primal qi

Answer 12

· powerfully tonifies the primal qi of the five organs · nourishes the yin · revives from collapse · stops heavy bleeding

Answer 13

1. powerfully tonifies the primal qi 2. strengthens the Sp and tonifies the ST 3. tonifies the LU and augments the qi 4. generates fluids and stops thirst 5. benefits the HT and calms the spirit 6. stops heavy bleeding 7. miscellaneous adjunctive effect

Answer 14

· can contribute to retention of a pathogen, so careful use in cases where the external pathogen is clear · steaming bone disorder · bleeding due to heat in the blood · ascendant LV yang or any condition due to fire from constraint · do not take w caffeine or other stimulant

Answer 15

· tonifies the middle burner | · augments the SP and LU qi

Answer 16

1. tonifies the middle burner and augments the qi 2. tonifies the LU 3. also used w herbs that release the exterior or drain downward when the presentation includes significant qi def

Answer 17

use w caution in cases w excess pathogens

Answer 18

tonifies the qi and yin, weakly

Answer 19

1. strengthens the SP and augments the qi | 2. generates fluids

Answer 20

· tonifies the SP qi · dries dampness · quiets the fetus

Answer 21

1. tonifies the SP and augments the qi 2. dries dampness and promotes water metabolism 3. stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating 4. calms the fetus

Answer 22

· internal heat from yin def | · thirst from exhausted fluids

Answer 23

· tonifies the Sp qi · moistens the LU · moderates urgency and toxicity · drains fire

Answer 24

1. tonifies the SP and augments the qi 2. moistens the LU and stops cough 3. moderates spasms and alleviates pain (when combined w bai shao) 4. clears heat and resolves fire toxicity 5. antidote for a variety of toxic substances (int and ext) 6. moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of other herbs

Answer 25

· those w distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen · vomiting from overabundant dampness · do not use in excess situation

Answer 26

· reduces food stagnation, esp from meat and greasy foods · invigorates the blood flow · alleviates diarrhea and dysentery

Answer 27

1. reduces food stagnation and transforms accumulation 2. transforms blood stasis and dissipates clumps 3. stops diarrhea, particularly if charred 4. used for hypertension

Answer 28

· caution w weakness or def of SP and ST | · large dosages are contraindicated during pregnancy as can lead to fetal death

Answer 29

· directs the LU qi downward · disperses wind cold · moistens the intestines · slightly toxic

Answer 30

1. stops cough and calms wheezing | 2. moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels

Answer 31

· do not use for cough due to yin def or general debility · used cautiously, if at all, in infants and those w diarrhea · because toxic - do not over dose

Answer 32

· regulates qi and directs it downward · disperses fullness · dries dampness · reduces phlegm

Answer 33

use w caution during pregnancy

Answer 34

1. promotes the movement of qi in the middle burner and resolves stagnation 2. promotes the movement of qi downward, dries dampness, transforms phlegm 3. directs qi downward, reduces phlegm and clams wheezing

Answer 35

· invigorates blood · promotes the movement of Qi · expels wind · stops pain esp headaches

Answer 36

1. invigorates the blood and promotes the movement of qi | 2. expels wind and alleviates pain

Answer 37

· caution w pregnancy or in those who bleed easily or have profuse menses · do not use w fire from yin def or w a red, dry tongue and a dry mouth

Answer 38

· invigorates the blood · transforms stasis · stops pain · cools heat in the blood

Answer 39

use w caution in those w cold from def

Answer 40

1. invigorates the blood and dispels blood stasis | 2. clears heat and cools the blood

Answer 41

· drains liver heat | · settles liver wind

Answer 42

1. extinguishes wind and alleviates spasms 2. drains liver heat and pacifies liver 3. release the exterior

Answer 43

caution with: · absence of wind-heat · heat from excess

Answer 44

· intensely aromatic to open all the orifices and awaken the spirit · stops pain · unblocks the channels and collaterals by invigorating the blood

Answer 45

1. vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit and unblocks closed disorders 2. invigorates the blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, alleviates pain 3. hastens delivery and facilitates the downward passage of stillborns

Answer 46

· pregnancy · in patterns of yin def w heat signs · use caution w: significant allergies, hypertension, reduction of KI Fx

Answer 47

``` · kills parasites · transforms meat and food stagnation · unblocks accumulations · promotes qi movement · expels cold-dampness ```

Answer 48

1. for hookworms and pinworms and in combination w other herbs, for other types of intestinal parasites *also tinea of the scalp 2. disperses abscesses and reduces swelling 3. resolves toxicity and kills parasites 4. warms the stomach, strengthens the spleen, promotes the movement of qi, reduces stagnation, resolves toxicity

Answer 49

· yin def w heat signs · do not apply long term topically - irritant of the skin · do not ingest if there are problems of the mouth, tongue, throat · during pregnancy, no topical application to the peri-anal area or enemas

Answer 50

· calms with heaviness · binds with astringency · secures the normal qi

Answer 51

1. settles anxiety and calms the spirit 2. calms liver, anchors and preserves floating yang 3. prevents leakage of fluids 4. used topically for chronic non healing sores and ulcers

Answer 52

· damp-heat | · externally contracted excess disorders

Answer 53

· nourishes the heart yin and liver blood · promotes sleep · inhibits sweating

Answer 54

1. nourishes heart yin, augments liver blood, quiets spirit | 2. prevents abnormal sweating

Answer 55

· severe diarrhea | · heat from excess