Miscellaneous Foods, Herbs & Beverages

Question 1

Warm, pungent, regulate Qi, strengthen/harmonize ST, stop vomiting, hernia, beriberi, ST pain due to cold, distention, gassy, *avoid with heat s/s

Answer 1

Anise (Fennel Seed)

Question 2

Neutral, sweet, strengthen ST, promote digestion, relieve food stag, stop lactation, epigastric distention, starch indigestion, belching, constipation

Answer 2

Barley Malt Syrup

Question 3

Warm, pungent, induce sweat, harmonize ST, w-c invasion, vomiting diarrhea, ANTIDOTE FOR SEAFOOD POISONING

Answer 3

Basil

Question 4

Neutral, sweet, TOXIC RAW, nourish ST, calm shen, lubricate dryness, promote blood flow, remove stagnation, dysentery, hypertention, bloody stools, abnormal bleeding, anemia, tumors, hemorrhoid, *avoid during pregnancy

Answer 4

Black Fungus (Hei Mu Er)

Question 5

Warm, sweet, strengthen digestion, lubricate LU, stop cough, warm body, ST pain, ulcers, sore throat, dry cough, coldness, *overeating causes mucus and dampness

Answer 5

Brown Sugar (Turbinado)

Question 6

Cold, sweet, lubricate LU, aid healing(topical), dry cough, sores, ulceration, burns, *overeating causes mucus, dampness

Answer 6

White Sugar

Question 7

Warm, pungent, regulate Qi, warm digestion, stop vomiting, resolve dampness, ST distention/fullness, ST ulcers, N/V, diarrhea

Answer 7

Cardamom Seed (Yi Zhi Ren) (Sha Ren)

Question 8

Warm, sweet, calm shen, remove warts, stop cough, caffeine addiction, substitute for chocolate, lower cholesterol, stop diarrhea, regulate blood sugar, tighten/cleanse face, benefit prostate, *overeating causes agitation, take with lots of water

Answer 8

Carob Pod, (Locust Bean) (St. John’s Bread)

Question 9

Hot, sweet, pungent, warm & expel cold, strengthen ST, stop pain, warm KD Yang, common cold, ST pain due to cold, PMS, postpartum, backaches, BRING BACK MING MEN FIRE, *Avoid during pregnancy

Answer 9

Cinnamon (Rou Gui)

Question 10

Warm, pungent, warm mid jiao, dispel cold, stop pain, redirect rebellious Qi, warm KD, stomachache, TOOTHACHE, belching, hiccup

Answer 10

Cloves (Ding Xiang)

Question 11

Warm, sweet/bitter, promote elimination, diuretic, STIMULATING, constipation, mild swelling, mental cloudiness, *addictive, avoid during pregnancy, insomnia

Answer 11

Coffee

Question 12

Warm, pungent, regulate Qi, strengthen ST, dispel cold, stop pain, stimulate peristalsis, hernia, ST discomfort, cold in M jiao, stomachaches, colic in baby, constipation

Answer 12

Fennel (Xiao Hui Xiang)

Question 13

Warm, pungent, promote sweating, benefit LU/ST, expel pathogens, anti-toxin, common cold, cough due to cold, diarrhea, ANTIDOTE FOR SEAFOOD POISONING, BALDNESS

Answer 13

Ginger Root (Sheng Jiang)

Question 14

Hot, pungent, dispel cold, stop pain, warm M jiao,

Answer 14

Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang)

Question 15

Neutral/warm, sweet, nourish Yin, tonify weakness, strengthen SP, lubricate dryness, dry cough, hoarsness, sores, ulcers, burns, diabetes, laxitive, improve appetite, antidote to drugs, darker-benefit L jiao, lighter-benefit U/M jiao

Answer 15

Honey (Feng Mi)

Question 16

Warm, sweet, tonify Qi, strengthen SP, lubricate LU, stop cough, deficiency, tiredness, ST/duodenal ulcers, diabetes

Answer 16

Molasses (Black Treacle)

Question 17

Neutral, sweet/sour, astringent, clear heat,clear LU, benefit throat, detoxify, quench thirst, promote body fluids, dysentery, whooping cough, sore throat, laryngitis, dehydration

Answer 17

Olive

Question 18

Warm, sour, invigorate blood, detoxify, stop bacteria growth, astringent, close pores, hypertension, malaria, hepatitis, LU/TB abscess, bronchitis, N/V, intestinal worms, prevention of catching a cold, arthritis, PREVENTION OF EXTERNAL PATHOGENS, *use during onset of cold

Answer 18

Rice Vinegar

Question 19

Cold, salty, sweet, strengthen KD, fortify bones, teeth, tendons, brighten eyes, harmonize/promote digestion, detoxify, KD weakness, food poisoning, sore throat, itchy/inflamed skin

Answer 19

Salt

Question 20

Cool, salty, tonify Qi, strengthen KD, clear LV toxin(heat), nourish Yin/blood, low energy, KD weakness, hepatitis, LV toxicity, anemia, night sweat, agitation, irritiability

Answer 20

Spirulina (Chlorella)

Question 21

Cool, sweet, bitter, clear head, refresh mind, relieve thirst, headaches, foggy head, restlessness, hypersomnia, resolve phlegm, reduce cholesterol, diuretic, promote digestion, detox, overweight, Lin synd, food stagnation, dysentery, blurry vision, *Avoid with insomnia, empty ST

Answer 21

Tea

Question 22

Neutral, sweet, clear LU heat, nourish Yin, lubricate intestines, promote body fluids, strengthen SP/ST, tonify Qi, invigorate blood, cough, LU disorders, dry LU, bloody sputum, constipation, hypertension, eye hemorrhage, weakness after illness, irregular menses, arteriosclerosis, RELIEVE ALCOHOL INTOXICATION

Answer 22

White Fungus (Bai Mu Er)

Question 23

Warm, sweet, pungent, promote circulation, enhance herbal effect, stop pain, bruises, arthritis, traumas, pain symptoms, cold Bi w/numbness, stiffness, menstrual cramp for PMS only, *avoid with pregnancy, addictive, heat, fatty foods

Answer 23

Wine