Week 3- Moist Laxatives

Question 1

In general what type of herbs are moist laxatives?

Answer 1

seeds and buts

Question 2

are moist laxatives good for children and elderly?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

what is the Chinese name for hemp seeds

Answer 3

Huŏ Má Rén (Cannabis Semen)

Question 4

What is the common taste and temperature of the moist laxatives?

Answer 4

sweet and neutral

Question 5

what is the Chinese name for

• “constrained plum pit”
• bush cherry pit

Answer 5

Yù Lĭ Rén (Semen Pruni)

Question 6

what are the common channels for the moist laxatives?

Answer 6

large intestine and stomach

Question 7

what is the special preparation instructions for Huo Ma Ren (cannabis semen) and Yu Li Ren (semen pruni)?

Answer 7

going in a mortal and pestal

Question 8

Which herb nourishes and tonifies yin, is good for elderly/postpartum, and clears heat and promotes the healing of sores

Answer 8

Huŏ Má Rén (Cannabis Semen)
-hemp seeds

Question 9

What herb moistens and unblocks the bowels and promotes urination and reduces edema (leg qi edema)

Answer 9

Yù Lĭ Rén (Semen Pruni)

• “constrained plum pit”
• bush cherry pit