WK9 - Herbs Simplified Flashcards
How do you spell the pinyin for Peucedani Radix?
Qian Hu
What is the Latin name for Qian Hu?
Peucedani Radix
What channels does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix enter?
LU
What category does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix belong to?
Cool, Transform Phlegm Heat
What is the common dosage range for Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?
3-9g
What are the properties of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?
Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold
What are the key characteristics of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?
- directs qi downward
- assists the dissemination of Lung qi, thereby expelling external pathogens
- directs fire downward, thereby dissolving phlegm
What are the contraindications of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?
Because it is bitter, draining & dispersing, do not use for:
- cough due to fire from yin deficiency
- cough & wheezing assoc w/ cold thin mucus
What is the Latin name for Zhi Ban Xia?
Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum
Which herb enters the LU channel?
Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix
How do you spell the pinyin for Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?
Zhi Ban Xia
What category does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum belong to?
Warm, Transform Cold Phlegm
What channels does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma preparatum enter?
LU
SP
ST
(Earth & Tai Yin pairs)
What is the common dosage range for Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?
3-9g
What are the properties of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?
Acrid, Warm, TOXIC
What special preparation does Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma require?
preparation with ginger juice to reduce toxicity