REVIEW FOR FINAL semester 1 Flashcards by nemesia sorcar

which drain damp herb treats both lung and intestinal abscesses?

yi yi ren

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most of the herbs in the drain dampness category ahve what type of taste/properties? (name 2)

cold, bland, sweet

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which type of Fu Ling is best when there is shen disturbances?

a. bai fu ling
b. chi fu ling
c. fu shen
d. fu ling pi

c. fu shen

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what is the flavor and nature of fu ling? (there are 3)

sweet, bland, neutral

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Bei Xie has what main function?

a. reduce constipation?
b. treat cloudy urine by separating the pure from the turbid?
c. calm shen
d. clear heat in the liver and lung

b. treat clouds urine by separating the pure from the turbid

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which of the following herbs are best for treating painful urinary dysfunction due to stones?

a. tong cao & shi wei
b. qu mai & zhu ling
c. jin qian cao & hai jin sha
d. hang fang ji & yu mi xu

c. jin qian cao & hai jin sha

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which of the following treat itching and kill parasites?

a. bian xu
b. mu tong
c. yin chen hao
d. che qian zi

a. bian xu

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Name the 2 herbs in the drain dampness category that also promote lactation:

Mu Tong & Tong Cao

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_____ drain dampness herb that settles kidney fire by draining damp heat from the lower burner, and is good for spermatorrhea

Ze Xie

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______ is a drain dampness herb that facilitates resolution of damp, strengthens the spleen, resolves wind-damp, clears heat and expels pus

yi yi ren

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drain damp herb that clears damp-heat and reduces jaundice, and is good for jaundice due to damp-heat, and damp cold, and can also be used as an external wash for damp skin disorders affecting the lower parts of the body

Yin Chen

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____ is a food grade herb that: promotes urination and reduces edema, directs downward, disperses blood stasis, reduces swellings, reduces fire toxiicty, resolves summer heat and alleviates thirst

Chi Xiao Dao/adzuki bean

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which drain damp herb is contraindicated during pregnancy because it unblocks blood stasis and is very downward draining and has a slippery action?

Qu Mai

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which drain dampness herb is used both internally or topically to expel dampness and stop itching by dispersing pathogenic wind in the muscle and skin layer?

Di Fu Zi

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which drain dampness herb is good for itching, clears damp heat from the Bladder and expels parasites?

Bian Xu

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which drain damp herb is good for BLOODY LIN, it clears heat and stops chaotic movement of blood, and clears the lung and expels phlegm?

Shi Wei

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this formula in the drain dampness category is for COLD DAMPNESS stagnating within the spleen and stomach, causing distention, acid reflux, nausea, easily fatigues, loose stools, heaviness of limbs, increased desire to sleep, …cold damp is obstructing the spleen’s T & T functions

a. er chen tang
b. si jun zi tang
c. liu jun zi tang
d. ping wei san

d. Ping Wei San

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this formula is for an exterior wind cold disorder with simultaneous internal injury due to dampness and stagnation

huo xiang zheng qi san/agastache powder to rectify the qi

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this formula is for damp-heat in the bladder (damp-heat LIN syndrome), it expels heat and drains damp, and is good for:
dark scanty, painful, difficult urine, dry mouth and throat (heat in heart channel), yellow greasy tongue coating, slippery rapid pulse

Ba Zheng San/ 8 herb powder for rectification

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this formula clears heat, resolves dampness and REDUCES JAUNDICE, it is for YANG jaundice where person is color of a tangerine, abdominal distention, urinary difficulty, thirst w/ ability to take only sips, little or no sweating, yellow greasy tongue coat
slippery rapid pulse

Yin Chen Hao Tang/artemesia yinchen hao decocotion

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this is a 2 herb formula for damp heat lodged in the lower burner
it consists of Huang Bai and Cang Zhu, and atrophy of the lower limbs, red, swollen painful knees, thick, yellow foul vag. dischrge, atrophy disorder due to damp-heat

Er Miao San/2 marvel decoction

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this is the #1 formula for edema, it promotes urination, drains damp, strengthens the spleen, warms the yang, promotes transforming functions of the spleen

Wu Ling San

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this SHL formula is for K yang or Sp and K yang xu with retention of pathogenic water…can be used for COPD, congestive heart failure, it warms the yang to promote urination
consists of Fu Zi, Bai Shao, Fu Ling, Sheng Jiang, Bai Zhu

Zhen Wu Tang/ True warrior decoction

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what do aromatic herbs that transform damp do? what area of the body do they treat?

they fragrantly awaken the spleen so that it can preform its T & T function, go to the Sp and St

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Name 3 properties (tastes and flavors) of aromatic herbs

acrid, warm, aromatic, dryin

why should u use caution with aromatic herbs?

they are drying and can potentially damage the qi and yin

what does the term "strengthen the spleen" mean? how does it differ from tonifying the spleen?

strengthening the spleen means to dry damp so as to allow the spleen to do its job and assist its T & T functions...tonifying herbs are sweet whereas aromatics in this category that strengthen the spleen are DRYING (warm, acrid, and aromatic)

which of the following herbs dissolves damp in th middle jiao, stops vomiting, and releases the exterior? a. sha ren b. bai dou kou c. huo xiang d. huo po

c. huo xiang

T or F, pei lan dissolves damp and releives summer heat and is stronger st releasing the exterior than huo xiang

False

which of the following herbs STRONGLY dries damp, and invigorates the spleen, expels wind dampness and induces sweating?? a. cang zhu b. huo po c. cao gou d. ma huang

a. cang zhu

this herb transforms and dries damp promotes and regulates the qi regulation and relieves wheezing? a. cang zhu b. huo po c. cao guo d. bai dou kou

b. hou po

name the aromatic herbs that should be crushed before decocting?

cao guo, bai dou kou, cao dou kou, sha ren

which of the following pairs of herbs aromatically transforms dampness, and are warm, pungent, and bitter (they are also the most drying in this category)?? a. cang zhu and cao gou b. hou po and pei lan c. cang zhu and hou po d. huo xiang and bai dou kou

c. cang zhu and hou po

which of the following aromatic herbs can check malarial disorders?

Cao Guo

which aromatic herb, calms the fetus, warms the middle to stop diarrhea, promotes movement of qi in the middle burner, transforms damp and strengthens the spleen, and can be used w/ tonifying herbs to prevent stagnation?

sha ren

which aromatic herbs can also be used for summer heat?

huo xiang, pei lan

which aromatic herb STRONGLY dries damp to stregthen the spleen, induces sweat and dispels wind dampness, clears damp from the lower burner that pours downward, and IMPROVES VISION?

cang zhu

manifestation of internal damp include: a. nausea b. vomit c. edema d. diarrhea e. all of the above

name the 2 organs that are MOST succepitble to dampness: a. Ht and kidneys b. Ht and lungs c. Kidneys and spleen d. spleen and stomach e. spleen and heart

______ is the priniciple vehicle for expelling dampness from the body a. defecation b. urination c. coughing d. vomiting e. belching

b. urination

``` this herb strongly dries damp, strngthens the spleen, can treat exterior conditions, such as wind damp, is helpful for damp heat in lower burner and improves night vision a huo xiang b. cang zhu c. hou po d. sha ren ```

which of the follwoing herbs releases the exterior, dispels summer ehat, harmonizes the middle, stops vomiting and is excellent for sudden turmoil disorder, stomach flu, food poisoning? a. sha ren b. huo xiang c. cang zhu d. hou po

b. huo xiang

which statement about hou po is false? a. moves qi in middle jiao b. dispels wind damp c. directs qi downwards d. reduces phlegm and calms wheezing

b. dispels wind damp

Fu Ling is the strongest in the drain damp category for strengthening which organ?

spleen

when a pateint is suffering from ACUTE edema, drain damp herbs should be combined with what other category?

release exterior

when a patient is suffering from CHRONIC edema we will combine drain damp herbs with herbs from what other category?

tonify kidney yang

wu ling san is primarily for the treatment of: a. diarrhea b. cough c. urinary difficulty d. edema e. c and d

the formula _____ is usefull for damp heat urinary dysfunction with yin xu. it promotes urination without dmaging fluids a. wu ling san b. zhu ling tang c. yin chen wu ling san d. wu pi san e. zhen wu atng

b. zhu ling tang

this formula is useful for edema of the SKIN but also resolves genreal edema w/ a sensation of fullness, heaviness and distention in the epigastrum and abdomen, labored breathing and urinary difficulty a. wu ling san b. zhu ling tang c. yin chen wu ling san d. wu pi san e. zhen wu tang

d. wu pi san

the most baisic formula to treat cold and damp stagnating in the spleen and stomach is a. wu ling san b. zhu ling tang c. yin chen wu ling san d. wu pi san e. ping wei san

e. ping wei san

huo xiang zhen qi san is an extremely effective formula to treat exterior wind cold w/ internal damp. it is a cardinal formula for treating: a. stomach flu b. food poisining c. simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea d. sudden turmoil disorder e. all of the above

the cardinal formula to treat damp heat LIN syndrom urinary tract infection is a. ba zheng san b. ping wei san c. wu pi san d. shao yao tang

zhen wu tang treats: a. damp heat diarrhea b. congestrive heart failure from Ht def. c. svere edema from yang xu d. none of the above e. B and C

the _____ focuses the formula on a certain cahnnel, area of the body, or harmonizes the ingredients a. cheif b. deputy c. assistent d. envoy

relative to its own normal dosage, the ___ ingredient should have the largest dosage a. cheif b. deputy c. assistant d. envoy e. none of the aboev

the most common method of modifying a formula is modifying its: a. tie of administration b. ingredients c. form of administration d. brand of medicinal e. source of medicinal

generally speaking _____ ahve the strongest effect a. pills b. pastes c. liquids d. decoctions e. powders

pots used for decocting herbs shouls NOT be: a. stainless steel b. ceramic c. earthenware d. aluminum e. none of the above

most formulas are cooked for a. 5-10 minutes b. 10-15 minutes c. 15-20 minutes d. 20-30 minutes e. a couple of hours

d. 20- 30 minutes

``` cool acrid formulas that treat the exterior wind heat should be cooked over a relatively ____flame for a shorter period of time a. higher flame b. lower flame c. camp fire d, electric stove e. all of the above ```

minerals and shells must be cooked _____ in order to obtain an effect a. shorter time b. longer time c. higher flame d. shorter flame e. twice

which herb in the supplememt qi category is the only one strong enough to treat qi, yang collpase patterns? a. gan cao b. bai zhu c. ren shen d. huang qi

what are the 2 main organ systems that tend to manifest in qi def.?

lung and spleen

this herb goes to the spleen adn lung, tonifies primal qi and raises blood, raises yang upwards, boosts defensive qi and secures the exterior? a. gan cao b. bai zhu c. huang qi d. ren shen

c. huang qi

this sweet, neutral herb tonifies the middle burner and lung qi, and supports the upright qi without retaining the pathogenic factor, so it is usefull in exterior patterns with qi deficiency. It is the primary substitute for ren shen a. bai zhu b. shan yao c. dang shen d. gan cao

c. dang shen

also neutral, this herb tonifies the qi and yin of the lungs, spleen and kidneys, boosts kidney yanh and secures the essence/stablizes and binds? a. bai zhu b. shan yao c. dang shen d. gan cao

which of the follwogin is an excellent spleen qi tonic because it also dries dampness? a. bai zhu b. shan yao c. dang shen d. gan cao

gan cao and da zao both moderate and harmonize other herbs. what are their differences? a. da zao nourishes blood and calms the spirit b. gan cao moistens the lung to stop cough c. gan cao resolves fire toxicity d. all of the above

which organ(s) does gan cao enter?

all 12

tai zi shen gently nourishes the qi and ____ of the lungs

yin

si jun zi tang/ 4 gents contains all of the follwing ingredients except: a. ren shen b. fu ling c. bai zhu d. zhi gan cao e. shen jiang

which of the following statements about ci wu jia is FALSE? a. tonifes the Sp and St b. warms the Kidneys to aid yang c. calms the spirit d. invigorates blood/unblocks collaterals e. stops cough

lio jun zi tang/ 6 gents adds the following herb(s) to si jun zi tang: a. ban xia b. chen pi c. mu xiang d. a and b e. all of the above

shen ling bai zhu san is useful for chronic____ due to spleen xu with damp a. nausea b. cough c. diarrhea d. nosebleed e. incontinence

the first formula you might think of for singing spleen qi deficiency is a. si jun zi tang b. shen ling bai zhu san c. bu zhong yi qi tang d. xiao yao san e. ma huang tang

many formulas that tonify blood also tonify a. qi b. yang c. damp d. cold

list the 4 main organ systems that manifest in yin deficient patterns

Lv, K, Lu, St

because yin supplementing herbs adn sweet, cold, and cloying they should not be used in cases of a. deficient spleen and st b. internal obstruction of phlegm damp c. fullness in the abdomen or loose stool d. all of the above

which herbs to supplement yin moistent the lung, boosts the stomach, and clears the heart? a. bei sha shen b. nan sha shen c. mai men dong d. tian men dong

c. mai men dong

gui ban and bie jia both supplement yin, anchor yang and are contrindicated in pregnancy. Which one nourishes the blood and stabalizes the chong and ren?

gui ban

______ is more effective for a cough that is dry, without sputum, while _____ is stronger for a cough w/ sticky phlegm that is difficult to expectorate a. bei sha shen, nan sha shen b. nan sha shen,bei sha shen

usually we avoid using tonic herbs when there are external pathogens present, bot this yin tonic is helpful to use in such cases because it is not cloying so it does not retain p.f.'s a. mo han lian b. yu zhu c. hei zhi ma d. yin er

b. yu zhu

this yin tonic has a sweet, sour & taste, supplemets the liver and kidneys, cools the blood stops bleeding, and treats premature greyin of hair a. nu zhen zi b. mo han lian c. shi hu d. bai he

b. mo han lian

this herb tonifies the yin and qi, cools deficient fire, generates fluids, and clears fire from the lung a. mo han lian b. xi yang shen c. hei zhi ma d. yin er

b. xi yang shen

which of the following yin tonics imporves vision? a. hei zhi ma b. shi hu c. nu zhen zi d. all of the above

which yin tonic has a very cold nature, which makes it especailly usefull for lung heat due to yin deficiency. It also treats vaginal dryness. It is very sticky

tian men dong

liu wei di huang/ 6 flavor rhemannia includes all of the following except: a. shu di huang b. shan yao c. fu ling c. ze xie d. chai hu

when liver and kidney yin deficiency is accompanied by more heat orn fire consider: a. zou gui wan b. ming mu di huang wan c. da bu yin wan d. gui pi tang e. liu wei di huang wan

c. da bu yin wan

the pusle in blood deficient patients are weak and thin. What are other signs and symptoms of blood deficiency? (name at least 2)

pale tongue, scanty pale menses, pale nails, palpitations, thin hair...

what are the 3 organs most affected by blood deficiency?

Heart, Liver, Spleen

which of the following herbs is used to tonify and invigorate blood, regulate menses and alleviate pain? a. dang gui b. shu di huang c. he shou wu d. gou qi zi

a. dang gui

name the herb in the tonify blood category that is used for patterns of cramping, pain, and blood def, and to HARMONIZE THE YING AND WEI?

Bai shao

which of the following herbs tonifies the liver blood, moistent the lung yin, stops bleeding? this herbs also warms the lungs, transforms thin phlegm and stops cough and bleeding a. bai shao b. e jiao c. gou qi zi d. sang shen

b. e jiao

the cardinal formula for qi and blood def. of the heart and spleen manifesting as forgetfullness, palpitations, and insomina is a. si jun zi tang b. shen ling bai zhu san c. bu zhong yi qi tang d. liu wei di huang wan e. gui pi tang

e. gui pi tang

ba zhen tang is the most basic formula to tonify the qi and blood and is comprised of : a. si jun zi tang b. shen ling bai zhu san, poria, and atractylodes c. bu zhong yi qi tang and augment the qi decoction d. si wu tang e. A & D

which of the following herbs is best to treat wasting and thirsting disorder w/ dryness of the mouth, thirst, dizziness and constipation? a. dang gui b. shu di huang c. he shou wu d. sang shen

d. sang shen

please list the herbs that comprise Si Wu Tang:

dang gui shu di huang bai shao chuan xiong

which of the following statements about zi he che is false? a. tonifies the liver and kidneys b. treats wheezing due to lung and kidney xu c. augments the qi, blood, essence d. astringes/secures the essence

what would be a SPECIAL reason to use Hei Ma? a. impotence b. urinary incontinence c. delayed labor d. debility in the elderly

c. delayed labor

which yang tonic also boosts kidney yin, improves vision, secures essence and urine and is helpful for cases of yang xu with possible heat signs due to its neutral nature? a. yan yang huo b. tu si zi c. sha yuan zi d. du zhong

b. tu si zi

this sweet, warm yang tonic supplements liver and kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, quiets the fetus, and is especially helpful for weakness and pain in the low back a. xian mao b. ba ji tian c. xu duan d. du zhong

d. du zhong

all of the following yang tonics go to the liver and kidney channels except: a. du zhong b. xu duan c. gu sui bu d. bu gu zhi

d. bu gu zhi

gu sui bu is known for... a. repairing fractured bones b. directing floating yang downwards c. topical treatments of alopecia d. all of the above

which of the following herbs is toxic? a. xian mao b. ba ji tian c. xu duan d. du zhong

a. xian mao

which of the following herbs is known for its astringent qualities? a. du zhong b. ge jie c. sha yuan zi d. xian mao

which herb strengthens the sinews and bones, calms the fetus, moves blood, alleviates pain, and reconnects the sinews and bones? a. xian mao b. ba ji tian c. xu duan d. du zhong

c. xu duan

dong chong xia cao is sweet, wars and Tonifies lung yin and kidney yang and... a. stops bleeding b. transforms phlegm c. treats yin type boils d. a & b e. b & c f. all of the above

patterns of yang deficiency primarily effect what 3 organs?

Heart, spleen, Kidney

this yang tonic is considered very strong and should only be used in small amounts. It regulates the ren and chong, boosts essence, qi, and blood a. yin yang huo b. lu rong c. ge jie d. xian mao

b. lu rong

which of the following medicinals grows locally, strengthens the back and knees, warms the lungs and helps the kidneys grasp the qi and moistens the intestines and treats constipation? a. yin yang huo b. hu lu ba c. he tao ren d. ge jie

this salty, neutral yang tonic is especially usefull when the kidneys are unable to grasp lung qi a. yin yang huo b. lu rong c. ge jie d. he tao ren

this herb tonifies yang, essnce and blood, treats infertility in women and moistens the intestines a. rou cong rong b. yin yang huo c. ba ji tian d. hu lu ba

which yang tonic is bitter, warm and disperse dampness and cold from the lower burner,and releives pain from cold type bulging disorders? a. rou cong rong b. yin yang huo c. ba ji tian d. hu lu ba

this drying kidney yang tonic also dispels wind cold damp, unblocks the flow of yang qi, makes people want to yin-yang and treats old age forgetfullness? a. rou cong rong b. yin yang huo c. ba ji tian d. hu lu ba

b. yin yang huo

what are the principal symptoms that indicate the need for yang tonics?

feeling cold, wanting to curl up, low libido, impotence, urinaru dribbling, weak deep slow pulse

name 2 herbs that tonify yang and calm the fetus

du zhong, ti si zi

name the 3 herbs that fortify the yang, strengthen the sinews and expel wind-damp in the tonify yang category

ba ji tian yin yang huo xian mao

name 3 herbs that tonify the lung and kidneys to stop cough and wheezing

hei ma, zi he che, ge jie, he tao ren, dong chong xia cao

which of the following secures the essence and tonifies the liver and kidneys to improve vision? a. shan yuan zi b. zi he che c. hai ma d. xu duan

which of the following herbs is used to regulate the flow of blood to treat difficult labor?

hai ma

which of the following herbs is an outstanding herb because it tonifies both yin and yang without being cloying and is important for treatment of habitual or threatened miscariage? a. xian mao b. he tao ren c. bu gu zhi d. tu si zi

T or F, Lu rong is one ogf the best herbs to tonify primal yang, generate essence and augment the marrow but does NOT strengthen the tendons and bones

FALSE

a fabulous formula for menopausal complaints of hypertension, menstrual disturbances, hot flashes, sweating, nervousness, fatigue and depression is a. si wu tang b. gui zhi tang c. liu wei di huang wan d. er xian tang

which formula warma and tonifies kidney yang, tinifies essence and tonifies the blood, exhaustion from K yang def., and essence def., waning mingmen fire especially as a result of chronic illness? a. you gui wan b. shen qi wan c. liu wei di huang wan d. er xain tang

what kidney yang tonic formula is the SHL precursor to liu wei di huang wan/6 rhemania?

shen qi wan