Tonify Blood - Differentiation

Question 1

which herb relieves wasting and thirsting disorder in the lower burner

Answer 1

Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata

Question 2

which herbs treat premature greying of hair

Answer 2

Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata
He Shou Wu - Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata
Sang Shen - Mori Fructus

Question 3

which three herbs moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels

Answer 3

Sheng He Shou Wu
Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
Sang Shen - Mori Fructus

Question 4

which herb expels wind from the skin

Answer 4

He Shou Wu - Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata

wind rash due to blood deficiency

Question 5

which herb is said to lower cholesterol

Answer 5

He Shou Wu - Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata

Question 6

which herbs in this category have an impact on essence?

Answer 6

Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Nourishes blood and tonifies the essence)
He Shou Wu - Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata (Tonifies the LV & KD, nourishes the blood and augments the essence)
E Jiao - Asini Corii Colla (replenishes KD essence)
Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus (Benefits the essence and brightens the eyes)

Question 7

which herb tonifies AND invigorates the blood

Answer 7

Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

Question 8

which herb disperses cold and can be used in the tx of blood deficiency with wind-damp obstruction

Answer 8

Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

Question 9

which herb has the function: reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain

Answer 9

Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

*can be used topically for this use

Question 10

which three herbs can treat cough

Answer 10

Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix
E Jiao - Asini Corii Colla
Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus

Question 11

which herb is the marquee herb for treating cramps and spasms

Answer 11

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba

Question 12

what is one of the best herbs for treating LV qi stagnation pain

Answer 12

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba

Question 13

which herb has the function: preserves the yin and adjusts the nutritive and protective levels

Answer 13

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba
-for spontaneous sweating, vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea, as well as exterior wind-cold from deficiency patterns with continuous sweating that does not resolve the problem

Question 14

which herb in this category can stop bleeding in addition to tonifying the blood

Answer 14

E Jiao - Asini Corii Colla

Question 15

which two herbs tonify the LV and the KD

Answer 15

Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus

He Shou Wu - Polygoni Multiflori Radix Preparata

Question 16

which herb’s “claim to fame” is that it benefits the essence and brightens the eyes

Answer 16

Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus

Question 17

which herb treats wasting and thirsting disorder in the upper jiao

Answer 17

Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus

Question 18

which herb treats the disfunction of the HT & SP connection

Answer 18

Long Yan Rou - Longan Arillus

Question 19

which herb calms the spirit

Answer 19

Long Yan Rou - Longan Arillus

Question 20

which two herbs have a neutral property

Answer 20

E Jiao - Asini Corii Colla (sweet, neutral)

Gou Qi Zi - Lycii Fructus (sweet, neutral)

Question 21

which two herbs have a cold/mildly cold property

Answer 21

Sang Shen - Mori Fructus (sweet, warm)

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba (bitter, sour, mildly cold)

Question 22

which herb has a sour property

Answer 22

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba (bitter, sour, mildly cold)

Question 23

which herb “calms and curbs the LV yang”

Answer 23

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba

Question 24

which two herbs regulates menses

Answer 24

Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

Bai Shao - Paeoniae Radix Alba

Question 25

which herb needs to be dissolved separately then added to decoction

Answer 25

E Jiao - Asini Corii Colla