Chinese Herb Zhu Ling Identification

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Which formula tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhea, and resolves dampness?

  • Ren Shen Bai Zhu San
  • Si Jun Zi Tang
  • Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
  • Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (correct)

What is the main action of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan?

  • Drains dampness
  • Regulates the blood
  • Disperses the formation of abnormal masses in the abdomen (correct)
  • Invigorates the blood and breaks up blood stasis

Which herb is mainly used to treat edema and stomach fullness?

  • Bai Shao
  • Zhu Ling (correct)
  • Mu Dan Pi
  • Ren Shen

What is the color of Zhu Ling's skin that resembles pig feces?

<p>Black (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which formula is specifically indicated for menopause, uterine fibroids, and orchitis?

<p>Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb facilitates urination and cures strangury and malaria?

<p>Zhu Ling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fu Shen' forms from Qi that is exuberant but not enough to flow outward. True or False?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Shen Ling Bai Zhu San' contains which combination of herbs: Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao, Shan Yao, and Bai Bian Dou? True or False?

<p>False (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of herbs that drain dampness?

<p>Regulate water and leach out dampness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom may indicate the invasion of dampness into muscles, sinews, and joints?

<p>Dull ache of the muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Fu Ling (Poria) among herbs that drain dampness?

<p>Improves appetite and calms the mind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is Fu Ling (Poria) NOT used to treat?

<p>High fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of normalizing water circulation in the body?

<p>Ensuring proper hydration levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does dampness affect qi circulation according to the text?

<p>Obstructs it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT associated with invasion of dampness into muscles and joints?

<p>Migraine headaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the name 'Zhu Ling'?

<p>It resembles the feces of a pig (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ does Polyporus primarily affect?

<p>Kidney (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of Ze Xie according to the text?

<p>Drives away stagnant water in the bladder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What warning is given about long-term use of Zhu Ling?

<p>It may impair kidney function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which condition would Polyporus be a suitable treatment according to the text?

<p>Edema and vaginal discharge due to dampness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which taste is associated with Polyporus?

<p>Sweet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ze Xie do in relation to the small intestine?

<p>Clears heat from it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Tangye Bencao' advises caution against excessive or prolonged use of Ze Xie due to its potential to affect which organ?

<p>Kidneys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential health risks associated with consuming herbal products containing aristolochic acids?

<p>Development of cancers in the upper urinary tract and bladder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of herbs like Tong Cao, Mu Tong, and Che Qian Zi?

<p>To address urinary issues like strangury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are products containing aristolochic acids not approved by the FDA?

<p>For their potential carcinogenic and nephrotoxic effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition are herbs like Tong Cao and Mu Tong commonly used for?

<p>Strangury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of Che Qian Zi according to the text?

<p>Eases release of urine and strengthens eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some herbal products claim to contain aristolochic acids despite their health risks?

<p>To boost sales as dietary supplements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main property of Bi Xie according to the text?

<p>Curing urinary incontinence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dong Kui Zi primarily act according to the text?

<p>Promotes lactation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT cured by Bi Xie as mentioned in the text?

<p>Healing damp-heat skin lesions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common property of Dong Kui Guo?

<p>Curing vaginal discharge due to deficiency or damp-heat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In traditional medicine, what is Dong Kui Zi primarily used for?

<p>Promoting lactation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes Bi Xie according to the text?

<p>Relieves difficulties in using the waist and legs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique property of Dong Kui Guo according to the text?

<p>Cures impotency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the properties of Bi Xie and Dong Kui Zi?

<p>Bi Xie treats unhealed malignant sores, while Dong Kui Zi promotes lactation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Alisma rhizome?

<p>Promotes urination and resolves dampness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is Wu Ling San NOT commonly used for according to the text?

<p>Toothache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Yi Yi Ren (Coicis Semen Job’s tear) based on the text?

<p>Used to cure vomiting of bloody pus and coughing due to lung atrophy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is NOT included in the formulation of Wu Ling San?

<p>Ren Shen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What health concern should be noted regarding an overdose of Alisma rhizome according to the text?

<p>Disturbance of electrolyte balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary property of Wu Ling San based on its actions?

<p>Regulating water circulation and dispelling dampness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with the use of Alisma rhizome?

<p>Toothache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What herbal formula would be suitable for treating spermatorrhea due to damp-heat according to the text?

<p><strong>Wu Ling San</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Akebia caulis according to the text?

<p>Promotes urination for stranguria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are associated with the action of Akebia caulis as mentioned in the text?

<p>Bladder, Heart, Small Intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary caution associated with using Akebia caulis?

<p>Pregnancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is not part of the Dao Chi San formula according to the text?

<p>Qian Shi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of using Zhu Sha according to the text?

<p>Carcinogenicity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is NOT mentioned as being addictive in the text?

<p>Guang Fang Ji (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is NOT specifically associated with the use of Dao Chi San according to the text?

<p>Anxiety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Guang Fang Ji according to the text?

<p>Eliminates joint pain/stiffness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Mallow seed (fruit) according to the text?

<p>Promotes urination for stranguria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are primarily targeted by Mallow seed (fruit) according to the text?

<p>Bladder, Large Intestine, Small Intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dosage range is recommended for Mallow seed (fruit) based on the text?

<p>3-9g (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Mallow seed (fruit) help relieve by moistening the Intestines?

<p>Constipation due to insufficient fluids in the Intestines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT listed as a caution for using Mallow seed (fruit) according to the text?

<p>Hypertension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary channels entered by Fu Shen (Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis Root)?

<p>Heart, Spleen, Kidney (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the dosage of Fu Ling Pi (Poria cutis)?

<p>15~30g (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of Fu Ling Pi (Poria cutis) according to the text?

<p>Reduces edema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is Fu Shen (Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis Root) NOT commonly used to treat?

<p>Constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Fu Ling (Poria) among herbs that drain dampness?

<p>Strengthens the Spleen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the properties of Fu Shen (Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis Root) from Fu Ling Pi (Poria cutis)?

<p>Actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which caution should be considered when using Fu Shen (Poriae Sclerotium Pararadicis Root)?

<p>Yin deficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the properties of Fu Shen?

<p>-Neutral, sweet, harmonizes the Shen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why herbal products containing aristolochic acids have not been approved by the FDA?

<p>They have been associated with cancers of the upper urinary tract and bladder. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is NOT mentioned as part of 'Herbs that Drain Dampness'?

<p>Aristolochiae manshurensis Caulis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Plantaginis Semen Psyllium (Che Qian Zi) according to the text?

<p>Ease the release of urine and end dribbling urination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common property shared by Aristolochiae debilis Radix, Aristolochiae Fructus, and Asarum as mentioned in the text?

<p>Carcinogenic effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the use of Tong Cao and Mu Tong according to the text?

<p>They are used for disorders of qi and ve types of strangury. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of herbs like Tong Cao, Mu Tong, and Che Qian Zi in traditional medicine?

<p>They are commonly used for disorders related to dampness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common health risk associated with consuming herbal products containing aristolochic acids?

<p>Cancers of the upper urinary tract and bladder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb among Aristolochiae debilis Radix, Aristolochiae Fructus, Asarum, and Aristolochiae manshurensis Caulis is most likely to cause nephrotoxicity?

<p>Aristolochiae manshurensis Caulis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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