HB103 wk10 Functions

Question 1

Suan Zao Ren (Sm Ziziphi Spiinose)

Answer 1

1)Nourish the Heart yin, augments the Liver blood, & quiets the spirit 2)Prevents abnormal sweating, and leakage

Question 2

Bai Zi Ren (Sm Platycadi)

Answer 2

1)Nourish the heart & calms the spirit 2)Moistens the intestines unblocks the bowels 3) Also used for nightsweats due to Yin deficiency

Question 3

Yuan Zhi (Rx Polygalae)

Answer 3

1) Calms the spirit and quiets the heart 2)Expels phlegm clears the orrifices stops cough 3)Reduces abscesses dissapates swellings

Question 4

Ye Jiao Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori)

Answer 4

1)Nourishes the heart & blood, calms the spirit 2) Nourishes the blood, unblocks the channels 3) Alleviates itching

Question 5

She Xiang (Moschus)

Answer 5

1)Vigorously opens the orifices, revives the spirit, and unblocks closed disorders 2) Invigorates the blood, dissapates clumps, reduces swelling & alleviates pain 3) Hasten delivery & facilitates the downward passage of still borns

Question 6

Shi Chang Pu (Rz Acori)

Answer 6

1) Opens the orifices resolves phlegm turbicity, quiets the spirit 2) Transforms turbid, dampness, awakens the spleen and promotes movement of qi 3) Promotes blood flow reduces swelling

Question 7

Niu Huang (Calculus Bovis)

Answer 7

1) clears the heart, opens the orifices, awakens the spirit and dislodges phlegm 2) Clears the Liver, resolves toxicity, extinguishes wind and stops tremors 3) Drains heat resolves fire toxins