Regulate Qi - Herb Differentiation

Question 1

which herb regulates menstruation and alleviates menstrual pain

Answer 1

Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma

Question 2

which herb dissipates clumps

Answer 2

Qing Pi - Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium

Question 3

which herb strictly moves qi in a downward directional flow, with no assistance for a specific pathological factor

Answer 3

Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium

Question 4

which herb is good for menstrual bloating

Answer 4

Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium

Question 5

which herb promotes urination and reduces yang edema

Answer 5

Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium

Question 6

which herb should we crush before serving

Answer 6

Ju Hong - Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum

Question 7

which herb relieves the diaphragm

Answer 7

Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium

Question 8

which three herbs transform phlegm

Answer 8

Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (dries dampness and transforms phlegm)
Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (transforms phlegm and expels focal distention)
Ju Hong - Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum (transforms phlegm)

Question 9

which herb directs qi downward and unblocks the bowels (according to class discussion) and is therefore useful for constipation caused by yang ming heat

Answer 9

Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus

Question 10

which herb can be fried in vinegar to increase its ability to enter the liver channel to alleviate pain

Answer 10

Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma

Question 11

which herb is riper and more mild compared to Zhi Shi

Answer 11

Zhi Ke - Aurantii Fructus

Question 12

which two herbs can break qi if used in large doses

Answer 12

Qing Pi - Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium

Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus

Question 13

which herb should we add into the decoction in the last 5-15 minutes in order to preserve its oils

Answer 13

Mu Xiang - Aucklaniae Radix

Question 14

which herb adjusts and regulates stagnant qi in the intestines

Answer 14

Mu Xiang - Aucklaniae Radix

*great for IBS and tenesmus because of this function

Question 15

which herb strengthens the spleen

Answer 15

Mu Xiang - Aucklaniae Radix (strengthens the spleen and prevents stagnation)
*can add to formulas as preventative measure if you suspect the patient may show dampness due to herbs

Question 16

which two herbs have functions dealing with assisting the kidneys

Answer 16

Wu Yao - Linderae Radix (warms the kidneys)

Chen Xiang - Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (aids the kidneys in grasping qi/warms the spleen and kidneys)

Question 17

which herb has a dose range of 6-12g

Answer 17

Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma

Question 18

which herb has been recently used in the treatment of coronary artery disease

Answer 18

Tan Xiang - Santali Albi Lignum

Question 19

which herb is slightly toxic

Answer 19

Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus

Question 20

which herb kills parasites

Answer 20

Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus

Question 21

which herb has a dosage range of 1-1.5g

Answer 21

Chen Xiang - Auilariae Lignum Resinatum

Question 22

which herb harmomizes qi

Answer 22

Ju Hong - Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum

Question 23

which two herbs in this category are slightly cold

and which herb is cold

Answer 23

Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (acrid, bitter, slightly cold)
Zhi Ke - Aurantii Fructus (acrid, bitter, slightly cold)
Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus (bitter, cold, slightly toxic)

Question 24

which three herbs specifically move LIVER qi

Answer 24

Qing Pi - Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium (spreads liver qi and breaks up stagnant qi)
Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma (Spreads and regulates liver qi)
Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus (dredges liver qi, releases constrain, stops pain, and conducts heat out from below)

Question 25

which herb should never be decocted

Answer 25

Chen Xiang - Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum

Question 26

which herb is neutral

Answer 26

Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma