Regulate Qi - Herb Differentiation Flashcards
which herb regulates menstruation and alleviates menstrual pain
Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma
which herb dissipates clumps
Qing Pi - Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium
which herb strictly moves qi in a downward directional flow, with no assistance for a specific pathological factor
Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium
which herb is good for menstrual bloating
Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium
which herb promotes urination and reduces yang edema
Da Fu Pi - Arecae Pericarpium
which herb should we crush before serving
Ju Hong - Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum
which herb relieves the diaphragm
Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium
which three herbs transform phlegm
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)
which herb directs qi downward and unblocks the bowels (according to class discussion) and is therefore useful for constipation caused by yang ming heat
Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus
which herb can be fried in vinegar to increase its ability to enter the liver channel to alleviate pain
Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma
which herb is riper and more mild compared to Zhi Shi
Zhi Ke - Aurantii Fructus
which two herbs can break qi if used in large doses
Qing Pi - Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium
Zhi Shi - Aurantii Fructus Immaturus
which herb should we add into the decoction in the last 5-15 minutes in order to preserve its oils
Mu Xiang - Aucklaniae Radix
which herb adjusts and regulates stagnant qi in the intestines
Mu Xiang - Aucklaniae Radix
*great for IBS and tenesmus because of this function
which herb strengthens the spleen
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
which two herbs have functions dealing with assisting the kidneys
Wu Yao - Linderae Radix (warms the kidneys)
Chen Xiang - Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum (aids the kidneys in grasping qi/warms the spleen and kidneys)
which herb has a dose range of 6-12g
Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma
which herb has been recently used in the treatment of coronary artery disease
Tan Xiang - Santali Albi Lignum
which herb is slightly toxic
Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus
which herb kills parasites
Chuan Lian Zi - Toosendan Fructus
which herb has a dosage range of 1-1.5g
Chen Xiang - Auilariae Lignum Resinatum
which herb harmomizes qi
Ju Hong - Citri Reticulatae Exocarpium Rubrum
which two herbs in this category are slightly cold
and which herb is cold
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)
which three herbs specifically move LIVER qi
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)
which herb should never be decocted
Chen Xiang - Aquilariae Lignum Resinatum
which herb is neutral
Xiang Fu - Cyperi Rhizoma
