History
This Sage King is credited with teaching agriculture, tasting 70–100 herbs daily
Who is Shen Nong
This flavor is traditionally associated with dispersing and moving Qi.
What is Acrid
What are three (3) Hallmark signs indicating an exterior invasion
What is
Additional answers
This herb moistens the intestines while benefiting the throat.
What is Niu Bang Zi
This mineral is sometimes considered one of the coldest herbs in the Materia medica and is the primary herb for clearing Qi-Level Heat and Yang Ming Fire.
What is Shi Gao
This advisor to the Shang Dynasty is credited with developing decoctions (tāng) and authoring the Tang Ye Jing.
Who is Yi Yin
When a Chinese herb is named Ye, which plant part is being used?
What is the Leaf
This herb is warm, enters the Lung and Stomach channels, and is commonly used fresh to release the exterior.
What is Sheng Jiang
I am sweet, salty, slightly cold, and can extinguish internal wind.
What is Chan Tui
This bitter, cold herb clears Heat from all Three Burners and is especially useful for irritability and Fire toxin.
What is Zhi Zi
Tao Hongjing later revised and updated this classic herbal text
What is the Shen Nong Ben Bao Jing
What is it called when two herbs with similar functions which assist in emphasize their therapeutic actions?
What is Mutual Accentuation
This herb is especially useful for treating dampness associated with Wind-Cold and is famous for occipital treating headache
What is Qiang Huo
This herb is best known for dispersing Wind-Heat and benefiting the eyes, making it a common choice for red, swollen, painful eyes.
What is Ju Hua
This herb enters the Lung and Stomach channels and is famous for clearing Lung and Stomach Fire while generating fluid
What is Zhi Mu
According to the lecture, the Shang Han Za Bing Lun was later divided into these two classic texts.
What is the Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue
This processing method Increases astringency
What is Duan
This herb harmonizes the Ying and Wei and releases the muscles.
What is Gui Zhi
This herb is particularly useful for headaches affecting the vertex and temples due to Wind-Heat.
What is Man Jing Zi
This herb is the primary herb for clearing excess Fire from the Heart and Small Intestine and is commonly used for mouth ulcers and irritability
What is Dan Zhu Ye
According to the Huái Nán Zi example discussed in class, the herb Qín Pí 秦皮 was recommended for treating diseases of this organ.
What is the eyes
Name three examples of Descending & Sinking herbs
What is
This herb treats both Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat as well as stops bleeding, when charred.
What is Jing Jie
This herb releases the exterior while simultaneously generating body fluids and relieving neck and upper back stiffness.
What is Ge Gen
This herb is especially useful for draining Liver and Gallbladder Fire and is commonly used for red, swollen eyes and temporal headaches.
What is Xia Ku Cao
How many herbs are in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing?
What is 365
When a Chinese herb is named Zi, which plant part is being used?
What is Seed or Fruit
This herb is pungent and very warm, enters the Lung, Heart, and Kidney channels, and is used for severe Wind-Cold with headache and toothache.
What is Xi Xin
This herb is especially useful when Wind-Heat is accompanied by dry cough due to Lung dryness.
What is Sang Ye
What are the Four Bigs?
Big Thirst
Big Pulse
Big Fever
Big Sweat