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Chapter 6 - 1 Flashcards

1
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Latin

Qián Hú 前胡

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Peucedani Radix

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Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母

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Fritillariae cirrhosae Bulbus

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Latin

Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母

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Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus

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Latin

Guā Lóu 瓜蔞

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Trichosanthis Fructus

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Latin

Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮

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Trichosanthis Pericarpium

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Latin

Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁

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Trichosanthis Semen

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Latin

Zhú Rù 竹茹

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Bambusae Caulis in taeniam

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Latin

Kūn Bù 昆布

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Eckloniae Thallus

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Latin

Hăi Zăo 海藻

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Sargassum

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Channels & Properties

Qián Hú 前胡

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LU

Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold

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Channels & Properties

Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母

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HT, LU

Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold

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Channels & Properties

Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母

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HT, LU

Bitter, Cold

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Channels & Properties

Guā Lóu 瓜蔞

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LI, LU, ST

Sweet, Cold

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Channels & Properties

Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮

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LU, ST, LI

Sweet, Cold

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Channels & Properties

Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁

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LU, ST, LI

Sweet, Cold

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Channels & Properties

Zhú Rù 竹茹

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LU, ST, GB

Sweet, Slightly Cold

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Channels & Properties

Kūn Bù 昆布

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KI, LV, ST

Salty, Cold

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Channels & Properties

Hăi Zăo 海藻

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KI, LV, LU, ST

Bitter, Salty, Cold

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Functions

Qián Hú 前胡

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  1. Directs qi downward and dispels phlegm For cough or wheezing with thick sputum due to turbid clogging of the Lungs
  2. Disperses and scatters wind-heat For the exterior patterns of externally-contracted wind-heat with H/A and cough. Most suitable when wind-heat constrains the Lungs
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Functions

Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母

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  1. Clears heat and transforms phlegm
    For many types of cough, chiefly chronic cough, cough w/ signs of fire from yin deficiency, cough w/ slight sputum difficult to expectorate or cough w/ blood-streaked sputum. It is most effective in treating cough accompanied by constrained qi, manifested in a reduced appetite & a stifling sensation in the chest & upper abdomen.
  2. Clears heat and dissipates nodules For disorders in which phlegm-fire collects and produces nodules, sores. Swellings, scrofula and Lung or breast abscess.
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Functions

Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母

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  1. Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For acute Lung heat patterns with productive cough
  2. Clears heat and dissipates nodules For phlegm-fire which congeals and causes neck swellings. Also important for Lung and breast abscess and swellings.
22
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Functions

Guā Lóu 瓜蔞

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  1. Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat For heat-induced coughs with sputum that is thick and difficult to expectorate. Can be used as a stand-alone herb, especially in children.
  2. Unbinds the chest and dissipates nodules For conditions in which qi accumulates in the chest leading to a stifling or distended sensation, constriction, pain or pressure in the diaphragm.
  3. Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules Primarily for abscesses involving the Lungs, Intestines or breast.
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Functions

Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮

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  1. Clears the Lungs and transforms phlegm For phlegm-heat in the chest or dry cough with difficult-to-expectorate sputum and dry throat due to wind-heat.
  2. Regulates the qi and expands the chest For chest painful obstruction, clumping in the chest, and the early stages of breast abscess.
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Functions

Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁

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  1. Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For phlegm-heat cough. Both cools and moistens. Especially useful for cough with chest pain and thick, difficult-to-expectorate sputum.
  2. Expands the chest For accumulation of phlegm in the chest leading to a stifling sensation, pain or diaphragmatic pressure
  3. Moistens the Intestines For dry constipation, especially when it appears in a pattern of Lung heat with dry mouth, thirst and irritability.
  4. Promotes healing of sores Used adjunctively for breast abscess and swelling as well as sores that have not yet supporated.
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Functions

Zhú Rù 竹茹

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  1. Clears and transforms phlegm-heat For heat in the Lungs with viscous sputum, stifling sensation in the chest, or coughing up blood. Also for Gallbladder fire harboring phlegm and phlegm-heat
  2. Clears heat and stops vomiting For vomiting of bitter or sour matter due to heat in Stomach w/ bad breath, aversion to heat & a yellow greasy tongue. The Stomach heat can be due to either excess or deficiency.

This herb is very effective at stopping vomiting & can be used, w/ other appropriate herbs, in treating other types of vomiting including those associated w/ morning sickness.

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Functions

Kūn Bù 昆布

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  1. Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness For neck nodules such as goiter and scrofula. Also used for bulging disorders, especially those involving the scrotum and testicles.
  2. Promotes urination and reduces edema An adjunctive herb for edema due to leg qi or floating edema
27
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Functions

Hăi Zăo 海藻

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  1. Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness For neck nodules such as goiter and scrofula. Also used for bulging disorders, especially those involving the scrotum and testicles.
  2. Promotes urination and reduces edema An adjunctive herb for edema due to leg qi or floating edema
28
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A

Qián Hú 前胡

Peucedani Radix

29
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Chuān Bèi Mŭ 川貝母

Fritillariae cirrhosae Bulbus

30
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Zhè Bèi Mŭ 淛貝母

Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus

31
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Guā Lóu Pí 栝蔞皮

Trichosanthis Pericarpium

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Guā Lóu Rén 栝蔞仁

Trichosanthis Semen

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Guā Lóu 瓜蔞

Trichosanthis Fructus

34
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Zhú Rù 竹茹

Bambusae Caulis in taeniam

35
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Kūn Bù 昆布

Eckloniae Thallus

36
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Hăi Zăo 海藻

Sargassum

37
Q

Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat are generally contraindicated for ____ because _____

A

Yin deficiency

they are bitter and cold - thus they tend to be draining

38
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Which Bei Mu is more effective in treating formed phlegm?

A

Zhe Bei Mu

39
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Gua Lou Pi is _____ compared to Gua Lou, and thus can better _____

A

dryer

move qi, opening the upper jiao

40
Q

Kun Bu has this function because it is salty: _____

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Reduces phlegm and softens areas of hardness

41
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Qian Hu redirects ______ , transforms phlegm and disperses _____

A

qi downward

wind heat

42
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Chuan Bei Mu and Zhe Bei Mu are used to _____ and _____

A

transform phlegm

stop coughs

43
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Zhu Ru goes the GB and is thus good for _____ and _____

A

calming the spirit

eliminating irritability

44
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Which Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough herbs are best for turbid phlegm obstructing the channels?

A

Kun Bu

Hai Zao

Zhe Bei Mu

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