Test 1

Question 1

Ma Huang *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Ephedrae) lung, bladder

Answer 1

Induces sweating

Calms wheezing ( lung)

Promotes Urination ( bladder)

Warm herb that dispels cold pathogens

Question 2

Gui Zhi *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Cinnamon Twig) heart, lung, bladder

Answer 2

Releases exterior, Releases the muscle layer
(twigs function is to disperse)

Warms, unblocks channels, vessels and collaterals
(use for cold conditions)

Warms yang, transforms thin mucous

Assists Heart Yang and unblocked the yang Qi of the chest

Warms the middle and directs turbid yin Downnward
( because the yang moves and facilitates proper movement of
turbid yin)

Question 3

Zi Su Ye ( zir soo yeah) ***Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Perilla Leaf) lung, spleen

Answer 3

Resolves seafood poisoning

Use during pregnancy
(Stops morning sickness)

Stops vomiting, nausea

Releases exterior, disperses cold ( lung channel)

Promotes movement of Qi and expands chest ( Lung, Spleen)

Aromatic (very good aroma)

Do not cook long

Question 4

Jing Jie (jing jeh)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Schizonepeta Herb) lung, liver

Answer 4

Used for BOTH Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat

Releases exterior, dispels wind

Mild in Nature (Milder than Ma Huang)

Vents Rashes ( alleviates itching )

STOPS BLEEDING (best used charred)

Question 5

Fang Feng***Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Saposhnikovia root) Bladder, liver, spleen

Answer 5

Moistening herb

Releases exterior

Expels wind-dampness
(Good for all Wind Disorders)

Good to treat Pain (80% of pain has to do with wind)

(Prevents interior and exterior Wind)

Relieves Spasms

Question 6

Qiang Huo*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

Bladder, kidney

Answer 6

Strong Aroma

Travels because of aroma….treats pain

Treats upper body up to vertex …

Releases exterior, disperses cold

Expels dampness

Unblocks painful obstruction

Guides Qi to the greater yang channel and GV vessel

Question 7

Bai Zhi ( white Plant)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Angelica Root) Lung, ST, SP

Answer 7

# 1 for Nose Problems ( stuffy nose)
(Unblocks nasal passages)

Excellent for sinuses

Good for Yangming channel pain

Good for Yangming Headache

Expels pus

Alleviates Discharge

Expels Wind, eliminates dampness

Question 8

Xi Xin *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

lung, heart, kidney

Answer 8

Toxic over 3 gms (dosage has to be controlled) (only 1-3 gms)

Strong aromatic herb….goes everywhere

Treats headache, toothache, Bi Syndrome

Dispels wind, disperses cold

Strong Herb to relieve pain

Warms lungs, transforms thin mucus

Unblocking and facilitating the orifices

Question 9

Sheng Jiang ( shung jeeong)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Raw Ginger) LU, SP, ST

Answer 9

Very mild herb

Stops nausea, warms stomach, alleviates vomiting

Very good for pregnant women

Releases exterior, disperses cold

Warms lungs, stops cough

Resolves toxicity

Question 10

Xiang Ru ** Warm-Acrid -Release Exterior

lung, stomach

Answer 10

Summer Ma Huang ( used in summertime)

Induces Sweating, releases exterior (strong herb)

Promotes urination, reduces swelling

Question 11

Gao Ben ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(use the root) Bladder, Governing vessel

Answer 11

Taiyang channel

Powerful Ascending natures…reaches vertex

Treats severe pain, headaches involving teeth

Relieves abdominal pain and diarrhea from cold dampness

Discharges exterior, disperses cold

Dispels wind, overcomes dampness

Question 12

Cong Bai** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Scallion) lung, stomach

Answer 12

Take early if just beginning cold ( 1st stage)

Unblocks Yang Qi, disperses cold

Releases exterior, induces Sweating

Question 13

Cang Er Zi ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Xanthium Fruit) lung

Answer 13

Treats nasal congestion mainly

Disperses wind and dampness

Slightly toxic

Question 14

Xin Yi ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Magnolia flower) lung stomach

Answer 14

Good for Nasal Problems (strong smell)

Expels Wind-cold, unblocks nasal passages

Good for lack of smell and sinus problems

Cook in Small Bag to prevent herbs from going everywhere…( flowers have small hairs which can be irritating)

Question 15

Bo He ( Boor Whoor)***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
mentha, field mint) lung, liver

Answer 15

Moderate herb, disperses wind heat

Benefits head, eyes, head, throat

Clears EARLY stage of rashes

Allows constrained liver Qi to flow

Expels turbid filth ( bad air)

Question 16

Chan Tui ( animal cloth ( parts) *** Cool Acrid-Release Exterior

(lung, liver)

Answer 16

Good for loss of voice and swollen sore throat

Disperses wind, clears heat

Vents rashes, early stage of measles

Clears eyes with good results (specific for Chan Tui)

Stops spasms, convulsions, extinguishes wind (stops terets)

Animal parts are salty

Not for vegetarians

Question 17

Sang Ye *** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

(white mulberry leaf) lung, liver

Answer 17

Clears lung and MOISTENS dryness

Disperses and scatters wind heat

Helps eye problems (can use as eye wash)

Cools blood, stops bleeding

Can eat as regular food

Calms liver, good for LV yin def

Question 18

Ju Hua ( Ju Whaa)***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Chrysanthemum Flower) lung, liver

Answer 18

Not a strong herb

Disperses wind clears heat (general action)

Calms liver, clears eyes

Good for allergy with itchy eyes

Extinguishes wind

Question 19

Ge Gen ( Ger Gun)*** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Kudzu Root) spleen, stomach

Answer 19

Treats HTN

Goes a little deeper into muscle layer

Relieves pain in muscles

*Good for digestive issues (stomach, spleen)

Relieves heat, generate fluids, early stage of measles

Vents, discharges measles

• Stops diarrhea
• Treats pain in neck and back
• Helps Yang Qi Ascend

Question 20

Chai Hu *** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

Bupleurum) (Liver, GB, PC, TW

Answer 20

1 for reducing fever

Resolves and harmonizes lesser yang disorders (Shaoyang)

Also treats menopause sx b/c good for Alt. heat and Chills

Spreads Liver Qi and relieves constraint
( can damage Liver Yin, be careful of dosage)
(Bing observed this more in Americans than Chinese)

Raises and lifts Yang Qi, esp clear Qi of Stomach and GB
(Good for prolapse)

(Some people can not take it b/c increases Liver Yang and people can’t sleep…start with small dosage)

Question 21

Sheng Ma ***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

(Shong Maa) Black Cohosh (use roots) Large Intestine, LU,SP,ST

Answer 21

Good for measles (can combine w/Ge Gen)

Discharges exterior conditions

First herb to clear heat AND resolve toxicity (of other herbs)

Raises Yang and lifts what has sunken
(Be careful if floating yang Qi already in prescription)

Question 22

Niu Bang Zi ** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior…(Burdock Root)

Answer 22

Popular b/c it moistens the intestines
( if have BM, heat can release)

Clears wind heat (Lung)

Benefits Throat (esp. Red swolleng throat)

Resolves toxicity ( implies inflammation)

Vents rashes

Question 23

Man Jing Zi** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

Vitex Fruit) (Assistant)

Answer 23

Disperses wind, clears heat ( common for chapter)

Clears headache (any kind)

Good for eyes and eye pain (calms liver)

Drains dampness, expels wind (Stops pain from dampness)

Question 24

Dan Dou Chi ** Cool Acrid-Release Exterior

means ‘Bland Bean’ (prepared soybean)

Answer 24

Releases exterior (for both hot and cold exterior disorders)

Eliminates Irritability (imp)

Mild herb

Question 25

Mu Zei ** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

(means thief) (Equisetum, shave grass) LU, Liver, GB

Answer 25

Disperses wind-heat

Clears eyes

Question 26

Fu Ping **Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior

change to 2 star from 1 star) Duckweed
(Bladder, Lung

Answer 26

Releases exterior, Induces sweating (Strong diaphoretic effect)

Promotes Urination

Vents Rashes, stops itching