WK9 - Herbs Simplified

Question 0

How do you spell the pinyin for Peucedani Radix?

Answer 0

Qian Hu

Question 1

What is the Latin name for Qian Hu?

Answer 1

Peucedani Radix

Question 2

What channels does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix enter?

Answer 2

LU

Question 3

What category does Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix belong to?

Answer 3

Cool, Transform Phlegm Heat

Question 4

What is the common dosage range for Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

Answer 4

3-9g

Question 5

What are the properties of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

Answer 5

Bitter, Acrid, Slightly Cold

Question 7

What are the key characteristics of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

Answer 7

• directs qi downward
• assists the dissemination of Lung qi, thereby expelling external pathogens
• directs fire downward, thereby dissolving phlegm

Question 8

What are the contraindications of Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix?

Answer 8

Because it is bitter, draining & dispersing, do not use for:

• cough due to fire from yin deficiency
• cough & wheezing assoc w/ cold thin mucus

Question 8

What is the Latin name for Zhi Ban Xia?

Answer 8

Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum

Question 9

Which herb enters the LU channel?

Answer 9

Qian Hu - Peucedani Radix

Question 10

How do you spell the pinyin for Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

Answer 10

Zhi Ban Xia

Question 12

What category does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum belong to?

Answer 12

Warm, Transform Cold Phlegm

Question 13

What channels does Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma preparatum enter?

Answer 13

LU
SP
ST
(Earth & Tai Yin pairs)

Question 13

What is the common dosage range for Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

Answer 13

3-9g

Question 14

What are the properties of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

Answer 14

Acrid, Warm, TOXIC

Question 15

What special preparation does Ban Xia - Pinelliea Rhizoma require?

Answer 15

preparation with ginger juice to reduce toxicity

Question 17

What are the key characteristics of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

Answer 17

• acrid for opening
• slippery for directing rebellious qi downward
• bitter for drying
• best used for thin phlegm or dampness as well as rebellious ST Qi

Question 17

What herb enters the LU, SP, ST channels?

Answer 17

Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum

Question 18

What are the contraindications of Zhi Ban Xia - Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum?

Answer 18

Use with caution in patients with:

• dry cough from yin deficiency
• sore throat from fire excess
• bleeding

Question 19

What is the Latin name for Xing Ren?

Answer 19

Armeniacae Semen

Question 20

How do you spell the pinyin for Armeniacae Semen?

Answer 20

Xing Ren

Question 21

What is Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen in english?

Answer 21

Apricot Kernel

Question 22

In which category does Xing Ren - Aremniacae Semen belong?

Answer 22

Relieve Cough and Wheezing

Question 24

What channels does Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen enter?

Answer 24

LU
LI
(Metal pair)

Question 24

what is the common dosage range of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

Answer 24

3-9g

Question 25

What are the properties of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

Answer 25

Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly TOXIC

Question 27

What are the contraindications of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

Answer 27

- should not be used for coughs due to yin def or general debility - cautious, if at all, use in infants and those with diarrhea - toxic herb - overdose must be avoided

Question 27

What herb enters the LU, LI channels?

Answer 27

Xing Ren - Aremeniacae Semen

Question 28

What are the key characteristics of Xing Ren - Armeniacae Semen?

Answer 28

- directs LU Qi downward - disperses wind-cold - moistens the intestines - slightly toxic

Question 29

What is the Latin name for Shan Zha?

Answer 29

Crataegi Fructus

Question 30

How do you spell the pinyin of Crataegi Fructus?

Answer 30

Shan Zha

Question 32

What is Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus in english?

Answer 32

Hawthorne Berry

Question 33

In which category does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus belong?

Answer 33

Relieve Food Stagnation

Question 34

What channels does Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus enter?

Answer 34

LV SP ST

Question 34

What is the common dosage range of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

Answer 34

9-12g

Question 35

What are the properties of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

Answer 35

Sour, Sweet, Slightly Warm

Question 37

What are the key characteristics of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

Answer 37

- reduces food stagnation, esp from meat and greasy foods - invigorates the blood flow - alleviates diarrhea and dysentery

Question 38

What are the contraindications of Shan Zha - Crataegi Fructus?

Answer 38

- use with caution in those with weakness or def of the SP and ST - large doses are absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy (can lead to fetal death)

Question 39

Xing Ren is toxic at what dosage? At what point can it cause death?

Answer 39

- 10 to 20 seeds is toxic dosage for children - 40 to 60 seeds is toxic dosage for adults - 50 to 120 seeds can cause death

Question 40

Xing Ren is paired with which herb in Ma Huang Tang? How do they work together as a Dui Yao?

Answer 40

- Dui Yao with Ma Huang | - Both restore Lung's function of dispersing & descending