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Herbs Study
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Medical
Graduate
10/30/2014

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Term
what are the 8 actions of herbs
Definition
sweating
vomiting
purging/draining
harmonizing
warming
clearing
reducing
tonifying
Term
When would vomiting be used
Definition
for excess pathogens in intestines,
very strong
for stagnation above ST
Term
When would purging be used
Definition
for constipation; blood/fluid
strong
for stagnation below ST
Term
what are 3 reasons to modify formulas
Definition
1- minor ingredient is added or removed to fine tune
2- Chief herb stays same but all others change so action of formula is changed
3- ingredients are altered so formulas character, hierarch and actions are completely different
Term
how long are tonics cooked for
Definition
40-60 min over low flame
Term
how long would toxic substances be cooked for
Definition
over 45 min
Term
when making a forumla what is the process of adding the herbs in for cooking
Definition
*toxic herbs 30-45 first
*minerals and shells (cook 10-20 before adding)
*light weight in large doses (cook for 20 min separate)
*herbs containing volatile oils are added towards end
Term
what is the benefit of frying with:
honey
vinegar
wine
ginger
Definition
honey- tonify/moisten
vinegar- astringent, analgesic, blood invigorating, detoxifying actions
wine- clear blockages, expel wind, alleviate pain
ginger- reduce cold and bitter, warm ST and stop vomiting
Term
when would dry baking be added to herbs
Definition
to stop bleeding
Term
Herb Doasages:
toxic/ strong tasting/ light herbs
Definition
small dose
Term
herb dosages for:
hard/heavy/moderate/ bland
Definition
larger dose
Term
herb dosages

leaves/flowers/aromatic
Definition
smaller dose
Term
Herb Dosing
minerals/shells
Definition
heaviest doses
Term
Herb Dosing
rich-heavy herbs/roots/fruits
Definition
larger doses
Term
Li
Fen
Qian
Liang
Definition
LI- .03g
Fen=10 Li or .3g
Qian= 10 fen or 3 g
Liang= 10 qian or 31g
Term
Dosage
Wei Ling Xian
Definition
tx fish bone
15-30g
Term
Dosage
Bai Bu
Definition
Pinworms
30-60g
Term
Dosage
Mai ya
Definition
stop lactation
60g
Term
Dosage
Hong Hua
Definition
Harmonize blood
.9-1.5g
larger doses nourish blood
Term
Dosage
chuan xiong
Definition
irregular menses
up to 9g
Term
Dosage
Bai Mao Gen
Definition
up to 60g
Term
Dosage
Pi Pa Ye fresh
Definition
15-30g
Term
unique dosages:

shan zha
Definition
up to30g
Term
unique dosages:
san qi powder
Definition
1-3g
Term
unique dosages:
Huo ma ren
Definition
up to 45g
Term
unique dosages:
Ji Nei Jin powder
Definition
1.5-3g
Term
unique dosages:
Fresh Da Ji
Definition
30-60g
Term
unique dosages:
Yi Mu Cao
for edema due to glomerulonephritis
Definition
up to 120 g
Term
unique dosages:
Dan Shen
Definition
60g
Term
unique dosages:
Fu Ling for acute facial edema
Definition
up to 60g
Term
unique dosages:
Chuan Bei Mu powder
Definition
1-1.5g
Term
unique dosages:

Shi Wei for damp heat
Definition
30g
Term
unique dosages:
Shan Zhu Yu for toxic shock
Definition
30-60g
Term
unique dosages:
Wu Wei Zi tonic
Definition
6-9g
Term
unique dosages:
Wu Wei Zi for chronic cough
Definition
1.5-3g
Term
unique dosages:
Shan Yao as a tea to tx waste/thirst
Definition
up to 250g daily
Term
unique dosages:
Fresh Xie Bai
Definition
30-60g
Term
unique dosages:
Gui Zhi for bi syndrome
Definition
9-15g
Term
unique dosages:
Yin Chen Hao for severe dampheat
Definition
up to 30g
Term
unique dosages:
Ren Shen for hemorrhagic shock
Definition
30g
Term
unique dosages:
Bai Dou Kou powder
Definition
1.5-4.5 g
Term
unique dosages:
Xi Xin
Definition
1-3g only
Term
unique dosages:
Bing Lang tapeworms
Definition
60-120g
Term
dry frying is used for:
Definition
used to dry herbs for storage
increase SP ST strengthening actions

Dry fry w/salt to direct actions towards KD, nourish yin and reduce fire.
Term
Frying with honey:
Definition
increases tonifying and moistening actions
Term
Frying with vinegar
Definition
enhances astringent, analgesic, blood invigorating, detoxifying actions
Term
Frying with wine
Definition
enhances ability to clear blockages from channels, expel wind, alleviate pain
Term
Frying with ginger juice
Definition
reduces tendency of cold bitter herbs to upset St, enhance ability of herbs to warm St and stop vomiting
Term
quick frying is used:
Definition
frying at extremely high temps until herb becomes dark brown or cracked, reduces toxicity and moderates harsh characteristics
Term
Dry baking:
Definition
using slow mild heat to dry flowers and insects
roasting/ charring to ashes helps to stop bleeding
Term
What types of herbs are added at end of cooking:
Definition
herbs containing volatile oils that evaporate with long cooking:
Bo He, Mu Xiang, Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou, Qing Hao, Da Huang
Term
What herbs are decocted in Gauze
Definition
1- light fibrous sponge like substances (ground first)
2- Stimulate/ irritate throat or GI

Xuan Fu Hua, Che Qian Zi, Chi Shi Zhi
Term
What herbs are dissolved in strained decotion
Definition
things that are highly viscous/sticky
E Jiao, Yi Tang, Qing Dai, Mang Xiao, Cheng Xiang (pwdr)
Term
what herbs are taken with strained decotion
Definition
too expensive and too aromatic substances, first ground into fine pwdr and taken with strained decoction as a shooter

Chan Bei Mu, San Qi, Niu Huang, Zhi LI, She Xiang, Zhu Sha
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