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Week Three (Class Two) Flashcards

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Diaphoretic (definition)

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Diaphoretic (definition)

A diaphoretic is an herb that has the function of dispersing and expelling pathogens from the exterior by promoting sweat

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Nature -
Channel -

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Nature - Pungent (Acrid)
Channel - Lung

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Contraindications:

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Contraindications:
Sweating due to yang deficiency, night sweats, dehydrations, and bleeding

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Secondary Actions:

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Secondary Actions:
Relieve edema and swelling by diuresis and diaphoresis (urination and swelling)
Relieve cough and asthma by regulating and dispersing lung qi
Stop pain and muscle aches
Promote eruption of skin rashes

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Categories:

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Categories:
Diaphoretic Warming
Diaphoretic Cooling

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Diaphoretic Warming

Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior

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Function -

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Diaphoretic Warming

Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior

Nature - Pungent and warm
Function - Dispel wind-cold from the exterior and promote sweating

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Wind-Cold Excess

Symptoms:

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Wind-Cold Excess

Symptoms:
Chills
Slight fever
Body aches
Headache
NO SWEATING
Cough with white sputum
Nasal congestion
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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (acrid), bitter, and warm
Channels - Lung and urinary bladder

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Functions:

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Functions:
Strongly promotes sweating to release exterior and dispel wind-cold
Disperses lung qi and calms asthma
Promotes diuresis

  • One of the primary herbs for treating asthma
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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Symptoms:

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Symptoms:
Chills
Slight fever
Body aches
Headache
SWEATING
Fatigue
Cough with white sputum
Nasal congestion
Nasal discharge
Pale face
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Wind-Cold Excess

Treatment plan:

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Wind-Cold Excess

Treatment plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Treatment plan:

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Treatment plan:
Release the exterior, dispel Wind-Cold, and harmonize the ying and wei qi

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Occurs in patients…

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Occurs in patients that have a weak constitution or are deficient at the time of the Wind-Cold attack

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent, sweet, and warm
Channels - Lungs, urinary bladder, and heart

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Functions:

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Functions:
Releases the exterior and dispels Wind-Cold
Invigorates the flow of yang qi and warms the channels
Harmonizes the ying and wei qi
Tonifies hear yang

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Nature -
Function:

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Nature - Pungent and cool
Function: Dispels Wind-Heat from the exterior by sweating and cooling

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Wind-Heat

Symptoms:

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Wind-Heat

Symptoms: 
Fever
Chills
Headache
Cough
Sore throat
Thirst
Red eyes
Excessive tearing
Body aches
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Wind-Heat

Treatment Plan:

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Wind-Heat

Treatment Plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Heat

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (aromatic) and cool
Channels - Lung and liver

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Functions:

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Functions:
Releases the exterior to dispel Wind-Heat
Benefits the throat
Clears the hear and eyes
Regulates the liver
Vents rashes
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Heat Clearing Herbs

Nature -
Function -

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Heat Clearing Herbs

Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat and purge from the interior

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Heat Clearing Herbs

Subcategories of Heat Clearing Herbs:

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Heat Clearing Herbs

Subcategories of Heat Clearing Herbs:
Heat Clearing Fire Purging
Clear Heat Dry Damp
Clear Heat Cool Blood
Clear Deficient Heat
Heat Clearing Antitoxin
Clear Heat Brighten Eyes
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Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Nature -
Function -

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Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat from yang ming level

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Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Cautions:

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Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Cautions: Bitter and cold herbs can damage the spleen and stomach. They should be used cautiously in patients who are deficient in qi or yin

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Interior Heat

Symptoms:

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Interior Heat

Symptoms:
High fever
Sweating
Thirst
Aversion to heat
Irritability
Red Face

(4 BIGS- big fever, big sweat, big thirst, big pulse)

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, pungent and very cold
Channels- Lung and stomach

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Functions:

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Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum

Functions:
Clears heat, purges fire, and brings down yang fever
Clears excess lung heat
Clears raging stomach fire

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Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Nature-
Function-

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Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Nature- Bitter and cold
Function- Drain Damp-Heat from the body

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Damp-Heat

Symptoms:

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Damp-Heat

Symptoms:
Diarrhea
Jaundice
Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
Eczema
Leukorrhea (a whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vagina)

30
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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and cold
Channels- Large intestine, liver, stomach, and heart

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Function:

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Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma

Function:
Drains Damp-Heat
Clears fire toxins and stops bleeding
Clears heat toxins topically

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Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood

Nature-
Function-

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Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood

Nature- Cold
Function- Clear heat from the blood level

33
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Heat in the Blood

Symptoms:

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Heat in the Blood

Symptoms:
Night fever
Irritability
Insomnia
Dry mouth
Slight thirst, or no thirst
Petechiae (a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
Hemorrhage
Mania
Delerium
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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, bitter, and cold
Channels- Heart, liver, and kidney

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Functions:

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Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix

Functions:
Clears heat and cools the blood
Nourishes yin

36
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Wind-Cold Excess

Tongue:

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Wind-Cold Excess

Tongue:
Pink with thin white coat

37
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Wind-Cold Excess

Pulse:

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Wind-Cold Excess

Pulse:
Pulse is floating (superficial) and tight

38
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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Tongue:

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Tongue:
Pale with a thin white coat

39
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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Pulse:

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Pulse:
Floating and weak

40
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Wind-Heat

Tongue:

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Wind-Heat

Tongue:
Pink with thin yellow coat and red tip

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Wind-Heat

Pulse:

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Wind-Heat

Pulse:
Pulse is floating and rapid

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Interior Heat

Pulse:

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Interior Heat

Pulse:
Full and rapid

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Interior Heat

Tongue:

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Interior Heat

Tongue:
Red with dry yellow tongue coat

44
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Damp-Heat

Tongue:

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Damp-Heat

Tongue:
Red with a yellow greasy coat

45
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Damp-Heat

Pulse:

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Damp-Heat

Pulse:
Slippery and rapid

46
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Heat in the Blood

Tongue:

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Heat in the Blood

Tongue:
Crimson and dry

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Heat in the Blood

Pulse:

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Heat in the Blood

Pulse:
Deep, Thready, Rapid

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