FORMULAS THAT TONIFY QI

Question 1

Formula Composition:

1. Chief =
2. Deputy =
3. Assistant =
4. Envoy =

Answer 1

1. “Jun” - targets the # 1 diagnosis and symptoms, usually the highest dosage
2. “Chen” - Helps the Chief to focus on #1 diagnosis and symptoms, helps target accompanying symptoms
3. “Zuo” - Helps Chief and Deputy, minimizes drastic/toxic effects of Chief/Deputy (counteracts), Can have opposite effect of Chief/Deputy (synergistic)
4. “Shi” - Leads formula into channels or a part of the body, harmonizes herbs in formula

Question 2

4 steps:

1. Li =
2. Fa =
3. Fang =
4. Yao =

Answer 2

1. Theory & Diagnosis
2. Treatment Principles
3. Formula
4. Herbs (includes modifications)

Question 3

Tonification Overview:

Before tonifying, strengthen ___ and ___ if needed.
Combine ___ moving herbs to avoid cloying edicts of tonification herbs
With 5 elements, be sure to tonify the ___ of the deficient element.
With mild or chronic conditions, ___ dose.
With acute or severe conditions, ___ dose.

Answer 3

spleen, stomach, qi, mother *, lower, higher

• Def LU (metal) -> tonify middle jiao (EARTH)
• Def LV (Wood) -> tonify yin of KD (Water)

Question 4

Ren Shen (tonify qi) formulas are:

Answer 4

1. Si Jun Zi Tang
   * Liu Jun Zi Tang
   * Xiang SHa Liu Jun Zi Tang
2. Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
3. Sheng Mai San

Question 5

Si Jun Zi Tang is for:

Answer 5

Qi deficiency

Question 6

Liu Jun Zi Tang is for:

Answer 6

Qi deficiency with damp

Question 7

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang is for:

Answer 7

Qi def + Damp + Qi stag

Question 8

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San is for:

Answer 8

Qi def with dampness

Question 9

Sheng Mai San is for:

Answer 9

Upper jiao Qi + Yin deficiency

Question 10

Ren shen presentation:

Body is ___, ___, or __.
Belly is ___, ___ or ___ abdominal muscles that like pressure and lack strength

Answer 10

weak, thin, emaciated

flat, hard, or weak

Question 11

Ren shen presentation:

Facial complexion =

Answer 11

gaunt, somber white, lacking sheen, dull, withered-yellow

Question 12

Ren Shen Presentation:

Characteristics =

Answer 12

• Listless, slow reactions
• Thirst and dry tongue
• Pain, stuffiness, and discomfort below the HT
• P: deep, hidden, faint, small, sunken, or weak, maybe slow
• T: thin and small pale red tongue with a dry or peeled coat

Question 13

Ren Shen is NOT suitable for:

Answer 13

• Bloated hard abdomen that dislikes pressure
• Big abdomen
• Abdominal disten/pain
• Forceful pulse
• Overweight people
• Large tongue, greasy, thick coat

Question 14

S/Sx of Qi def:

Answer 14

Fatigue 
Pale complexion
Sweating on slight exertion
Poor appetite
Shortness of breath
Spontaneous daytime sweating
Slight sensitivity to cold 
Dislike to speak
Bloating
Mental fatigue
Muscle weakness
Loose stools
Food sensitivies

Question 15

Si Jun Zi Tang is also called:

Answer 15

The Four Gentlemen

Question 16

Si Jun Zi Tang treats:

Answer 16

SP QI DEF

1. wide variety of digestive tract disorders
2. low immunity
3. side effects from radiation and chemotherapy

Question 17

What herbs are in Si Jun Zi Tang:

Answer 17

1. Ren shen (Chinese ginseng)
2. Bai zhu (Atractylodes)
3. Gan Cao (Licorce)
4. Fu Ling (Poria mushroom)

Question 18

Liu Jun Zi Tang treats:

Answer 18

SP QI DEF with DAMP-PHLEGM

1. N/V
2. abdominal distention
3. cough (w phlegm)
4. ST problems with dampness
5. Not quite to diarrhea yet

Question 19

What herbs are in Liu Jun Zi Tang ?

Answer 19

1. Ren shen (Chinese ginseng)
2. Bai Zhu (atractylodes)
3. Gan Cao (Licorice)
4. Fu Ling (Poria)
5. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel) - regulate qi in chest and ST
6. Ban Xia (Pinella Rhizome) - regulate qi in chest and ST

Question 20

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang treats:

Answer 20

QI DEF with DAMP & QI STASIS

1. same sx as Liu Jun Zi Tang + dull abdominal pain from qi stag or loose stools
2. Diarrhea

Question 21

What herbs are in Xiang Liu Jun Zi Tang ?

Answer 21

1. Ren Shen (Chinese Ginseng)
2. Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)
3. Gan Cao (Licorice)
4. Fu Ling (Poria)
5. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)
6. Ban Xia (Pinella Rhizome)
7. Mu Xiang (Saussurea) - For diarrhea
8. Sha Ren (Amomum) - For diarrhea

Question 22

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San treats:

Answer 22

SP QI DEF with DAMPNESS

1. Diarrhea
2. Loose stools
3. N/V
4. Appetite affected
   T: Puffy. scalloped, white greasy fur
   P: slippery, weak

• chronic gastritis
• chronic hepatitis
• chronic bronchitis
• chronic nephritis
• chronic mellitus
• malabsorption syndrome
• malnutrition (especially in children)

Question 23

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San is a ___ herb that is not ___

Answer 23

warming, drying

Question 24

What herbs are in Shen Ling Bai Zhu San ?

Answer 24

1. Ren Shen (Chinese Ginseng)
2. Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)
3. Gan Cao (Licorice)
4. Fu Ling (Poria)
5. Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)
6. Yi Yi Ren (Job’s tears)
7. Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean)
8. Lian Zi (Lotus Seed)
9. Sha Ren (Cardamom seed)
10. Jie Geng (Balloon Flower)

Question 25

Sheng Mai San treats:

Answer 25

UPPER JIAO Qi & YIN DEF/DAMAGED 1. palpitations, SOB, hyperhidrosis, P: irregular, heat stroke, chronic heart disease Causes: HT disease SX: chronic HT disease, angina, cold sweats (true cold, false heat), P: irregular Causes: Chronic LU def: Sx: chronic cough + sticky sputum, SOB, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth and tongue, T: pale, red, dry, and the coat, P: thin, rapid Causes: acute summer heat -> Qi and Yin injured from big sweat from either over exertion or extreme heat Sx: palpitations ,profuse warm sweats, SOB, pale lips, T: pale, P: irregular pulse

Question 26

Depending on the dose, Sheng Mai San can be stronger than all the other ___ tonics, and can be used when the situation is ___. In Asia, it is used in ___ ___ and has been turned into an ____ ___.

Answer 26

Qi, severe, emergency room, intravenous drip

Question 27

What herbs are in Sheng Mai San ?

Answer 27

1. Ren Shen (Chinese Ginseng) 2. Wu wei zi (Schisandra fruit) 3. Mai Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber)

Question 28

Functions fo Sheng Mai San:

Answer 28

1. Reduces myocardial oxygen consumption 2. Improves coronary blood flow 3. Stabilizes BP 4. Protective for ischemic myocardium

Question 29

Tonify Qi formula: Huang Qi formulas: What is the formula?

Answer 29

1. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

Question 30

What does Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang treat:

Answer 30

QI DEF with SINKING ``` QI def (fatigue, weakness) Qi sinking (hemorrhoids, prolapse, very chronic diarrhea, recurrent miscarriage) ```

Question 31

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang treats what three patterns ?

Answer 31

1. SP/ST Qi def + 2. Qi sinking + 3. Qi def fever

Question 32

Huang Qi presentation:

Answer 32

Belly is soft deep set umbilicus sweats easily, with activity (clothes can get wet) complexion - lack of sheen muscles are weak, loose, sagging overweight or little plump (a lot of water retention, esp. exterior of body) edema, swelling at lower leg, esp calves eats a lot, and feels sleepy afterwards BM: unformed, water (even if dry at first)

Question 33

Western disease tendency for Huang Qi sx

Answer 33

1. Lung issues (allergies, rhinitis, cough wheeze) 2. Metabolism Problems 3. Vessel Problems (HTN, brain embolisms) 4. Diabetes 5. LV problems, fatty liver 6. KD diseases

Question 34

Tongue presentation for Huang Qi folks:

Answer 34

Shape : enlarged, fat, and big/round | Body color: pale or could also be dark or dull and might have purple spots (vessel disease of either head or heart)

Question 35

What herbs are in Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang ?

Answer 35

1. Huang Qi (Astragalus) 2. Chai Hu (Buplerum) 3. Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga ) 4. Ren Shen (Chinese Ginseng) 5. Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) 6. Gan Cao (Licorice) 7. Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel) 8. Dang Gui (Angelica)