HB103 wk7 Functions

Question 1

Chi Shao (Rx Paeniae Rubra)

Answer 1

1)Invigorates blood & dispels blood stasis 2) Clears heat & cools the blood

Question 2

Tao Ren (Sm Persicae)

Answer 2

1)Breaks up blood stasis 2) moistens the intestines, unblocks the bowels

Question 3

Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)

Answer 3

1)Invigorates the blood dispels stasis, unblocks the menses

Question 4

E Zhu (Rz Curcuma)

Answer 4

1)Breaks up blood stasis, promotes movement of Qi 2) Dissolves acculmulation alleviates pain;

Question 5

San Leng (Rz Sparganii)

Answer 5

1) Forcefully breaks up stasis, promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain 2) dissolves accumulation

Question 6

Ru Xiang (gummi Olibanum)

Answer 6

1)Invigorates the blood and promotes the movement of qi 2)relaxes the sinews, invigorates the channels and alleviates pain 3)reduces swelling generates flesh

Question 7

Mo Yao (Myrrha)

Answer 7

1) Invigorates the blood and dispeals blood stasis, redues swelling and alleviates pain 2) Promotes healing

Question 8

Niu Xi (Rx Achyranthis)

Answer 8

1)Invigorates blood & dispels blood stasis 2) Tonifies the Liver & kidneys, strengthens the sinews & bones, & benefits the joints 3) induces the downward movement of the blood and fire 4) Clears damp heat in the lower burner