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Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Latin

Dú Huó 獨活

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Angelicae pubescentis Radix

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Latin

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙

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Clematidis Radix

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Latin

Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮

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Erythrinae Cortex

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Latin

Mù Guā 木瓜

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Chaenomelis Fructus

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Latin

Cán Shā 蠶砂

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Bombycis Faeces

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Latin

Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生

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Taxilli Herba

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Latin

Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮

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Acanthopanacis Cortex

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Latin

Qín Jiāo 秦艽

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Gentianae macrophyllae Radix

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Latin

Sāng Zhī 桑枝

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Mori Ramulus

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Latin

Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草

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Siegesbeckiae Herba

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Latin

Bái Huā Shé 白花蛇

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Agkistrodon/Bungarus

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Latin

Qí Shé 蕲蛇

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Agkistrodon

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Latin

Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

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Tigris Os

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Properties & Channels

Dú Huó 獨活

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KI, UB

Bitter, Acrid, Warm

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Properties & Channels

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙

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UB

Acrid, Salty, Warm

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Properties & Channels

Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮

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LV, SP, KI

Bitter, Acrid, Neutral

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Properties & Channels

Mù Guā 木瓜

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LV, SP

Sour, Warm

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Properties & Channels

Cán Shā 蠶砂

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LV, SP, ST

Sweet, Acrid, Warm

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Properties & Channels

Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生

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KI, LV

Bitter, Sweet, Neutral

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Properties & Channels

Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮

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KI, LV

Acrid, Bitter, Warm

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Properties & Channels

Qín Jiāo 秦艽

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GB, LV, ST

Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold

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Properties & Channels

Sāng Zhī 桑枝

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LV

Bitter, Neutral

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Properties & Channels

Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草

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KI, LV

Bitter, Cold

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Properties & Channels

Qí Shé 蕲蛇

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LV

Sweet, Salty, Warm, Toxic

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Properties & Channels

Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

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LV, KI

Acrid, Salty

26
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List the herbs in the Dispel Wind Dampness category

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Dú Huó 獨活

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙

Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮

Mù Guā 木瓜

Cán Shā 蠶砂

Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生

Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮

Qín Jiāo 秦艽

Sāng Zhī 桑枝

Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草

Qí Shé 蕲蛇

Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

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Functions

Dú Huó 獨活

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain For such disorders as wind-cold-damp painful obstruction, esp. in the lower back and legs. Can be used for both acute and chronic conditions
  2. Disperses wind-cold-damp and releases the exterior For exterior wind-cold together with dampness
  3. Also used for lesser yin stage H/A and toothache
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Functions

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain Especially useful for treating wind painful obstruction, as it both releases the exterior & promotes the movement of qi in the channels It can be taken alone as a powder w/ warm wine for pain in the lower back & legs
  2. Softens and transforms fish bones For fish bones lodged in the throat. This herb is ineffective in the treatment of deeply lodged or relatively large bones
  3. Also used for focal distention and accumulation in the middle burner because it reduces phlegm and pathogenic water
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Functions

Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction, esp. where there is soreness & pain in lower back & knees, or spasms of the extremities. This herb can be used for patterns of either hot or cold, depending on other herbs w/ which it is combined.
  2. Promotes urination and reduces edema For superficial edema due to dampness
  3. Treats itching skin lesions Used topically for scabies and other skin lesions
  4. Also used as a gargle for toothache due to dental caries
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Functions

Mù Guā 木瓜

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  1. Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels For damp painful obstruction in the extremities, especially with severe cramping pain, and weakness in the lower back and lower extremities. This is one of the more effective herbs for relaxing the sinews.
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms dampness For abdominal pain, spasms and cramping of the calves and edema due to leg qi. Especially useful for disharmony between the Liver and Spleen leading to leg problems
  3. Reduces food stagnation For indigestion. While this effect is similar to that obtained from Crataegi Fructus (shan zha), it is not commonly used.
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Functions

Cán Shā 蠶砂

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  1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness For painful obstruction or damp, itchy rashes due to wind-dampness
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach and transforms turbid dampness For internal obstruction from turbid dampness with such symptoms as vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain, borborygmus & spasms of the calf muscles.
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Functions

Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生

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  1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind-dampness For insufficiency of Liver and Kidney yin with soreness and pain in the lower back and legs, joint problems, numbness, and weakness and atrophy of the sinews and bones. ***
  2. Nourishes the Blood and calms the Womb For restless fetus or uterine bleeding during pregnancy. Also promotes lactation.
  3. Nourishes the Blood and benefits the skin. For dry, scaly skin due to blood deficiency.
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Functions

Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones For chronic wind-cold-damp painful obstruction when chronic deficiency of the Liver & Kidneys generates weak or soft sinews and bones. This herb is especially useful when the smooth flow of qi & blood is obstructed. It is particularly suitable for the elderly & for developmental delays in the motor functions of children.
  2. Transforms dampness and reduces swelling For urinary difficulty, edema and cold damp leg qi
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Functions

Qín Jiāo 秦艽

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness and soothes the sinews and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction & cramping, esp. in the extremities. Can be used for acute or chronic, cold or hot disorders. Because this substance is slightly cold & most other herbs for wind-dampness are warm, it is particularly suitable for hot painful obstruction.
  2. Clears heat from deficiency For yin deficiency patterns that manifest with fever, including steaming bone disorder.
  3. Resolves dampness and reduces jaundice. For jaundice due to damp-heat, especially in acute cases and in infants
  4. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels For dry constipation. This herb is commonly used to counteract the drying qualities of other herbs that dispel wind-dampness.
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Functions

Sāng Zhī 桑枝

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  1. Dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals, and benefits the joints For wind-damp painful obstruction with spasms. Most appropriate for the warm type that affects the upper extremities. Also used in formulas for numbness in extremities or hemiplegia as sequelae to wind-stroke.
  2. Also used for edema, especially when accompanied by joint pain.
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Functions

Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草

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  1. Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals For wind-damp painful obstruction with pain in the joints. Because it is good at unblocking the channels & invigorating the collaterals, it is also commonly used for spasms and cramps in the extremities, numbness in the extremities, & weak legs, including weakness as a sequelae of wind-stroke
  2. Clears heat and pacifies the Liver For patterns of ascendant Liver yang with such symptoms as H/A and dizziness
  3. Clears and transforms damp-heat For damp-heat sores and itching, wind-damp rash, or other forms of itching.
  4. Also used for hypertension.
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Functions

Qí Shé 蕲蛇

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  1. Powerfully unblocks the channels and extinguishes wind For chronic wind-dampness with numbness and weakness of the limbs and cramping of the sinews. Generally used for stubborn cases.
  2. Dispels wind from the skin For dermatosis, numbness of the skin or any kind of rash
  3. Dispels wind from the sinews and settles jitteriness and convulsions For any kind of spasms, tremors or seizures. Can be used for facial paralysis or hemiplegia due to wind-stroke.
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Functions

Hŭ Gŭ 虎骨

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  1. Dispels wind, takes care of pain, strengthens the sinews and bones Wind-damp painful obstruction, atrophied & weak lower back & legs. Often used when the pain of painful obstruction is not fixed in one place, & there are spasms of the legs & difficulty moving the joints.
39
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Herbs that Dispel Wind Dampness are generally contraindicated for ________ because __________.

A

Yin deficiency

the herbs tend to be drying in nature

40
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Which Dispel Wind Dampness herb can be used to treat Shao Yin stage headache?

Why?

A

Du Huo

goes to the KD channel (Shao Yin)

41
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Which Dispel Wind Dampness herb only goes to the UB channel?

A

Wei Ling Xian

42
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Mu Gua relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels because _____

A

it goes to the LV channel

43
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_______ goes the the KD & LV and is good for joints they are merging place for bones (KD) & tendons (LV)

A

Sang Ji Sheng

44
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Qin Jiao treats what body tissues? Why?

A

tendons & muscles

It goes to the GB, LV and ST channels

45
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Xi Xian Cao can treat shen disturbance caused by _______

A

Yang rising

46
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Which herb from the Dispel Wind Dampness category has the potential to nourish yin? Why?

A

Qin Jiao

Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels - cooling and lubricating

47
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Du Huo can be used to release the exterior because ________

A

it goes to the UB (Tai Yang) channel, and is acrid and warm.

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Dú Huó 獨活

Angelicae pubescentis Radix

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A

Wēi Líng Xiān 威靈仙

Clematidis Radix

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Hăi Tóng Pí 海桐皮

Erythrinae Cortex

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A

Mù Guā 木瓜

Chaenomelis Fructus

52
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Cán Shā 蠶砂

Bombycis Faeces

53
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A

Sāng Jì Shēng 桑寄生

Taxilli Herba

54
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A

Wŭ Jiā Pí 五加皮

Acanthopanacis Cortex

55
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A

Qín Jiāo 秦艽

Gentianae macrophyllae Radix

56
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Sāng Zhī 桑枝

Mori Ramulus

57
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A

Xī Xiān Căo 豨薟草

Siegesbeckiae Herba

58
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Qí Shé 蕲蛇

Agkistrodon

59
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These Dispel Wind-Dampness herbs are appropriate for treating wind-cold-dampness _______, while _____ is used for wind-damp-heat.

A

Du Huo, Wei Ling Xian, Wu Jia Pi, Mu Gua, Hu Gu

Xi Xian Cao

60
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Dispel Wind Dampness herbs that are:

better for the upper body ______

better for the lower body ________

better for either upper or lower body ______

A

Qiang Huo, Sang Zhi

Du Huo, Mu Gua, Can Sha

Wei Ling Xian

61
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Which Dispel-Wind Dampness herbs have the potential to tonify?

A

Wu Jia Pi, Xi Xian Cao, Du Huo

62
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Wei Ling Xian is used for relatively _______ because it is _____

Qin Jiao is used for relatively _______ because it is ______

A

cold painful obstruction

warm

warm painful obstruction

slightly cold

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