Week 1- Release the Exterior for Wind-Cold Disorders

Question 1

wind cold exterior excess syndrome (tai yang Shang Han disorder)

Answer 1

Ma Huang Tang
(Ephedra Decoction)

B Formula

Question 2

aversion to cold and fever, headache, body ache, wheezing, no sweating

Answer 2

Ma Huang Tang
(Ephedra Decoction)

B Formula

Question 3

Ma Huang Tang tongue and pulse

Answer 3

T: thin, white coating

P: floating, tight

Question 4

wind cold exterior deficiency (tai yang Zhong Feng disorder)

Answer 4

Gui Zhi Tang
(Cinnamon Twig Decoction)

A Formula

Question 5

Gui Zhi Tang
(Cinnamon Twig Decoction)

A Formula
Ingredients

Answer 5

—–KING—–
1. Gui Zhi
—–DEPUTY—–
2. Bai Shao
—–ASSISTANT—–
3. Sheng Jiang
4. Da Zao
—–ENVOY—–
5. Zhi Gan Cao

Question 5

headache and fever, aversion to wind and sweating, nasal congestion, dry heaves, no thirst

Answer 5

Gui Zhi Tang
(Cinnamon Twig Decoction)

A Formula

Question 6

Gui Zhi Tang tongue and pulse

Answer 6

T: thine white coat
P: floating, moderate/frail/soft

Question 7

exterior wind cold with interior congested cold fluids

Answer 7

Xiao Qing Long Tang
(Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)

B Formula

Question 8

chills and fever without sweating, coughing, wheezing, copious white watery bubbly sputum with stifling sensation in the chest, generalized sensation of heaviness and body aches, no thirst, possible facial edema

Answer 8

Xiao Qing Long Tang
(Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)

B Formula

Question 9

Indication: exterior wind cold damp with interior heat

Answer 9

Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
(Nine-Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)

Question 10

chills and fever without sweating, headache, stiff neck, generalized aches and pains, slight thirst, sore throat, bitter taste in mouth

Answer 10

Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
(Nine-Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)

Question 11

exterior wind cold with qi constrained in the interior syndrome

Answer 11

Xiang Su San
(Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

B Formula

Question 12

chills and fever without sweating, headache, focal dissension, stifling sensation in chest and epigastrium, poor appetite, belching

Answer 12

Xiang Su San
(Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

B Formula

Question 13

Xiang Su San
(Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

B Formula

Answer 13

1. Xiang Fu
2. Zi Su Ye
3. Chen Pi
4. Zhi Gan Cao

Question 14

exterior cold with interior dampness constrained in summer

Answer 14

Xiang Ru San
(Mosla Powder)

B Formula

Question 15

aversion to cold and fever without sweating, heavy sensation of head headache, abdominal pain, vomitting, diarrhea, sniffling sensation in chest, general body ache

Answer 15

Xiang Ru San
(Mosla Powder)

B Formula

Question 16

Indication: early stage to mild exterior disorders

Key Symptoms: mild fever and slight chills, no sweating, headache and stuffy nose

Answer 16

Cong Chi Tang
(Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction)

Question 17

Cong Chi Tang
(Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction)

Answer 17

1. Cong Bai (green onion)
2. Dan Dou Chi (fermented soybean)

MISO SOUP :)

Question 18

Ma Huang Tang INgredients

Answer 18

1. Ma Huang
2. Gui Zhi
3. Xing Ren
4. Zhi Gan Cao

Question 19

In Gui Zhi Tang- Gui Zhi and Bai Shao harmonize the ying and Wei
Which herb is for the ying and which herb is for the Wei

Answer 19

ying= Bai Shao (yin tonic; nutritive ying qi)
wei= Gu Zhi (releases the exterior; Wei= exterior)