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Onur midterm
Onur midterm- (For best results, study Onur Quiz 1 and 2 also.)
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| He Shou Wu -Polygonum Rt | 1. Nourish Blood, Nourish Essence, 2. Relieve Phlegm Toxicity , 3. Moisten Intestines |
| Gou Qi Zi -Chinese Wolfberry Fruit | 1. Nourish Blood, Nourish Essence (esp. EYES), 2. Moisten Lung |
| Sang Shen -Mulberry Fruit | 1. Nourish Blood & Essence(graying hair),2. Gen.Fluids – Xiao Ke, 3. Moisten Intestines |
| 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 |