WK4 - Herbs & Channels

Question 1

Which herb is “BAD LUNG”?
What channels does it enter?
What category?

Answer 1

Ma Huang - Ephedrae Herba

UB, LU
Warm Acrid, Release Exterior

Question 2

Which herb is “LONG HARD BALANCE”?

What channels does it enter?

Answer 2

Gui Zhi - Cinnamomi Ramulus

LU, HT, UB
Warm Acrid, Release Exterior

Question 3

Which herb is “LUSCIOUS ELIXIR”?

What channels does it enter?

Answer 3

Bo He - Menthae Haplocalycis Herba (Mint)

LU, LV
Cool Acrid, Release Exterior

Question 4

Which herb is “GREAT BEAR LIFTS his JIAO up on the PERCH”?

What channels does it enter?

Answer 4

Chai Hu - Bupleuri Radix

GB, LV, SJ, PC
Cool Acrid, Release Exterior

Question 5

What is the pneumonic device for remembering the channels associated with Ma Huang - Ephedrae Herba?

Answer 5

BAD LUNG

UB, LU

Question 6

What is the pneumonic device for remembering the channels associated with Gui Zhi - Cinnamomi Ramulus?

Answer 6

LONG HARD BALANCE

LU, HT, UB

Question 7

What is the pneumonic device for remembering the channels associated with Bo He - Menthae Haplocalycis Herba?

Answer 7

LUSCIOUS ELIXIR

LU, LV

Question 8

What is the pneumonic device for remembering the channels associated with Chai Hu - Bupleuri Radix?

Answer 8

GREAT BEAR LIFTS his JIAO up on the PERCH

GB, LV, SJ, PC