HB103 wk1 Contraindications

Question 1

Qian Hu (Rx Peucedani)

Answer 1

bitter, draining dispersing in nature. Do not use in dry cough due to yin deficiency or in cough w/ mucous associated w/ cold

Question 2

Chuan Bei Mu (Bulbous Fritillariae Cirrhosae)

Answer 2

Unsuitable for cold phlegm/damp cold/yin deficiency

Question 3

Zhe Bei Mu (Bulbous Frittillariae)

Answer 3

None

Question 4

Gua Lou (Fr Tricosanthis)

Answer 4

Contra in patients w/ weakness of the spleen & stomach w/ diarrhea, do not use w/ the aconites

Question 5

Gua Lou Pi (Periicorpium Trichosanthis)

Answer 5

contra in patients w/ diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, incompatible w/ aconites

Question 6

Gua Lou Ren (Semen Trichosanthis)

Answer 6

diarrhea or loose stool due to spleen deficiency in patients w/ other signs & symptoms of significant spleen qi deficiency such as nausea