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
What are the key characteristics of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?
- 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
What herb enters the LU, SP, ST channels?
Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum
What are the contraindications of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?
Use with caution in patients with:
- dry cough from yin deficiency
- sore throat from fire excess
- bleeding
What is the Latin name for Xing Ren?
Armeniacae Semen
How do you spell the pinyin for Armeniacae Semen?
Xing Ren
What is Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen in english?
Apricot Kernel
In which category does Xing Ren - Aremniacae Semen belong?
Relieve Cough and Wheezing
What channels does Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen enter?
LU
LI
(Metal pair)
what is the common dosage range of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?
3-9g
What are the properties of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?
Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly TOXIC
What are the contraindications of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?
- 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
What herb enters the LU, LI channels?
Xing Ren - Aremeniacae Semen
What are the key characteristics of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?
- directs LU Qi downward
- disperses wind-cold
- moistens the intestines
- slightly toxic
What is the Latin name for Shan Zha?
Crataegi Fructus
How do you spell the pinyin of Crataegi Fructus?
Shan Zha
What is Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus in english?
Hawthorne Berry
In which category does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus belong?
Relieve Food Stagnation
What channels does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus enter?
LV
SP
ST
What is the common dosage range of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?
9-12g
What are the properties of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?
Sour, Sweet, Slightly Warm
What are the key characteristics of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?
- reduces food stagnation, esp from meat and greasy foods
- invigorates the blood flow
- alleviates diarrhea and dysentery
What are the contraindications of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?
- 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)
Xing Ren is toxic at what dosage? At what point can it cause death?
- 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
Xing Ren is paired with which herb in Ma Huang Tang? How do they work together as a Dui Yao?
- Dui Yao with Ma Huang
- Both restore Lung’s function of dispersing & descending
