Chinese Medicine Week 4 Study Guide

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What are the properties of Zhi Ban Xia?

Sweet, warm

Bitter, acrid, cold (correct)

Bitter, pungent, warm

Bitter, acrid, warm

What are the properties of Xing Ren?

Bitter, acrid, cold

Sweet, bitter, slightly toxic, warm

Bitter, acrid, warm

Sweet, bitter, slightly toxic, cold (correct)

Which channels does Hou Po enter?

Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Kidney

Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver

Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart

Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen (correct)

Which herb is slightly toxic?

Xing Ren (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following herbs is considered sweet and pungent?

Du Huo (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature of Gua Lou?

Cold (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the properties of Huo Ma Ren?

Bitter, cold (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these herbs is considered to be cold and enters the water element?

Du Huo (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb has the properties of sweet, acrid, and very cold?

Bo He (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following channels does Shi Gao enter?

Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Gallbladder (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following herbs is considered to be sweet and warm?

Hou Po (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb enters the Liver, Kidney, and Gallbladder channels?

Da Huang (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following herbs is considered to be toxic?

Gan Sui (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb enters the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Kidney channels?

Xing Ren (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following herbs has the property of bitter and cold?

Huang Qin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which book is considered the most important foundation for all herbal formulas?

Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which book is the first illustrated Materia Medica?

Collection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a category of herbs in the Tang Materia Medica?

Inner (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which book is known for having 11,000 herbal formulas?

Li Shi Zhen’s Grand Materia Medica (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these describes the term 'Dampness' in Chinese medicine?

A condition caused by excessive consumption of cold foods and drinks. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the six evils in Chinese Medicine?

Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Summer Heat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Zhi' refer to in the nomenclature of specific herb parts according to the text?

Seed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which TCM organ is the collecting place for phlegm?

Lungs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT associated with warming the channels and collaterals?

Drains heat and purges accumulations (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is specifically associated with clearing heat from the blood?

Drains heat from the blood (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT directly related to the middle burner?

Dispels wind cold damp and releases the exterior (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is primarily involved in addressing rebellious Qi?

Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, and causes rebellious Qi to descend (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is associated with both clearing heat and resolving fire toxicity?

Clears heat and resolves fire toxicity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is specifically associated with calming the spirit?

Quiets the HT and calms the spirit (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is associated with addressing malarial disorders?

Checks malarial disorders and resolves heat (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT associated with clearing heat?

Dispels wind dampness and alleviates pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is described as sweet, cold, and promotes urination while leaching out dampness?

Fu Ling (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is associated with the properties of bitter, sweet, and cold?

Huo Ma Ren (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is known to stop cough, calm wheezing, and also moistens intestines?

Xing Ren (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb transforms phlegm and directs rebellious Qi downward?

Zhi Ban Xia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is described as acrid, warm, and toxic?

Gan Sui (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which property combination includes bitter, acrid, and cool?

Xing Ren (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is effective in clearing heat and transforming phlegm heat?

Gua Lou (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb can dispel wind dampness and alleviate pain, particularly for headaches and toothaches?

Du Huo (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Week 4 Study Guide

Matching: Chinese medical texts and descriptions.
- Divine Husbandman's Classic of Materia Medica: Basic theory of Chinese medicine.
- Tang Materia Medica: Has 3 categories (upper, middle, lower).
- Li Shi Zhen's Grand Materia Medica: Best known example, contains 11,000 herbal formulas.
- Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic: Most important foundation of herbal formulas.
- Discussion of Cold Damage & Miscellaneous Diseases & Collection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica: First book to focus on a single herb but lacks formulas. First illustrated Materia Medica.

Dampness, Six Evils and Phlegm

Dampness: A medical condition.
Six Evils: A term related to health conditions within Chinese medicine.
Phlegm: Medical condition explained.

True/False

Phlegm can accumulate anywhere in the body, Dampness in Yin Deficiencies requires care.

Nomenclature: Specific Parts

Nomenclature: The names for parts of plants. This is a list of plant parts.
- Dou( ), Zi( ), Ren( ): Plant parts or names
  - Zhi, Gen, Ye, Geng, Hua, Pi, Gua. (plant parts)
Pin Yin vs. Latin: Matching Pin Yin and Latin names of herbs.

Review

A list of herbs with their Latin names that fall into different categories and with their functions.
Category of herbs: Examples of herbs and their characteristics
- Du Huo and related categories.
- Properties & functions of Fu Ling, Hou Po, and Du Huo; their temperatures and corresponding channels.
Properties and functions of other listed herbs.

Actions and Indications

Actions: The effects of herbs in the body.
Indications: When and how herbs are used.
- A range of functions of several herbs including releasing exterior, assisting yang, and promoting urination.

Functions

Functions: Explanation of effects of herbs on the body processes.

Properties & Dosage

Properties: Specific qualities (e.g., sweet, acrid, warm) of herbs.
Dosage: Appropriate amounts to use.

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This quiz covers key concepts in Chinese medicine from Week 4, including significant texts, medical conditions like dampness and phlegm, and important terminology. Familiarize yourself with foundational theories and classifications within traditional Chinese medicine.