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Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)

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sweet, neutral
Lu, Sp

*tonifies sp/mj and lu, gentle/inexpensive replacement in formulas for Ren Shen

  1. tonfies MJ and augments qi - sp qi xu s/sx and prolapse
  2. tonifies Lu - Lu xu and/or Lu sputum from Sp qi xu
  3. used with ext rel herbs or downward draining herbs – support normal qi while expelling other xie

-6-9g
-use 2-3x more than ren shen if replacement

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*Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

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sweet, sl bitter, sl warm
Lu, Sp
*strongly tonifies source (yuan/prenatal) qi, generates fluids for wasting and thirsting, revives from collapse, tonifies sp/lu, calms spirit

  1. powerfully tonifies primal qi (5 organs)- for collapsed qi or abandonment of qi due to blood loss or fluid depletion. can be used alone for this purpose
  2. strengthens sp/st - sp qi xu s/sx and prolapse (mj)
  3. tonifies lu and augments qi - Lu xu s/sx and Kd not grasping Lu qi s/sx
    *4. generates fluids, stops thirst - wasting and thirsting, fluid depletion
  4. Benefits Ht qi and calms spirit - for qi and xue xu s/sx
  5. misc adjunctive effect- supports and indirectly aids all qi activities of the body

-incomp. w li liu, overuse can lead to HA/hypertension, c/i: LYR, yin xu heat, xs heat without qi xu, antagonizes Wu Ling Zhi/radish/onion/garlic/tea (caffeine)
-3-9g, 0.5-1 g pwd, 30g emergency
-cook separately

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Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)

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“prince root” “child root”
sweet, sl bitter, neutral
Lu, Sp

*mildly tonifies qi and yin, generates fluids post febrile dz or SH

  1. strengthens Sp and augments qi -sp/st qi xu and lu qi xu
  2. generates fluids - post febrile dz or fever/SH in children (stronger than ren shen at this fx)

-9-30g
-use 2-3x more if using as replace. for ren shen

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*Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

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sweet, sl warm
Lu, Sp

*raises yang qi, tonifies SOP and Lu qi, stabilizes wei qi, discharges pus, generates flesh, promotes urination

  1. tonifies qi and xue, for fever due to PP/trauma/blood loss and recovery
  2. Tonifies sp and raises yang - sp qi xu, sp qi failing to contain xue, sinking and collapse, qi and xue xu, lu & sp qi xu (hemorrhoids, diarrhea, prolapse)
  3. augments wei and stabilizes exterior, spon. sweat, lu qi xu, wei qi xu
  4. promotes urination, reduces edema, for edema from xu
  5. generates flesh and discharges pus - for non healing sores (xu) and ulcerations
  6. wasting/thirsting, numbness, paralysis, bi pain - when rooted in qi/xue xu

-can use up to 30g, 9-15g
-stand alone herb
-c/i: ext xs disease, qi/damp/food stagnations, skin lesions in early stage or toxic heat lesions

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Shan Yao (Dioscoraea Rhizoma)

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“chinese yam” “mountain medicine”
sweet, neutral
Kd, Lu, Sp

*tonifies all 3 Jiaos, SP/ST qi, LU/KD qi/yin, xiao ke, secures jing

  1. tonifies sp/st : sp/st xu s/sx
  2. tonifies Lu qi and Lu yin : Lu xu (augments Lu)
  3. tonifies Kd and stabilizes and binds: for Kd yin and yang xu, xiao ke, and jing

-food medicine, stand alone
-c/ci: xs conditions esp w fullness due to damp, stagnation, accum.
-antag Gan Sui
-allergic rxns

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Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

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bitter, sweet, warm
sp, st

*strongest to strengthen SP, tonifies Sp/St qi, dries damp, stabilizes exterior, calms fetus

  1. tonifies MJ qi: Sp/St xu s/sx
  2. Dries dampness, promotes water metabolism: edema due to Sp qi xu failure to T+T
  3. stabilizes exterior, stops sweating: qi xu sweat
  4. *calms fetus due to Sp xu

-6-15g
c/ci: yin xu heat, injured fluids

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Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)

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sweet, warm
Sp, St

*augments MJ, tonifies qi and xue, harmonizes other herbs and moderates toxicity/harshness of other herbs

  1. tonifies Sp and qi: Sp/St qi xu s/sx
  2. nourishes xue and calms shen: for qi and xue xu affecting shen
  3. moderates and harmonizes harsh properties of other herbs

-3-12 dates, 10-30g
-c/ci: xs damp, intestinal parasites, food stag, phlegm, damp
-member of 3 candies
-very cloying
-food medicine

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Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)

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sweet, neutral (unprepared), sweet, warm (dry fried)
all 12 channels (esp Ht, Lu, Sp, St)

*tonifies Sp, moistens Lu, moderates toxicity and harmonizes other herbs, soothes spasm/pain

*1. tonifies sp qi: sp qi xu s/sx and qi/xue xu palpitations/pulse
*2. moistens Lu, stops cough, neutral for heat or cold in Lu
*3. moderates spasm, stops pain: in abd./legs; with bai shao
*4. clears heat, resolves fire toxin: unprepared; int or topical for throat, sores, carbuncles
*5. antidote for various toxins
*6. moderates and harmonizes other herbs

-1.5-9g up to 15-30g.
c/c: hypertension, hypokalemia, congestive heart failure, xs damp,
-incomp: da ji, hai zao, gan sui, yuan hua
antag: yuan zhi

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Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulus)

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acrid, sl bitter, warm
sp, ht, Kd

*tonifies ht, Sp, Kd, calms shen, invigorates blood and collaterals

  1. tonifies sp/st qi, warms kd, calms shen: used along
  2. invigorates blood, unblocks collaterals: for poor circulation/xue yu
  3. augments Ht qi, calms shen

-modern herb

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Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)

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sweet, neutral
Kd, Lu, Sp

*tonifies qi and yin in combination w other herbs

  1. tonifies sp qi and augments sp/st yin: for MJ qi and yin xu
  2. enriches yin and moistens Lu: for Lu qi and yin xu and Kd jing xu

-9-15g
-exceptionally cloying, don’t use in PHl damp, MJ cold/diarrhea, MJ qi stag

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Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)

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sweet, neutral
sp, st

*strengthens sp, transf. damp, clears SH, for Sp xu chronic diarrhea

  1. Strengthens Sp, nourishes St, transforms damp, harmonizes MJ: Sp xu chronic diarrhea or vag discharge
  2. *clears SH: Dampness summerheat w diarrhea/vomit
  3. treats poison, food poison, excess alcohol

-9-30g
-toxic in raw form, always cook!
-don’t take if chills and fever due to xs cold pathogen

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Yi Tang (Maltosum)

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“malt sugar” “honey”

sweet, sl warm
Lu, Sp, St

*tonify MJ, Moisten Lu, moderates spasms/St pain

  1. tonifies sp, augments qi: for sp injury and overexertion
  2. tonifies MJ qi and alleviates pain: for xu cold abd pain
  3. moistens Lu, stops cough: for Lu xu weak dry cough

-dissolve in formula at end after straining (like Yi Jiao)
-c/c: internal Dh, MJ xs vomit, xs Damp, xs heat, childhood nutritional impairment w food stagnation
-15-60g

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1)
Qi tonics are all:

a.Sour and Cold

b.Sweet and Cold or Neutral

c.Sweet and Warm or Neutral

d.Acrid and Warm

A

c.Sweet and Warm or Neutral

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2)
Which herb is used for raising the Yang Qi?

a.Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

b.Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)

c.Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix)

d.Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

A

a.Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

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3)
Which herb is excellent at drying dampness to strengthen the Spleen?

a.Yi Tang (Maltosum)

b.Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)

c.Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

d.Tai Zi Shen (Pseudostellariae Radix)

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c.Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

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4)
Which herb is moist, and can tonify the Qi and nourish the Yin in the Lung and also tonify Kidney?

a.Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

b.Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)

c.Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)

d.Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma)

A

b.Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma)

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which herb goes to all 3 Jiaos?

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Shan Yao

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which herb calms the fetus due to Sp xu?

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Bai Zhu

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which herb clears summerheat?

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Bai Bian Dou

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6)
Which herb is a modern herb that can invigorate the blood, calm the shen, and help combat stress?

a.Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulis)

b.Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)

c.Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma)

d.Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)

A

a.Ci Wu Jia (Eleuthrococco/Acanthopanacis Radix et Caulis)

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7)
Which herb can tonify the qi while calming fetus?

a.Bai Zhu

b.Ren Shen

c.Shan Yao

d.Bai Bian Dou

A

a.Bai Zhu

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8)
True or False: Qi tonics should only be cooked for a short period of time.

True

False

A

False

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9)
Which of the following can Gan Cao cause if overused?

a.diarrhea

b.gout

c.hypertension

d.red sore throat

A

c.hypertension

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10)
Which of the following can you NOT combine Ren Shen with?

a.Wu Ling Zhi (flying squirrel feces)

b.Turnips

c.Lai fu zi (white radish seed)

d.All of the above

A

D. all of the above

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11)
True or False: Gan Cao is said to go to all 12 channels

True

False

A

True

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12)
What does honey frying do to the property of Gan Cao, making it Zhi Gan Cao?

Better for clearing toxicity

Better for diarrhea from heat

Better for retaining fluids

Better for tonifying

A

Better for tonifying

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Which of the following can moderate toxicity and harmonize a formula?

a. da zao, huang qi

b. shan yao, huang jing

c. gan cao, da zao

d. bai zhu, da zao

A

c. gan cao, da zao

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1 qi tonic, for prenatal qi

A

Ren Shen

29
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gentle/less expensive substitute for Ren Shen

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Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix)

30
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best at generating fluids in this category

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Tai Zi Shen

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best to support postnatal qi

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Huang Qi (Astragali Radix)

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harmonize formulas, moderator, supports MJ, calms shen/Ht

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Da Zao (Jujubae)

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alleviates pain, moistens lu, stops cough, tonifies sp

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Yi Tang (Maltosum)

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herb that shouldn’t be cooked in decoction, take w/ strained decoction

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Yi Tang

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Xiao Ke Herbs

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Shan Yao
Ren Shen (generates fluids for W&T)
Huang Qi

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Herb that is toxic raw and must be cooked

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Bai Bian Dou (Lablab Semen album)

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herbs that tonify lu/sp

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Ren shen
Dang Shen

38
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herbs that stabilize exterior and stop sweating

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Huang Qi
Bai Zhu

39
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strengthen spleen, transform damp

A

Bai Zhu
Bai Bian Dou (SH)

40
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tonify mj and stop pain

A

yi tang
(feng mi)

41
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moisten lung and stop cough

A

gan cao
yi tang
(feng mi)

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