Tonify Qi Differentiation Flashcards
which herb has the function: powerfully tonifies the primal qi
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
which three herbs strengthen the SP
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Tai Zi Shen - Pseudostellariae Radix
Bai Bian Dou - Lablab Semen Album
which two herbs calm the spirit
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix (benefits the HT qi and calms the spirit)
Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus (nourishes the blood and calms the spirit)
which four herbs tonify the LU
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
Shan Yao - Discoreae Rhizoma
which herb has the function: tonifies the SP and raises yang
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
what is the marquee function of Huang Qi
it tonifies wei qi; augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior; tonifies LU qi
which herb promotes urination and reduces edema
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
which herb promotes the discharge of pus and generates flesh
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
which herb can be used in large doses for post stroke patients
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
which two herbs go to the KD, LU, SP
Shan Yao - Discoreae Rhizoma
Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma
Does Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma) tonify the KD
NO - this herb is NOT an actual kidney tonic. This herb is a potent astringent. It treats the branch by stabilizing and binding fluids such as: uterine bleeding, sweat, frequent urination due to KD DEF.
The only time it is used for astringing fluids AND tonifying is when the symptom is caused by spleen deficiency, and in that instance only it is used to tonify the spleen.
which two herbs do we have to be particularly careful with when damp is present
Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma
Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus
Which three herbs moisten the lungs
Huang Jing - Polyganati Rhizoma
Yi Tang - Maltosum
Gan Cao - Glycyrrhizae Radix
which herb augments the essence
Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma
which four herbs can be used in cases of wasting and thirsting
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma
Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma
which herb can be used internally or externally to clear heat and resolve fire toxicity
Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Rhizoma
which herb has the function: dries dampness and promotes water metabolism
Bai Zhu - Actractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma
which three herbs stabilize the exterior and stop spontaneous sweating
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma
Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma
which herb calms the fetus
bai zhu - atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma
which two herbs are used in formulas to moderate the harsh properties of other herbs
Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus
Gan Cao - Glycerrhuzae Radix
which herb dries dampness?
which herb transforms dampness?
Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma - Dries dampness and promotes water metabolism
Bai Bian Dou - Lablab Semen Album - Strengthens the spleen, nourishes the stomach, transforms dampness, and harmonizes the middle
which herb has the function: clears summerheat accompanied by dampness
Bai Bian Dou - Lablab Semen Album
which two herbs generate fluids
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Tai Zi Shen - Psudostellariae Radix
which herb treats food poisoning
Bai Bain Dou - Lablab Semen Album
which herb goes to all 12 channels
Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Rhizoma
which three herbs go to the SP, ST
Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma
Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus
Bai Bian Dou - Lablab Semen Album
which herb goes to the LU, SP, ST
Yi Tang - Maltosum
which herb goes to the HT, LU, SP, ST
Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Radix
This herb is said to go to all 12 channels however primarily enters the HT, LU, SP, ST
which four herbs go to the LU, SP
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix
Tai Zi Shen - Psudostellariae Radix
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix
which herbs in this category have a neutral property
Bai Bian Dou - Lablab semen Album
Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix (sweet, neutral)
Tai Zi Shen - Psudostellariae Radix (sweet, slightly bitter, neutral)
Shan Yao - Dioscoreae Rhizoma (sweet, neutral)
Huang Jing - Polygonati Rhizoma (sweet, neutral)
unprepared Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Rhizoma (sweet, neutral)
which herbs in this category have a bitter property
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix (sweet, slightly bitter, slightly warm)
Tai Zi Shen - Psudostellariae Radix (sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (bitter, sweet, warm)
which two herbs alleviate pain
Yi Tang - Maltosum - tonifies the middle burner qi and alleviates pain
Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Rhizoma - moderates spasms and alleviates pain
which two herbs can be used for prolapse
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix
Dang Shen - Codonopsis Radix
which herbs in this category have a warm/slightly warm property
Bai Zhu - Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (bitter, sweet, warm)
Da Zao - Jujubae Fructus (sweet warm)
Yi Yang - Maltosum (sweet, slightly warm)
dry-fried Gan Cao - Glycerrhizae Rhizoma (sweet, warm)
Ren Shen - Ginseng Radix (sweet, slightly bitter, slightly warm)
Huang Qi - Astragali Radix (sweet, slightly warm)
