WK10- fxns & indications

Question 1

what is the first function of chen pi (citri reticulatae pericarpium)

Answer 1

Regulates qi, adjusts the middle and relieves the diaphragm

Question 2

what are the indications for using chen pi to regulate qi, adjust the middle and relieve the diaphragm

Answer 2

spleen or stomach stagnant qi patterns: epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, and nausea/vomiting

Question 3

what is the second function of chen pi (citri reticulatae pericarpium)

Answer 3

Dries dampness and transforms phlegm

Question 4

what are the indications for using chen pi to dry dampness and transform phlegm

Answer 4

treats phlegm-damp: cough with a stifling sensation in chest and/or diaphragm, and copious, viscous sputum

Question 5

what is the third function of chen pi (citri reticulatae pericarpium)

Answer 5

helps prevent stagnation

Question 6

what are the indications for use of chen pi to prevent stagnation

Answer 6

for use on the spleen and lung channel - qi level disorders

Question 7

what is the first function of san qi (notoginseng radix)

Answer 7

stops bleeding and transforms blood stasis

Question 8

what are the indications for the use of san qi to stop bleeding and transform blood stasis

Answer 8

internal and external bleeding, ie: vomiting blood, nosebleed, and blood in the urine or stool

Question 9

what is the second function of san qi (notoninseng radix)

Answer 9

reduces swelling and alleviates pain

Question 10

what are the indications for the use of san qi to reduce swelling and alleviate pain

Answer 10

traumatic injuries, ie: swelling and pain due to falls, fractures, contusions, and sprains

Question 11

what is the third function of san qi (notoginseng radix)

Answer 11

invigorates blood

Question 12

what are the indications for the use of san qi to invigorate blood

Answer 12

chest, abdominal pain, and joint pain cuased by blood stasis. Also for sores and abscesses

Question 13

what is the first function of chuan xiong (chuanxiong rhizoma)

Answer 13

Invigorates blood and promotes the movement of qi

Question 14

what are the indications for the use of chuan xiong to invigorate blood and promote the movement of qi

Answer 14

any blood stasis pattern, GYN issues, & stagnant qi and blood stasis with pain and soreness in the chest, flanks and hypochondria

Question 15

what is the second function of chuan xiong (chuanxiong rhizoma)

Answer 15

Expels wind and alleviates pain

Question 16

what are the indications for use of chuan xiong to expel wind and alleviate pain

Answer 16

any exterior wind disorder: headache, dizziness, painful obstruction, skin problems from wind

Question 17

what is the first function of chi shao (paeoniae radix rubra)

Answer 17

invigorates blood and disples blood stasis

Question 18

what are the indications for the use of chi shao to invigorate blood and dispel blood stasis

Answer 18

GYN issues, abdominal pain and fixed abdominal masses, swelling and pain associated with traumatic injury, and early stages of abscesses and boils

Question 19

what is the second function of chi shao (paeoniae radix rubra)

Answer 19

clears heat and cools the blood

Question 20

what are the indications for the use of chi shao to clear heat and cool the blood

Answer 20

heat entering the blood level with fever, purple tongue, maculae, and bleeding due to the chaotic movement of hot blood. Also GYN issues