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Onur Quiz 2-main
Onur Quiz 2 - functions
Question | Answer |
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Bai Zhi functions | 1. Disperse wind-damp, alleviate pain(W-C headache, Yangming HA, or Bi yuan sinusitis)2. Expel pus, stop leucorrhea. Also Antifungal. |
Qiang Huo functions | 1. Disperse wind-damp, alleviate pain(Body ache and TAIYANG Headache d/t W-C) 2. Expel W-D, unblock upper body Bi syndrome |
Qiang Huo + Du Huo | Tx: whole body Bi syndrome. Formula Juan Bi Tang |
Qiang Huo is contained in which classic W-H formula? | Yin Qiao San |
Qiang Huo ascends up which 2 channels? | Taiyang and DU |
Gao Ben functions | 1. Disperse wind-damp, alleviate pain(Body ache and VERTEX Headache d/t W-C), Pain in LR channel, pain in cheeks and teeth 2. Expel W-D, unblock upper body Bi syndrome |
Which meridians meet at the vertex? | All of them but mainly LR. |
Xin Yin Hua + Cang Er Zi | Bi Yuan(sinusitis) Formula: Cang Er Zi San |
Is Cang Er Zi toxic? | Yes. |
Which Warm, Acrid, release ext. herb treats sunstroke and food poisoning? | Xiang Ru |
Sang Ye | 1. Disprs wind, clr heat, moisten Lung 2. Clear Liver, brighten the eyes |
Ju Hua | 1. Disperse wind, clear heat, relieve toxicity 2. Clear LR heat, nourish LR yin, benefit eyes |
Bo He | 1. Disperse wind-heat, vent rashes Esp. clear head/eyes/throat. 2. Spread liver Qi. |
Niu Bang Zi | 1. Disperse W-H, vent rashes 2. Strongest for sore throat. 3. Moisten bowels. |
Chan Tui | 1. Disperse W-H, Clear LU heat, 2. Vent rash, stop itch(strongest) 3. Clear LR heat, ext. int wind to stop spasms, convulsions, tremors Childhood night terror. |
Which 3 herbs in the Cool Acrid release Ext. category disperse W-H and clear head and eyes? | Man Jing Zi, Mi Meng Hua, Mu Zei |
Chai Hu | 1. (Main herb to )Disperse Shaoyang.(9 g) 2. Spread Liver qi (6g) 3. Raise Yang, lift sunken Qi (3g) |
Sheng Ma | 1. Disperse Yangming heat/release toxins rashes,measles,sores,Yangming headache, Sore throat,Toothache 2. Raise clear Yang, lift sunken Qi |
Ge Gen | 1. Release the exterior (W-C/H) stiff upper back & neck** 2. Raise Yang qi Vent rashes, stop diarrhea 3. Gen.fluids/allev thrist Xiao Ke Bing |
Xiang Ru | 1. Clear summer heat, 2. Promote urination |
Shi Gao Dosage | 15 grams, fast acting/ short lasting |
Shi Gao Functions | 1. Clear heat/fire/toxicity. 2.Topical for sores |
Zhi Mu | 1. Clear heat/fire, 2. Nourish Yin, moisten dryness. Slow acting/long lasting |
Lu Gen | 1. Clear heat, generate fluid, 2. Clear LU /ST heat 3. Promote urination(Lin syndrome) |
Tian Hua Fen | 1. Clear heat, generate fluid, 2. Clear LU /ST heat, 3. Transform phlegm by moistening, 4. reduce sweeling/pus |
Is Tian Hua Fen incompatible w/ Wu tou? | yes. |
Dan Zhu Ye | 1. Clear heat, gen fluids, tx: irritability, 2. Promote urine, clear BL heat |
Xia Ku Cao | Clear LR/GB fire, 2. Clear hot phlegm, disip nodules |
Jue Ming Zi | Clear LR heat, brighten eyes, 2. Moisten LI |
Which 4 herbs Clear LR heat, brighten eyes?What category? | Jue Ming Zi, Mi Meng Hua, Qing Xiang Zi, Gu Jing Cao(Clear heat/Drain Fire category) |
Zhi Zi | 1. Clear heat/fire, tx:irritability |
How does Zhi Zi help the HT? | Clears heat for chest oppression, insomnia, irritability |
How does Zhi Zi help the LU? | Clears heat for sore throat |
How does Zhi Zi help the ST? | Clears heat for high fever w/ thirst |
How does Zhi Zi help the LR? | Clears heat for LR QI YU w/ anger |
What is the 2nd function of Zhi Zi? | 2. Drain Damp Heat from LR(Jaundice), LI(Dysentery), BL(Lin) |
Sang Bai Pi | 1. Drain LU heat, 2. moisten LU, 3. Promote urination to tx: superficial edema |
Herbs that clear LU heat | Sang Bai Pi, Yu Xing Cao, Huang Qin, Jin Yin HUa, Lian Qiao, Lu Gen, Tian Hua Fen |
Huang Qin | 1. Clear Heat, Dry Damp, drain fire, 2. Relieve Toxicity, 3. Clear heat/stop bleeding, 4. Clear heat/calm fetus |
What does Huang Qin do for the UJ? | tx:chest oppression |
What does Huang Qin do for the LU? | tx:cough w/ thick yellow sputum |
What does Huang Qin do for the GB? | tx:shaoyang syndrome, D-H jaundice |
What does Huang Qin do for the LI/ST? | tx:D-H diarrhea/dysentery |
What does Huang Qin do for the UB? | tx:D-H Lin |
Huang Lian | 1. Clear Heat, Dry Damp, drain fire, 2. Relieve toxicity for sores and rashes |
What does Huang Lian do for the HT? | tx irritability, insomnia, mouth sores |
What does Huang Lian do for the LR? | tx LR overacting on ST (W/ Wu Zhu Yu in Zuo Jin Wan) |
What does Huang Lian do for the LI? | tx D-H diarrhea/dysentery |
Huang Bai | 1. Clear heat, drain Damp 2. Clear heat/toxicity(aux) 3. Clear Deficient Heat |
Does Huang Bai treat steaming bone, night sweat, noct emission? | Yes. |
Long Dan Cao | 1. Drain LR/GB D-H , 2. clear LR Fire |
Which is the main herb for Herpes? | Long Dan Cao |
Ku Shen | 1. Promote Urination, drain LJ Damp 2. Stop itch, kill parasite, dispel D-H |
Is Ku Shen hot or cold? | Extremely bitter and cold |
Xi Jiao | 1. Clear Ying and Blood level heat, STRONGEST to stop bleeding by cooling blood. 2.Clear LR Fire, 3. Clear HT fire |
Sheng Di Huang | 1. Clear Ying and Blood level heat, stop bleeding by cooling blood. 2. Nourish Yin, gen fluid, clear xu heat. |
Which is stronger to stop bleeding by cooling blood?Xi Jiao or Sheng Di Huang? | Xi jiao |
Xuan Shen | 1. Clear Ying/Blood level heat, stop bleeding by cooling blood, 2. Nourish Yin, gen fluid 3. Resolve toxins/dissip. nodules(sore throat and goiter) SALTY |
Mu Dan Pi | 1. Cool blood, 2. Move blood, 3.Nourish blood 4. Relieve toxin, reduce swelling. Important for Uterine fibroids, endometriosis, dysmenorrheal, amenorrhea |
Which Cool Blood/Stop Bleeding herb is best for Uterine fibroids, endometriosis, dysmenorrheal, amenorrhea? | Mu Dan Pi |
Chi Shao | 1. Cool blood, 2. Move blood/Relieve Pain, 3.Slightly nourishes blood (also relieves toxins, clears LR heat for eye pain) |
Zi Cao Gen | 1. Cool blood, Moves blood, vents rashes, 2. Relieves toxicity |
Jin Yin Hua | 1. Clears excess heat, W-H, 2. Relieve toxicity, reduce nodules 3. Cools blood/ stops bloody dysentery |
Lian Qiao | !. Disperse W-H(small dose) 2. Clear Toxic heat(larger dose) inc. Heat in HT/PC. |
Which Clear Heat/Toxicity herb is good for chronic, non healing sores? | Lian Qiao |
Pu GongYing | 1. Relieve toxicity, reduce abscess, dissip nodules, (also D-H jaundice and promote breast milk) |
What is number 1 herb for breast abscess? | Pu Gong Ying |
Zi Hua Di Ding | 1. relieve toxic heat for skin conditions and red eyes |
Ye Ju Hua | 1. Clear heat/toxicity (no moistening, nourishing aspect like Ju Hua) |
Bai Xian Pi | 1. Relieve toxicity, drain D-H, alleviate itch for all D-H skin conditions w/ itch |
Tu Fu Ling | 1. Relieve toxicity, drain D-H, alleviate itch for skin, 2. Syphyllis and mercury poisoning |
Which 2 Clear Heat/Toxicity herbs are often combined for itching? | Bai Xian Pi + Tu Fu Ling |
Ya Dan Zi | 1 Drain D-H, resolve toxinsfor dysentery. (Also treat Shaoyang and topical for warts) |
What are the main herbs for intestinal abscess and appendicitis? | Bai Jiang Cao and Hong Teng |
Bai Tou Weng | 1. Drain D-H, relieve toxicity, cool blood for severe bloody dysentery |
Qin Pi | 1. Drain D-H, relieve toxicity, cool blood for dysentery, vag. discharge, 2. Clear LR heat, benefit eyes |
Which 3 Clear Heat/Toxicity herbs treat bloody dysentery and D-H leucorrhea? Which tx: eyes? | Bai Tou Weng, Qin Pi, Ma Chi Xian. Qin Pi clears LR heat for eyes |
Bai Hua She She Cao | 1. Drain D-H, resolve toxicity. Has broad action to tx: all fire toxicity of GI track from mouth to anus. |
She Gan | 1. Resolve toxin, benefit throat, 2. Clear Phlegm from LU |
Shan Dou Gen | 1. Resolve toxin, benefit throat(also D-H jaundice) |
Ban Lan Gen | 1. Resolve toxin, cool blood, treat fire toxicity of head and face |
Ma Bo | 1. Resolve toxin, benefit throat(Hoarse,LOV, Dry itchy), @. Stops bleeding |
Da Qing Ye | 1. Cool blood, resolve toxicity 2. Treat skin macules/blotches, mouth and tongue sores |
Yu Xing Cao | The ultimate LU toxicity herb.1. Clears toxicity, 2. pus, 3. Damp |
Qing Dai | 2. LR Fire causing internal wind(child convulsion/epilepsy)1. Cool Blood, resolve toxicity(like Da Qing Ye but weaker) |
Ban Zhi Lian | 1. Move Blood Stasis, resolve toxins. Treats LR:cirrhosis, ascites, hepatitis. Topical for snake bite |
Chuan Xin Lian | 1.Eliminate D-H, resolve toxicity. BITTER. Treats all infectious disease of LU, ST, IN, BL. |
(Lu) Feng Fang | Attacks toxins with toxins for all toxic conditions. Mostly topical in US. |
What are the 4 clear summer heat herbs? | Xi Gua Pi, Lu Dou, He Ye, Bai Bian Dou. Lu Dou is antidote for toxic substances |
Qing Hao | Clears Deficient heat, summer heat, heat in Shaoyang, residual WFD in Yin level. MALARIA. |
Bai Wei | 1. Clears Deficient heat, Cools blood. (2.promotes urination) |
Di Gu Pi | 1. Clears Deficient heat, Cools blood to Tx: Xiao Ke and steaming bone, 2. Clear LU heat, nourish LU Yin. |
Yin Chai Hu | 1. Clears Deficient heat,(tx: steaming bone and Gan ji |
Hu Huang Lian | 1. Clears Deficient heat, clear D-H (Similar to and often combined with Yin Chai Hu) |
Da Huang | 1. Purge fire/accum. via stool, unblock bowels, 2. Purge D-H via the bowels(INCREASES PARISTALSIS)3. Cool blood, relieve tox, stop bleedng (Charred)4. Move blood stasis (Wine-fried)forPost-partum blood stas w/pain &amenorrhea |
Is Da Huang Contraindicated in prego? | Yes |
Mang Xiao | 1. Purge Fire, soften and moisten stool.(Softens bowels by puling water in) 2. Clears heat/reduces swelling |
Fan Xie Ye | Purge heat, move bowels |
Lu Hui | 1.Purge heat, reduce accum., 2. Kills parasites 3. Topical for burns |
Huo Ma Ren | 1. Moisten intestines, move bowels (Tonifys-can be used for chronic constipation in weak/elderly) |
Yu Li Ren | 1. Moisten intestines, move bowels, 2. Promote urination/reduce edema. (no tonification like Huo Ma Ren) |
Which herbs are in the category “Harsh Expellants”? | Gan Sui, Da Ji, Yuan Hua, Qian Niu Xi, Ba Dou |
Du Huo | 1. Dispel W-D-C to alleviate pain, 2. Guide to low back and legs, (Esp for W-C-D Bi below T9) |
Wei Ling Xian | 1. Dispel W-D-C, unblock Bi, soften stiffness, alleviate pain, 2. For Fishbone in throat. |
Which Dispel Wind-Damp herb Enters all 12 meridians to tx: pain anywhere? (Also can harm GI Mucosa) | Wei Ling Xian |
Can Sha | 1. Dispel W-D from muscle and skin. Tx: Heavy pain, SPASM esp. in calves. 2. Transforms damp, HZ ST |
Fen Fang Ji | 1. Dispel W-D, drain damp-heat, reduce joint swelling 2. Strong diuretic- Promotes urination/reduces edema |
Xi Xian Cao | 1. RAW-Dispels heat-Bi, relieves toxins and itch, 2.WINE steamed- Dispels W-D Bi, tonifies LR and KD |
Qin Jiao | 1.Dispels W-D, unblocks collaterals, relax sinews, relieve muscle spasms, 2. Clear deficient heat, 3. Moisten int. move bowels. |
Which Dispel W-D herb is good for elderly/poststroke patients and steaming bone? | Qin Jiao |
Which Dispel W-D herb goes to LR/GB to treat stubborn spasms? And has an uncharacteristically moistening nature? | Qin Jiao |
Mu Gua | 1. Dispels W-D, unblocks collaterals, relax sinews, relieve muscle SPASMS, 2. Aromatically transforms damp to tx: nausea, vomit, diarrhea w/ muscle spasms. |
Which Dispel W-D herb is sour and goes to LR to relax sinews and SP to relieve muscle spasms? | Mu Gua |
Bai Hua She | 1. Dispels STUBBORN wind-damp to unblock collaterals, relax sinews, stop convulsions. (Stronger than MU Gua) |
Which Dispel W-D herb tx: stubborn Bi, hemiplegia/paralysis/Spasm after strokes? Caution with anti coagulants. | Bai Hua She |
Sang Zhi | 1. Dispel W-D open collaterals (esp. for spasm, tingling, numbness in upper limbs) 2. Promote urination, drain damp, reduce swelling/edema. Good for problems with hands. |
Hai Tong Pi | 1.Dispels W-D, Opens Collaterals, Relieves Itch/Kills Parasites(also Promotes Urine/Reduces Edema and Tx: Toothache. |
Sang Ji Sheng | 1. Dispel W-D, Tonify LR/KD, Nourish blood, strengthen sinews/bones 2. Calm Fetus |
Which herb is in almost all Bi Syndrome formulas? | Sang Ji Sheng |
Wu Jia Pi(CIi Wu Jia) | 1. Dispel W-D, Tonify LR/KD, Nourish blood, strengthen sinews/bones. Tx: developmentally delayed children. 2. Promote urine, reduce swelling and Pi Shui. |
Between Sang Ji Sheng and Wu Jia Pi, which is stronger to dispel W-D, which is stronger to Tonify LR/KD? | Sang Ji Sheng for W-D, Wu Jia Pi to tonify LR/KD. |
Which 2 herbs are good for chronic sore and weak low back and knees? | Sang Ji Sheng and Wu Jia Pi |
Qian Nian Jian | 1. Dispel W-D, Tonify LR/KD, Nourish blood, strengthen sinews/bones. Weaker than Sang Ji Sheng and Wu Jia Pi. |
Hu Gu | 1. STRONGLY Dispel W-D, Tonify LR/KD, Nourish blood, strengthen sinews/bones. Like Sang Ji Sheng and Wu Jia Pi together times 10! |
Cang Zhu | 1. Dry Damp in MJ, Tonify Sp, 2. Dispel W-D, release ext.(Potentiates nasal herbs) 3. Improves night vision. |
Huo Xiang | 1. Dry Damp, revive Sp, Calm Nausea and vomit. 2. Release ext. relieve summer D-H. For Turbid damp in MJ, morning sickness, food poison. |
Pei Lan | Milder version of Huo Xiang. 1. Dry damp, revive SP, 2. Relieve summerheat or ext. D-H Turbid-damp accum in MJ. |
Which Aromatic Transform Damp herb tx: chest oppression w/ profuse, thick, sticky saliva and a sweet taste? | Pei lan |
Hou Po | 1. Regulate Qi, reduce stagnation, drry dampness. 2. Transform phlegm, descend qi. Primary for epi. Distention d/t stagnation. |
Which herb in the Aromatic Transfrm Damp category is primary for epigastric distention d/t Qi stagnation? | Hou Po |
Sha Ren | 1. Regs Qi, dries damp, warms/HZs MJ, revives SP. Treat Nausea and vomit due to MJ deficient cold. 2. Calms fetus |
Between the Aromatic Transform Damp herbs Hou Po and Sha Ren, which is more for distention, which for pain? | Hou Po for distention, Sha Ren for pain. |
Bai Dou Kou | 1. Dry damp, move & regulate qi, warm & harmonize MJ, revive Spleen. Like Sha Ren, but stronger; esp. for Nausea/Vomit** |
Which are the 3 cardamom Aromatic Drain Damp herbs that Dry Damp,Move Qi & Warm MJ? | Bai Dou Kou, Cao Dou Kou, Cao Guo |
Fu Ling | 1. Drains Dampness/Reduces Swelling(Chi), 2. Promotes Urination(Pi), 3. Tonifies Spleen(Bai), 4. Calm Siprit(Shen) |
Which damages fluids more- Fu Ling or Zhu Ling? | Zhu Ling. (Fu Ling doesn’t damage fluids.) |
Zhu Ling | 1.Promote urination/leach out damp. Stronger than Fu Ling. No calm shen function. |
Ze Xie | 1.Promote urination/leach out damp and CLEAR DEFICIENT HEAT. Doesn’t damage fluids.)Ing. In Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Wu Ling San, Zhu ling tang |
Yi Yi Ren | 1.Tonify SP, resolve damp, clear heat, reduce edema, 2. Elim damp from sinews/muscles, 3. Clear heat/expel pus for LU and LI abscess. Damp Damp Damp but Mild Mild Mild! (Comparable to Fu Ling.) |
Che Qian Zi | 1. Separates clear from turbid, drain damp, clear heat, disinhibit urination, 2. Clear LR heat for EYES (also stops watery diarrhea, stops cough) |
Hua Shi | 1.Drain damp, clear heat, Disinhibit Urination, 2. Clear summer heat, 3. Stop watery diarrhea, 4. Topical for skin |
Chuan Mu Tong | 1.Clear heat, Disinhibit Urination, Clears HT heat irritability & UB Damp Lin (also promote lactation and move blood stasis from collaterals) |
Tong Cao | Generally supports Chuan Mu Tong -1.Clear heat, Disinhibit Urination, 2. Promote lactation |
Deng Xin Cao | 1.Clear heat, Disinhibit Urination for HT heat and Re Lin. External pray for LU Heat/pharygolarygeal inflammation. |
Bi Xie/Bei Xie | Main herb to Promote urination/sep. pure from turbi-.1. Cloudy Lin; 2. Excessive vaginal discharge |
Qu Mai | 1. Promo urination/unblock urin. Obstruction for D-H Lin, 2. Move blood, promote menstrual flow |
Bian Xu | 1. Promo urination/unblock urin. Obstruction, 2. Kill parasites, stop itch. Interchangeable w/ Di Fu Zi. |
Di Fu Zi | 1. Promo urination/unblock urin. Obstruction, 2. Elim. damp, stop itch |
What are three Drain Damp herbs that tx: D-H Lin and Itchy skin? | Bian Xu, Di Fu Zi, Chi Shao Dou(aduki) |
Shi Wei | 1. Dissolve stones/unblock urin. Obstruction (Also can clear LU and Blood heat) |
Hai Jin Sha | 1. Dissolve stones/unblock urin. Obstruction (mild action) |
Jin Qian Cao | Strongest for stones. Also clears D-H for GB stones w/ jaundice |
Yin Chen Hao | 1. All jaundice. High dose 10-30g. (Also itchy damp oozy sores) |
Ban Xia | 1. Dry damp, transform phlegm, dissipate nodules(for SP(Pi syn.), ST(N/V/morning sic), LU(chest congestion, ,plum pit) |
Tian Nan Xing | 1. Transform phlegm/ Expel wind - Wind-phlegm invades LR/dizzy/vertigo.(Can tx: CA, post stroke sequela) |
Bai Fu Zi | 1. Transform phlegm/Expel wind-Wind-phlegm invading head/face, facial paralysis*,migraine HA* |
Bai Jie Zi | 1. Transform phlegm, disperse Qi, dissip. Nodules,open collaterals(pleural effusion & pleurisy**) |
Jie Geng | 1. Disperse LU Qi, tx: phlegm/pus, benefit throat, 2. Guide formulas to LU 3. Raise clear qi |
Xuan Fu Hua | Descend ST/LU Qi(N/V), expel phlegm(cough/wheeze). Treats N/V but OD leads to N/V and sweat. |
Bai Qian | 1. Descend LU Qi, expel phlegm, stop cough |
Gua Lou | Clear lung heat, expel phlegm, expand Chest Qi. (Moistens LU, Transforms Phlegm, Moistens bowels) |
Chuan Bei Mu | 1. Moisten lung, transform phlegm, clear heat, stop cough |
Zhe Bei Mu | 1. Transform hot-phlegm, stop cough (stronger than Chuan Bei Mu.), 2. Dissolve nodules/relieve toxins |
Dan Nan Xing | Same as Tian Nan Xing but tx: heat. 1. Transform hot-phlegm, Expel wind-phlegm from meridians |
Zhu Ru | 1. Transform hot-phlegm, stop N/V. For LU heat, GB heat w/irritability insomnia, ST heat & morning sic. |
Qian Hu | 1. Transform phlegm, descend Lung qi & disperse W-H |
Hai Zao | 1. Soften hardness, dissolve phlegmnodes. 2. Promote urination, reduce edema |
Kun Bu | 1. Soften hardness, dissolve phlegmnodes. 2. Promote urination, reduce edema |
Xing Ren | 1. Primary to descend LU Qi, 2. Moisten intestines, move Bowels |
Zi Su Zi | 1. Descend Lu qi, stop cough/wheez, 2. Moisten int./move bowels . Strong to dry phlegm |
Bai Bu | 1. Moisten LU/ Descend qi, Stop cough, 2. Kill parasites |
Zi Wan | 1. Moisten Lu, descend qi, stop cough |
Which 2 Drain Damp herbs are esp. good for chronic, deficient consumptive coughs? | Bai Bu & Zi Wan |
Kuan Dong Hua | 1. Moisten Lu, descend qi, stop cough |
Sang Bai Pi | 1. Drain LU Heat via urin, Moisten lung, calm wheezing, 2. Promotes urination for edema |
Pi Pa Ye | 1. Transform phlegm-HEAT, descend rebellious qi(LU/ST), moisten LU |
Ting Li Zi | 1. Strongly promo urin. to drain phlegm-fluids/reduce edema. Best for Pleural Effusion pt. unable to lie down flat**. |
Which Transform Phlegm/Stop cough and Wheeze herbs treat pleurisy? | Bai Jie Zi and Ting Li Zi |
Ma Dou Ling | Do not use- aristolochic acid |
How does Tian Hua Fen transform phlegm? | Liquifies and moistens(unlike Ban Xia which dries) |