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Single Herbs Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following tastes scatter and are yang?

a. acrid
b. sweet
c. bitter
d. both A & B

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D

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Which of the following tastes drain and are yin?

a. salty
b. sour
c. bitter
d. all of the above

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D

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Which of the following tastes seep and are yang?

a. salty
b. sour
c. sweet
d. bland
e. bitter

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D

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Sweet herbs

a. tonify, harmoize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage
c. drain and dry
d. disperse and move

A

A

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Acrid herbs

a. tonify, harmonize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage
c. drain and dry
d. disperse and move

A

D

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Salty herbs

a. tonify, harmonize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage
c. purge and soften
d. disperse and move

A

C

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Bitter herbs

a. tonify, harmonize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage
c. drain and dry
d. disperse and move

A

C

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Bland herbs

a. tonify, harmonize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage
c. drain and dry
d. leech damp and promote urination

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D

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Sour herbs

a. tonify, harmonize and sometimes moisten
b. astringe and prevent leakage **
c. drain and dry
d. disperse and move

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B

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10
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What is the purpose of dry frying?

a. adds moistening function
b. brings herbs into the channel
c. minimizes toxicity of other herbs
d. strengthens spleen

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D

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What is the purpose of charring herbs?

a. strengthens spleen
b. stops bleeding
c. moistens and tonifies
d. expels wind

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B

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12
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Frying in wine adds which function(s)?

a. alleviates pain
b. opens channel blockages
c. expels wind
d. all of the above

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D

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13
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Which is a guiding herb to the yang ming channel?

a. Bai Zhi
b. Sheng Ma
c. Shi Gao
d. all of the above

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D

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14
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Which is a guiding herb to the taiyang channel?

a. Qiang Huo
b. Bai Zhi
c. Xi Xin
d. Du Huo

A

A

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15
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  1. Which of the following is a guiding herb to the arm tai yin channel?
    a. Jie Geng
    b. Sheng Ma
    c. Cong Bai
    d. all of the above
A

D

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16
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Shi Gao and Zhi Mu together have which function?

a. clear heat, drain fire
b. purge the intestines
c. clear painful red eyes
d. clear deficient heat

A

A

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17
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Da Huang and Mang Xiao together have which function?

a. clear heat, drain fire
b. purge the intestines
c. clear painful red eyes
d. clear deficient heat

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B

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18
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Fu Ling and Huang Qi together have which function?

a. purge the intestines
b. reduce edema
c. clear heat, drain fire
d. clear painful red eyes

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B

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19
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What is the purpose of adding Sheng Jiang to a formula that contains Ban Xia?

a. assists Ban Xia to dry damp and reduce phlegm
b. helps reduce the toxicity of Ban Xia
c. harmonizes the temperature of the formula
d. makes the formula taste better

A

B

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20
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If a patient has stomach heat with acid regurgitation, vomiting and hunger, which combination of hot and cold herbs are suitable?

a. Huang Lian and Wu Zhu Yu
b. Huang Lian and Ban Xia
c. Huang Lian and Huang Bai
d. Huang Lian and Rou Gui

A

A

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21
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Which herb can be added to a tonifying formula to prevent the heavy rich nature from injuring the spleen?

a. Da Zao
b. Sheng Jiang
c. Bai Zhu
d. Chen Pi

A

D

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22
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  1. Wu Tou is incompatible with
    a. Gua Lou
    b. Ban Xia
    c. Bei Mu
    d. Bai Ji
    e. all of the above
A

E

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23
Q

Which of the following is not incompatible with Li Lu?

a. Ren Shen
b. Bai Shao
c. Dang Shen
d. Huang Qi

A

D

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24
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Patients taking Shu Di Huang, He Shou Wu or Sheng Di Huang should avoid

a. onions
b. garlic
c. radishes
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

A

D

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25
Q

Processing Dang Gui with alcohol will

a. change its temperature
b. extract its volatile oils
c. help preserve the herb
d. none of the above

A

B

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26
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The use of honey in processing Kuan Dong Hua will

a. increase lung moistening function
b. increase cough relieving function
c. reduce the bad taste of the formula
d. both A and B
e. both A and C

A

D

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27
Q

Treating Yan Hu Suo with salt will

a. enhance pain killing function
b. allow the alkaloids to dissolve in water
c. enhance blood activation
d. all of the above

A

B

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28
Q

Which of the following preparations increase the tonifying and moistening effect of an herb?

a. honey frying
b. ginger juice frying
c. wine frying
d. dry frying

A

A

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29
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Frying in vinegar will enhance which property

a. astringent
b. analgesic
c. blood invigorating
d. toxicity relieving
e. all of the above

A

E

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30
Q

In order to get the full effect of tonifying herbs

a. cook no more than 10 minutes
b. cook over high heat for one hour
c. cook over low heat for one hour
d. cook over high heat 30 minutes

A

C

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31
Q

Which of the following should be decocted separately?

a. Yi Tang
b. Huang Qi
c. Ren Shen
d. Shi Gao

A

C

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32
Q

All should be decocted in gauze except

a. Xuan Fu Hua
b. Che Qian Zi
c. Di Long
d. Chi Shi Zi
e. none of the above

A

C

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33
Q

What is the cooking method for E Jiao and Yi Tang?

a. decoct first
b. dissolve in strained decoction
c. decoct with all the other herbs
d. add in last 10 minutes

A

B

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34
Q

Which types of herbs are prescribed in the heaviest dose?

a. flowers
b. roots
c. aromatic herbs
d. seeds
e. minerals and shells

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E

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35
Q

Which is the only seed that does not descend?

a. Gou Qi Zi
b. Man Jing Zi
c. Bu Gu Zi
d. Niu Bang Zi

A

B

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36
Q

Which is the only flower that does not ascend?

a. Jin Yin Hua
b. Hong Hua
c. Ju Hua
d. Xuan Fu Hua

A

D

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37
Q

Which herbs adjust the Ying and Wei Qi levels?

a. Gui Zhi
b. Bai Shao
c. Sheng Jiang
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

A

D

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38
Q

Which of the following should be added near the end?

a. Bo He
b. Sha Ren
c. Qing Hao
d. Mu Xiang
e. all of the above

A

E

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39
Q

All the following herbs can calm the fetus except

a. Bai Zhu
b. Du Zhong
c. Xu Duan
d. Zi Su Ye
e. Cang Zhu

A

E

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40
Q

Which of the following are contraindicated in pregnancy?

a. Chuan Xiong
b. Gui Zhi
c. Dang Gui
d. Dan Shen
e. none of the above

A

E

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41
Q

All of the following herbs can reduce blood pressure except

a. Huang Qin
b. Ma Huang
c. Ge Gen
d. Yi Mu Cao
e. Du Zhong

A

B

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42
Q

Which herbs can alleviate seafood poisoning?

a. Zi Su Ye
b. Sheng Jiang
c. Ban Xia
d. both A and B

A

D

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43
Q

Which herb can be used for cough due to wind cold or wind heat?

a. Jing Jie
b. Jie Geng
c. Chen Pi
d. Niu Bang Zi

A

B

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44
Q

To use Jing Jie to stop bleeding

a. toast to ash
b. wine fry
c. use with other stop bleeding herbs
d. all of the above

A

A

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45
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Which herb can be used for any problem due to wind invading the yangming channels of the head?

a. Bai Zhi
b. Gao Ben
c. Chuan Xiong
d. Chai Hu

A

A

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46
Q

Which herb is best to treat vertex headaches?

a. Gao Ben
b. Bai Zhi
c. Chuan Xiong
d. Chai Hu

A

A

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47
Q

Which herb can cause vomiting if taken hot?

a. Xiang Ru
b. Ban Xia
c. Xi Xin
d. Cang Er Zi
e. Huang Lian

A

A

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48
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Which herb should be used with caution in patients with renal problems because it can be nephrotoxic?

a. Mu Gua
b. Bing Lang
c. Sheng Ma
d. Xi Xin

A

D

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49
Q

Which herb can be used for constipation due to wind heat?

a. Niu Bang Zi
b. Tao Ren
c. Xing Ren
d. Dang Gui

A

A

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50
Q

Which of the following cools blood and stops bleeding?

a. Sang Ye
b. Jing Jie
c. Ai Ye
d. Xiang Fu

A

A

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51
Q

Indications for Ge Gen include

a. diarrhea
b. hypertension
c. stiff neck
d. alleviate thirst
e. all of the above

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E

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52
Q

Which is the major herb to treat shaoyang condition?

a. Chai Hu
b. Chen Pi
c. Xiang Fu
d. Chun Gen Pi

A

A

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53
Q

Which herb is said to be the summer Ma Huang?

a. Xiang Ru
b. Xiang Fu
c. Mu Xiang
d. Ru Xiang

A

A

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54
Q

Which herb is used exclusively for nasal problems?

a. Cang Er Zi
b. Bai Zhi
c. Xin Yi Hua
d. all of the above

A

C

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55
Q

Which of the following disperse wind heat and clear liver fire?

a. Bo He
b. Niu Bang Zi
c. Chan Tui
d. Sang Ye
e. all of the above

A

E

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56
Q

Which herb is effective in relieving toothache due to stomach heat?

a. Sheng Ma
b. Chai Hu
c. Ju Hua
d. Niu Bang Zi

A

A

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57
Q

Which herb clears heat from all three jiaos?

a. Dan Zhu Ye
b. Zhi Zi
c. Zhi Mu
d. Shi Gao

A

B

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58
Q

Which herb lowers both serum cholesterol and high blood pressure?

a. Xia Ku Cao
b. Yi Mu Cao
c. Jue Ming Zi
d. Bo He

A

C

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59
Q

Which herb can clear both deficiency heat and excess heat?

a. Zhi Mu
b. Mu Dan Pi
c. Sheng Di Huang
d. Xuan Shen
e. all of the above

A

E

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60
Q

Huang Bai drains heat from which jiao?

a. upper jiao
b. middle jiao
c. lower jiao
d. all three jiaos

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C

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61
Q

Which herb is cold?

a. Ren Shen
b. Dang Shen
c. Xi Yang Shen
d. Tai Zi Shen

A

C

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62
Q

Which herb is good for chronic diarrhea or excessive vaginal discharge due to SP deficiency?

a. Huang Qi
b. Bai Bian Dou
c. Shan Yao
d. Ren Shen

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B

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63
Q

Which herb tonifies the Qi and raises the Yang?

a. Tai Zi Shen
b. Shan Yao
c. Dang Shen
d. Huang Qi

A

D

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64
Q

Which herb calms the fetus?

a. Bai Zhu
b. Xi Yang Shen
c. Bai Bain Dou
d. Dang Shen

A

A

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65
Q

Which herb is good for Xiao Ke syndrome?

a. Ren Shen
b. Shan Yao
c. a & b
d. none of the above

A

C

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66
Q

Which herb promotes the discharge of pus and generates flesh?

a. Bai Bain Dou
b. Shan Yao
c. Huang Qi
d. Tai Zi Shen

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C

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67
Q

Which herb is Sweet, Bitter and Warm?

a. Bai Bian Dou
b. Bai Zhu
c. Shan Yao
d. Xi Yang Shen

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B

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68
Q

Which herb is the chief herb to tonify Qi?

a. Dang Shen
b. Tai Zi Shen
c. Huang Qi
d. Ren Shen

A

C

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69
Q

Which herb supports the righteous Qi to help to expel the pathogen?

a. Xi Yang Shen
b. Tai Zi Shen
c. Ren Shen
d. Dang Shen

A

D

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70
Q

Which herb augments the intelligence and calms the spirit?

a. Ren Shen
b. Dang Shen
c. Xi Yang Shen
d. Tai Zi Shen

A

A

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71
Q

Which herb is not incompatible with Li Lu?

a. Ren Shen
b. Dang Shen
c. Huang Qi
d. Xi Yang Shen

A

C

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72
Q

Which herb is cooked separately from other herbs in a double boiler?

a. Xi Yang Shen
b. Bai Zhu
c. Huang Qi
d. Bai Bian Dou

A

A

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73
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Which herb strongly tonifies the source Qi for extreme collapse of the Qi?

a. Huang Qi
b. Bai Bian Dou
c. Ren Shen **
d. Shan Yao

A

C

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74
Q

Which herb is similar to Ren Shen & Dang Shen, but are less effective than they are?

a. Tai Zi Shen
b. Shan Yao
c. Bai Zhu
d. Xi Yang Shen

A

A

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75
Q

Which herb treats frequent urination, spermatorrhea, chronic coughing and wheezing?

a. Bai Zhu
b. Shan Yao
c. Ren Shen
d. Huang Qi

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B

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76
Q

Which herb with overdose or long-term use can lead to headache, insomnia, palpitations, and a rise in blood pressure?

a. Shan Yao
b. Dang Shen
c. Ren Shen
d. Bai Zhu

A

C

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77
Q

Which herb stops sweating?

a. Bai Bian Dou
b. Shan Yao
c. Huang Qi
d. Bai Zhu

A

D

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78
Q

Which herb transforms dampness to eliminate summer pathogens?

a. Dang Shen
b. Bai Zhu
c. Bai Bian Dou
d. Shan Yao

A

C

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79
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Which herb is good for poor appetite, fatigue, loose stool, diarrhea, childhood dystrophy and excessive vaginal discharge due to SP deficiency?

a. Shan Yao
b. Bai Bian Dou
c. Huang Qi
d. Xi Yang Shen

A

A

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80
Q

Which herb tonifies all three burners?

a. Shan Yao
b. Bai Bian Dou
c. Huang Qi
d. Xi Yang Shen

A

A

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81
Q

Which herb mildly tonifies the ST, SP, and LU and generates fluids?

a. Dang Shen
b. Tai Zi Shen
c. Xi Yang Shen
d. Ren Shen

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B

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82
Q

Which herb clears heat and generates fluids?

a. Xi Yang Shen
b. Bai Bain Dou
c. Bai Zhu
d. Shan Yao

A

A

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83
Q

Which herb tonifies the LU and stabilizes the exterior (spontaneous sweating, recurrent colds)?

a. Huang Qi
b. Bai Bian Dou
c. Ren Shen
d. Tai Zi Shen

A

A

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84
Q

What is the chief herb for KD Yin deficiency?

a. He Shou Wu
b. Dang Gui
c. Shu Di Huang
d. Da Zao

A

A

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85
Q

What is the chief herb for gynecological disorders?

a. Bai Shao
b. Gan Cao
c. Shu Di Huang
d. Dang Gui

A

D

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86
Q

What is the chief herb for Arrhythmia?

a. Yi Tang
b. Gan Cao **
c. Long Yan Rou
d. E Jiao

A

B

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87
Q

Which herb is Sweet, Bitter, Astringent and Slightly Warm?

a. Bai Shao
b. Da Zao
c. Dang Gui
d. He Shou Wu

A

D

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88
Q

Which herb affects all 12 channels?

a. Gan Cao
b. Da Zao
c. Yi Tang
d. Dang Gui

A

A

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89
Q

Which herb affects the KD, LV and LU?

a. Bai Shao
b. E Jiao
c. Long Yan Rou
d. He Shou Wu

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B

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90
Q

Which herb is Sweet, Bitter, Sour and Cool?

a. Da Zao
b. Yi Tang
c. Shu Di Huang
d. Bai Shao

A

D

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91
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Which herb has a dosage of 3-12 pieces?

a. Da Zao
b. Yi Tang
c. Shu Di Huang
d. Bai Shao

A

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Which herb does not treat coughing?

a. Gan Cao
b. Da Zao
c. Yi Tang
d. Dang Gui

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B

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93
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What is the correct dosage for Xi Xin?

a. 1-3 gm
b. 3-6 gm
c. 3-9 gm
d. 1.5-4.5 gm

A

A

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94
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Acute lung heat with a productive cough is best treated with

a. Bai Jie Zi
b. Zhe Bei Mu
c. Xuan Fu Hua
d. Bo He

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B

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95
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It in inappropriate to combine Gua Lou Ren with which herb

a. Gan Jiang
b. Niu Xi
c. Wu Tou
d. all of the above

A

D

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96
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Which is contraindicated in pregnancy?

a. Ban Xia
b. Hai Zao
c. Tian Hua Fen
d. Chuan Xiong

A

C

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97
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Which herb is currently used for hypertension, atherosclerosis, obesity & coronary heart disease?

a. Yi Tang
b. He Shou Wu
c. Bai Shao
d. E Jiao

A

B

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98
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Which herb calms the fetus?

a. E Jiao
b. Shu Di Huang
c. Long Yan Rou
d. Da Zao

A

A

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99
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Which herb is incompatible with Li Lu?

a. He Shou Wu
b. E Jiao
c. Bai Shao
d. Long Yan Rou

A

C

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100
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Which herb treats prematurely gray hair?

a. He Shou Wu
b. E Jiao
c. Bai Shao
d. Long Yan Rou

A

A

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101
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Which herb nourishes the blood and calms the spirit for insomnia, frightening palpitations, forgetfulness and dizziness?

a. Yi Tang
b. Gan Cao
c. Long Yan Rou
d. Dang Gui

A

C

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102
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Which herb checks malarial disorder?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. Bai Shao
c. Da Zao
d. He Shou Wu

A

D

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103
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Which herb is incompatible with Da Ji, Yuan Hua and Gan Sui?

a. Gan Cao
b. Shu Di Huang
c. Bai Shao
d. Da Zao

A

A

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104
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Which herb tonifies the MJ and moderates spasms, especially abdominal pain?

a. Yi Tang
b. He Shou Wu
c. Long Yan Rou
d. Shu Di Huang

A

A

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105
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Which herb moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels?

a. Gan Cao
b. Da Zao
c. Yi Tang
d. Dang Gui

A

D

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106
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Which herb is contraindicated in excess damp, food stagnation, or damp-phlegm disorders?

a. Dang Gui
b. Long Yan Rou
c. Da Zao
d. Gan Cao

A

C

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107
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Which herb is especially used for wind-damp-cold Bi syndrome in the upper extremities?

a. Qiang Huo
b. Fang Ji
c. Sang Ji Sheng
d. Du Huo

A

A

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108
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Which herb is used to tonify essence?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. E Jiao
c. Long Yan Rou
d. Yi Tang

A

A

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109
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Which herb expels wind from the skin?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. Long Yan Rou
c. He Shou Wu
d. E Jiao

A

C

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110
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Which herb is the chief herb for blood deficiency?

a. Gan Cao
b. Yi Tang
c. Da Zao
d. Shu Di Huang

A

D

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111
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Which herb moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels?

a. He Shou Wu
b. Yi Tang
c. Long Yan Rou
d. E Jiao

A

A

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112
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Which herb can clear damp heat and reduce jaundice?

a. Bai Zhu
b. Jin Yin Hua
c. Yin Chen Hao
d. Bo He

A

C

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113
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Which herb is toxic?

a. Gui Zhi
b. Cang Er Zi
c. Bi Ba
d. Gan Cao

A

B

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114
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Which herb is used for headache due to wind cold?

a. Gui Zhi
b. Ma Huang
c. Gao Ben
d. Bo He

A

C

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115
Q

Which herb is especially for Yangming headache?

a. Bai Zhi
b. Qiang Huo
c. Chai Hu
d. Wu Zhu Yu

A

A

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116
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Which herb can transform stones?

a. Mai Ya
b. Shen Qu
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Ji Nei Jin

A

D

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117
Q

Which herb is more effective for reducing meat accumulation?

a. Shen Qu
b. Shan Zha
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Mai Ya

A

B

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118
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Which herb is especially used for food accumulation with qi stagnation?

a. Lai Fu Zi
b. Shen Qu
c. Shan Zha
d. Mai Ya

A

A

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119
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Which herb is contraindicated in exterior disorders (chills & fevers, common cold)

a. Bai Shao
b. E Jiao
c. He Shou Wu
d. Long Yan Rou

A

B

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120
Q

Which herb can reduce summer evil?

a. Hou Po
b. Huo Xiang
c. Cang Zhu
d. Sah Ren

A

B

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121
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Which herb does not tonify and augment the HT and SP?

a. Long Yan Rou
b. Da Zao
c. Gan Cao
d. All tonify and augment the HT & SP

A

B

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122
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Which herb stops bleeding?

a. E Jiao
b. Bai Shao
c. Long Yan Rou
d. Da Zao

A

A

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123
Q

Which herb alleviates pain and invigorates blood to reduce swelling?

a. Gan Cao
b. Yi Tang
c. Dang Gui
d. Shu Di Huang

A

C

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124
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Which herb drains fire and relieves toxicity?

a. Gan Cao
b. Yi Tang
c. Dang Gui
d. E Jiao

A

A

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125
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Which herb does not moderate and harmonize the harsh properties of other herbs?

a. Gan Cao
b. Da Zao
c. Yi Tang
d. All moderate and harmonize the harsh properties of other herbs

A

C

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126
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Which herb softens the LV, moderates spasms and alleviates pain?

a. Bai Shao **
b. Long Yan Rou
c. He Shou Wu
d. Dang Gui

A

A

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127
Q

Which herb nourishes the Yin and moistens dryness?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. He Shou Wu
c. E Jiao **
d. Long Yan Rou

A

C

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128
Q

Which herb can kill parasites?

a. Da Fu Pi
b. Chuan Jiao
c. Cang Zhu
d. Hu Jiao

A

B

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129
Q

Which herb can improve vision?

a. Huo Po
b. Cang Zhu
c. Rou Dou Kou
d. Gui Zhi

A

B

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130
Q

Which herb is contraindicated in women during nursing?

a. Mai Ya
b. Shen Qu
c. Ji Nei Jin
d. Shan Zha

A

A

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131
Q

Which herb has the best effect for killing tapeworm?

a. Chuan Lian Zi
b. Chuan Jiao
c. Bing Lang
d. Lu Hui

A

C

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132
Q

Which herb is incompatible with Gan Cao?

a. Da Ji
b. Hai Zao
c. Gan Sui
d. All of the above

A

D

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133
Q

Which herb is not used to kill parasites?

a. Qian Nui Zi
b. Lu Hui
c. Da Ji
d. Chuan Lian Zi

A

C

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134
Q

Which herb when used in decoction should be added near the end?

a. Rou Gui
b. Gan Jiang
c. Wu Zhu Yu
d. Fu Zi

A

A

135
Q

Which herb is used for palpitation and insomnia?

a. Ze Xie
b. Zhu Ling
c. Fu Ling
d. Yi Yi Ren

A

C

136
Q

Which herb can treat pain in the upper part of the body?

a. Qiang Huo
b. Sang Zhi
c. Du Huo
d. both A & B
e. both A & C

A

D

137
Q

Which herb can treat pain in the lower part of the body?

a. Sang Zhi
b. Mu Gua
c. Du Huo
d. both A & B
e. both B & C

A

E

138
Q

Which herb can treat pain in either the upper or lower part of the body?

a. Sang Zhi
b. Du Huo
c. Qiang Huo
d. Wei Ling Xian

A

D

139
Q

Which is most suitable for chronic cough with yin deficiency?

a. Chuan Bei Mu
b. Zhe Bei Mu
c. Qian Hu
d. Gua Lou Ren

A

A

140
Q

Which herb is used for vomiting and acid regurgitation and is the major herb of the Liver channel?

a. Wu Zhu Yu
b. Sheng Jiang
c. Gan Jiang
d. Ju Hong

A

A

141
Q

Which herb can treat lin syndrome?

a. Du Huo
b. Che Qian Zi
c. Wei Ling Xian
d. Sang Zhi

A

B

142
Q

Which herb clears damp heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder channels?

a. Long Dan Cao
b. Huang Bai
c. Huang Qin
d. Ku Shen

A

A

143
Q

Which is the best herb for genital itching?

a. Long Dan Cao
b. Huang Bai
c. Huang Qin
d. Ku Shen

A

D

144
Q

Ban Lan Gen can be used in which of the following

a. Viral infections
b. Sore throat
c. Damp heat jaundice
d. all of the above

A

D

145
Q

Which of the following are indications for Tu Fu Ling?

a. syphilis
b. joint pain
c. turbid painful urination
d. jaundice
e. all of the above

A

E

146
Q

Which of the following are regarded as major herbs to clear heat from the lung and stomach at the qi level?

a. Shi Gao
b. Zhi Mu
c. Lu Gen
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

A

D

147
Q

Which can clear wind heat from the upper jiao?

a. Jin Yin Hua
b. Lain Qiao
c. Huang Qin
d. both A & B
e. both A & C

A

D

148
Q

Which herb can clear heat from the ying level?

a. Di Gu Pi
b. Mu Dan Pi
c. Bai Wei
d. Lian Qiao
e. Jin Yin Hua

A

A

149
Q

Which herb can clear heat from the blood level?

a. Da Huang
b. Mu Dan Pi
c. Xuan Shen
d. Sheng Di Huang
e. all of the above

A

E

150
Q

Which herb is contraindicated during pregnancy and menstruation?

a. Da Huang
b. Mang Xiao
c. Lu Hui
d. all of the above
e. both B & C only

A

E

151
Q

What if the dosage of Fu Ling when used for acute facial edema?

a. 9-15gm
b. 12-30gm
c. 30-50gm
d. up to 60gm

A

D

152
Q

Why is Hua Shi considered toxic?

a. causea nausea and vomiting
b. stimulates growth of granulomas in the colon
c. stimulates the growth of granulomas in the vagina
d. both B & C

A

D

153
Q

Which herb can treat plantar warts?

a. Yi Yi Ren
b. Lian Qiao
c. Hua Shi
d. Zhi Mu

A

A

154
Q

Which herb can cause renal failure in dosages over 60gm?

a. Chuan Jiao
b. He Ye
c. Mu Tong
d. Deng Xin Cao

A

C

155
Q

Which can be used for insomnia due to heart and kidney not communicating?

a. Suan Zao Ren
b. Deng Xin Cao
c. Yaun Zhi
d. Bai Zi Ren

A

B

156
Q

What is the indication for Shi Wei?

a. Lin syndrome
b. stop bleeding
c. cough
d. wheezing
e. all of the above

A

E

157
Q

Which is not an indication for Che Qian Zi?

a. Edema
b. Eye problems
c. cough with copious sputum
d. diarrhea
e. none of the above

A

E

158
Q

Bei Xie is contraindicated for

a. Pregnancy
b. Menstruation
c. Kidney yin deficiency
d. Spleen qi deficiency
e. Diarrhea

A

C

159
Q

Which herb is most important in treating stones of both the biliary tract and urinary tract?

a. Qing Hao
b. Bei Xie
c. Jin Qian Cao
d. Ze Xie

A

C

160
Q

Which is the main herb to treat jaundice?

a. Qing Hao
b. Jin Qian Cao
c. Yin Chen Hao
d. Bei Xie

A

C

161
Q

Which herb drains kidney fire?

a. Qing Hao
b. Jin Qian Cao
c. Bei Xie
d. Ze Xie

A

D

162
Q

What are the common functions of Fu Ling and Zhu Ling?

a. Calm shen
b. Promote urination
c. Strengthen spleen
d. Transform phlegm

A

B

163
Q

Which herb is used for shaoyin headaches?

a. Du Huo
b. Xi Xin
c. Bai Zhi
d. Both A & B

A

D

164
Q

Which herb is contraindicated in SP deficiency, phlegm, or in cases of diarrhea?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. Da Zao
c. He Shou Wu
d. Bai Shao

A

C

165
Q

Which herb nourishes the blood and preserves the Yin?

a. Long Yan Rou
b. Bai Shao
c. E Jiao
d. He Shou Wu

A

B

166
Q

Which herb is used for treating acute and chronic diarrhea?

a. Sang Ye
b. Ge Gen
c. Dang Gui
d. He Shou Wu

A

B

167
Q

Which herb if used in excess can damage the teeth and bones?

a. Xi Xin
b. Du Huo
c. Hai Tong Pi
d. Mu Gua

A

D

168
Q

Cang Er Zi can be used for

a. Wind damp painful obstruction
b. Open nasal passages
c. Dispel exterior wind
d. Headache
e. All of the above

A

E

169
Q

Which herb is not able to vent rashes?

a. Sheng Ma
b. Niu Bang Zi
c. Jing Jie
d. Chai Hu

A

D

170
Q

Which herb is externally used for toothache?

a. Hu Jiao
b. Ding Xiang
c. Bi Ba
d. Gan Jiang

A

C

171
Q

Which herb is not toxic?

a. Wu Zhu Yu
b. Hu Jiao
c. Bai Hua She
d. Chuan Jiao

A

B

172
Q

Which herb can raise the clear qi?

a. Sheng Ma
b. Ge Gen
c. Chai Hu
d. All of the above

A

D

173
Q

Which herb is especially used for exterior syndrome with rigid neck and upper back?

a. Chai Hu
b. Ju Hua
c. Ge Gen
d. Niu Xi

A

C

174
Q

Which herb can clear liver fire and reduce hypertension?

a. Sheng Di Huang
b. Xia Ku Cao
c. Da Huang
d. Pu Gong Yin

A

B

175
Q

Which herb clears GB channel heat such as Shaoyang disorder marked by alternating chills and fever and jaundice due to damp heat obstruction?

a. Huang Lian
b. Huang Bai
c. Huang Qin **
d. Huang Qi

A

C

176
Q

Which herb especially clears lung and stomach heat?

a. Huang Jing
b. Huang Lian
c. Huang Bai
d. Huang Qin

A

D

177
Q

Which herb can spread liver qi constraint?

a. Chai Hu
b. Ge Gen
c. Sheng Ma
d. All of the above

A

A

178
Q

Which herb can promote urination and reduce edema?

a. Sang Ji Sheng
b. Hou Po
c. Fu Ling
d. Chai Hu

A

C

179
Q

Which herb is used for hot lin, bloody lin, and stone lin?

a. Shi Wei
b. Ze Xie
c. Bian Xu
d. Fu Ling

A

A

180
Q

Which herb can promote lactation and unblock the vessels?

a. Hua Shi
b. Bian Xu
c. Mu Tong
d. Mai Ya

A

C

181
Q

Which herb is used for constipation?

a. Bo He
b. Niu Bang Zi
c. Chan Tui
d. Sang Ye

A

B

182
Q

Which herb can dispel wind, clear heat, benefit the throat and vent rashes?

a. Bo He
b. Sang Ye
c. Ju Hua
d. Gui Zhi

A

A

183
Q

Which herb can alleviate spasms?

a. Sang Ye
b. Bo He
c. Chan Tui
d. Niu Bang Zi

A

C

184
Q

Which herb can dispel wind from skin, used for tinea, skin numbness, and any kind of rash?

a. Dong Kui Zi
b. Bai Hua She
c. Shi Wei
d. Deng Xin Cao

A

B

185
Q

Which herb moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels?

a. Sha Yuan Ji Li
b. Hu Tao Ren
c. Ge Jie
d. Hai Ma

A

B

186
Q

Which herb is currently used for treating epilepsy?

a. Zi He Che
b. Tu Su Zi
c. Hai Gou Shen
d. Dong Chong Xia Cao

A

A

187
Q

Which herb invigorates the blood and is used for abdominal masses?

a. Hai Gou Shen
b. Ge Jie
c. Hu Tao Ren
d. Hai Ma

A

D

188
Q

Which herb is used for Xiao Ke syndrome?

a. Tu Su Zi
b. Sha Yuan Ji LI
c. Hu Tao Ren
d. Ge Jie

A

A

189
Q

Which herb is hot?

a. Dong Chong Xia Cao
b. Hai Ma
c. Hai Gou Shen
d. Zi He Che

A

C

190
Q

Which herb is not salty?

a. Zi He Che
b. Hai Ma
c. Dong Chong Xia Cao
d. Hai Gou Shen

A

C

191
Q

Which herb is used for constitutional deficiency?

a. Dong Chong Xia Cao
b. Tu Su Zi
c. Hu Tao Ren
d. Zi He Che

A

A

192
Q

Which herb is used for diarrhea due to SP deficiency?

a. Ge Jie
b. Tu Su Zi
c. Hu Tao Ren
d. Hai Ma

A

B

193
Q

Which herb grasps the Qi to calm wheezing?

a. Ge Jie
b. Shan Yuan Ji Li
c. Tu Su Zi
d. Hai Gou Shen

A

A

194
Q

Which herb augments the Qi and nourishes the blood?

a. Ge Jie
b. Hai Gou Shen
c. Tu Su Zi
d. Zi He Che

A

D

195
Q

Which herb is warm and improves vision?

a. Sha Yuan Ji Li
b. Tu Su Zi
c. Hai Ma
d. Hu Tao Ren

A

A

196
Q

Which herb strengthens the Yang and essence?

a. Ge Jie
b. Hai Gou Shen
c. Zi He Che
d. Hu Tao Ren

A

B

197
Q

Which herb is often steeped in wine when treating impotence?

a. Hai Gou Shen
b. Hai Ma
c. Hu Tao Ren
d. Zi He Che

A

B

198
Q

Which herb is used with caution in exterior conditions?

a. Dong Chong Xia Cao
b. Tu Su Zi
c. Zi He Che
d. Hai Gou Shen

A

A

199
Q

Which herb has a dosage of 1.5 - 4.5 g, in powder?

a. Ge Jie
b. Zi He Che
c. Hai Ma
d. Hai Gou Shen

A

B

200
Q

Which herb evenly tonifies the Yin & Yang?

a. Hu Tao Ren
b. Zi He Che
c. Tu Su Zi
d. Ge Jie

A

C

201
Q

Which herb is good for lower back pain, soreness and weakness?

a. Tu Su Zi
b. Sha Yuan Ji Li
c. Ge Jie
d. Zi He Che

A

A

202
Q

Which herb is not contraindicated in hyperactive sexual drives?

a. Sha Yuan Ji Li
b. Hai Ma
c. Hai Gou Shen
d. All these herbs are contraindicated in hyperactive sexual drives.

A

B

203
Q

Which herb enters the KD, LU and LI channels?

a. Hu Tao Ren
b. Ge Jie
c. Dong Chong Xia Cao
d. Zi He Che

A

A

204
Q

Which herb tonifies the KD and strengthens the back and knees?

a. Ge Jie
b. Hu Tao Ren
c. Hai Ma
d. Dong Chong Xia Cao

A

B

205
Q

Which herb kills parasites and alleviates itching?

a. Hai Tong Pi
b. Bai Hua She
c. Hai Feng Teng
d. Guang Feng Ji

A

A

206
Q

Which herb is Acrid, Warm, and Salty?

a. Wei Ling Xian
b. Qin Jiao
c. Bai Hua She
d. Hai Feng Teng

A

A

207
Q

Which herb is for wind-damp Bi syndrome due to more wind pathogen, marked by general body moving pain?

a. Du Huo
b. Wei Ling Xian
c. Wu Shao She
d. Hai Tong Pi

A

B

208
Q

Which herb dispels external wind & extinguishes internal wind to alleviate spasms?

a. Han Fang Ji
b. Du Huo
c. Bai Hua She
d. Qin Jiao

A

C

209
Q
  1. Which herb is Sweet, Salty, Warm & Toxic?
    a. Wu Shao She
    b. Wei Ling Xian
    c. Hai Feng Teng
    d. Bai Hua She
A

D

210
Q

Which herb dispels wind & dredges channels - for stubborn wind-damp Bi syndrome?

a. Du Huo
b. Bai Hua She
c. Hai Tong Pi
d. Hai Feng Teng

A

B

211
Q

Which herb is good for Bi syndrome in the lower back & lower extremities due to cold-damp?

a. Du Huo
b. Wei Ling Xian
c. Guang Fang Ji
d. Han Fang Ji

A

A

212
Q

Which herb is good for wind-damp Bi syndrome marked by rigid, spasmodic sinews & limited movement of joints?

a. Hai Tong Pi
b. Hai Feng Teng **
c. Qin Jiao
d. Du Huo

A

B

213
Q

Which herb dispels wind-damp Bi syndrome due to more dampness or more heat?

a. Fang Ji
b. Bai Hua She
c. Wu Shao She
d. Hai Feng Teng

A

A

214
Q

Which herb is better in dispelling wind-damp?

a. Guang Fang Ji
b. Han Fang Ji
c. Both dispel wind-damp equally well
d. Neither

A

A

215
Q

Which herb promotes urination, reduces edema, and is good for Bi syndrome especially due to more damp & proper for Bi in lower extremities?

a. Hai Feng Teng
b. Bai Hua She
c. Hai Tong Pi
d. Wu Shao She

A

C

216
Q

Which herb softens and transforms fish bones?

a. Du Huo
b. Wei Ling Xian
c. Qin Jiao
d. Wu Shao She

A

B

217
Q

Which herb clears deficient heat?

a. Qin Jiao
b. Du Huo
c. Hai Tong Pi
d. Bai Hua She

A

A

218
Q

Which herb disperses cold and releases the exterior?

a. Qin Jiao
b. Han Fang Ji
c. Du Huo
d. Hai Feng Teng

A

C

219
Q

Which herb dispels wind-damp & relaxes the sinews for cold patterns / post wind-stroke marked by hemiplegia?

a. Qin Jiao
b. Bai Hua She
c. Wu Shao She
d. Hai Feng Teng

A

A

220
Q

What are the common properties of the herbs that nourish the Yin?

a. Sweet & Warm
b. Sweet & Cold
c. Sweet & Neutral
d. None of the above

A

B

221
Q
  1. Which herb doesn’t nourish the LU & ST Yin?
    a. Shi Hu
    b. Yu Zhu
    c. Shan Zhu Yu
    d. Bai He
A

C

222
Q

Which herb is good for deficiency patterns of excessive uterine bleeding and prolonged menstruation?

a. Nan Sha Shen
b. Bei Sha Shen
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Shan Zhu Yu

A

D

223
Q

Which herb augments the Qi and tonifies the SP?

a. Huang Jing
b. Mai Men Dong
c. Gou Qi Zi
d. Yu Zhu

A

A

224
Q

Which herb brightens the eyes and moistens the LU?

a. Shi Hu
b. Gou Qi Zi
c. Mai Men Dong
d. Tian Men Dong

A

B

225
Q

Which herb do you steam to enrich the Yin and tonify the MJ Qi?

a. Shan Zhu Yu
b. Shi Hu
c. Yu Zhu
d. Nan Sha Shen

A

C

226
Q

Which herb extinguishes wind and softens & moistens the sinews?

a. Shan Zhu Yu
b. Shi Hu
c. Yu Zhu
d. Nan Sha Shen

A

C

227
Q

Which herb antagonizes Fang Ji?

a. Mai Men Dong
b. Sha Shen
c. Gou Qi Zi
d. Huang Jing

A

B

228
Q

Which herb clears the HT and calms the spirit?

a. Bai He
b. Shan Zhu Yu
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Shi Hu

A

A

229
Q

Which herb nourishes the HT Yin and clears HT fire?

a. Tian Men Dong
b. Huang Jing
c. Yu Zhu
d. Mai Men Dong

A

D

230
Q

Which herb is good for constipation due to dry intestines?

a. Tian Men Dong
b. Huang Jing
c. Yu Zhu
d. Mai Men Dong

A

A

231
Q

Which herb is used for constitutional Yin deficiency with exterior disorder?

a. Gou Qi Zi
b. Bai He
c. Yu Zhu
d. Mai Men Dong

A

C

232
Q

Which herb tonifies the Yin and transforms phlegm, especially dry phlegm?

a. Nan Sha Shen
b. Mai Men Dong
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Bei Sha Shen

A

A

233
Q

Which herb is good for hemiplegia due to KD deficiency?

a. Nan Sha Shen
b. Shi Hu
c. Yu Zhu
d. Shan Zhu Yu

A

B

234
Q

Which herb is sour?

a. Shi Hu
b. Yu Zhu
c. Shan Zhu Yu
d. Gou Qi Zi

A

C

235
Q

Which two herbs brighten the eyes?

a. Mai Men Dong & Tian Men Dong
b. Huang Jing & Bai He
c. Gou Qi Zi & Shi Hu
d. Nan Sha Shen & Bei Sha Shen

A

C

236
Q

Which herb is the only one that is not Cold or Neutral?

a. Shan Zhu Yu
b. Mai Men Dong
c. Yu Zhu
d. Huang Jing

A

A

237
Q

Which herb enters the SP channel?

a. Bai He
b. Huang Jing
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Gou Qi Zi

A

B

238
Q

Which herb can tonify the essence and fortify the Yang?

a. Gou Zi Zi
b. Nan Sha Shen
c. Bei Sha Shen
d. Shan Zhu Yu

A

D

239
Q

Which herb is good for internal injury causing HT Yin deficiency with vigorous fire characterized by irritability, insomnia and palpitations?

a. Mai Men Dong
b. Shi Hu
c. Shan Zhu Yu
d. Gou Qi Zi

A

A

240
Q

Which herb do you use 30 - 60 grams in cases of shock?

a. Shan Zhu Yu
b. Gou Qi Zi
c. Shi Hu
d. Mai Men Dong

A

A

241
Q

Which herb antagonizes Ba Dou and Lei Wan?

a. Yu Zhu
b. Huang Jing
c. Shan Zhu Yu
d. Shi Hu

A

D

242
Q

Which herb is good for soreness in the lower back?

a. Shi Hu
b. Huang Jing
c. Shan Zhu Yu
d. Gou Qi Zi
e. All of the above

A

E

243
Q

Which herb is slightly salty?

a. Shi Hu
b. Yu Zhu
c. Huang Jing
d. Bai He

A

A

244
Q

Which herb is good for prematurely gray hair?

a. Shan Zhu Yu
b. Mai Men Dong
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Huang Jing

A

D

245
Q

Which herb is good for impotence?

a. Shi Hu
b. Gou Qi Zi
c. Shan Zhu Yu
d. Yu Zhu

A

C

246
Q

Which herb is for phlegm heat & acute coughing?

a. Zhe Bai Mu
b. Zhe Ru
c. Pang Da Hai
d. Kun Bu

A

A

247
Q

Which herb clears phlegm heat in LU, and controls acid to stop pain?

a. Gua Lou Ren
b. Chuan Bei Mu
c. Zhu Ru
d. Hai Ge Ke

A

D

248
Q

Which herb treats nightmares and mental phlegm?

a. Zhu Ru
b. Pang Da Hai
c. Hai Ge Ke
d. Kun Bu

A

A

249
Q

Which herb is good for sore throat & hoarse voice?

a. Gua Lou Ren
b. Chuan Bei Mu
c. Pang Da Hai
d. Hai Zao

A

C

250
Q

Which herb clears heat, transforms phlegm, stops vomiting, cools blood, & stops bleeding?

a. Zhu Ru
b. Gua Lou Pi
c. Kun Bu
d. Chuan Bei Mu

A

A

251
Q

Which herb does not soften hardness or disperse nodules?

a. Pang Da Hai
b. Gua Lou Ren
c. Hai Zao
d. Kun Bu

A

A

252
Q

Which herb treats irritability and insomnia with stifling sensation in the chest, possible copious sputum?

a. Kun Bu
b. Hai Ge Ke
c. Hai Zao
d. Zhu Ru

A

D

253
Q

Which herb is not appropriate to combine with Ren Shen?

a. Shan Zha
b. Mai Ya
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Lu Hui

A

C

254
Q

Which herb enters the LV channel?

a. Shan Zha
b. Shen Qu
c. Gu Ya
d. All enter the LV channel

A

A

255
Q

Which herb is salty?

a. Fan Xie Ye
b. Lu Hui
c. Da Huang
d. Mang Xiao

A

D

256
Q

Which herb, with over dosage, may result in abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting?

a. Ji Nei Jin
b. Shen Qu
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Fan Xie Ye

A

D

257
Q

Which herb moistens dryness, softens hardness and treats excess heat marked by dry stool?

a. Da Huang
b. Mang Xiao
c. Lu Hui
d. Fan Xie Ye

A

B

258
Q

Which herb is contraindicated in women during nursing?

a. Mai Ya
b. Gu Ya
c. Shan Zha
d. Ji Nei Jin

A

A

259
Q

Which herb is more effective for starchy stagnation , strengthens the SP, and opens the ST?

a. Lai Fu Zi
b. Gu Ya
c. Shan Zha
d. Ji Nei Jin

A

B

260
Q
  1. Which herb is more effective for starchy food and alcohol accumulation?
    a. Shan Zha
    b. Shen Qu
    c. Mai Ya
    d. Gu Ya
A

B

261
Q

Which herb drains damp-heat / Jaundice and Lin syndrome due to damp-heat?

a. Da Huang
b. Mang Xiao
c. Mai Ya
d. Gu Ya

A

A

262
Q

Which herb kills parasites and should not be used in decoction?

a. Lu Hui
b. Fan Xie Ye
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Ji Nei Jin

A

A

263
Q

Which herb is mainly used for constipation due to accumulation, and can be used for weight loss?

a. Shan Zha
b. Da Huang
c. Mang Xiao
d. Fan Xie Ye

A

D

264
Q

Which herb treats postpartum abdominal pain and lingering bleeding with blood clots, or dysmenorrhea due to blood stasis?

a. Shan Zha
b. Shen Qu
c. Mai Ya
d. Gu Ya

A

A

265
Q

Which herb helps to digest herbs of minerals and shells?

a. Shen Qu
b. Mai Ya
c. Gu Ya
d. Lai Fu Zi

A

A

266
Q

Which herb is for reduced appetite, fullness and distention after a meal due to SP deficiency?

a. Gu Ya
b. Mai Ya
c. Shen Qu
d. Shan Zha

A

B

267
Q

Which herb secures essence and stops spermatorrhea and enuresis?

a. Mang Xiao
b. Lu Hui
c. Ji Nei Jin
d. Shen Qu

A

C

268
Q

Which herb is for food accumulation and poor digestion?

a. Mang Xiao
b. Lu Hui
c. Fan Xie Ye
d. Lai Fu Zi

A

D

269
Q

Which herb invigorates blood stasis?

a. Da Huang
b. Shan Zha
c. Mai Ya
d. Gu Ya

A

B

270
Q

Which herb descends rebellious Qi and transforms phlegm?

a. Lu Hui
b. Mang Xiao
c. Lai Fu Zi
d. Shen Qu

A

C

271
Q

Which herb clears heat and cools the LV?

a. Mang Xiao
b. Lu Hui
c. Fan Xie Ye
d. Shan Za

A

B

272
Q

Which herb is not contraindicated in pregnancy?

a. Gan Sui
b. Da Ji
c. Qian Niu Zi
d. All are contraindicated in pregnancy

A

D

273
Q

Which herb directs rebellious Qi downward?

a. Cao Guo
b. Sha Ren
c. Huo Xiang
d. Hou Po

A

D

273
Q

Which herb vigorously purges cold accumulation and can be used for emergency intestinal obstruction?

a. Qian Niu Zi
b. Ba Dou
c. Yu Li Ren
d. Gan Sui

A

B

273
Q

The following herbs can be used for phlegm in the lungs except

a. Chuan Bei Mu
b. Pi Pa Ye
c. Zi Wan
d. Xing Ren

A

B

273
Q

Which is true about Qing Pi?

a. has scattering and unblocking properties that are relatively harsh
b. breaks up stagnation
c. its actions are horizontal
d. used primarily for pain
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which is not true about Chuan Xiong?

a. important herb in gynecology
b. contraindicated in pregnancy
c. contraindicated in headaches due to liver yang rising
d. overdose can cause vomiting and nausea
e. expels wind and alleviates pain

A

B

273
Q

Which is true about Dan Shen?

a. invigorates blood and breaks up blood stasis
b. can be used for heart and kidney yin deficiency
c. clears heat in ying level
d. all the above

A

D

273
Q

Which is not true about Yu Jin?

a. invigorates blood, breaks up blood stasis
b. activates qi
c. used for hot phlegm affecting the heart
d. benefits gallbladder and reduces jaundice
e. none of the above

A

E

273
Q

Which is not true?

a. Gan Jiang warms the channels and stops bleeding
b. Sheng Jiang promotes sweating and disperses exterior cold
c. Gan Jiang rescues devastated yang
d. Gan Jiang warms the middle burner and expels interior cold
e. none of the above

A

E

273
Q

Which is true about the contraindications of Ren Shen?

a. patients with liver yang rising
b. cases of extreme heat
c. yin deficiency with heat signs
d. blood pressure with systolic above 180mmHg
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which herb can benefit the eyes?

a. Jue Ming Zi
b. Chan Tui
c. Gou Qi Zi
d. Cang Zhu
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which is correct about Tian Men Dong and Mai Men Dong?

a. Tian Men Dong enters the lung and kidney channels therefore used in yin deficiency related to lung and kidney
b. Mai Men Dong enters heart, stomach and lung channels so used for yin defiency related to heart, lung and stomach
c. both Tian Men Dong and Mai Men Dong are used for constipation
d. Mai Men Dong can clear heat in the Ying level
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which statement is not true?

a. Gui Ban cools the blood and stops bleeding
b. Bie Jia invigorates blood and promotes menstruation
c. Gui Ban nourishes the blood and tonifies the heart
d. Bie Jia is used for liver wind
e. none of the above

A

E

273
Q

Which herb calms shen?

a. Wu Wei Zi
b. Fu Xiao Mai
c. Lian Zi
d. all the above

A

D

273
Q

All can stop diarrhea except?

a. Shan Zhu Yu and Fu Xiao Mai
b. Wu Wei Zi and Hei Zi
c. Wu Mei and Chi Shi Zhi
d. Rou Dou Kou and Chun Pi
e. Lian Zi and Qian Shi

A

A

273
Q

Which can harmonize stomach acidity?

a. Hei Zi and Ling Gu
b. Wu Mei and Long Gu
c. Hai Piao Xiao and Mu Li
d. Fu Pen Zi and Mu Li

A

C

273
Q

Which herb is used for acute wheezing and also cools blood and stop bleeding?

a. Long Gu
b. Mu Li
c. Ci Shi
d. Zhen Zhu
e. Dai Zhe Shi

A

E

273
Q

Which herb is used for insomnia due to liver yin deficiency?

a. Bai Zi Ren
b. Suan Zao Ren
c. Yuan Zhi
d. Ye Jiao Teng
e. all the above

A

B

273
Q

Which herb is used for insomnia due to heart blood deficiency?

a. Bai Zi Ren
b. Suan Zao Ren
c. Yuan Zhi
d. Ye Jiao Teng
e. all the above

A

A

273
Q

Which herb is used for insomnia or palpitations due to pent up emotions?

a. Bai Zi Ren
b. Suan Zao Ren
c. Yuan Zhi
d. Ye Jiao Teng
e. all the above

A

A

273
Q

Which herb is used for insomnia due to blood deficiency?

a. Bai Zi Ren
b. Suan Zao Ren
c. Yuan Zhi
d. Ye Jiao Teng
e. all the above

A

D

273
Q

Which herb releases the exterior?

a. Gou Teng
b. Tian Ma
c. Bai Ji Li
d. Di Long

A

A

273
Q

Which herb can calm wheezing due to lung heat?

a. Gou Teng
b. Tian Ma
c. Bai Ji Li
d. Di Long

A

D

273
Q

Which herb calms the liver, anchors yang, brightens the eyes, soothes liver qi and stops itching?

a. Gou Teng
b. Tian Ma
c. Bai Ji Li
d. Di Long

A

C

273
Q

Which two herbs have similar properties and are often used together for treating headaches, dizziness and vertigo?

a. Tian Ma and Chuan Xiong
b. Tian Ma and Gou Teng
c. Tian Ma and Bai Ji Li
d. Tian Ma and Shi Jue Ming

A

B

273
Q

Which herb works on the qi level?

a. Gou Teng
b. Tian Ma
c. Di Long
d. Bai Ji Li

A

A

273
Q

Which herb reduces swelling, disperses clumps, and can be used either topically or internally?

a. Qian Niu Zi
b. Ba Dou
c. Gan Sui
d. Da Ji

A

D

273
Q

Which herb removes accumulation / constipation with abdominal distention due to excess damp-heat accumulation in ST and intestines?

a. Hou Ma Ren
b. Yu Li Ren
c. Qian Niu Zi
d. Ba Dou

A

C

273
Q

Which herb erodes rotten flesh to promote the healing of abscesses and ulcer?

a. Gan Sui
b. Da Ji
c. Qian Niu Zi
d. Ba Dou

A

D

273
Q

Which herb treats constipation in the postpartum and constipation due to blood deficiency?

a. Hou Ma Ren
b. Yu Li Ren
c. Gan Sui
d. Da Ji

A

B

273
Q

Which herb eliminates phlegm and benefits the throat?

a. Da Ji
b. Gan Sui
c. Ba Dou
d. Qian Niu Zi

A

C

273
Q

Which herb calms the fetus?

a. Bai Dou Kou
b. Sha Ren
c. Cao Dou Kou
d. Cao Guo

A

B

273
Q

Which herb checks malarial disorders?

a. Cang Zhu
b. Hou Po
c. Cao Dou Kou
d. Cao Guo

A

D

273
Q

Which herb warms the MJ and stops vomiting?

a. Bai Dou Kou
b. Sha Ren
c. Cang Zhu
d. Hou Po

A

A

273
Q

Which two herbs are good for summer damp syndrome?

a. Cang Zhu & Hou Po
b. Huo Xiang & Pei Lan
c. Bai Dou Kou & Sha Ren
d. Cao Dou Kou & Cao Guo

A

B

273
Q

Which herb is good for night blindness?

a. Pei Lan
b. Bai Dou Kou
c. Cang Zhu
d. Cao Guo

A

C

273
Q

Which herb can cause vomiting with over dosage?

a. Cao Guo
b. Sha Ren
c. Pei Lan
d. Hou Po

A

A

273
Q

Which herb transforms damp, resolves summer evil and doesn’t release the exterior?

a. Cang Zhu
b. Hou Po
c. Huo Xiang
d. Pei Lan

A

D

273
Q

Which herb releases exterior/exterior wind-cold with dampness and revives the SP?

a. Huo Xiang
b. Pei Lan
c. Cang Zhu
d. Hou Po

A

A

273
Q

Which herb enters the LI channel?

a. Cao Guo
b. Cao Dou Kou
c. Hou Po
d. Cang Zhu

A

C

273
Q

Which herb is Acrid, Warm, and Bitter?

a. Hou Xiang
b. Cao Guo
c. Cao Dou Kou
d. Cang Zhu

A

D

273
Q

Which two herbs promote movement of Qi & strengthen the SP?

a. Cang Zhu & Huo Xiang
b. Hou Po & Cao Guo
c. Pei Lan & Cao Dou Kou
d. Bai Dou Kou & Sha Ren

A

D

273
Q

Which herb strongly dries dampness & is used for Bi syndrome?

a. Hou Xiang
b. Cang Zhu
c. Pei Lan
d. Sha Ren

A

B

273
Q

Which herb can be substituted for Ma Huang to treat wheezing and coughing?

a. Bai Qian
b. Bai Jie Zi
c. Jie Geng
d. Jing Jie

A

A

273
Q

What is the common action of Bai Jie Zi, Zi Su Zi, and Lai Fu Zi?

a. transform phlegm
b. regulate qi
c. pacify wheezing
d. all the above

A

D

273
Q

Which of the following are indicated for hypertension?

a. Sang Bai Pi
b. Gou Teng
c. Xia Ku Cao
d. Ma Dou Ling
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which statement is not correct?

a. Chuan Bei Mu is milder than Zhe Bei Mu, thereby more appropriate for children
b. Zhe Bei Mu is more appropriate for acute wind heat cough
c. Chuan Bei Mu is more appropriate for chronic cough from deficiency
d. Chuan Bei Mu is more effective in moistening the lungs and transforming phlegm
e. none of the above

A

E

273
Q

Which herb is used for poorly digested milk in infants?

a. Shan Zha
b. Mai Ya
c. Gu Ya

A

B

273
Q

Which herb can raise blood pressure?

a. Qing Pi
b. Zhi Shi
c. Ma Huang
d. all the above

A

D

273
Q

Which is true about Chen Pi?

a. Enters qi level of spleen and lung
b. its actions are primarily verticle
c. used for coughing
d. used for vomiting
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which is the principle herbal ingredient in moxa?

a. Gui Zhi
b. Fu Zi
c. Ai Ye
d. Chuan Jiao

A

C

273
Q

Which is not true about Yi Mu Cao?

a. used for infertility caused by stasis from blood deficiency
b. used for acute systemic edema
c. contraindicated in pregnancy
d. none of the above

A

D

273
Q

Which is the principle herb used for treating upward floating of deficient yang?

a. Gan Jiang
b. Rou Gui
c. Wu Zhu Yu
d. Du Zhong

A

B

273
Q

What is the traditional antidote for overdose of Ren Shen?

a. Mung bean soup
b. turnips
c. Wu Ling Zi
d. Tea

A

A

273
Q

Which paired herbs are used for muscle spasms due to blood deficiency?

a. Dang Gui and Bai Shao
b. Bai Shao and Gan Cao
c. Gan Cao and Dang Gui
d. Gui Zhi and Sheng Jiang

A

B

273
Q

Bai Shao is combined with which herb for wind cold with exterior deficiency with sweating?

a. Gan Cao
b. Ma Huang
c. Gui Zhi
d. Fang Feng

A

C

273
Q

Which of the following herbs can be used for premature graying hair?

a. He Shou Wu
b. Shu Di Huang
c. Sang Shen
d. all the above

A

D

273
Q

Which herb can stop diarrhea?

a. Tu Si Zi
b. Yi Zi Ren
c. Bu Gu Zi
d. Wu Zhu Yu
e. all the above

A

E

273
Q

Which herb can be used in hypertension, restless fetus, benefit the skin and tonify liver and kidney yin?

a. Sang Ji Sheng
b. Nu Zhen Zi
c. Tian Men Dong
d. Mai Men Dong

A

A

273
Q

Which is the best herb for blood deficiency with concurrent blood loss?

a. Shu Di Huang
b. E Jiao
c. He Shou Wu
d. Dang Gui
e. Bai Shao

A

B

273
Q

Which is used for bedwetting in children?

a. Hei Zi
b. Fu Xiao Mai
c. Hai Piao Xiao
d. Chun Pi

A

B

273
Q

Which herb dries damp, kills parasites, stops itching, warms the kidneys, disperses cold, and dispels wind?

a. She Chuang Zi
b. Bing Lang
c. Gou Teng
d. Bai Ji Li

A

A

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