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What is the primary function of Cang zhu?
Which herb is contraindicated for use during pregnancy?
What is the main indication for Bai Dou Kou?
Which of the following is a common use for Zi Wan?
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Which herb is specifically indicated for cough and wheezing better at labored exhalation?
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What is the contraindication for Ma Dou Ling?
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Which herb is effective in regulating qi that has been stuck due to food or phlegm?
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What condition does Bai Bu specifically target?
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Which herb is known to prevent stagnation caused by tonifying herbs?
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Which herb is contraindicated for use with spleen deficiency diarrhea?
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What effect does Cang zhu have on dampness in the middle and lower jiao?
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Which herb harmonizes the middle jiao from vomiting and nausea due to dampness?
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Which of the following herbs is used for lung heat and rebellious qi?
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Which herb is primarily used for treating coughs with phlegm or food stagnation?
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Which herb is contraindicated for heat due to yin deficiency?
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Which herb is effective for treating various types of cough, particularly against wind-cold obstruction?
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What is the primary function of Sha ren?
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Which herb is specifically indicated for treating cough due to dry lung patterns?
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What is the contraindication for Bai dou kou?
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Which herb is known for piercing through turbidity and transforming dampness?
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Cao guo is primarily used to address which of the following conditions?
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Which herb is used as a guiding herb for the spleen and stomach?
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What is the primary action of Hou Po?
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Which herb is indicated for treating low blood pressure and fluid accumulation?
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What role does Zi wan play in treating coughs?
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What is the primary action of Ma dou ling?
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Which herb is known to specifically calm the fetus during pregnancy?
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Which herb is effective in addressing malarial disorders despite not being used for treatment?
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What is the specific action of Bai dou kou in transforming dampness?
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Which herb is contraindicated for use due to the presence of yin deficiency?
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Which herb is specifically noted for being effective in lung conditions with sticky, rebellious qi?
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What primary function does Cao dou kou hold regarding dampness?
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Which herb is mentioned as having a caution for long-term use due to potential carcinogenic effects?
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Which function does Xing ren primarily serve in the treatment of coughs?
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Which herb has a specific application in treating dermatosis related to fungal infections?
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Study Notes
Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
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Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)
- Brightens the eyes and serves as a guiding herb for the spleen and stomach.
- Strongly dries the middle and lower jiao, inducing sweating to expel wind damp.
- Contraindicated for yin deficiency and profuse sweating due to weak qi.
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Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
- Contraindicated during pregnancy due to its potential effects.
- Cracks the qi and regulates it by promoting downward movement, alleviating stagnation from food and dampness.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao, relieving symptoms like vomiting and nausea related to dampness.
- Avoid using in cases of blazing fire due to yin deficiency heat.
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Hou Po Xiang & Guang Hou Po (Pogostemonis Herba)
- Dispels summer heat and treats dermatosis, particularly fungal infections of hands and feet.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao, helpful for nausea and vomiting caused by dampness.
- Not recommended for conditions resulting from intense heat (blazing fire).
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Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
- Contraindicated for heat due to yin deficiency.
- Calms the fetus and prevents stagnation from tonifying herbs.
- Warms the middle jiao, stopping diarrhea caused by cold conditions.
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Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus)
- Effective in stopping cough and wheezing.
- Enhances the actions of other herbs, particularly in treating damp-related coughs.
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Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen)
- Moistens the lungs and helps ease various types of cough, particularly externally contracted dry coughs.
- High oil content makes it slightly toxic; care required for those with loose stools, infants, and yin deficiency.
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Zi Wan (Asteris Radix)
- Affects both qi and blood aspects; appropriate for coughs caused by wind cold obstructing the lungs.
- Often combined with Kuan Dong Hua for enhanced effect.
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Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos)
- Used for various cold coughs; effective in relieving phlegm.
- Caution required regarding long-term use, as it may lead to carcinogenic effects.
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Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus)
- Technically moistens the intestines; contraindicated for spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea.
- Effective in stopping cough and alleviating wheezing, particularly in cases of labored exhalation.
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Pi Pa Ye (Ariobotryae Folium)
- Used for cough and vomiting caused by cold; alleviates stomach heat symptoms including nausea and belching.
- Particularly useful for dry lung patterns leading to cough.
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Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
- Kills parasites and can be used topically.
- Effective for acute or chronic coughs due to deficiency; treats tuberculosis.
- Contraindicated in cases of spleen deficiency diarrhea.
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Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex)
- Drains lung heat and is useful for specific or facial edema with a floating pulse.
- Can lower high blood pressure; not suitable for coughs arising from cold deficiency.
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Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus)
- Cools lung heat and reduces rebellious qi.
- Helps relieve excess heat symptoms, beneficial for conditions such as hemorrhoids and swellings.
- Toxic properties require avoidance in cases of spleen and stomach weakness; contraindicated for wheezing due to cold deficiency.
Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
-
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)
- Brightens the eyes and serves as a guiding herb for the spleen and stomach.
- Strongly dries the middle and lower jiao, inducing sweating to expel wind damp.
- Contraindicated for yin deficiency and profuse sweating due to weak qi.
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Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
- Contraindicated during pregnancy due to its potential effects.
- Cracks the qi and regulates it by promoting downward movement, alleviating stagnation from food and dampness.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao, relieving symptoms like vomiting and nausea related to dampness.
- Avoid using in cases of blazing fire due to yin deficiency heat.
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Hou Po Xiang & Guang Hou Po (Pogostemonis Herba)
- Dispels summer heat and treats dermatosis, particularly fungal infections of hands and feet.
- Harmonizes the middle jiao, helpful for nausea and vomiting caused by dampness.
- Not recommended for conditions resulting from intense heat (blazing fire).
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Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
- Contraindicated for heat due to yin deficiency.
- Calms the fetus and prevents stagnation from tonifying herbs.
- Warms the middle jiao, stopping diarrhea caused by cold conditions.
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Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus)
- Effective in stopping cough and wheezing.
- Enhances the actions of other herbs, particularly in treating damp-related coughs.
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Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen)
- Moistens the lungs and helps ease various types of cough, particularly externally contracted dry coughs.
- High oil content makes it slightly toxic; care required for those with loose stools, infants, and yin deficiency.
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Zi Wan (Asteris Radix)
- Affects both qi and blood aspects; appropriate for coughs caused by wind cold obstructing the lungs.
- Often combined with Kuan Dong Hua for enhanced effect.
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Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos)
- Used for various cold coughs; effective in relieving phlegm.
- Caution required regarding long-term use, as it may lead to carcinogenic effects.
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Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus)
- Technically moistens the intestines; contraindicated for spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea.
- Effective in stopping cough and alleviating wheezing, particularly in cases of labored exhalation.
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Pi Pa Ye (Ariobotryae Folium)
- Used for cough and vomiting caused by cold; alleviates stomach heat symptoms including nausea and belching.
- Particularly useful for dry lung patterns leading to cough.
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Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
- Kills parasites and can be used topically.
- Effective for acute or chronic coughs due to deficiency; treats tuberculosis.
- Contraindicated in cases of spleen deficiency diarrhea.
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Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex)
- Drains lung heat and is useful for specific or facial edema with a floating pulse.
- Can lower high blood pressure; not suitable for coughs arising from cold deficiency.
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Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus)
- Cools lung heat and reduces rebellious qi.
- Helps relieve excess heat symptoms, beneficial for conditions such as hemorrhoids and swellings.
- Toxic properties require avoidance in cases of spleen and stomach weakness; contraindicated for wheezing due to cold deficiency.
Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
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Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)
- Brightens the eyes and acts as a guiding herb for the spleen and stomach.
- Strongly dries the middle and lower jiao.
- Induces sweating to help address wind-damp conditions.
- Caution in cases of yin deficiency and profuse sweating due to weak Qi.
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Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Cracks stagnant Qi and regulates its flow downwards.
- Resolves stagnation caused by food, dampness, or phlegm.
- Effective against summer heat and dermatosis, but contraindicated for yin deficiency-related heat.
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Hou Po Xiang & Guang Hou Po (Pogostemonis Herba)
- Dispels summer heat and harmonizes the middle jiao to relieve vomiting and nausea related to damp conditions.
- Use cautiously with blazing fire due to yin deficiency heat.
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Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
- Contraindicated for heat due to yin deficiency.
- Calms the fetus and prevents stagnation from tonifying herbs.
- Warms the middle jiao to stop diarrhea due to cold.
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Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus)
- Pierces through turbidity and transforms dampness, strengthening a greasy stomach.
- Warms the middle jiao and addresses qi rebellion in cases of cold and food stagnation.
- Caution with yin or blood deficiency.
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Cao Dou Kou (Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen)
- Strongly dries dampness and warms the middle jiao for cold dampness.
- Not suitable for yin or blood deficiency.
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Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus)
- Effective against malaria disorders but does not treat them directly.
- Strongly dries dampness and disperses cold, often used as a last resort.
- Helps alleviate stagnation caused by meat and heavy foods.
Herbs for Cough and Wheezing
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Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen)
- Moistens lung qi and is slightly toxic.
- Suitable for various types of coughs, particularly externally contracted dry cough.
- Not recommended for loose stools, infants, or those with yin deficiency.
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Zi Wan (Asteris Radix)
- Enters both Qi and blood systems.
- Effective for wind-cold obstructing the lungs in various cough types.
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Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos)
- Commonly used for wind-cold coughs; note contraindication for blood or pus in sputum.
- Long-term use may lead to carcinogenic effects.
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Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus)
- Technically moistens the intestines; contraindicated for spleen deficiency diarrhea.
- Stops cough and alleviates wheeze, more effective for labored exhalation.
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Pi Pa Ye (Ariobotryae Folium)
- Use in coughs and vomiting due to cold, or stomach heat conditions like nausea, hiccups, and belching.
- Beneficial for dry lung patterns.
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Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
- Kills parasites and is applied topically; treats acute or chronic cough, including tuberculosis.
- Contradiction for spleen deficiency diarrhea.
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Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex)
- Drains lung heat and reduces edema related to high blood pressure.
- Contraindicated for cough due to cold deficiency.
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Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus)
- Cools lung heat with rebellious Qi and reduces excess heat symptoms like hemorrhoids and swellings.
- Toxic: avoid use in spleen and stomach issues; contraindicated for wheezing due to cold from deficiency.
Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness
-
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)
- Brightens the eyes and acts as a guiding herb for the spleen and stomach.
- Strongly dries the middle and lower jiao.
- Induces sweating to help address wind-damp conditions.
- Caution in cases of yin deficiency and profuse sweating due to weak Qi.
-
Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Cracks stagnant Qi and regulates its flow downwards.
- Resolves stagnation caused by food, dampness, or phlegm.
- Effective against summer heat and dermatosis, but contraindicated for yin deficiency-related heat.
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Hou Po Xiang & Guang Hou Po (Pogostemonis Herba)
- Dispels summer heat and harmonizes the middle jiao to relieve vomiting and nausea related to damp conditions.
- Use cautiously with blazing fire due to yin deficiency heat.
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Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
- Contraindicated for heat due to yin deficiency.
- Calms the fetus and prevents stagnation from tonifying herbs.
- Warms the middle jiao to stop diarrhea due to cold.
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Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus)
- Pierces through turbidity and transforms dampness, strengthening a greasy stomach.
- Warms the middle jiao and addresses qi rebellion in cases of cold and food stagnation.
- Caution with yin or blood deficiency.
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Cao Dou Kou (Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen)
- Strongly dries dampness and warms the middle jiao for cold dampness.
- Not suitable for yin or blood deficiency.
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Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fructus)
- Effective against malaria disorders but does not treat them directly.
- Strongly dries dampness and disperses cold, often used as a last resort.
- Helps alleviate stagnation caused by meat and heavy foods.
Herbs for Cough and Wheezing
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Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen)
- Moistens lung qi and is slightly toxic.
- Suitable for various types of coughs, particularly externally contracted dry cough.
- Not recommended for loose stools, infants, or those with yin deficiency.
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Zi Wan (Asteris Radix)
- Enters both Qi and blood systems.
- Effective for wind-cold obstructing the lungs in various cough types.
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Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos)
- Commonly used for wind-cold coughs; note contraindication for blood or pus in sputum.
- Long-term use may lead to carcinogenic effects.
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Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus)
- Technically moistens the intestines; contraindicated for spleen deficiency diarrhea.
- Stops cough and alleviates wheeze, more effective for labored exhalation.
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Pi Pa Ye (Ariobotryae Folium)
- Use in coughs and vomiting due to cold, or stomach heat conditions like nausea, hiccups, and belching.
- Beneficial for dry lung patterns.
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Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
- Kills parasites and is applied topically; treats acute or chronic cough, including tuberculosis.
- Contradiction for spleen deficiency diarrhea.
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Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex)
- Drains lung heat and reduces edema related to high blood pressure.
- Contraindicated for cough due to cold deficiency.
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Ma Dou Ling (Aristolochiae Fructus)
- Cools lung heat with rebellious Qi and reduces excess heat symptoms like hemorrhoids and swellings.
- Toxic: avoid use in spleen and stomach issues; contraindicated for wheezing due to cold from deficiency.
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Explore the various aromatic herbs that aid in transforming dampness in traditional medicine. This quiz covers key herbs like Cang Zhu and Hou Po, their uses, and effects on the body, particularly regarding dampness and qi regulation. Test your knowledge on herbal therapeutics and their roles in enhancing digestive health.
