WK8- Herbs Simplified

Question 0

How do you spell the pinyin for Poria?

Answer 0

Fu Ling

Question 1

What is the Latin name for Fu Ling?

Answer 1

Poria

Question 2

What category does Fu Ling-Poria belong to?

Answer 2

Drain Dampness

Question 3

What channels does Fu Ling - Poria enter?

Answer 3

KD
SP
LU
HT
(all the Fu Ling-Poria's enter these channels)

Question 4

What are the properties of Fu Ling - Poria?

Answer 4

Sweet, Bland, Neutral

Question 5

What is the common dosage range for Fu Ling - Poria?

Answer 5

9-15g

Question 6

What are the key characteristics of Fu Ling - Poria?

Answer 6

• Tonifies the Spleen
• Eliminates dampness
• Calms the Heart spirit

Question 7

What are the contraindications of Fu Ling - Poria?

Answer 7

Use with caution in those with:

• Yin deficiency
• Sunken Spleen qi
• Cold from deficiency with spermatorrhea

Question 8

What herb(s) enter channels KI, SP, LU, HT?

Answer 8

Fu Ling - Poria
Fu Ling Pi - Poria Cutis
Fu Shen - Poriae Scerotium Pararadicis
Chi Fu Ling - Poria Rubra

Question 9

What is the Latin name for Fu Ling Pi?

Answer 9

Poria Cutis

Question 10

How do you spell the pinyin for Poria Cutis?

Answer 10

Fu Ling Pi

Question 11

What are the properties of Fu Ling Pi - Poria Cutis?

Answer 11

Harmonious and Neutral

Question 12

What are the key characteristics of Fu Ling Pi - Poria Cutis?

Answer 12

• Promote urination and reduce edema without exhausting Qi

- Mobilizes the exterior to reduce subcutaneous edema

Question 13

What is the Latin name for Fu Shen?

Answer 13

Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis

Question 14

How do you spell the pinyin for Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis?

Answer 14

Fu Shen

Question 15

What is the key characteristic of Fu Shen - Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis?

Answer 15

Spirit-calming effect

Question 16

What is the Latin name for Chi Fu Ling?

Answer 16

Poria Rubra

Question 17

How do you spell the pinyin for Poria Rubra?

Answer 17

Chi Fu Ling

Question 18

What is the key characteristic of Chi Fu Ling - Poria Rubra?

Answer 18

Drain heat and mobilize water

Question 19

Which of the 3 Fu Lings does this describe:

• enters Qi level
• more strongly tonifies
• better for enriching the HT and SP and calming the HT spirit

Answer 19

Fu Ling - Poria

Question 20

Which of the 3 Fu Lings does this describe:

• enters Xue/Blood level
• more facilitating
• better for eliminating water and dampness, esp. if assoc. w/ blood stasis

Answer 20

Chi Fu Ling - Poria Rubra

Question 21

Of the 3 Fu Lings, which is stronger to promote urination?

Answer 21

Fu Ling Pi - Poria Cutis

Question 22

Of the 3 Fu Lings, which is stronger to clear heat?

Answer 22

Chi Fu Ling - Poria Rubra

Question 23

Of the 3 Fu Lings, which is stronger to calm the spirit?

Answer 23

Fu Shen - Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis

Question 24

What is the Latin name for Hou Po?

Answer 24

Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex

Question 25

How do you spell the pin yin for Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex?

Answer 25

Hou Po

Question 26

What catergory does Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex belong to?

Answer 26

Aromatic Transform Dampness

Question 27

What channels does Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex enter?

Answer 27

``` LU ST LI SP (Yang Ming, Tai Yin) ```

Question 28

What are the properties of Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex?

Answer 28

Bitter, Acrid, Warm

Question 29

What is the common dosage range for Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex?

Answer 29

3-9g

Question 30

What are the key characteristics of Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex?

Answer 30

- Regulates the Qi and directs it downward - Disperse fullness - Dries dampness - Reduces phlegm

Question 31

What are the contraindications for Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex?

Answer 31

use with caution during pregnancy

Question 32

What herb enters the Tai Yin and Yang Ming channels?

Answer 32

Hou Po - Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex

Question 33

What is the Latin name for Du Huo?

Answer 33

Angelicae Pubescentis Radix

Question 34

How do you spell the pinyin for Angelicae Pubescentis Radix?

Answer 34

Du Huo

Question 35

What channels does Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix enter?

Answer 35

KI | UB

Question 36

What are the properties of Du Huo - Pubescentis Radix?

Answer 36

Bitter, Acrid, Warm

Question 37

What category does Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix belong to?

Answer 37

Dispel Wind Dampness

Question 38

what is the common dosage range for Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix?

Answer 38

3-9g

Question 39

What are the key characteristics of Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix

Answer 39

- treats painful obstruction in the lower body | - dispels lurking wind in the kidney channel

Question 40

What are the contraindications of Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix?

Answer 40

- this substance is drying and readily injures the yin - should be used with caution in those with yin or blood deficiency and should not be used in patients with internal wind

Question 41

What herb enters channels KI, UB?

Answer 41

Du Huo - Angelicae Pubescentis Radix

Question 42

What is the general taste for Herbs that Drain Dampness?

Answer 42

Bland

Question 43

T or F: Fu Ling, Fu Ling Pi, Fu Shen, and Chi Fu Ling all have the function to promote urination?

Answer 43

True | because ALL Drain Dampness herbs promote urination

Question 44

T or F: Herbs that Drain Dampness are best to address Edema & Thin Mucus.

Answer 44

True | whereas Herbs that Cool, Transform Phlegm Heat and Herbs that Warm, Transform Phlegm Cold address phlegm & thick mucus