Week Five (Class Four) Flashcards by Jonathan Bench

Qi Regulating Herbs

Nature-
Function-

Qi Regulating Herbs

Nature- Pungent and Warm
Function- To relieve qi stagnation and invigorate the flow of qi

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Qi Stagnation

Cause:

Qi Stagnation

Cause:
Qi stagnation is often caused by disfunction to the liver, but can occur anywhere in the body

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Qi Stagnation

Symptoms:

Qi Stagnation

Symptoms:
Pain
Distention
Depression
Irregular menstruation
Breast distention
Emotional outbursts and moodiness

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Qi Regulating Herbs

Cautions:

Qi Regulating Herbs

Cautions:
These herbs are pungent and warm and can damage qi and yin. Use cautiously in patients that are deficient in qi and yin

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Flavor and Temperature- Slightly Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
Channels- Liver and San Jiao

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Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Function:

Xiang Fu / Cyperi Rhizome

Function:
Regulate liver qi
Regulate menstruation, PMS, and irregular menstruation
Stops pain- dysmenorrhea, abdominal, and epigastric pain

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Definition:

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Definition:
Herbs that move stool and relieve constipation

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Classes of laxatives:

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Classes of laxatives:
Attacking purgatives
Lubricating laxatives

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Purgatives:

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Purgatives:
Herbs that relieve constipation caused by purging excess heat from the large intestine.

Excess heat in the intestines dries fluids and hardens the stool causing constipation with a dry impacted stool

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Purgatives

Nature-
Channels-

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Purgatives

Nature- Bitter and Cold
Channels- Large Intestine

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome

Flavor and Temperature-
Channel-

Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome

Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and Cold
Channel- Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart

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Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome

Function:

Da Huang / Rhei Radix et Rhizome

Function:
Drains heat and purges accumulation to relieve constipation
Removes blood stasis

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Lubricating Laxatives:

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Lubricating Laxatives:
Herbs that lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation caused by blood, yin, or qi deficiency.

They are often used in elderly and post-partum women

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Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Lubricating Laxatives

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Channels-

Laxatives (Downward-draining Herbs)

Lubricating Laxatives

Nature- Sweet
Channels- Large Intestine

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Flavor and Temperature- Sweet and Neutral
Channels- Large Intestine, Spleen, and Stomach

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Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Function:

Huo Ma Ren / Cannabis Semen

Function:
Moisten the intestine and relieve constipation
Nourish yin and body fluids

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

Function-
Nature-

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

Function- herbs that inhibit or kill worms, parasites, and fungi
Nature- toxic

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

Main usage:

Anti-Helminthic Herbs

Main usage:
Intestinal worms and parasites-
Roundworms
Pinworms
Tapeworms
Hookworms

Should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure that they get maximum results. Sometimes they are combined with purgative herbs to expel the parasite

Caution- these herbs are toxic. Use them with caution in pregnancy and the elderly

Parasitic Infection

Symptoms:

Parasitic Infection

Symptoms:
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Nausea and vomiting
Excessive appetite or no appetite
Craving for certain foods (often sweet types of foods or minerals)
Itching in the anus
Teeth grinding (Bruxism)
Sallow facial complexion
Emaciation
Edema

Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Flavor and Temperature-
Channels-

Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and Warm
Channels- Stomach and Large Intestine

Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Function:

Bing Lang / Arecae Semen

Function:
Kills parasites, especially tapeworms
Regulates qi, relieves abdominal bloating and tenesmus
Promotes urination and relieves edema

Betel Nut

Background:

Betel Nut

Background:
Betel Nut is chewed like tobacco to obtain mild stimulation and a sense of well being. This is due to an alkaloid in the nut. It is used in veterinary medicine to expel worms from animals

Digestive Herbs

Function:

Digestive Herbs

Function:
Helps digestion, harmonizes the Stomach and relieves symptoms of Food Stagnation

Digestive Herbs

Nature-
Channels-

Digestive Herbs

Nature- Sweet
Channels- Spleen and Stomach

Digestive Problems Symptoms:

Digestive Problems ``` Symptoms: Fullness and distention in epigastrium which is relieved by vomiting Nausea and vomiting Foul breath Sour regurgitation Belching Insomnia Constipation Diarrhea ```

Digestive Problems Tongue- Pulse-

Digestive Problems Tongue- white or yellow greasy coat Pulse- slippery

Digestive Problems Etiology:

Digestive Problems Etiology: Overeating Eating quickly Worry and stress Food obstructs the descending of stomach qi causing the above symptoms

Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus Flavor and Temperature- Channels-

Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, Sour, and Slightly Warm Channels- Spleen, Stomach, and Liver

Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus Function:

Shan Zha / Crataegi Fructus Function: Relieves food stagnation Activates blood Reduces serum cholesterol This herb is especially good for the digestion of meat and greasy foods. Also good for treating coronary heart disease and hypertension.