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Herbal 2 Test 5
pharmacopia 2 test 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the symptoms that herbs that transform dampness treat as compared to those that treat food stagnation? | They include symptoms of:1) distension and fullness in the abdomen 2) nausea, vomiting and spitting up sour fluids 3) absence of thirst 4) loss of appetite 5) diarrhea with difficulty defecating 6) greasy t.c. either white or yellow and 7) soggy pulse |
| What are 3 possible causes of food stagnation? | 1) emotional disturbances; 2)poor dietary habits; 3) phlegm |
| What are the two patterns assoc. with food stagnation? | hot and cold patterns |
| What are the symptoms assoc. with the hot pattern of food stagnation? | 1)severe bad breath; 2)distension of the abdomen; 3)desire to drink cold drinks but not hot; 4)greasy tongue coat; 5)forceful and slippery pulse |
| What are the symptoms assoc. with the cold pattern of food stagnation? | 1)brackish feelings in the throat, nausea and spitting up clear fluids; 2)feeling of distension in the abdomen; 3)desire to drink hot fluids but not cold; 4)white greasy tongue coat; 5)weak/thin pulse 6) often assoc with st/sp def |
| What channels does Shan Zha have an affinity to? | Liver, Stomach and Spleen channels |
| Shan Zha is best known for treating what 2 conditions? | Food stagnation from excess meat consumption and blood stasis |
| For blood stasis in the chest, shan zha is combined with what herb? | Dan Shen |
| Mai Ya is known for what 3 abilities? | 1)to treat food stagnation due to accumulated undigested starchy foods; 2) to smooth Liver Qi and 3) to inhibit lactation |
| Gu Ya treats what type of food stagnation? | Food stagnation due to accumulation of undigested starchy foods |
| What 2 herbs treat food stagnation due to accumulation of undigested starchy foods? | Mai Ya and Gu Ya |
| Describe the method of preparing Gu Ya in a decotion? | Cooking destroys Gu Ya's activity so prepare the decoction of herbs and add the Gu Ya powder after the decotion is done cooking |
| Shen Qu is translated as? | Medicated Leaven |
| List 2 occasions when Shen Qu is used? | 1) To treat Stomach Cold 2) often used in formulas with minerals to help the body digest and absorb the minerals |
| What activity does Shen Qu promote? | Enzymatic activity in the digestive system |
| What channels does Ji Nei Jin have a strong affinity for? | Bladder, Small Intestines, Spleen and Stomach |
| Ji Nei Jin treats what types of problems? | 1) a variety of types of food stagnation 2) urinary symptoms like enuresis and stones (urniary and biliary) |
| Ji Nei Jin is often combined with what herb to treat stones? | Jin Qian Cao |
| Lai Fu Zi treats food stagnation but has 3 distinguishing abilitites. What are they? | 1)treat abdo pain with difficult diarrhea 2)descend Lung Qi and 3)reduce phlegm. |
| What 3 regions that affect internal organs do herbs that regulate qi act? | SP/ST, LR, LU |
| In general, what are the characteristics of herbs that regulate Qi? | Aromatic and Dry |
| What are two possible adverse actions of herbs that regulate Qi? | To Injure Yin and to disperse the Qi |
| How are herbs that regulate Qi decocted? and Why? | They are generally cooked less than 15 minutes becasue they contain volatile oils |
| Chen Pi is translated as? | Aged Peel |
| What channels does Chen Pi have an affinity for? | ST/SP and LU |
| What are the actions of Chen Pi? | 1) Improves the transportive function of the Spleen 2)when Qi stagnates, it directs Qi downward 3)it dries damp 4)helps eliminate phlegm 5)is often added to formulas with tonifying herbs that can be cloying |
| Chen Pi is combined with Bai Zhu to treat what? | Restore Spleen transportive functioning |
| To treat Spleen transportive function, Chen Pi is combined with what herb? | Bai Zhu |
| With what 2 herbs can Chen Pi be combined to treat vomiting? | Sheng Jiang or Zhu Ru |
| Chen Pi combined with Sheng Jiang treats what condition? | Vomiting |
| Chen Pi combined with Zhu Ru treats what condition? | vomiting |
| Chen Pi is combined with Ban Xia to treat what condition? | Damp Phlegm |
| Chen Pi is combined with Fu Ling to treat what condition? | Damp Phlegm |
| Chen Pi can be combined with what 2 herbs to treat Damp Phlegm? | Ban Xia or Fu Ling |
| Chen Pi is combined with Huang Qi or Dang Shen to treat what condition? | to prevent bloating |
| Chen Pi can be combined with what 2 herbs to prevent bloating | Huang Qi or Dang Shen |
| Qing Pi translates into? | Immature Citrus Peel |
| What direction is Chen Pi said to act? | Vertically |
| What direction is Qing Pi said to act? | Horizontally |
| What 3 channels does Qing Pi have an affinity for ? | LV/GB and ST |
| What are the functions of Qing Pi | 1)Spreads Liver Qi in the chest and flank 2)scatters food stagnation 3)dries dampness 4)helps eliminate phlegm |
| What 3 possible herbs can Qing Pi be combined with to treat distention of the chest and flank? | Chai Hu, Yu Jin or Xiang Fu |
| Qing Pi combined with Chai Hu is used to treat? | distention of the chest and flank |
| Qing Pi combined with Shan Zha is used to treat? | food stagnation |
| Qing Pi combined with Ban Xia is used to treat? | eliminate white phlegm |
| Qing Pi combined with Lai Fu Zi is used to treat? | eliminate white phlegm |
| Qing Pi combined with Shen Qu is used to treat? | food stagnation |
| Qing Pi combined with Yu Jin is used to treat? | distention of the chest and flank |
| Qing Pi combined with Xiang Fu is used to treat? | distention of the chest and flank |
| Qing Pi combined with Mai Ya is used to treat? | food stagnation |
| Da Fu Pi translates as? | Big Abdomen Peel |
| When is Da Fu Pi particularly useful? | When the abdomen feels big and distended |
| What are the functions of Da Fu Pi? | 1)treats distention of the flank and chest 2)moves stagnant damp Qi downward esp when accompagnied by constipation 3)promotes urination and reduces edema |
| Zhi Shi has what temperature associated with it? | Slightly cold |
| Zhi Shi is often used with Bai Zhu to treat what pattern? | Focal distension associated with gas, epigastric or abdominal |
| Zhi Shi has 4 abilities. What are they? | 1) breaks stagnant Qi 2)directs Qi down when there is abdo pain with either constipation or diarrhea 3)helps eliminate phlegm obstructing the chest or epigastrum 4)used with tonifying herbs for prolapse |
| Zhi Shi with Da Huang or Huang Qin treats what problem? | Directs Qi down when there is abdominal pain with either constipation or diarrhea |
| Zhi Shi with Gui Zhi treat what problem? | helps eliminate phlegm obstructing the chest or epigastrium |
| Zhi Shi with Huang Qi treats what? | It is used with tonifying herbs to treat proplapse |
| What is the temperature of Xiang Fu? | Neutral |
| What channels does Xiang Fu have an affinity for? | Liver and Triple Warmer |
| Xiang Fu is best known for treating what condition? | Constrained Liver Qi and Disharmony between Liver and Spleen |
| Xiang Fu has what affected on periods? | It regulates menses when there is either irregular menstruation or dysmenorrhea |
| What channels does Mu Xiang have an affinity with? | Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Spleen/Stomach |
| What 3 abilities does Mu Xiang have? | It regulates and moves stagnant Qi when 1) the diaphragm is constricted 2) the Spleen is not transporting 3)when tenesmus grips the intestines causing pain |
| Mu Xiang + Qing Pi treats what? | indigestion and belching |
| Mu Xiang + Bai Zhu treats what? | Loss of Appetite and distention |
| Mu Xiang + Sha Ren or Huang Lian treats what? | tenesmus |
| Wu Yao has what temperature? | Warm |
| What channels does Wu Yao have an affinity for? | Bladder, Kidney, Lung and Spleen |
| What are the actions of Wu Yao? | 1) helps to open the Lung by dispersing Cold and Qi Stagnation in the chest 2)treats urinary frequency due to dold and K def 3) treats abdo pain and vomiting w/ diarrhea due to Sp and K cold |
| Wu Yao + Xie Bai treats? | Opens Lung by dispersing Cold and Qi stagnation in chest |
| Wu Yao + Mu Xiang treats? | Qi Clumping |
| Wu Yao + Zhi Ke treats? | Qi Clumping |
| Wu Yao + Xiang Fu | Qi clumping |
| Wu Yao + Yi Zhi Ren treats? | urinary frequency due to Cold and KD def |
| Wu Yao + Wu Zhu Yu treats? | abdo pain + vomiting with diarrhea due to SP and KD cold |
| Wu Yao + Shan Yao treats? | urinary frequency due to cold and KD def |
| Chen Xiang translates as? | Sinking fragrance |
| Chen Xiang has 3 abilities? | 1)directs rebellious Qi downward 2) treats rebellioius Stomach 3)aids the KD to grasp the Lung Qi for asthma |
| How is Chen Xiang prepared for ingestion? | It is used as a powder in small doses and should never never be decocted |
| How is Tan Xiang prepared for ingestion? | It is used as a powder, in small doses, added near the end of the decoction |
| What abilities does Tan Xiang have? | 1) It moves Qi 2)alleviates pain in the chest |
| What 2 herbs is Tan Xiang often used with? | Dan Shen and Xi Xin |
| Xie Bai has a strong affinity for what 3 channels? | Lung, Large Intestines and Stomach |
| What 3 abilities does Xie Bai have? | 1) it unblocks the Yang Qi 2)disperses cold phlegm in the Lungs 3)directes Qi downward for Damp Stagnation in the ST/LI |
| What 2 channels does Fo Shou have an affinity for? | Liver and Spleen |
| When is Fo Shou used? | 1)When there is constrained Liver Qi with Stomach Pain, no appetite, belching and vomiting 2) for mild chronic cough with copious phlegm |
| What 2 abilities does Mei Gui Hua have? | 1)ability to harmonize the Liver and Stomach 2)disperses blood stasis, ob-gyn or trauma |
| What is the temperature of Chuan Lian Zi? | cold |
| When is Chuan Lian Zi used? | 1) treats constrained Liver Qi 2) hernias with heat signs 3) used with Damp Heat 4) can be used with roundworms and tapeworms esp. for related pain |
| Chuan Lian Zi like Zhi Shi has the ability to? | move Qi and be cold |
| Li Zhi He has a strong affinity for what channel? | Liver |
| Li Zhi He is used primarily for? | pain related to either Liver constraint (epigastric pain) or cold in the liver channel (hernial or testicular pain) |
| Shi Di is known primarily for? | treating belching and hiccups either hot or cold |
| What are the 5 pathogenic factors treated by herbs that stop bleeding? | 1)reckless hot blood 2)Yin deficiency/Ascendent Yang 3)Spleen Qi deficiency (Sp/K yang def) 4)Trauma 5)blood stasis |
| How are herbs that treat "Stop Bleeding" ususally prepared? | 1) Char Fried (Chao or Tan) or 2) Blast Fried (Pao) |
| What is the temperature of Pu Huang? | neutral |
| What 3 organs does Pu Huang have an affinity for? | Liver, Spleen, Heart (the 3 most involved with blood) |
| Where in the body does Pu Huang stop bleeding? | In all locations, externally and internally. |
| What is the temperature of Xian He Cao? | Neutral |
| What 3 organs does Xian He Cao have an affinity for? | Liver, Spleen, Lung |
| Can Xian He Cao treat Blood Stasis? | No! |
| Can Pu Huang be used to treat blood stasis? | It is used to move blood in the chest and for Ob-Gyn |
| What does Xian He Cao treat? | 1)restrains leakage of blood in LU, LR and SP especially with def. 2)restains diarrhea 3)treats tapeworms 4) treats trichomonas vaginitis |
| What are the 2 major affects of San Qi on blood? | To stop bleeding and transform blood stasis |
| In acute situations, what is San Qi used to treat? | Swelling and Pain |
| Can San Qi be used internally and topically? | yes |
| Bai Ji has what temperature associated with it? | Cool |
| In what 2 organs does Bai Ji stop bleeding? | Lung and Stomach |
| For bleeding in the LUng and Stomach which herb would you use? | Bai Ji |
| What is Bai Ji used to treat? | 1) Stop bleeding in LU, ST and skin 2) generate flesh |
| To treat bleeding in the Lung, Bai Ji is combined with which possible herbs? | Bai Bu and Chuan Bei Mu |
| To treat bleeding in the skin, Bai Ji is combined with which possible herbs? | Shi Gao |
| What is the temperature of Zong Lu Pi? | Neutral |
| Does Zong Lu Pi treat Deficiency or Excess conditions? | Zong Lu Pi treats both! |
| What organs does Zong Lu Pi treat? | Lung, Large Intestines, Uterus |
| Da Ji and Xiao Ji are translated as? | Big and Small Thistle |
| Da Ji and Xiao Ji are used to treat? | Stops bleeding associated reckless hot blood |
| Of Da Ji and Xiao Ji which is the stronger of the two? | Da Ji |
| Da Ji is used for bleeding in which places of the body? | Stomach, bladder, Large Intestines, Uterus and Lung |
| Xiao Ji is used for blood in what places of the body? | Urine/bladder |
| Di Yu has what temperature? | Cold |
| Di Yu treats what conditions? | 1) Bleeding especially in LW related to Damp Heat: LI, uterus and ST 2) generates flesh |
| What temperature does Huai Mi have? | Cool |
| What are the conditions that Huai Mi treat? | 1)STops bleeding with damp Heat esp. in LW, LI and uterus 2)treats Liver Heat, red eys and dizziness |
| What 2 herbs treat bleeding involving Damp Heat in the LW, LI and uterus? | Huai Mi and Di Yu |
| What is the temperature of Qian Cao? | Cold |
| What affect does Qian Cao have on blood? | 1)Moves Blood and Stops Bleeding |
| For what 2 organs does Qian Cao have an affinity for? | Liver and Heart |
| Qian Cao stops bleeding from what parts of the body? | ST, LU, LI and uterus and any bleeding due to hot reckless blood |
| Qian Cao dispels blood stasis where? | chest and flank pain |
| Can Ce Bai Ye be used for Hot or Cold patterns? | Both depending on what combined with |
| Ce Bai Ye stands out by virtue of its ability to do what? | Stop Cough and eliminate blood streaked sputum |
| Topically, Ce Bai Ye treats what? | Small burns |
| Ce Bai Ye has an affinity for what organs? | ST, LU, LI, BL and uterus |
| What is the temperature of Ai Ye? | Warming |
| Ai Ye has an affinity for what organs? | SP, LV and K |
| Ai Ye treats what condition of the womb? | Stops uterine bleeding from Cold and Deficiency |
| Ai Ye is combined with what herb to treat the womb? | Gan Jiang |
| Ai Ye is combined with what herb to calm the fetus? | E Jiao |
| Ai Ye treats what condition of the abdomen? | Disperses Cold in abdomen to alleviate the pain |
| What two herbs are used with Ai Ye to treat pain in the abdomen? | Xiang Fu and Wu Yao |
| What is the temperature of Fu Long Gan? | Warm |
| What is Fu Long Gan used for? | 1) Acts primarily in ST and LI to stop bleeding and diarrhea. 2)used for morning sickness |
| Xue Yu Tan has what major affect on blood? | Restrains leakage |
| Xue Yu Tan stops bleeding in what areas of the body? | Uterus, Bladder and nose |
| Xue Yu Tan has the somewhat unique capacity to do what? | Promote urination when it is painful and with blood |
| Jiang Xiang has what affect on blood? | Stops bleeding and disperses blood stasis |
| Jiang Xiang treats blood stasis due to what? | trauma, internal and external |
| Ou Jie has what affect on blood? | Stops bleeding, and breaks up blood stasis in LU and ST |
| Lian Fang comes from what plant | Lotus |
| Lian Fang has what affect on blood? | Stops bleeding, disperses blood stasis in Uterus and Bladder |
| Besides treating bleeding, Lian Fang has 2 other affects? | 1)calms the fetus 2)dispels damp summer heat |
| Hua Fui Shi has what affect on blood? | 1) disperses blood stasis 2)stops bleeding in ST and LU 3)used topically for localized trauma |
| Zi Zhu has what affect on blood? | It is used to treat blood in urine and to treat burns |
| Bai Mao Gen has an affinity for what organs? | LU, ST, SI and BL |
| What is the temperature of Bai Mao Gen? | Cold |
| Bai Mao Gen has what affect on blood? | Stops reckless hot blood in relation to LU, ST, SI and BL |
| What herb is Bai Mao Gen combined with to cool the blood? | Sheng Di |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in SP/ST? | Mu Gua, Chen Pi, Zhi Shi |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in Liver? | Xiang Fu, Zhi Ke, and Wu Yao |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in Lung? | Chen Xiang, Tan Xiang |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi to treat Heat (cool herbs) are? | Chuan Lian Zi, Zhi Shi |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi to treat cold (warm herbs)are? | Chen Xiang and Wu Yao |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in the chest? | Xie Bai, Zhi Shi, Tan Xiang, Qing Pi and Mu Xiang |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in the flank? | Chuan Lian Zi, Zhi Ke and Qing Pi |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in the Upper abdomen | Xiang Fu and Mu Xiang |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in Paraumbilical area? | Wu Yao and Mu Xiang |
| Main herbs to regulate Qi in the lower abdomen? | Chen Xiang, Wu Yao, and Chuan Lian Zi |
| Medicinals that Warm the interior and expel the cold are generally used to? | 1)Rescue devasted Yang from collapse 2)disperse cold from the MW 3)Warm and tonify kidney yang |
| Fu Zi has and affinity with what organs and body regions? | HT SP and Kidney; all 3 warmers (LW, MW, and UW) |
| Why does Fu Zi need to be used with care? | It is toxic |
| Fu Zi can be used to treat what condition? | Weakness of Yang in the HT, SP and Kidney, UW, MW, and LW |
| Fu Zi + Ren Shen treats what? | devastated Yang |
| To treat Devastated Yang, Fu Zi is combined with what herb? | Ren Shen |
| Fu Zi + Rou Gui + Shu Di Huang is used to treat? | Waning Life Gate |
| To treat waning life gate, Fu zi is combined with what 2 herbs? | Rou Gui and Shu Di Huang |
| Fu Zi + Gan Jiang is used to treat? | Collapse of SP and KD Yang |
| To treat KD yang, Fu Zi is combined with what herb? | Gan Jiang |
| Fu Zi + Bai Zhu and Gui Zhi to treat? | Wind Damp Bi |
| To treat Wind Damp Bi, Fu Zi is combined with? | Bai Zhu and Gui Zhi |
| Fu Zi + Ren Shen + Gui Zhi treats? | Weak Heart Yang |
| To treat Weak Heart Yang, Fu Zi is combined with what 2 herbs? | Ren Shen and Gui Zhi |
| Fu Zi + Ma Huang + Xi Xin treats? | Ext. Wind Cold with pre-existing Yang Def |
| To treat Ext. Wind Cold with pre-existing Yang Def, Fu Zi is combined with what 2 herbs? | Ma Huang and Xi Xin |
| To prepare Fu Zi for ingestion, one needs to do what? | Boil for 30 - 60 minutes before adding other ingredients |
| Gan Jiang has an affinity for what organs? | LU, HT, SP and ST |
| Gan Jiang is most often used to do what? | Warm the Middle and Expel Cold |
| To Warm the Middle and Expel Cold, Gan Jiang is combined with what 2 herbs? | Gan Cao and Gao Liang Jiang |
| Gan Jiang + Gan Cao + Gao Liang Jiang treats what? | Warms the Middle and Expel Cold |
| Gan Jiang + Ren Shen + Gui Zhi treats what? | Rescues Devasted Yang and Expels Ext. Cold? |
| To Rescue Devasted Yang and Expels Ext Cold, Gan Jiang is combined with what 2 herbs? | Ren Shen and Gui Zhi |
| Gan Jiang has a number of abilities, what are they? | 1) rescues devasted Yang and expels EXT cold 2) warms the Lung and helps eliminated white sputum assoc. with LU Cold 3) warms the channels to stop bleeding exp in uterus |
| What organs does Rou Gui have an affinity for? | K, HT, LR, SP |
| What is the effect of Rou Gui + Fu Zi? | It warms and fortifies K Yang, treats weak back, impotence,and frequent urination. |
| What does the combination of Rou Gui + Gan Jiang do? | It supports Sp Yang. |
| In Combination with what herb Rou Gui helps K to Grasp The LU Qi to stop wheezing? | Bu Gu Zhi |
| What medicinal help Rou Gui "lead the Fire back to the source"? | Shu Di Huang |
| What does Rou Gui + Nu Zhen Zi treat? | dizziness |
| What is the effect of Rou Gui + Dan Gui + Chuan Xiong? | Disperse cold, Unblock channels & vessels. For Damp Cold obstruction, Qi Stag, or Blood Stasis. |
| What combo helps generation of Qi & Blood by supporting the SP? | Rou Gui + Gan Jiang + Bai Zhu |
| How is Rou Gui Taken? | Ususally as a powder, rarely decocted. |
| Wu Zhu Yu enterns what channels? | LR, K, SP, ST |
| What is Wu Zhu Yu best known for? | Warming MW, relieving Cold in LR Channel, and alleviating Pain. |
| What type of disorders are treated by Wu Zhu Yu + Gan Jiang + Ban Xia ? | LR/ ST disorders w/ Cold or Phlegm. |
| Wu Zhu Yu + Huang Lian | Redirects Qi downward: Vomit, reflux. |
| Wu Zhu Yu + Wu Wei Zi + Bu Gu Zhi | Stops diarrhea. |
| Wu Zhu Yu leads fire down ward. Is it used topically as well? | Yes, topical on sole of foot, and for mouth sores. |
| What are the actions of Chuan Jiao ? | Warms the MW for ST pain/ vomitting. |
| Chuan Jiao + Gan Jiang | Tx diarrhea. |
| Chuan Jiao + Mu Wei + Huan Lian | Tx abd pain due to round worms. |
| What are actions of Ding Xiang? | Warms MW, redirects Qi downward for ST Cold/ vomitting. |
| Ding Xiang + Ban Xia + Sha Ren + Bai Zhu | Tx Sp Cold diarrhea, and abd pain. |
| Ding Xian + Rou Gui + Ba Ji Tian | Warms K, for impotence and vaginal discharge. |
| Xiao Hui xiang + Rou Gui + Wu Yao | Warms K and spreads LR Qi to alleviate pain in the LR Chhannel for hernia and abd pain. |
| What are other actions of Xiao Hui Xiang ? | It also harmonizes St for abd pain, w/ low appetite and vomitting. |
| What is the action of this combo: Gao Liang Jiang + Gan Jiang + Rou Gui + Xiang Fu ? | Warming MW, and alleviating abd and epigastric pain. |
| Gao Liang Jian + Ban Xia | can stop vomitting due to Cold. |
| To warm the kidneys and spread liver qi + alleviate pain in LV channel, which herbs would you add to Xiao Hui Xiang? | Rou Gui and Wu Yao (reg. Qi) |
| To warm the middle and alleviate epigastric and abdo pain, which herbs would you add to Gao Liang Jiang? | Gan Jiang, Rou Gui and Xiang Fu (reg. Qi) |
| To treat Sp cold diarrhea and abdo pain, which herbs would you add to Ding Xiang? | Ban Xia (Cold Phlegm), Sha Ren (aromatic damp) and Bai Zhu (tonify Qi) |
| To redirect Qi downwards for vomiting and reflux, what herb would you add to Wu Zhu Yu? | Huang Lian |
| To stop diarrhea, what herbs would you add to Wu Zhu Yu? | Wu Wei Zi and Bu Gu Zhi |
| To treat LV/ST disorder with cold or phlegm what herbs would you add to Wu Zhu Yu? | Gan Jiang and Ban Xia (cold phlegm) |
| What do you add to Rou Gui to warm + fortify KD yang with wk back, impotence and frequent urination? | Fu Zi |
| What do you add to Rou Gui to support Spleen Yang | Gan Jiang |
| What do you add to Rou Gui to lead fire back to the Source with dizziness? | Shu Di Huang and Nu Zhen Zi |
| What do you add to Rou Gui to disperse cold and unblock channels for Damp Cold obstruction and Qi or blood stagnation | Dang Gui (tonify blood) and Chuan Xiang (invigorate blood) |
| What do you add to Rou Gui to encourage the generation of Qi and Blood by supporting the Spleen? | Bai Zhu (tonify Qi) and Gan Jiang |
| What do you add to Gan Jiang to resuce devastated Yang and expel exterior Cold? | Ren Shen (Qi Tonic) and Gui Zhi (warm acrid) |
| What do you add to Gan Jiang to warm the LU and help eliminate White Sputum of Lung Cold? | Xi Xin (warm aromatic) and Wu Wei Zi (stabilize and bind) |
| What do you add to Gan Jiang to stop bleeding esp in uterus? | Bai Zhu (Tonify Qi) |
| What do you add to Fu Zi to treat devastated Yang? | Ren Shen (Tonify Qi) |
| What do you add to Fu Zi for Waning Life Gate (yang)? | Rou Gui and Shu Di Huang (Tonify Blood and essence) |
| What do you add to Fu Zi to treat Wind Damp Bi? | Bai Zhu (tonify Qi) and Gui Zhi (Warm Acrid) |
| What do you add to Fu Zi to treat Weak Heart Yang? | Ren Shen (tonify Qi) and Gui Zhi (warm and acrid) |
| What do you add to Fu Zi to treat Wind Cold EPF with pre-existing Yang Def? | Ma Huang (warm/acrid) and Xi Xin (warm/acrid) |
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