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WK9 - Herbs Simplified Flashcards

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How do you spell the pinyin for Peucedani Radix?

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Qian Hu

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What is the Latin name for Qian Hu?

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Peucedani Radix

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What channels does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix enter?

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LU

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What category does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix belong to?

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Cool, Transform Phlegm Heat

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What is the common dosage range for Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

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3-9g

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What are the properties of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

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Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold

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What are the key characteristics of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

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  • directs qi downward
  • assists the dissemination of Lung qi, thereby expelling external pathogens
  • directs fire downward, thereby dissolving phlegm
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What are the contraindications of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

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Because it is bitter, draining & dispersing, do not use for:

  • cough due to fire from yin deficiency
  • cough & wheezing assoc w/ cold thin mucus
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What is the Latin name for Zhi Ban Xia?

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Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum

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Which herb enters the LU channel?

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Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix

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How do you spell the pinyin for Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

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Zhi Ban Xia

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What category does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum belong to?

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Warm, Transform Cold Phlegm

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What channels does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma preparatum enter?

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LU
SP
ST
(Earth & Tai Yin pairs)

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What is the common dosage range for Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

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3-9g

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What are the properties of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

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Acrid, Warm, TOXIC

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What special preparation does Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma require?

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preparation with ginger juice to reduce toxicity

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What are the key characteristics of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

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  • acrid for opening
  • slippery for directing rebellious qi downward
  • bitter for drying
  • best used for thin phlegm or dampness as well as rebellious ST Qi
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What herb enters the LU, SP, ST channels?

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Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum

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What are the contraindications of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

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Use with caution in patients with:

  • dry cough from yin deficiency
  • sore throat from fire excess
  • bleeding
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What is the Latin name for Xing Ren?

A

Armeniacae Semen

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How do you spell the pinyin for Armeniacae Semen?

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What is Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen in english?

A

Apricot Kernel

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In which category does Xing Ren - Aremniacae Semen belong?

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Relieve Cough and Wheezing

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What channels does Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen enter?

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LU
LI
(Metal pair)

24
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what is the common dosage range of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

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What are the properties of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

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Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly TOXIC

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What are the contraindications of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

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  • should not be used for coughs due to yin def or general debility
  • cautious, if at all, use in infants and those with diarrhea
  • toxic herb - overdose must be avoided
27
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What herb enters the LU, LI channels?

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Xing Ren - Aremeniacae Semen

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What are the key characteristics of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

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  • directs LU Qi downward
  • disperses wind-cold
  • moistens the intestines
  • slightly toxic
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What is the Latin name for Shan Zha?

A

Crataegi Fructus

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How do you spell the pinyin of Crataegi Fructus?

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What is Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus in english?

A

Hawthorne Berry

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In which category does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus belong?

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Relieve Food Stagnation

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What channels does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus enter?

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What is the common dosage range of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

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What are the properties of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

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Sour, Sweet, Slightly Warm

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What are the key characteristics of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

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  • reduces food stagnation, esp from meat and greasy foods
  • invigorates the blood flow
  • alleviates diarrhea and dysentery
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What are the contraindications of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

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  • use with caution in those with weakness or def of the SP and ST
  • large doses are absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy (can lead to fetal death)
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Xing Ren is toxic at what dosage? At what point can it cause death?

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  • 10 to 20 seeds is toxic dosage for children
  • 40 to 60 seeds is toxic dosage for adults
  • 50 to 120 seeds can cause death
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Xing Ren is paired with which herb in Ma Huang Tang? How do they work together as a Dui Yao?

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  • Dui Yao with Ma Huang

- Both restore Lung’s function of dispersing & descending

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