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WK 12 fxns & indications Flashcards

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what is the first function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Patotrichum

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tonifies the kidneys and fortifies the yang

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under what circumstance would we use Lu Rong to tonify the kidney and fortify the yang

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For cases of fatigue, impotence, cold extremities, lightheadedness, tinnitus, soreness and lack of strength in the lower back and knees, and frequent, copious, clear urination; all due to kidney yang deficiency

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what is the second function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum

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warms the yang, regulates the penetrating Chong and conception Ren vessels, and stabilizes the girdle vessel (Dai Mai)

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under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to warm the yang, and regulate the penetrating Chong & conception Ren vessels, and stabilize the girdle vessel (Dai Mai)

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For cases of vaginal discharge or uterine bleeding due to cold from deficiency, and also infertility with a cold womb (can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose)

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what is the third function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum

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Tonifies the governing vessel Du, augments the essence and blood, and strengthens the sinews and bones

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under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to tonify the governing vessel Du, augment the essence and blood, and strengthen the sinews and bones

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We would use Lu Rong in this instance for childhood cases of physical and/or mental development disorders, failure to thrive, mental retardation, learning disabilities, insufficient growth or skeletal deformities, and rickets; due to deficient essence and blood in child
*Also used for this function for non-healing fractures with kidney deficiency and exhaustion of the essence *Can be used as a stand-alone herb for this purpose

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what is the fourth function of Lu Rong - Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum

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Tonifies and nourishes the qi and blood

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under what circumstances would we use Lu Rong to tonify and nourish the qi and blood

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for chronic ulcerations or yin-type boils (those that are concave, ooze a clear fluid, and do not heal)

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what is the first function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix

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Moisten the lungs and nourish the yin

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under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to moisten the lungs and nourish the yin

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For symptoms such as hacking, dry cough, cough with this sputum that is difficult to expectorate, coughing up blood due to injury to lung yin
*Most suitable when cause is pathogenic warm-dryness or dryness that transforms into fire b.c. has ability to cool the lungs

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what is the second function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix

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Augments stomach yin and generates fluids

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under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to augment the stomach yin and generate fluids

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for cases of fry tongue and mouth due to insufficient stomach yin

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what is the third function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix

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Moisten the intestines

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under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to moisten the intestines

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For constipation, dry mouth, irritibiliy, aftermath of febrile disease, or any pattern of yin deficiency

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what is the fourth function of Mai Men Dong - Ophiopogonis Radix

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Clears the heart and eliminates irritibility

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under what circumstances would we use Mai Men Dong to clear the heart and eliminate irritibility

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For irritibility due to yin deficiency or a warm-heat pathogen disease at the nutritive level. In both cases, the fever and irritibility worsen at night

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what is the first function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata

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Tonifies the blood

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under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to tonify the blood

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For sumptoms such as: facial pallor, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, irregular menstruation, uterine and postpartum bleeding due to blood deficiency
*Best when there is deficiency but no significant stagnation

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what is the second function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata

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Nourishes the yin

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under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to nourish the yin

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In cases of weak lower back and limbs, dizziness, tinnitus, tidal fevers, night sweats, and nocturnal emissions

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what is the third function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata

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Strongly enriches the yin and relieves wasting and thirsting disorder

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under what circumstances should we use Shu Di Huang to strongly enrich the yin and relieve wasting and thirsting disorder

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In instances of lower burner wasting
*can be used as a stand-alone herb in large doses for this problem

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what is the fourth function of Shu Di Huang - Rehmanniae Radix Preparata

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Nourishes the blood and tonifies the essence

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under what circumstances would we use Shu Di Huang to nourish the blood and tonify the essence

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For delayed development during childhood, blunted affect, premature aging, diminished mental activity, greying of hair, impotence, memory loss

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what is the first function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

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Tonifies blood and regulates menses

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under what circumstances should we use Dang Gui to tonify the blood and regulate menses

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For symptoms such as pallid, ashen complexion, lusterless nails, tinnitus, blurred vision, and palpitations due to blood deficiency affecting the heart and liver
Also for mestrual disorders due to blood deficiency, ie: irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea

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what is the second function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

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Invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold

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under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to invigorate and harmonize the blood and disperse cold

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For Pain due to blood stasis, and abdominal pain, traumatic injury and carbuncles due to blood stasis, accompanied by cold from deficiency
*Important postpartum herb and also during pregnancy if used with caution
*Used in the treatment of blood deficiency with chronic wind-damp painful obstruction

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what is the third functino of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

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moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels

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under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels

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For dry intestines due to blood deficiency

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what is the fourth function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

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reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, and alleviates pain

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under what circumstances would we use Dang Gui to reduce swelling, expel pus, generate flshe and alleviate pain

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To treats sores and abscesses where its ability to both tonify and invigorate the blood leads to improvement. Can be used topically for this purpose

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what is the last function of Dang Gui - Angelicae Sinensis Radix

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it weakly treats cough, however is used as an adjunctive herb for this symptom

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what is the first function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus

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stabilizes the kidneys and secures the essence

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under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stabilize the kidneys and secure the esssence

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For urinary frequency, incontinence, spermatorrhea, excessive sweating (leakage of fluids due to weak essence)

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what is the second function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus

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Stops excessive sweating and supports the collapsed

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under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stop excessive sweating and support the collapsed

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For excessive sweating, especially in cases of devastated yang and collapsed qi
*Also used when sweating was mistakenly induced as a treatment

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what is the third function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus

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tonifies and augments the liver and kidneys

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under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to tonify and augment the liver and kidney

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For situations of lightheadedness, dizziness, soreness, and weakness of the lower back and knees, or impotence due to liver and kidney deficiency
*This herb both tonifies the essence and assists the yang

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what is the fourth function of Shan Zhu Yu - Corni Fructus

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Stabilizes the menses and stops bleeding

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under what circumstances would we use Shan Zhu Yu to stabilize the menses and stop bleeding

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in deficiency patterns of excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged menstruation
*This has only a weak effect on the bleeding

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