HB101 wk1 Functions

Question 1

Ma Huang (Rx Ephedrae)

Answer 1

1)Induces sweating and releases exterior 2)Disseminates and facilitates the Lung qi 3)Promotes urination relieves edema 4)warms and disperses cold pathogen

Question 2

Gui Zhi (Rm Cinnamomi)

Answer 2

1)Releases the exterior and assists the yang 2)Warms and unblocks the channels and collaterals 3) Warms the yang transforms thin mucous 4) Assists the heart yang, unblocks the chest 5) Warms the channels and collaterals, warms the womb

Question 3

Zi Su Ye (Fm Perillae)

Answer 3

1)releases the exterior and disperses cold 2) promotes movement of qi in the middle burner 3)calms restless fetus treats morning sickness 4)resolves seafood poisoning

Question 4

Jing Jie (Hb Schizonepetae)

Answer 4

1)Releases the exterior expels wind 2) Vents rashes and sores, expels heat alleviates itching 3)Stops bleeding

Question 5

Fang Feng (Rx Saposhnikoviae)

Answer 5

1)Releases the exterior and expels wind 2)expels wind-damp alleviates pain 3) expels wind alleviates spasms

Question 6

Qiang Huo (Rz et Rx Notopterygii)

Answer 6

1)releases the exterior and disperses cold 2)Unblocks painful obstruction disperses wind damp 3)Guides other herbs to the taiyang channel

Question 7

Gao Ben (Rz Ligustici)

Answer 7

1)Discharge exterior conditions and disperse cold 2)dispels wind, overcomes dampness, alleviates pain