Week Three (Class Two) Flashcards by Jonathan Bench

Diaphoretic (definition)

A diaphoretic is an herb that has the function of dispersing and expelling pathogens from the exterior by promoting sweat

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Diaphoretic Herbs

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Nature - Pungent (Acrid)
Channel - Lung

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Contraindications:

Diaphoretic Herbs

Contraindications:
Sweating due to yang deficiency, night sweats, dehydrations, and bleeding

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Secondary Actions:

Diaphoretic Herbs

Secondary Actions:
Relieve edema and swelling by diuresis and diaphoresis (urination and swelling)
Relieve cough and asthma by regulating and dispersing lung qi
Stop pain and muscle aches
Promote eruption of skin rashes

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Diaphoretic Herbs

Categories:

Diaphoretic Herbs

Categories:
Diaphoretic Warming
Diaphoretic Cooling

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Diaphoretic Warming

Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior

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Diaphoretic Warming

Category - Warm, Acrid, Release the Exterior

Nature - Pungent and warm
Function - Dispel wind-cold from the exterior and promote sweating

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Wind-Cold Excess

Symptoms:

Wind-Cold Excess

Symptoms:
Chills
Slight fever
Body aches
Headache
NO SWEATING
Cough with white sputum
Nasal congestion

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (acrid), bitter, and warm
Channels - Lung and urinary bladder

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Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Functions:

Ma Huang / Ephedrae Herba

Functions:
Strongly promotes sweating to release exterior and dispel wind-cold
Disperses lung qi and calms asthma
Promotes diuresis

One of the primary herbs for treating asthma

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Symptoms:

Wind-Cold Deficiency

Symptoms:
Chills
Slight fever
Body aches
Headache
SWEATING
Fatigue
Cough with white sputum
Nasal congestion
Nasal discharge
Pale face

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Wind-Cold Excess

Treatment plan:

Wind-Cold Excess

Treatment plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Cold

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Treatment plan:

Wind-Cold Deficiency

Treatment plan:
Release the exterior, dispel Wind-Cold, and harmonize the ying and wei qi

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Wind-Cold Deficiency

Occurs in patients…

Wind-Cold Deficiency

Occurs in patients that have a weak constitution or are deficient at the time of the Wind-Cold attack

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Flavor and Temperature -
Channels -

Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent, sweet, and warm
Channels - Lungs, urinary bladder, and heart

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Functions:

Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Functions:
Releases the exterior and dispels Wind-Cold
Invigorates the flow of yang qi and warms the channels
Harmonizes the ying and wei qi
Tonifies hear yang

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Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

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Function:

Gui Zhi / Cinnamoni Ramulus

Nature - Pungent and cool
Function: Dispels Wind-Heat from the exterior by sweating and cooling

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Wind-Heat

Symptoms:

Wind-Heat

Symptoms: 
Fever
Chills
Headache
Cough
Sore throat
Thirst
Red eyes
Excessive tearing
Body aches

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Wind-Heat

Treatment Plan:

Wind-Heat

Treatment Plan:
Release the exterior and dispel Wind-Heat

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Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

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Channels -

Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Flavor and Temperature - Pungent (spicy) (aromatic) and cool
Channels - Lung and liver

Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Functions:

Bo He / Menthae Haplocalycis Herba

Functions:
Releases the exterior to dispel Wind-Heat
Benefits the throat
Clears the hear and eyes
Regulates the liver
Vents rashes

Heat Clearing Herbs

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Heat Clearing Herbs

Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat and purge from the interior

Heat Clearing Herbs

Subcategories of Heat Clearing Herbs:

Heat Clearing Herbs

Subcategories of Heat Clearing Herbs:
Heat Clearing Fire Purging
Clear Heat Dry Damp
Clear Heat Cool Blood
Clear Deficient Heat
Heat Clearing Antitoxin
Clear Heat Brighten Eyes

Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

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Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Nature - Bitter and cold
Function - Clear heat from yang ming level

Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Cautions:

Heat Clearing and Fire Purging Herbs

Category- Clear Heat, Drain Fire

Cautions: Bitter and cold herbs can damage the spleen and stomach. They should be used cautiously in patients who are deficient in qi or yin

Interior Heat Symptoms:

Interior Heat ``` Symptoms: High fever Sweating Thirst Aversion to heat Irritability Red Face ``` (4 BIGS- big fever, big sweat, big thirst, big pulse)

Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Flavor and Temperature- Channels-

Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, pungent and very cold Channels- Lung and stomach

Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Functions:

Shi Gao / Gypsum Fibrosum Functions: Clears heat, purges fire, and brings down yang fever Clears excess lung heat Clears raging stomach fire

Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness Nature- Function-

Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness Nature- Bitter and cold Function- Drain Damp-Heat from the body

Damp-Heat Symptoms:

Damp-Heat Symptoms: Diarrhea Jaundice Dysuria (painful or difficult urination) Eczema Leukorrhea (a whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vagina)

Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Flavor and Temperature- Channels-

Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Flavor and Temperature- Bitter and cold Channels- Large intestine, liver, stomach, and heart

Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Function:

Huang Lian / Coptis Rhizoma Function: Drains Damp-Heat Clears fire toxins and stops bleeding Clears heat toxins topically

Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood Nature- Function-

Herbs that Clear Heat and Cool the Blood Nature- Cold Function- Clear heat from the blood level

Heat in the Blood Symptoms:

Heat in the Blood ``` Symptoms: Night fever Irritability Insomnia Dry mouth Slight thirst, or no thirst Petechiae (a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin) Hemorrhage Mania Delerium ```

Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Flavor and Temperature- Channels-

Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Flavor and Temperature- Sweet, bitter, and cold Channels- Heart, liver, and kidney

Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Functions:

Sheng Di Huang / Rehmanniae Radix Functions: Clears heat and cools the blood Nourishes yin

Wind-Cold Excess Tongue:

Wind-Cold Excess Tongue: Pink with thin white coat

Wind-Cold Excess Pulse:

Wind-Cold Excess Pulse: Pulse is floating (superficial) and tight

Wind-Cold Deficiency Tongue:

Wind-Cold Deficiency Tongue: Pale with a thin white coat

Wind-Cold Deficiency Pulse:

Wind-Cold Deficiency Pulse: Floating and weak

Wind-Heat Tongue:

Wind-Heat Tongue: Pink with thin yellow coat and red tip

Wind-Heat Pulse:

Wind-Heat Pulse: Pulse is floating and rapid

Interior Heat Pulse:

Interior Heat Pulse: Full and rapid

Interior Heat Tongue:

Interior Heat Tongue: Red with dry yellow tongue coat

Damp-Heat Tongue:

Damp-Heat Tongue: Red with a yellow greasy coat

Damp-Heat Pulse:

Damp-Heat Pulse: Slippery and rapid

Heat in the Blood Tongue:

Heat in the Blood Tongue: Crimson and dry

Heat in the Blood Pulse:

Heat in the Blood Pulse: Deep, Thready, Rapid