Methods Of Treatment Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the primary function of acrid herbs in sweating (Han Fa)?
Acrid herbs allow a vent to heat and facilitate movement of lung qi
They open the pores to expel exterior pathogens and help in conditions like colds and flus.
In what conditions is sweating (Han Fa) typically used?
Early-stage wind-cold or wind-heat conditions (e.g. colds, flus)
Also used in cases of deficiency, pain, stagnation, or improper resolution of disease.
What is the main purpose of clearing (Qing Fa)?
Drains excess heat or toxins from the body
Can clear heat from the Qi level, cool the Blood, resolve toxicity, or dry Damp-Heat.
What type of herbs are typically used in clearing (Qing Fa)?
Cold, bitter herbs
These herbs help in draining excess heat and toxins.
What is the function of vomiting (Tu Fa)?
Induces vomiting to expel harmful substances
Rarely used today; sometimes the body initiates this reflex naturally.
What does purging (Xia Fa) aim to clear?
Internal accumulations by moving the bowels
Can purge heat, soften stools, or drain water retention.
What conditions does harmonizing (He Fa) address?
Organ imbalances, mood harmonization, and abdominal distention
Rebalances systems that are out of sync, such as in Shaoyang disorders.
What is the primary purpose of warming (Wen Fa)?
Warms the interior and dispels cold
Often used in Yang deficiency or cold accumulation in the digestive tract.
Fill in the blank: Warming (Wen Fa) is often used in cases of _______.
[Yang deficiency]
It is used to expel cold in the organs.
True or False: Sweating (Han Fa) can be used in cases of blood stagnation.
False
Sweating is primarily for expelling exterior pathogens.
What does harmonizing (He Fa) help regulate?
Qi in the body and even the menses
It is useful when there’s internal conflict or oscillation.
What is Supplementing (Bu Fa)?
Strengthens Qi, Blood, Yin, or Yang. Essential for chronic fatigue, deficiency patterns, or post-illness recovery.
What is Dispersing (San Fa)?
Gently breaks up accumulations (food, phlegm, blood stasis) without damaging Right Qi. Slower and safer than drastic purging methods.
What is Opening the Orifices (Kai Qiao)?
Revives consciousness, clears the sensory portals. Used for stroke, epilepsy, collapse.
What is Constraining (Se Fa)?
Astringes and prevents fluid loss (sweating, urination, bleeding, diarrhea). Often combined with supplementation to secure what’s been depleted.
What is Calming & Settling (Zhen Fa)?
Uses heavy minerals and shells to anchor the Shen (spirit). Calms agitation, extinguishes internal wind, and grounds unstable Yang.
