Week Three (Class Two) Flashcards
Diaphoretic (definition)
Diaphoretic (definition)
A diaphoretic is an herb that has the function of dispersing and expelling pathogens from the exterior by promoting sweat
Diaphoretic Herbs
Nature -
Channel -
Diaphoretic Herbs
Nature - Pungent (Acrid)
Channel - Lung
Diaphoretic Herbs
Contraindications:
Diaphoretic Herbs
Contraindications:
Sweating due to yang deficiency, night sweats, dehydrations, and bleeding
Diaphoretic Herbs
Secondary Actions:
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
Diaphoretic Herbs
Categories:
Diaphoretic Herbs
Categories:
Diaphoretic Warming
Diaphoretic Cooling
Diaphoretic Warming
Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior
Nature -
Function -
Diaphoretic Warming
Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior
Nature - Pungent and warm
Function - Dispel wind-cold from the exterior and promote sweating
Wind-Cold Excess
Symptoms:
Wind-Cold Excess
Symptoms: Chills Slight fever Body aches Headache NO SWEATING Cough with white sputum Nasal congestion
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba
Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba
Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (acrid), bitter, and warm
Channels - Lung and urinary bladder
Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba
Functions:
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
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Symptoms:
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Symptoms: Chills Slight fever Body aches Headache SWEATING Fatigue Cough with white sputum Nasal congestion Nasal discharge Pale face
Wind-Cold Excess
Treatment plan:
Wind-Cold Excess
Treatment plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Treatment plan:
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Treatment plan:
Release the exterior, dispel Wind-Cold, and harmonize the ying and wei qi
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Occurs in patients…
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Occurs in patients that have a weak constitution or are deficient at the time of the Wind-Cold attack
Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus
Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -
Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus
Flavor and Temperature - Pungent, sweet, and warm
Channels - Lungs, urinary bladder, and heart
Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus
Functions:
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
Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus
Nature -
Function:
Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus
Nature - Pungent and cool
Function: Dispels Wind-Heat from the exterior by sweating and cooling
Wind-Heat
Symptoms:
Wind-Heat
Symptoms: Fever Chills Headache Cough Sore throat Thirst Red eyes Excessive tearing Body aches
Wind-Heat
Treatment Plan:
Wind-Heat
Treatment Plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Heat
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba
Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba
Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (aromatic) and cool
Channels - Lung and liver
Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba
Functions:
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
Heat Clearing Herbs
Nature -
Function -
Heat Clearing Herbs
Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat and purge from the interior
Heat Clearing Herbs
Subcategories of Heat Clearing Herbs:
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
Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs
Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire
Nature -
Function -
Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs
Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire
Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat from yang ming level
Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs
Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire
Cautions:
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
Interior Heat
Symptoms:
Interior Heat
Symptoms: High fever Sweating Thirst Aversion to heat Irritability Red Face
(4 BIGS- big fever, big sweat, big thirst, big pulse)
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum
Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, pungent and very cold
Channels- Lung and stomach
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum
Functions:
Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum
Functions:
Clears heat, purges fire, and brings down yang fever
Clears excess lung heat
Clears raging stomach fire
Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
Nature-
Function-
Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
Nature- Bitter and cold
Function- Drain Damp-Heat from the body
Damp-Heat
Symptoms:
Damp-Heat
Symptoms:
Diarrhea
Jaundice
Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
Eczema
Leukorrhea (a whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vagina)
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma
Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and cold
Channels- Large intestine, liver, stomach, and heart
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma
Function:
Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma
Function:
Drains Damp-Heat
Clears fire toxins and stops bleeding
Clears heat toxins topically
Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood
Nature-
Function-
Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood
Nature- Cold
Function- Clear heat from the blood level
Heat in the Blood
Symptoms:
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
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix
Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix
Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, bitter, and cold
Channels- Heart, liver, and kidney
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix
Functions:
Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix
Functions:
Clears heat and cools the blood
Nourishes yin
Wind-Cold Excess
Tongue:
Wind-Cold Excess
Tongue:
Pink with thin white coat
Wind-Cold Excess
Pulse:
Wind-Cold Excess
Pulse:
Pulse is floating (superficial) and tight
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Tongue:
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Tongue:
Pale with a thin white coat
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Pulse:
Wind-Cold Deficiency
Pulse:
Floating and weak
Wind-Heat
Tongue:
Wind-Heat
Tongue:
Pink with thin yellow coat and red tip
Wind-Heat
Pulse:
Wind-Heat
Pulse:
Pulse is floating and rapid
Interior Heat
Pulse:
Interior Heat
Pulse:
Full and rapid
Interior Heat
Tongue:
Interior Heat
Tongue:
Red with dry yellow tongue coat
Damp-Heat
Tongue:
Damp-Heat
Tongue:
Red with a yellow greasy coat
Damp-Heat
Pulse:
Damp-Heat
Pulse:
Slippery and rapid
Heat in the Blood
Tongue:
Heat in the Blood
Tongue:
Crimson and dry
Heat in the Blood
Pulse:
Heat in the Blood
Pulse:
Deep, Thready, Rapid
