Herbs III: Class One

Question 1

Fu Ling / Poria

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 1

Fu Ling / Poria

Temperature: Neutral

Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 2

Fu Ling / Poria

Functions:

Answer 2

1. Promotes urination and leaches out dampness (accumulation of water and dampness)
2. Drains dampness and strengthens the Spleen
3. Quiets the Heart and calms the Shen

Question 3

Fu Ling / Poria

Channels:

Answer 3

Fu Ling / Poria

Channels: Heart, Spleen, Kidney, Lung

Question 4

Fu Ling / Poria

Special Characteristics:

Answer 4

• Fu Ling is traditionally separated for five parts
o Pu Ling Pi
o Chi Fu Ling
o Bai Fu Ling
o Fu Shen
o Fu Shen Mu

Question 5

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 5

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Temperature: Neutral

Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 6

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Functions:

Answer 6

1. Promotes urination and leaches out dampness (accumulation of water and dampness)

Question 7

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Channels:

Answer 7

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Channels: Spleen, Kidney, Urinary Bladder

Question 8

Zhu Ling / Polyporus

Special Characteristics:

Answer 8

1. Zhu Ling decoction can promote urination; its polysaccharide can relieve Liver injury
2. Currently used for treating malignant tumors and relieving come of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
3. Does not calm the spirit or strengthen the Spleen— will not calm the Shen or help with insomnia

Question 9

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 9

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Temperature: Cold

Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 10

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Functions:

Answer 10

1. Promotes urination and leaches out dampness; drains heat from the Kidney and Urinary Bladder

Question 11

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Channels:

Answer 11

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Channels: Kidney, Urinary Bladder

Question 12

Ze Xie / Rhizoma Alismatis

Special Characteristics:

Answer 12

1. Ze Xie is able to drain heat from the Kidney and Urinary Bladder and is especially used for treating Lower Jiao damp-heat. Also effective her for treating dizziness due to phlegm congested fluid.
2. Recently used for hyperlipemia and atherosclerosis; modern research suggests this herb is able to reduce blood cholesterol

Question 13

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 13

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Temperature: Cool

Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 14

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Functions:

Answer 14

1. Promotes urination and leaches out dampness; used for damp warm febrile disease marked by more dampness
2. Strengthens the Spleen, reduced appetite, diarrhea, and vaginal discharge due to Spleen deficiency
3. Drains dampness and expels Bi syndrome
4. Clears heat and expels pus
5. Clears damp-heat/Lin syndrome due to damp heat

Question 15

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Channels:

Answer 15

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Channels: Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Kidney

Question 16

Yi Yi Ren / Coicis Semen

Special Characteristics:

Answer 16

1. Yi Yi Ren can drain dampness, strengthen the Spleen, relax the sinews, and expel pus, but its more effective in draining damp and strengthening the Spleen
2. Appropriate for chronic diseases and senior patients
3. Recent testing shows some effectiveness as an anti-cancer medication; can slightly reduce the level of blood sugar and blood calcium

Question 17

Dong Gua Ren / Semen Benincasae

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 17

Dong Gua Ren / Semen Benincasae

Temperature: Cold

Properties: Sweet

Question 18

Dong Gua Ren / Semen Benincasae

Functions:

Answer 18

1. Clears heat, expels phlegm, and promotes the discharge of pus
2. Clears heat and drains dampness, damp heat with vaginal discharge
3. Promotes diuresis

Question 19

Dong Gua Ren / Semen Benincasae

Channels:

Answer 19

Dong Gua Ren / Semen Benincasae

Channels: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine

Question 20

Sheng Jiang Pi / Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 20

Sheng Jiang Pi / Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens

Temperature: Cool

Properties: Acrid

Question 21

Sheng Jiang Pi / Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens

Functions:

Answer 21

1. Promotes urination and reduces edema (skin edema; general edema)

Question 22

Sheng Jiang Pi / Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens

Channels:

Answer 22

Sheng Jiang Pi / Pericarpium Zingiberis Recens

Channels: Lung, Spleen, Stomach

Question 23

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis

Temperature:

Properties:

Answer 23

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis

Temperature: Cold

Properties: Sweet

Question 24

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis

Functions:

Answer 24

1. Clears heat, promotes urination, and unblocks Lin
2. Promotes urination to firm the stool (stop diarrhea)
3. Clears heat and brightens the eyes
4. Clears heat and transforms the phlegm
5. Currently used for hypertension

Question 25

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis Channels:

Answer 25

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis Channels: Urinary Bladder, Kidney, Liver, Lung

Question 26

Che Qian Zi / Semen Plantaginis Special Characteristics:

Answer 26

Place in filter during decoction

Question 27

Hua Shi / Talcum Temperature: Properties:

Answer 27

Hua Shi / Talcum Temperature: Cold Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 28

Hua Shi / Talcum Functions:

Answer 28

1. Promotes urination and unblocks Lin; addresses heat-Lin syndrome, stone-Lin syndrome, urinary difficulty, and water rejection due to damp-heat 2. Clears and releases summer-heat, summer-damp, and damp-warm febrile disorders 3. Clears heat, absorbs dampness to astringe sores and damp skin lesions (weeping, oozing, skin conditions)

Question 29

Hua Shi / Talcum Channels:

Answer 29

Hua Shi / Talcum Channels: Stomach, Urinary Bladder

Question 30

Chi Xiao Dou / Semen Phaseoli Temperature: Properties:

Answer 30

Chi Xiao Dou / Semen Phaseoli Temperature: Neutral Properties: Sweet, Sour

Question 31

Chi Xiao Dou / Semen Phaseoli Functions:

Answer 31

1. Clears heat and promotes urination; addresses abdominal distention, fullness due to edema, urinary difficulty, and leg Qi edema 2. Drains dampness and reduces jaundice. Used in mild cases of jaundice due to damp-heat 3. Disperses blood stasis, reduces swelling and relieves toxicity. Treats boils, sores, and carbuncles due to fire toxicity (infection).

Question 32

Chi Xiao Dou / Semen Phaseoli Channels:

Answer 32

Chi Xiao Dou / Semen Phaseoli Channels: Heart, Small Intestine

Question 33

Yu Mi Xu / Stigma Maydis Temperature: Properties:

Answer 33

Yu Mi Xu / Stigma Maydis Temperature: Neutral Properties: Sweet, Bland

Question 34

Yu Mi Xu / Stigma Maydis Functions:

Answer 34

1. Promotes urination to reduce edema; addresses edema, urinary difficulty, heat-Lin and stone-Lin syndromes 2. Benefits the Gallbladder and removes jaundice due to damp-heat 3. Currently used for diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, gallstone, sinus, and asthma

Question 35

Yu Mi Xu / Stigma Maydis Channels:

Answer 35

Yu Mi Xu / Stigma Maydis Channels: Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Liver

Question 36

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Temperature: Properties:

Answer 36

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Temperature: Cool Properties: Sweet

Question 37

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Functions:

Answer 37

1. Produces urination and reduces edema and ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen). It has a prominent and persistent effect in promoting urination 2. Clears heat and relieves toxicity; addresses heat toxic pattern such as carbuncles, swelling, snakebites, and wasp stings both internally and externally.

Question 38

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Channels:

Answer 38

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Channels: Heart, Lung, Small Intestine

Question 39

Ban Bian Lian / Herba Lobeliae Chinensis Special Characteristics:

Answer 39

When the herb is a grass, a heavy dosage must be used