Week 1 Flashcards
Study Questions
What 2 theoretical principles arise from the Huang Di Nei Jing
Yin Yang & 5 Phase Theory
How many herbal prescriptions were in the Huang Di Nei Jing
12 perescriptions and 28 herbs
The emperor, Shen Nong, whom the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing is named after, is said to have been intoxicated 70 times a day. What does this mean?
He experimented with the substances
What are the three groups of herbs in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing?
Superior, Intermediate, Inferior
Superior Category
non-toxic &
contain
invigorating
effects to
preserve vitality
or prolong life.
Intermediate Category
to prevent
illness & restore
vitality, can be toxic
Inferior
toxic with side
effects. Specifically used
for therapeutic
purposes to treat
diseases.
How many herbal entries in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
365 - 252 plant origin
* 67 from animals
* 46 from minerals
Who is the author of the Shang Han Za Ben Lun
Zhang Zhong Jing
What are the two books of the Shang Han Za Ben Lun
Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Febrile Diseases)
Jin Gui Yao Lue (Summary from the Golden Chest)
What are the two primary principals Shang Han Za Ben Lun
Cold induced diseases and miscellaneous disease
What is the primary disease factor of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun
Cold disease factor
Who was Sun Si-Miao
Child prodigy and famous tang dynasty doctor
What text did Sun Si-Miao author?
Qian Jin Yao Fang; The Qianjin Yifang
Who was Li Shi-Zhen
Considered the father of modern
Chinese herbal medicine.
What text did Li Shi-Zhen author?
Ben Cao Gang Mu - described more than 2000 drugs and directions for more than 8000 prescriptions.
What time period was Wen Bing Xue the warm school disease?
Qing and Ming Dynasties
What are the four levels of disease?
- Wei
- Exterior heat diseases
- Qi
- Interior heat excess
- Ying
- Deeper heat diseases
- Xue
- Blood level - deepest level
