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WK10 - Simplified Herb Flashcards

1
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What is the Latin name of Chen Pi?

A

Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium

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How do you spell the pinyin for Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium?

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Chen Pi

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To which category does Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium belong?

A

Regulate Qi

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3
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What is Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium in English?

A

Tangerine Peel

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What channels does Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium enter?

A

LU
SP
ST

(Tai Yin & Earth pairs)

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What is the common dosage range for Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium?

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3-9g

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What are the key characteristics of Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium?

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  • promotes the flow of Qi

- dries dampness

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What are the contraindications for Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium?

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Bc this is an acrid, dispersing, bitter & drying substance:

  • use with caution in those with heat from excess
  • unsuitable for dry coughs due to qi or yin deficiency
  • long term use can injure the primal qi
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What is the Latin name for San Qi?

A

Notoginseng Radix

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How do you spell the pinyin for Notoginseng Radix?

A

San Qi

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10
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What are the properties of San Qi - Notoginseng Radix?

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Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Warm

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What channels does San Qi - Notoginseng Radix enter?

A

LV

ST

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13
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To which category does San Qi - Notoginseng Radix belong?

A

Regulate the Blood: Stop Bleeding

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What is the common dosage range for San Qi - Notoginseng Radix in decoctions? In powder?

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· 3-9 g in decoctions
· 1-1.5g in pills & powders up to 3x/day
· for severe bleeding, each dose can be as much as 3-6g in pills & powders

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What are the contradictions of San Qi - Notoginseng Radix?

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use with caution during pregnancy

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What are the key characteristics of San Qi - Notoginseng Radix?

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  • stops bleeding without causing blood stasis
  • transforms blood stasis
  • reduces swelling and stops pain
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17
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What herb enters the LV and ST channels?

A

San Qi - Notoginseng Radix

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18
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What are the special preperation requirements for San Qi - Notoginseng Radix?

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Too dense for proper decoction.

Needs to be ground first into powder.

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19
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What is the category for Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma?

A

Regulate the Blood: Invigorate the Blood

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What is the Latin name for Chuan Xiong?

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Chuanxiong Rhizoma

21
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How do you spell the pinyin for Chuanxiong Rhizoma?

A

Chuan Xiong

22
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What channels does Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma enter?

A

LV
GB
PC

(Wood & Jue Yin pairs)

23
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What are the properties of Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma?

A

Acrid, Warm

24
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What is the common dosage range for Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma in decoctions? In powders?

A

· 3-9g

· 1-1.5g per dose if powdered

25
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What are the key characteristics of Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma?

A
  • invigorates blood
  • promotes the movement of Qi
  • expels wind
  • stops pain (esp useful for headaches)
26
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What herb enters the LV, GB, PC channels (Wood & Jue Yin pairs)?

A

Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma

27
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What are the contraindications for Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma?

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  • use with caution during pregnancy or in those who bleed easily or have profuse menses
  • inappropriate for those with fire from Yin Def or with a red dry tongue and dry mouth
28
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What is the Latin name for Chi Shao?

A

Paeoniae Radix Rubra

29
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How do you spell the pinyin for Paeoniae Radix Rubra?

30
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To which category does Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra belong?

A

Regulate the Blood: Invigorate blood

31
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What is the English for Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra?

A

Red Peony Root

32
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What channels does Chi Sao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra enter?

33
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What are the properties of Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra

A

Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold

34
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What is the common dosage range for Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra?

35
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What are the key characteristics of Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra?

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· invigorates the blood
· transforms stasis
· stops pain
· cools heat in the blood

36
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What are the contraindications for Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra?

A

bc this herb is cold, use with caution in those with cold from deficiency

37
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Can Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium be used to treat nausea and vomiting?

A

Yes, Chen Pi is commonly used in treating different types of nausea & vomiting bc it promotes the movement of qi in general while specifically directing it downward.

38
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What herb enters the LV and SP channels?

A

Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra

39
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What herb enters the LU, SP, ST channels (Tai Yin & Earth pairs)?

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Chen Pi - Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium

40
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Is San Qi used internally or externally?

A
  • Both internally & externally

- Take internally to invigorate the blood (chest & abdominal pain, or joint pain caused by stasis)

41
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Usually herbs that stop bleeding create stasis. What is so unique about San Qi?

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  • Because San Qi can stop bleeding without causing blood stasis, it is very widely used
  • e.g. It is the herb of choice for traumatic injuries
42
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What is the chief herb in the Yunnan Bai Yao patent formula?

43
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Does Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma treat Wind Heat?

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Yes, Chuan Xiong is a leading herb for any externally contracted wind disorder characterized by headache, dizziness, or painful obstruction.

44
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Which herb is sour?

A

Chi Shao - Paeoniae Radix Rubra (goes to the LV channel)

45
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Does Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma treat headaches? Headache from what etiology? What type of channel headache?

A

Yes, Chuan Xiong treats headaches:

  • Shao Yang temporal headaches on side of head (GB channel)
  • Vertex headache / Du 20 (LV channel)
46
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Why can Chuan Xiong - Chuanxiong Rhizoma treat pain, stagnant qi, and blood stasis in the flanks and hypochondriac region?

A

GB & LV channels run through those areas

47
Q

What are the actions of Yunnan Bai Yao?

A

Good for trauma:

  • stop bleeding
  • invigorate the blood
  • disperse swelling
  • clear heat
  • resolve toxins
  • relieve pain
48
Q

San Qi can be used for which of the follwing if the cause of pain is blood stasis?:

(a) Chest pain
(b) Abdominal pain
(c) Joint pain
(d) Both A & B
(e) All of the above

A

(e) All of the above

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