Quiz - Downward Draining Herbs and Formulas

Question 1

Which moist laxative herb is effective for elderly and infirm patients due to its functions of nourishing yin and supplementing deficiency?

Answer 1

huo ma ren

semen cannabis

Question 2

How should da huang be cooked in order to purge? To CH without purging?

Answer 2

purge - add near end of boil or boil separately for 3 min and add the resulting liquid to the strained decoction of the other ingredients
CH without purging - boil at least 30 min

Question 3

Which downward draining herb softens hardness, guides out accumulations, drains H, clears H and swelling from eyes, and may be used externally to promote lactation?

Answer 3

mang xiao

natrii sulfas

Question 4

Lu Hui is in which subcategory of Downward Draining herbs?

Answer 4

purgative

Question 5

______ accumulation is a condition of interior excess characterized by fever, abdominal pain which increases upon pressure, constipation, a yellow tongue coating, and a strong excessive pulse.

Answer 5

Heat

Question 6

Which formula in the Downward Draining category is useful for chronic constipation? It moistens the intestines, drains heat, promotes the movement of qi, and unblocks the bowels.

Answer 6

Ma Zi Ren Wan

Hemp Seed Pill

Question 7

What is a good formula from the Downward Draining category to treat elderly patients with Ki jing and qi xu and complaining of chronic constipation?

Answer 7

ji chuan jian

benefit the river decoction