WK 1 : Grains

Question 1

what are ax. of black rice and red rice?

Answer 1

they contain more fiber than brown rice ;
tonify the blood ;
can be used for congee

Question 2

which kind of rice is more harmonizing for the MJ?

Answer 2

short grain rice

Question 3

among the different kinds of rice, which goes into LI than do others?

Answer 3

long grain rice ;

also contain more fiber

Question 4

taste and temperature of rice?

Answer 4

sweet and warm

Question 5

channels that rice goes into?

Answer 5

SP and ST

Question 6

fx of rice?

Answer 6

tonifies and warms the MJ ; 
tonifies the Qi ;
harmonizes ST, tonifies SP fx. ;
can relieve thirst in congee form ;
can calm mind

Question 7

indications that rice can be used for?

Answer 7

weakness of SP, ST fx ;
irritability, restlessness, agitation ;
bad digestion

Question 8

contraindications of rice?

Answer 8

constipation (short grain rice will make one more constipated than other kinds)

*long grain rice can help w constipation

Question 9

taste and temperature of millet?

Answer 9

sweet, slightly salty, cool

Question 10

channels that millet goes into?

Answer 10

KD, SP, ST, LU

*good for skin because it goes into LU

Question 11

fx of millet?

Answer 11

regulates the MJ ;
tonifies the KD ;
moistens the LU ;
removes pathogenic heat ;
removes toxicity, cleanses the body from toxicity ;
can be used for initial stage of W/H with scratchy throat

Question 12

indications that millet can be used for?

Answer 12

SP/ST deficiency ;
pathogenic heat, dry cough caused by LU dryness/heat ;
tonifies KD Yin def. ;
diabetes patients ;
dysentery  ;
skin issues or diaper rash

Question 13

contraindications of millet?

Answer 13

ST yang def (feeling cold all the time)

Question 14

taste and temperature of wheat?

Answer 14

sweet, cool

Question 15

channels that wheat goes into?

Answer 15

HT, SP, KD

Question 16

fx of wheat?

Answer 16

nourishes the HT ;
tonifies the KD ;
removes pathogenic heat ;
relieves thirst

Question 17

indications that wheat can be used for?

Answer 17

early stages of pathogenic heat ;
dysentery ;
bleeding from blood heat ;
can temporarily relieve inflammation from a sprain or overuse [paste]

Question 18

contraindications of wheat?

Answer 18

diabetes patients [because of sugar]

Question 19

taste and temperature of sorghum?

Answer 19

sweet, slightly salty, warm

Question 20

fx of sorghum?

Answer 20

warms the MJ ;
helps the SP’s fx ;
dries dampness

Question 21

indications that sorghum can be used for?

Answer 21

chronic diarrhea from yang deficiency or damp cold diarrhea ;
ST yang qi deficiency w poor digestion [inability to eat cold food]

Question 22

contraindications of sorghum?

Answer 22

lots of heat such as dry skin, sore throat, red eyes

Question 23

What is the taste/temperature of Buckwheat?

Answer 23

sweet and cool

Question 24

What channels does buckwheat enter?

Answer 24

SP
ST
LI

Question 25

What are the functions of Buckwheat?

Answer 25

promote ST Fx 
Helps digestion 
Clear LI heat 
Send down Counterflow qi 
Release toxicity - esp summer heat

Question 26

what are the indications of Buckwheat?

Answer 26

morning/motion sickness - nausea and vomiting 
low metabolism 
constipation due to heat 
dryness 
reduces side effects of antibiotics

Question 27

what are the contraindications of Buckwheat?

Answer 27

cool and can be difficult to digest - CI w weak st, chronic diarrhea or ST yang Qi deficiency