WK 13 fxns & indications

Question 1

what is the first function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Answer 1

settles anxiety and calms the spirit

Question 2

under what circumstances would we use Long Gu to settle anxiety and calm the spirit

Answer 2

For symptoms of emotional distress, restlessness, insomnia, palpitations with anxiety, seizures or withdrawal-mania due to an agitated heart and spirit

Question 3

what is the second function of Long Gu - Fossolia Ossis Mastodi

Answer 3

calms the liver, anchors and preserves the floating yang

Question 4

under what circumstances would we used Long Gu to calm the liver, and anchor/preserve the floating yang

Answer 4

For irritibility, restlessness, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, and bad temper due to liver yin deficiency with deficient yang transgressing upward

Question 5

what is the third function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Answer 5

prevents leakage of fluids

Question 6

under what circumstances would we used Long Gu to prevent the leakage of fluids

Answer 6

For spermatorrhea, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, nocturnal emissions, vaginal discharge, and uterine bleeding - loss of fluids due to deficiency

Question 7

what is the fourth function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi

Answer 7

It may be used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers

Question 8

what is the first function of Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

Answer 8

nourish the heart yin, augments liver blood and quiets the spirit

Question 9

under what circumstances would we used Suan Zao Ren to nourish the heart yin, augment the liver blood and quiet the spirit

Answer 9

For irritibility, insomnia, and palpitations with anxiety - blood deficiency causing an inability to nourish heart, or yin defieicncy with upward-flaring of fire

Question 10

what is the second function of Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen

Answer 10

Prevents abnormal sweating ie: spontaneous sweating and night sweats

Question 11

what is the first function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis

Answer 11

Extinguishes wind and alleviates spasms

Question 12

under what circumstances would we use Gou Teng to extinguish wind and alleviate spasms

Answer 12

In cases of liver heat patterns with internal stirring of liver wind: tremors, seizures, eclampsia

Question 13

what is the second function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis

Answer 13

drains liver heat and pacifies the liver

Question 14

under what cicumstances would we use Gou Teng to drain liver heat and pacify the liver

Answer 14

For symptoms of liver fire and ascendant liver yang: headache, irritibility, red eyes, dizziness, hypertension

Question 15

what is the third function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis

Answer 15

Release the exterior

Question 16

under what circumstances would we use Gou Teng to release the exterior

Answer 16

For fever, headache, red eyes, if due to a exterior wind-heat pattern

Question 17

what is the first function of She Xiang - Moschus

Answer 17

Vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit, and unblocks closed disorders

Question 18

under what circumstances would we use She Xiang to vigorously open the orifices, revive the spirit, and unblocs closed disorders

Answer 18

If we saw the patient experiencing convulsions, delirium, stupor, and fainting; closed disorders, tetanic collapse, phlegm collapse, and seizures

Question 19

what is the second function of She Xiang - Moschus

Answer 19

Invigorates blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain

Question 20

under what circumstances would we use She Xiang to invigorate the blood, dissipate clumps, reduce swelling and alleviate pain

Answer 20

For fixed, palpable masses, toxic sores and carbunclesdue to severe blood stasis
Also can be used to clear obstructions to the channels and collaterals due to traumatic injury or painful obstruction
Recently used in treating coronary artery disease.

Question 21

what is the third function of She Xiang

Answer 21

Hastens the delivery and facilitates the downward passage of stillborns

Question 22

when would we use She Xiang to hasten the delivery and facilitate the downward passage of a stillborn

Answer 22

when the dead fetus or placenta fails to descend

Question 23

what is the first function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus

Answer 23

kills parasites

Question 24

under what circumstances would we use Da Suan to kill parasites

Answer 24

In cases of hookworms and pinworms, and with other herbs for different types of intestinal parasites

Question 25

what is the second function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus

Answer 25

Disperses abscesses and reduces swelling

Question 26

under what circumstances would we use Da Suan to disperse abscesses and reduce swelling

Answer 26

Used primarily for early stage sores and abscesses.

Question 27

what is the third function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus

Answer 27

resolves toxicity and kills parasites

Question 28

when would we use Da Suan to resolve toxicity and kill parasites

Answer 28

for tinea and other pruitic rashes (primarilly topically)

Question 29

what is the fourth function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus

Answer 29

warms the stomach, strengthens the spleen, promotes the movement of qi, reduces stagnation, and resolves toxicity

Question 30

when could we use Da Suan to warm the stomach, strengthen the spleen, promote the movement of qi, reduce stagnation and resolve toxicity

Answer 30

For diarrhea and dysenteric disorders due to epidemic toxins or food stagnation.