Question | Answer |
Chen Pi-functions | Treats MJ Qi stag. and MJ damp. (1. Tonify SP, move qi, reg MJ, dry damp, 2. Dissolve phlegm(LU) & stop cough) |
Which drugs must be used with caution if the patient is taking epinephroid drugs? | The Citris herbs |
Chen Pi + Ban Xia | Er Chen tang for Phlegm |
Chen Pi + Qing Pi | Mutual enhancement to Move Qi. |
Mu Xiang-functions | 1. Tonify Sp, move Qi, reg MJ, Relieve Pain, 2. -Prevent stag./protects SP from tonifying herbs (TENESMUS) |
Zhi Shi-functions | 1. Break up qi stag, reduce clumps, direct qi down, treat food stag., 2. Tx: phlegm and Chest Oppression(Chest Bi) |
Which herb is the immature bitter orange(whole fruit)? | Zhi Shi |
Which Herb treats "Psychic sausage?" | Zhi Shi(Qi stagnation causing constipation) |
Da Fu pi-functions | 1. Direct qi down, relieve abdom distn, 2. Promote urination, reduce edema |
Which herb enforces that LI is a one-way street and you have to keep moving? | Da Fu Pi |
Chen Xiang-functions | 1. Move Qi & relieve pain(in chest, epigas, abdom, 2. Descend rebellious Qi, warm MJ, 3. Aid kidney to grasp LU qi
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Shi Di-functions | Hiccups and Belching |
Qing Pi-functions | Disperse liver Qi, break up stagnation- For LR QI YU, Pain Hypo pain, breast distension**, cold-type hernia disorder & inguinal pain,Severe food stag |
Which is the strongest Qi mover | Qing Pi |
Chuan Lian Zi-main function | 1. Moves and regulates Qi, Stops Pain 2.kills parasites and fungus. Also clears heat. |
Is Chuan Lian Zi Warm or Cold? | COLD |
Xiang Fu-functions | 1. Disperse Liver Qi, relieve pain, 2.Regulate menses, alleviate pain |
Xiang Fu + Dang gui | Reg menses,HZ circulation of Qi/Blood, tx: PMS |
Xiang Fu + Yi mu cao | Regs menses, PMS w/ blood stag predominant |
Wu Yao-functions | 1. Expel cold, move qi, relieve pain(Esp. SPASMING Pain) 2. Warm the kidney, stop leakage |
Zhi Ke-functions | Gentler than Zhi shi
Zhi shi → MJ & intestines
Zhi ke → MJ & chest |
Which is more gentle? Zhi Shi or Zhi Ke? | Zhi Ke |
Xie Bai-functions | 1. Unblock the Yang qi of the chest, dispel cold-phlegm(Chest Bi), 2. Warm intestines+ Move bowels |
XieBai + Gua lou | Chest Bi |
Ji Nei Jin-functions | 1. Tonify Sp, dissolve knotted food & dissolve stones(any), 2. Bind essence/ restrain leakage of urine and sperm. |
Shan Zha-functions | 1. Food stagnation , 2. Stop diarrhea – Charred (Tan), 3. Invigorate blood, dispel stasis(lochia, amenorrhea) |
Which herbs are considered "Happy Grease cutting cleaners that unroot phlegm.” | Shan Zha, Hong Gu Mi |
Hong Gu Mi-functions | 1. Food stagnation & tonify SP , 2. Invigorate blood, dispel stasis |
Lai Fu Zi-functions | 1. Food stagnation , 2. Descend LU Qi, transform phlegm(cough/wheez) |
Shen Qu-functions | 1. Relieve food stagnation & HZ MJ. Treats stagnation of grains and heavy minerals. |
Mai Ya and Gu Ya functions | 1. Relieve food stagnation, HZ MJ, tonify SP/ST, 2. Mai Ya can stop breast milk. |
Da Ji-functions | 1. Cools Blood, Stops Bleeding
, 2 Relieve toxicity, gen flesh, 3.Clear LR heat, reduce HTN |
Which herb has the widest action for any bleeding problem? | Da Ji |
Di yu-functions | 1. Cools Blood and Stops Bleeding
(Esp Lower Jiao) 2. Relieve toxicity & generate flesh |
Which 2 herbs are Esp useful for inflammatory bowel disease w/ chronic bloody stool. | Di Yu, Huai Hua Mi |
Huai Hua Mi-functions | 1. Cools Blood and Stops Bleeding
(Esp Lower Jiao), 2. Clear LR heat, reduce HTN |
Which 3 herbs Cool Blood to Stop Bleeding; Focus on Lower Jiao | Di Yu, Huai Hua Mi, Bai Mao Gen |
Bai Mao Gen-functions | 1.Cool blood, stop bleeding, promote urin
for Blood Lin |
Ce Bai Ye-functions | 1. Cool blood, stop bleeding 2. Expel phlegm & stop cough (-Cough w/ bloody sputum), 3. Topical for alopecia |
Bai Ji-functions | 1. Astringe to stop bleeding, 2. Clear toxicity, generate flesh |
Which stop bleeding herb is Great for late-stage lung abscess, but CI in early-stage lung abscess? | Bai Ji |
Xian He Cao-functions | 1. Astringe to stop bleeding 2. Vaginal douche for trichomonas. |
Which is the main herb for spotting/ easy bruising d/t SP not holding blood? | Xian He Cao |
Which 3 herbs astringe to stop(mainly) uterine bleeding? | Zong Lu Tan, Ou Jie Tan, Xue Yu Tan |
San Qi-functions | 1. Invigorate blood to stop bleeding & allev pain. BOTH INVIGORATES BLOOD to treat stag AND STOPS BLEEDING. |
Pu Huang-functions | 1. Raw: Invigorate blood to stop bleeding & allev pain(mostly internal) |
What 2 herbs are in Sudden Smile powder and what does it treat? | Pu Huang + Wu Ling Zhi . Treats pain in chest, ab, low ab. |
Qian Cao Gen-functions | 1. Invigorate + Also COOLs THE BLOOD, relieve pain, stop bleeding |
Which herb is useful if there is blood heat and blood stasis combined? | Qian Cao Gen |
Ai Ye-functions | 1. Warms meridians to stop bleeding (Counterintuitive), 2. Dispels cold to alleviate pain, 3. External wash for eczema & itching (hemorrhoidal wash) Also calms fetus. |
Pao Jiang-functions | 1. Warms meridians to stop bleeding |
Chuang Xiong-functions | 1. Invigorate Qi & Blood, Relieve Pain
(esp. GYN), 2. Expels Wind and Relieves Headache(esp Shaoyang and Jueyin.) |
Chuan Xiong + Shi Gao | Severe acute shaoyang HA(migraine) |
Jiang Huang-functions | 2. Guiding herb for upper back and shoulders (neck to elbows), 1. Break up qi & blood stasis, alleviate pain |
Wu Ling Zhi-functions | 1. Invigorate Qi & Blood, Relieve Pain(All pain anywhere), 2. Dispels Blood Stasis, Stop Bleeding
, 3. Topical - Insect & snake bites |
What are the issues when using Wu Ling Zhi? | CI during pregnancy, Antagonizes Ren Shen |
Yan Hu Suo-functions | 1. Move Qi and Blood, Relieve Pain(All types of pain"goes where everything else goes."), Also Reduce abdominal masses |
What is the caution with Yan Hu Suo? | CI during pregnancy |
Wang Bu Liu Xing-functions | 1. Move Blood, Open Jing luo, 2. Promote Lactation, Reduce Abscess & Swelling(PMS) |
What is the caution with Wang Bu Liu Xing? | CI during pregnancy & excessive bleeding. Can initiate labor |
Ru Xiang & Mo Yao functions | 1. Invigorate Qi & Blood, Relieve Pain, Relax Sinews, Unblock Collaterals, 2. Reduce Swelling & Gen. Flesh
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What are the strongest blood movers? | Ru Xiang, Mo Yao |
What are the cautions with Ru Xiang, Mo Yao? | CI during pregnancy. Caution w/ sensitive stomachs, may cause N/V. |
What is the main difference between Ru Xiang and Mo Yao? | Ru Xiang moves both Qi and blood, Mo Yao moves mostly blood. |
Xue Jie-functions | 1. Invig Blood, Dispel Stasis, Rel Pain. Traumatic injury w/ swelling and pain. Main for traumatic injury. 2. Stop Bldng,Gen Flesh, Aid Healing(GI bleeds and hemorrhoids) |
What do San Qi and Xue Jie have in common? | Both used topically to stop bleeding from trauma and for sprains. |
Yu Jin-functions | 1. Move Qi & Blood, Relieves Pain hypoch, GYN,Masses, Cirrhosis, enlarged LR/SP, Traumatic injury, 2. Clear HT, Open Orifices, 3. Treat Jaundice, Reduce Gallstones
4. Clear Heat, Cool Blood, Stop Bleeding |
Yu Jin + Shi Chang Pu | Phlegm blocking HT orifice with cognitive dysfunction. (Alzheimers) |
Yi Mu Cao-functions | 1. Invig Blood, Dispel Stasis, Reduce Masses(Main herb for OB-Gyn Blood stag.) 2. Prom Urinatn, Reduce Swelling. (Also anti-hypertensive, Used in chronic nephritis.) |
Yi Mu Cao + Xiang fu | Reg menses, PMS w/ predominant Blood stag. |
Ze Lan-functions | 2. Promotes Urination, Reduces Swelling
(acute or chronic edema esp. w/ blood in urine or stones) Milder than Yi Mu Cao., 1. Invigorates Blood, Dispels Stasis |
Hong Hua-functions | 1. Invigorate Blood, Dispel Stasis, Nourish blood
(GYN)Brings blood to the skin 2. Open Jing luo for joint pain or paralysis |
Tao Ren-functions | 1. Move Blood, Dispel Stasis
(Brings blood to areas for healing.) , 2. Moisten Intestines, Unblock Bowels
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E Zhu-functions | 1. Break up & Dispel Blood Stasis. Severe pain with palpable masses 2. Dissolves food Accum, Moves Qi and Blood |
Compare San Leng and E Zhu. | San Leng stronger to break up blood stasis, E zhu stronger to dispel qi stagnation –often combined. |
San Leng-functions | 1. Break up & Dispel Blood Stasis. 2. Dissolves Accumulations. Moves mostly blood. |
Dan Shen-functions | 1. Invigorate Blood/ Dispel Stasis,
2. Clears HT Heat, Nourish Blood, Calm Spirit,3. Cool Blood, Reduce Swelling
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Which Invig Blood herb treats-Toxic sores, swelling, breast abscess AND Ying/Xue heat – w/ mental symptoms or bleeding? | Dan Shen |
Which herb is considered a "one herb Si Wu Tang?" | Dan Shen |
Ji Xue Teng - functions | 1. Move and Tonify Blood
, 2. Open Jing luo, Relax Sinews(numbness and pain) |
Chuan Niu Xi-functions | 1. Invigorate Blood, Dispel Stasis
(in lower parts), 2. Direct Blood & Fire Downward 3. Strengthen Li & Ki, Sinew & Bone 4. Treat Lin |
Compare the Niu Xis. | Chuan → stronger to move blood and dispel stasis. Huai → strongr to strengthen LR/KD, sinews & bones |
Huai Niu Xi-functions | 1. Strengthen Li & Ki, Sinew & Bone , 2. Invigorate Blood, Dispel Stasis*(in lower parts), 3. Direct Blood & Fire Downward 4. Treat Lin. |
Fu Zi-functions | 1.Restore Devastated Yang, 2.Tonify Fire, Assist The Yang , 3.Dispers cold, warm channels, allev pain |
Which herb kicks your butt back into life? | Fu Zi |
Rou Gui-functions | 1.Tonify & guide Fire back to Mingmen , 2. Disperse cold, warm channels, allev pain |
Rou Gui + Huang Lian | Heat above and cold below(inc. one version of HT/KD Disharmony) |
Gan Jiang-functions | 1.Warm MJ, expel cold
2. Warm lung, transform congested fluids-Asthma, cough, wheez-d/t hidden cold congested fluids in Lu)3. Restore devastated Yang w/ Fu Zi |
Wu Zhu Yu-functions | 1. Disperse cold, alleviate pain*LR channel cold stag - Vertex HA, hernia pain, GYN pain 2. Soothe LR, descend rebel Qi, 3. Tonify Ki&Sp Yang, bind intestines |
What is the main organ associated with Wu Zhu Yu? | Liver |
Long Gu-functions | 1. Sedate HT, 2. Anchor LR Yang, 3. Restrain KD leakage. Long Gu + Mu Li |
Ci Shi-functions | 1. LR- Anchor Liver Yang , 2. HT- Sedate HT, harmonize HT/KD, 3. LR & KD - Improve vision/hearing, 4. KD - Assist Kidney to grasp LU Qi |
Hu Po-functions | 1. LR- Anchor Liver Yang , 2. HT- Sedate HT, harmonize HT/KD, 3. UB- Prom urination(Stone Lin) |
Which herb is esp. good for dream-disturbed sleep and nightmares? | Hu Po |
Suan Zao Ren-functions | 1. Nourish Heart blood & Liver, Calm Spirit |
Bai Zi Ren-functions | 1. Nourish Heart Blood, Calm Spirit, 2. Moisten intestines, ease BM. |
What aspect of the heart do Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zi Ren, and Ye Jiao Teng nourish? | HT Blood |
Ye Jiao Teng-functions | 1. Nourish HT blood, Soothe LR, Calm Spirit, 2. Open Jing luo for pain/numbness |
Which herb is from the vine of He Shou Wu? | Ye Jiao Teng |
Yuan Zhi-functions | 1. Soothe HT, connect HT/KD, calm shen, 2. Expel phlegm, open heart’s orifices. |
He Huan pi-functions | 1. Soothe Liver and calm spirit, 2. Invigorate blood, reduce swelling(aux for trauma.) |
Which herb is good for restless sleep ? | He Huan Pi |
Shi Chang Pu-functions | 1. Open Orifice, Calm Spirit(Disorientation & confusion,seizures,diminished vision and hearing.) 2. Transform Damp, Harmonize St. |
Shi Chang Pu + Chan tui | Wind phlegm causing tremors and convulsions. |
Shi Chang Pu + Yu jin | Phlegm obstruction obstructing orifice =>confusion, memory loss, Alzheimer's |
Shi Jue Ming-functions | 1. Subdue liver, Anchor Yang, 2. Clear liver heat, brighten eyes. (Also calms shen) |
Which 2 shells are anti-hypertensive? | Shi Jue Ming, Zhen Zhu Mu |
Zhen Zhu Mu-functions | 1. Subdue liver, anchor yang, sedate heart, calm pirit. 2. Clear liver heat,brighten eyes, 3. Topical for damp/itchy skin |
Mu LI-functions | 1. Subdue liver, anchor yang, 2. Soften hardness, dissipate nodules, 3. Astringe & restrain leak of essence, 4. Reduce stomach acid, relieve reflux 5. Calms Shen |
Dai Zhe Shi-functions | 2. Descend rebel Qi (ST, also LU)1. Subdue liver, anchor yang |
Dai Zhe Shi+Xuan fu hua | Descends rebelious ST Qi. Dai zhe xuan fu tang |
Quan Xie-functions | 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors, 2. Unblock collaterals, alleviate pain, (SEVERE/STUBBORN PAIN) 3. Dissipate toxic nodules -topical |
Quan Xie + Wu gong | Potentiate each other to ext. wind, treat sever, stubborn, pain. |
Wu Gong-functions | 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors, 2. Unblock collaterals, alleviate pain, (SEVERE/STUBBORN PAIN) 3. Dissipate toxic nodules -topical |
Which is more toxic and potent? Quan Xie or Wu Gong? | Wu Gong |
Di Long-functions | 1. Clear heat, extinguish wind, 2. Unblock collaterals, alleviate pain, 3. Clear lung heat, calm wheezing(Best Sub for MaHuang)4. Promote urination(Heat Lin) |
Jiang Can-functions | 1. Extinguish wind, transform phlegm, stop tremors, 2. Dispel wind-heat, relieve toxicity |
Tian Ma-functions | 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors, 2. Subdue liver, anchor yang, 3. Expel wind, unblock collaterals, |
What are the similarities between Tian Ma and Gou Teng? | Both 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors, 2. Subdue liver, anchor yang. Both are anti-hypertensives. |
What are the differences between Tian Ma and Gou Teng? | Tian Ma stronger to unblock collaterals. Gou Teng stronger to clear heat(cold). |
Gou Teng-functions | 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors, 2. Subdue liver, anchor yang |
Bai Ji Li-functions | 2. Disperse wind-heat, clear liver heat(itchy EYES AND SKIN)1. Subdue liver, soothe liver Qi |
Ling Yang Jiao | 1. Extinguish wind, stop tremors from Fever or LR Yang 2. Clear heat and relieve toxicity w/ mental symptoms 3. Clear liver heat, benefit eyes |
Ren Shen -Ginseng Root | 1.Strongly Tonify Yuan Qi
2.Tonify Spleen, Stomach
and Lung Qi 3. Gen. fluid, allev thirst. |
Tai Zi -Shen Pseudostellaria | 1. Tonify Sp & Lu Qi, generate fluid. Mild version of Ren Shen |
Dang Shen -Codonopsis Root | 1. Tonify Sp & Lu Qi (Similar to Ren Shen, but weaker, less hot) |
What temp is Dang Shen? | Neutral. |
Bai Zhu -White Atractylodes Rhizome | 1. Tonify SP, increase T&T, dry damp
, 2. Tonify Wei Qi, Stop Sweat
, 3. Stabilize MJ, Calm Fetus
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Which herb is a "back -up SP?" | Bai Zhu |
Huang Qi Astragalus | 1. TONIFY Qi, RAISE & ACTIVATE Yang Qi , 2. Tonify Wei Qi, Seal Ext 3. Expel Pus, Gen. Flesh
4. Promote Urin tx: Edema
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Huang Qi + Dang Gui | Dang gui bu xue tang(6:1, Huang Qi to Ren to Dang Gui)Tonify Qi to nourish blood. |
Xi Yang Shen -American Ginseng Root | 1. Tonify Qi, Nourish Yin/moistens, Clear Heat |
Shan Yao -Chinese Yam / Dioscorea Rhizome | 1. Tonify Qi & nourish Yin, 2. Bind the essence |
Huang Jing -Siberian Polygonatum Rhizome | 1. Tonify Qi & nourish Yin |
Gan Cao -Licorice Root | 1. Tonify SP & Strengthen Qi
(SP/HT), 2. Moisten Lung, Stops Cough, 3. Soften Spasm/Allev. Pain
, 4. Clear Heat, Reduce Fire Toxins, 5. Harmonize formulas,
GanCao + Bai shao |
Da Zao -Chinese Date / Jujube | 1. Tonifies SP & Strengthen Qi
, 2. Nourish Blood & Calm Spirit , 3. Mod. other herbs, protect MJ |
Dang Gui -Chinese Angelica Root | 1. Nourish Blood, 2. Gently Move Bld, Allev Pain, 3. Decrease Swelling, Gen Flesh
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Bai Shao -White Peony Root | 1. Nourish Blood,Preserve Ying 2. Soften & Soothe Liver, Allev Pain 3. Calm Liver Yang, ext. wind |
Shu Di Huang -Rehmannia Rt | 1. Strongly Nourish Blood(and fill the blood), 2. Nourish Kidney & Liver Yin
, 3. Nourish ESSENCE, Generate MARROW
4. Aid Kidney to Grasp Lung Qi
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He Shou Wu -Polygonum Rt | 1. Nourish Blood, Nourish Essence, 2. Relieve Phlegm Toxicity
, 3. Moisten Intestines
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Gou Qi Zi -Chinese Wolfberry Fruit | 1. Nourish Blood, Nourish Essence
(esp. EYES), 2. Moisten Lung
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Sang Shen -Mulberry Fruit | 1. Nourish Blood & Essence(graying hair),2. Gen.Fluids – Xiao Ke, 3. Moisten Intestines
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E Jiao -Ass Hide Glue | 1. Nourish Blood AND Stops Bleeding, 2. Nourish Yin, Moisten Dryness
(esp. LU, and Yin)3. Calms shen(irritability/insomnia)by nourish blood. |
Long Yan Rou -Longan Fruit | 1. Nourish Heart Blood, Tonify SP Qi, calms shen |
BaiZhu + Zhi shi | Fullness in Abdomen and Epigastrium.(Zhi zhu tang) |
Which are the cool/cold herbs that treat Qi stagnation? | Zhi Zhi, Da Fu Pi, Chuan LIan Zi and Zhi ke |
Which herbs are "potent stasis crackers for stubborn conditions and hard immovable masses?" | E Zhu, San Leng |
Ling Yang Jiao + Xi Jiao | Clear heat, cool blood to stop convulsion due to febrile disease |