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31 Cards in this Set
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List the Dampness Resolving herbs
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Cang Zhu, Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou, Cao Dou Kou, Cao Dou,Hou Po,Huo Xiang, Pei Lan
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Cang Zhu:Latin and english
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Atractylodis Rhizoma. English: atractylodes
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Properties of Atractylodis Rhizoma (Cang Zhu)
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acrid,bitter,aromatic/warm
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What channels does Cang Zhu herb enter?
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Spleen, Stomach
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List 4 functions/indication of Cang Zhu
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1. Strongly dries dampness and strengthens Spleen
2.Dispels wind-dampness/Wind-damp Bi syndrome 3. Releases exterior 4.Improves vision |
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'Strongly dries dampness and strengthens the SP'; List the specifics of this function
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Dampness obstructing the middle jiao&causing disorder of transformation and transportation of Spleen marked by:
-epigastric and abdominal distention -poor appetite,nausea,vomiting, loose stool or dairrhea, fatigue, and white, turbid and greasy tongue coating (with Hou Po and Ju Pi) |
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Atractylodis Rhizoma
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Cang Zhu
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Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma) properties
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acrid,bitter,aromatic/warm
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Cang Zhu enters which 2 channels?
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The Spleen and the stomach
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Which herb is paired with Cang Zhu?
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Hou Po
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List the points Cang Zhu and Hou Po have in common
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Dry dampness to strengthen the Sp. Major herbs for treating dampness obstructing the middle jiao syndrome
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How does Cang Zhu function differently than Hou Po
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Cang Zhu is strongly dry damp:it also dispels wind damp. Additionally, Cang Zhu is used for Bi syndrome, and releases the exterior
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How does Hou Po function differently than Cang Zhu?
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Strongly promote movement of Qi, reduce accumulation:descend Qi. It also calms wheezing
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What channels does Huo Xiang enter
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Spleen and Stomach channels
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List the actions of Huo Xiang
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Transforms Dampness and expels summer heat and Wind/Cold attack during summer (stomach flu). Stops vomiting by harmonizing the middles jiao
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What are some indications of Huo Xiang?
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Abdominal distension, distention in the epigastrium, poor appetite, indigestion, fever, chills, headache, diarrhea, dysentery. Nausea, vomiting, morning sickness
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Contraindications and cautions with Hou Xiang
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Patients with Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat or Stomach Fire
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In addition to the Spleen and Stomach channel, Huo Xiang enters which additional channel?
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The Lung Channel
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Huo Po enters which channels?
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Spleen, Stomach, Lung and Large Intestines
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List the 4 aromatic herbs which are paired together
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Bai Dou Kou, Sha Ren, Cao Dou Kou and Cao Guo
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Bai Dou Kou, Cao Dou Kou,Sha Ren and Cao Guo enter the Spleen, Stomach and what other channel?
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The Lung Channel
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Name the herb which is paired with Huo Xiang
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Pei Lan
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Huo Xiang is acrid and warm in nature. What is the nature of Pei Lan?
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Pei Lan is acrid and neutral in nature
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List the common points pertaining to the herb pair Huo Xiang and Pei Lan
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Transforms dampness, resolves Summer evil. Both are for Damp obstructing the middle jiao. Resolves summer damp syndrome (with Pei Lan) and early stage damp warm febrile disease
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Describe a function of Huo Xiang which its pair, Pei Lan lacks
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Huo Xiang releases wind-cold-dampness exterior and also stops vomiting
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Describe a function of Pei Lan which Huo XIang lacks
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Pei Lan is more effective in resolving summer evil, especially if the herb is used in its fresh form
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The final 4 Aromatic Herbs that transform dampness have what type of properties?
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They are acrid and warm
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Bai Dou Kou and Sha Ren have several common points. List them
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Bai Dou Kou and Sha Ren:
transform damp, promote movement of Qi and strengthen the Spleen. -For dampness obstructing the MJ syndrome |
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How does Bai Dou Kou differ from Sha Ren?
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-More used for MJ and Uj damp obstruction and Qi Stagnation
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How does Sha Ren differ from Bai Dou Kou?
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More used for MJ and LJ damp obstruction and Qi Stagnation, and also calms the fetus
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What common points do Cao Dou Kou and Cao Guo share?
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Dry damp, warm the MJ and strengthen the Sp. For cold-dampness injuring the MJ marked by vomiting and diarrhea
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