WK6- Herbs Simplified Flashcards
How do you spell the Pin Yin of Lonicerae Flos?
Jin Yin Hua
What is the Latin name for Jin Yin Hua?
Lonicerae Flos
What is the english interpretation of Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos?
Yellow White (Gold Silver) Flower - Honeysuckle
What category does Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos belong to?
Clear Heat, Relieve Toxicity
What channels does Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos enter?
LI
LU
ST
What are the properties of Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos?
Sweet, Cold
What is the common dosage range of Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos?
6-20g
smaller for exterior-wind conditions
larger for heat toxin and sores
Key characteristics of Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos?
- disperses heat
- resolves toxicity
- cools the blood
- stops bleeding (if charred)
What herb enters the LI, LU, ST?
Jin Yin Hua - Lonicerae Flos
What is the Latin name for Lian Qiao?
Forsythiae Fructus
How do you spell the pinyin for Forsythiae Fructus?
Lian Qiao
What catergory does Lian Qiao belong to?
Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
What channels does Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus enter?
HT
LU
GB
What are the properties of Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus?
Bitter, Slightly Acrid, Slightly Cold
What is the common dosage range of Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus?
6-15g
What are the key characteristics os Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus?
- cools and vents heat, particularly in the Heart and Upper Burner
- resolves toxicity
- disperses clumps
What are the contraindications of Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus?
within normal dosage range, no side effects expected
What herb enters channels HT, LU, GB?
Lian Qiao - Forsythiae Fructus
What is the action Yin Qiao San? and What is/are the chief herb(s)? The deputy?
- Honeysuckle & Forsythia Decoction
- Disperses wind-heat, clears heat and resolves toxicity
- 2 Chiefs: Jin Yin Hua & Lian Qiao
- Deputy: Bo He
What is the Latin name for Qing Hao?
Artemisiae Annuae Herba
How do you spell the pinyin for Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
Qing Hao
What is the english for Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
sweet wormwood
To what category does Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba belong?
Clear Heat from Deficiency
What channels does Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba enter?
KI
LV
GB
What are the properties of Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
Bitter, Cold
What is the common dosage range for Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
6-12g
What are the special cooking instructions for Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
do not cook for too long
What are the key characteristics of Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
Clears all types of yin level heat without injuring the qi, blood or yin.
What are the contraindications of Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba?
those with weak digestion or watery diarrhea
What herbs enters the KI, LV and GB?
Qing Hao - Artemisiae Annuae Herba
What is the Latin name for Da Huang?
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma
How do you spell the pinyin for Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
Da Huang
What is the english for Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
Rhubarb Root
Da = big Huang = yellow
To what category does Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma belong?
Downward Draining - Purgatives
What channels does Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma enter?
HT
LI
LV
ST
What are the properties of Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
bitter, cold
What is the common dosage range of Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
3-15g, internally
What are the special cooking instructions for Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
add at end of decocting for purgative effect.
Longer cooking time - will cool blood
What are the key characteristics of Da huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
- purges clumped heat in the intestines
- cools the blood
- removes blood stasis
- can stop bleeding, when charred
What herb enters the HT, LV, LI, ST
Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma
What are the contraindications of Da Huang - Rhei Radix et Rhizoma?
- weak stomach (can damage ST)
- qi & blood deficiency if no significant accumulations of blood stasis
- use with great caution during menstruation, pregnancy, lactation
What is the chief herb and actions of Da Cheng Qi Tang?
- Major Order the Qi Decoction
- Chief: Da Huang
- Actions: vigorously purges heat accumulation
- Representative Formula for the Yang Ming Organ Pattern
What is the latin for Huo Ma Ren (Ma Zi Ren)?
Cannabis Semen
How do you spell the pin yin for Cannabis Semen?
Huo Ma Ren
What is the alternate pin yin for Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen?
Ma Zi Ren
To what category does Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen belong?
Downward Draining - Moist Laxative
What channels does Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen enter?
LI
SP
ST
What properties does Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen have?
sweet, neutral
What is the common dosage range for Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen?
9-15g
What are the preparation instructions for Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen?
crush before decocting (to release oils)
What are the key characteristics of Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen?
- Enriches the yin fluids
- moistens the intestines
- Unblocks dry constipation
What herb enters the LI, SP, ST channels?
Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen
What are the contraindications of Huo Ma Ren - Cannabis Semen?
excessive consumption can lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
What is the Latin for Gan Sui?
Kansui Radix
How do you spell the pin yin for Kansui Radix?
Gan Sui
To what category does Gan Sui - Kansui Radix belong?
Downward Draining - Harsh Expellent
What channels does Gan Sui - Kansui Radix enter?
KI
LI
LU
What are the properties of Gan Sui - Kansui Radix?
bitter, sweet, cold, TOXIC
What is the common dosage range for Gan Sui - Kansui Radix?
.5-1.5g
TOXIC
What are the preparation instructions for Gan Sui - Kansui Radix?
no decoction, use pills or powder
What are the key characteristics of Gan Sui - Kansui Radix?
drives pathogenic water downward
What herb enters the KI, LI, LU?
Gan Sui - Kansui Radix
What are the contraindications of Gan Sui - Kansui Radix?
TOXIC SUBSTANCE should only be used for ascites or other excess type disorders, and then only for a short time. Contraindicated for pregnancy.
All downward draining herbs are contraindicated in:
- pregnancy
- during menses
- prolapse
- Qi and Yang deficiency