WK 13 fxns & indications Flashcards
what is the first function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
settles anxiety and calms the spirit
under what circumstances would we use Long Gu to settle anxiety and calm the spirit
For symptoms of emotional distress, restlessness, insomnia, palpitations with anxiety, seizures or withdrawal-mania due to an agitated heart and spirit
what is the second function of Long Gu - Fossolia Ossis Mastodi
calms the liver, anchors and preserves the floating yang
under what circumstances would we used Long Gu to calm the liver, and anchor/preserve the floating yang
For irritibility, restlessness, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, and bad temper due to liver yin deficiency with deficient yang transgressing upward
what is the third function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
prevents leakage of fluids
under what circumstances would we used Long Gu to prevent the leakage of fluids
For spermatorrhea, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, nocturnal emissions, vaginal discharge, and uterine bleeding - loss of fluids due to deficiency
what is the fourth function of Long Gu - Fossilia Ossis Mastodi
It may be used topically for chronic, non-healing sores and ulcers
what is the first function of Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen
nourish the heart yin, augments liver blood and quiets the spirit
under what circumstances would we used Suan Zao Ren to nourish the heart yin, augment the liver blood and quiet the spirit
For irritibility, insomnia, and palpitations with anxiety - blood deficiency causing an inability to nourish heart, or yin defieicncy with upward-flaring of fire
what is the second function of Suan Zao Ren - Ziziphi Spinosae Semen
Prevents abnormal sweating ie: spontaneous sweating and night sweats
what is the first function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis
Extinguishes wind and alleviates spasms
under what circumstances would we use Gou Teng to extinguish wind and alleviate spasms
In cases of liver heat patterns with internal stirring of liver wind: tremors, seizures, eclampsia
what is the second function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis
drains liver heat and pacifies the liver
under what cicumstances would we use Gou Teng to drain liver heat and pacify the liver
For symptoms of liver fire and ascendant liver yang: headache, irritibility, red eyes, dizziness, hypertension
what is the third function of Gou Teng - Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis
Release the exterior
under what circumstances would we use Gou Teng to release the exterior
For fever, headache, red eyes, if due to a exterior wind-heat pattern
what is the first function of She Xiang - Moschus
Vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit, and unblocks closed disorders
under what circumstances would we use She Xiang to vigorously open the orifices, revive the spirit, and unblocs closed disorders
If we saw the patient experiencing convulsions, delirium, stupor, and fainting; closed disorders, tetanic collapse, phlegm collapse, and seizures
what is the second function of She Xiang - Moschus
Invigorates blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, and alleviates pain
under what circumstances would we use She Xiang to invigorate the blood, dissipate clumps, reduce swelling and alleviate pain
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.
what is the third function of She Xiang
Hastens the delivery and facilitates the downward passage of stillborns
when would we use She Xiang to hasten the delivery and facilitate the downward passage of a stillborn
when the dead fetus or placenta fails to descend
what is the first function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus
kills parasites
under what circumstances would we use Da Suan to kill parasites
In cases of hookworms and pinworms, and with other herbs for different types of intestinal parasites
what is the second function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus
Disperses abscesses and reduces swelling
under what circumstances would we use Da Suan to disperse abscesses and reduce swelling
Used primarily for early stage sores and abscesses.
what is the third function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus
resolves toxicity and kills parasites
when would we use Da Suan to resolve toxicity and kill parasites
for tinea and other pruitic rashes (primarilly topically)
what is the fourth function of Da Suan - Allii Sativi Bulbus
warms the stomach, strengthens the spleen, promotes the movement of qi, reduces stagnation, and resolves toxicity
when could we use Da Suan to warm the stomach, strengthen the spleen, promote the movement of qi, reduce stagnation and resolve toxicity
For diarrhea and dysenteric disorders due to epidemic toxins or food stagnation.
