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There are 6 herbs in this category...
Huang Qin, Huang Lian,Huang Bai, Long Dan Cao, Ku Shen, Hu Hiang Lian
When a patient has a sticky tongue coating and a slippery pulse, what is that an indication of?
Damp
What are 2 general characteristics/patterns of damp as a pathogen?
will invade the lower body first
generally settles in pelvic cavity
Which herb is a major herb in this category for dampness?
Huang Qin
Which herb would you use to clear heat and calms the fetus?
Huang Qin
What is an additional function of Huang Qin
sedate ascending Liver Yang
Which herb is better for the Lungs and Upper Jiao?
Huang Qin
Which herb can clear heat topically?
Huang Lian. Used for red and painful eyes and ulcerations of tongue and mouth
This herb is better for the middle jiao, (effective especially for Ht and Stomach)
Huang Lian
Due to its very cold and bitter nature, Huang Lian is forbidden for which illnesses
Spleen and Stomach weakness, Postpartum weakness, Qi And Xue deficiency,Diarrhea and abdominal pain
Which herb is effective for the lower burner and which channels does it enter?
Huang Bai. Kidney and UB
Hot Leg QI
Damp heat poring downward with heat in the legs
List 3 functions of Huang Bai
1. Drains damp heat in lower jiao
2. drains Kidney fire (important)
3. drains fire and relieves fire toxicity
What are some similarities of the Huangs?
all are cold and bitter
differences of the 3 huangs (channels)
Huang Qin: Lu,St,LI,Gb
Huang Lian: ht,st,Li,Lv
Huang Bai:Kd, Ub
What are the the 2 similar functions of Huang Qin and Huang Lian
Clears Heat, Drains damp
List which Huang effects which jiao?
Upper Jiao- Huang Qin
Middle Jiao-Huang Lian
Lower Jiao-Huang Bai
Which of the huangs is better for toxicity?
Huang Lian
Which channels does Long Dan Cao enter?
Lr,Gb, St
Name the herbs that drains damp heat from the liver and Gallbladder channels
Long Dan Cao
What is the direct translation for Long Dan Cao?
Dragons Gallbladder Grass
Which herb is contraindicated with Li Lu
Ku Shen (board question)
What are 2 particular functions of Ku Shen?
Disperses wind, kills parasites and stops itching. It also clears heat and promotes urination
Which herb is a 5 channel herb?
Ku Shen: UB,Ht,Lv,LI,SI,