Study Questions (Part Ten- Herbs)

Question 1

Gui Zhi and Bai Shao Yao

Paired for…

Answer 1

Release the exterior: harmonize the ying qi and wei qi.

Gui Zhi is acrid and warm- disperses qi, gently promotes sweat to release the exterior.

Bai Shao is sour and cold- preserves yi, nourishes the blood and body fluids.

Question 2

Gui Zhi and Ma Huang

Paired for…

Answer 2

Release the exterior: stronger to disperse WIND COLDthat has entered the nutritive level.

Ma Huang- promotes sweating.

Gui Zhi- warms the channels and releases the muscles.

Question 3

Jing Jie and Fang Feng

Paired for…

Answer 3

Release the exterior: not as warm as Gui Zhi and Ma Huang. Used to release the exterior in COLD and HEAT conditions.

Question 4

Herbs that Calm the Fetus

List:

Answer 4

Ai Ye
Bai Zhu
Du Zhong
E Jiao
Huang Qin
Sang Ji Sheng
Sha Ren
Tu Si Zi
Xu Duan
Zhu Ru
Zi Su Ye

Question 5

Herbs that Promote Lactation

List:

Answer 5

Dong Kui Zi
Hei Zi Ma
Pu Gong Ying
Wang Bu Liu Xing

Question 6

Herbs that Raise Clear Yang

List:

Answer 6

Chai Hu
Ge Gen
He Ye
Huang Qi
Sheng Ma

Question 7

Herbs that Reduce Cholesterol

List:

Answer 7

Jue Ming Zi
San Qi
Shan Zha
Yin Chen Hao

Question 8

Herbs that Lower Blood Pressure

List:

Answer 8

Bai Ji Li
Di Long
Du Zhong
Gou Teng
Huai Hua Mi
Huang Qin
Jue Ming Zi
Long Dan Cao
San Bai Pi
Sang Ji Sheng
Shi Jue Ming
Tian Ma
Xi Xian Cao
Xia Ku Cao
Yi Mu Cao
Zhi Zi

Question 9

Chen Pi

Function:

Answer 9

REGULATES QI

Move Qi
Strengthen Spleen
Harmonize Stomach
Dry Dampness
Transform Phlegm
Chest Bi

Question 10

Qing Pi

Function:

Answer 10

REGULATES QI

More strongly moves qi
Spreads Liver
Dissipates clumps
Lowers blood pressure

Question 11

Zhi Shi

Function:

Answer 11

REGULATES QI

Breaks up stagnant qi
Reduces accumulation
Transforms phlegm
Chest bi
Organ prolapse

More focused on Spleen than Stomach.

Question 12

Zhi Ke

Function:

Answer 12

REGULATES QI

Similar to Zhi Shi in breaking up stagnation and accumulation, but milder and more focused on the Stomach than Spleen.

Question 13

Fo Shou

Function:

Answer 13

REGULATES QI

Promotes the movement of qi
Transforms phlegm
Regulates the Liver
Harmonizes the Stomach
Used for Liver and Stomach qi stagnation

Question 14

Mu Xiong

Function:

Answer 14

REGULATES QI

Promotes the movement of qi
Focused on the abdomen
Nourished the Large Intestine
Used for distention and dysentery

Question 15

Xiang Fu

Function:

Answer 15

REGULATES QI

Spreads the Liver qi
Regulates the menses
Alleviates pain
#1 herb for breast distention

Question 16

Wu Yao

Function:

Answer 16

REGULATES QI

Promotes movement of qi
Disperses cold
Alleviates pain
Regulates the menses
Addresses hernia and frequent urination

Question 17

Chen Xiang

Function:

Answer 17

REGULATES QI

Promotes movement of qi in the chest
Warms the Middle Jiao
Descends rebellion
Helps the qi to grasp
Calms wheezing

Question 18

Tan Xiang

Function:

Answer 18

REGULATES QI

Promotes the movement of qi
Dispels cold
Alleviates pain
Used for chest bi
Treats angina

Question 19

Da Fu Pi

Function:

Answer 19

REGULATES QI

Promotes the movement of qi
Addresses Epigastrium and abdominal pain
Promotes urination
Reduces edema

Question 20

Yan Hu Suo

Function:

Answer 20

REGULATES QI

Promotes the movement of qi
Invigorates the blood
Alleviates pain similar to morphine

Contraindicated for pregnancy

Question 21

Chuan Lian Zi

Function:

Answer 21

REGULATES QI

Spreads the Liver qi
Clears heat
Promotes movement of qi
Kills Parasites
Treats tinea

Question 22

Bing Lang

Answer 22

NOT a QI REGULATOR

STILL promotes qi movement
Reduces accumulation
Kills parasites
Treats tapeworm