Practice Questions: Diuretics, Phlegm-Resolving, Anti-Rheumatics, Aromatics (Resolving Dampness), Digestives

NAME ________________________________________ DATE _________________ 1. What are the properties of Fu Ling? Sweet, AND: A. bland, cool B. bitter, cool C. bland, neutral D. bitter, neutral 2. Fu Ling and Yi Yi Ren each perform which of the following? Promote urination, leech out dampness, AND: A. expel pus B. treat jaundice C. strengthen the Spleen D. promote lactation 3. Which herb promotes urination, brings Heat downward, treats stranguria caused by Heat, and treats erosion of the mucous membrane in the oral cavity? (* think about this one! *) A. Zhu Ling B. Mu Tong C. Hua Shi D. Fu Ling 4. Che Qian Zi does NOT perform which of the following functions? A. promote urination B. clear away Liver Fire to treat eye diseases C. clear Heat and expel Phlegm D. clear Heat and detoxify Fire-Poison 5. Which of the following would best treat stranguria caused by Damp-Heat? A. Fu Ling B. Zhu Ling C. Ze Xie D. Hua Shi 6. Which herb is especially effective for treating stranguria complicated by hematuria? A. Hua Shi B. Zhu Ling C. Di Fu Zi D. Shi Wei 7. Which of the following herbs would *best* treat Damp-Heat jaundice? A. Jin Qian Cao B. Yin Chen Hao C. Hai Jin Sha D. Chai Hu 8. Which herb dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and releases Exterior conditions? A. Xiang Ru B. Bai Zhu C. Cang Zhu D. Cao Dou Kou 9. What are the properties of Hou Po? A. Bitter, acrid, & warm B. Bitter, acrid, & neutral C. Bitter, sweet, & warm D. Acrid, sweet, & cool

10. Hou Po does NOT perform which of the following functions? A. Move the Qi, transform Dampness B. Resolve Stagnation, relieve asthma C. Calm the Liver D. Warm and transform Phlegm 11. Which herb enters the Spleen and Stomach channels? A. Dong Gua Ren B. Sha Ren C. Xing Ren D. Yi Yi Ren 12. Huo Xiang treats vomiting caused by which of the following? A. Dampness evil stagnating SP & ST B. Damp-Heat C. Def. SP & ST D. ST-Cold

13. Which herb expels Wind-Dampness AND tonifies the Kidney and Liver? A. Qin Jiao B. Hu Gu C. Sang Ji Sheng D. Xu Duan 14. Which herb is best for treating diarrhea, vomiting, spasms/cramping of the calf muscles? A. Ban Xia B. Mu Gua C. Huang Lian D. Yi Yi Ren 15. Which herb does NOT treat both endogenous and exogenous Wind evil? A. Fang Feng B. Hu Jiao C. Xi Xian Cao D. Wu Shao She 16. Which herb is best for treating Damp-Heat type arthralgia and edema? A. Fang Ji B. Du Huo C. Wei Ling Xian D. Qin Jiao 17. Which herb treats spontaneous abortion caused by Deficient Kidneys? A. Huang Qin B. Bai Zhu C. Sang Ji Sheng D. Qin Jiao 18. Which herb would you select to treat a case where Phlegm has collected in the patient’s

chest leading to a sensation of distension, constriction, pain, or diaphragmatic pressure? A. Zhe Bei Mu B. Gua Lou C. Chen Pi D. Tian Nan Xing 19. Ban Xia does NOT perform which of the following functions? A. Dry Dampness, transform Phlegm B. Harmonize Stomach, stop vomiting C. Warm Middle Jiao, stop diarrhea D. Dissipate nodules, reduce distension 20. Which herb treats vomiting from Stomach-Heat caused by the accumulation of Phlegm and Heat? A. Zhu Ling B. Hai Zao C. Zhu Ru D. Zhu Ye 21. Which herb treats lung abscesses, pain in the chest, and Hot-Phlegm with blood and pus?

A. Lu Gen B. Pu Gong Ying C. Chuan Bei Mu D. Jie Geng 22. Sang Bai Pi does NOT perform which of the following functions? A. Promote urination and reduce edema B. Expel Phlegm, redirect Qi downward C. Tonify Yin, moisten the Lung D. Lower blood pressure 23. Which herb relieves food Stagnation, caused the Qi to descend, and reduces Phlegm? A. Shen Qu B. Gu Ya C. Shan Zha D. Lai Fu Zi 24. What is the common channel of Aromatics to Transform Dampness category herbs? a. LU LI b. SP ST c. HT SI d. KD UB 25. Which herb should be chosen for a patient who has aversion to cold, fever, chest congestion, vomiting & diarrhea, greasy tongue coating? a. Xiang Ru b. Cang Zhu c. Zi Su Ye d. Huo Xiang

26. Which group of herbs eliminate dampness and clears summer-heat? a. Chen Pi, Qing Pi b. Cang Zhu, Hou Po c. Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou d. Huo Xiang, Bai Bian Dou 27. Which herb not only dries dampness, strengthens Spleen, but also relieves exterior, promotes sweating? a. Cang Zhu b. Hou Po c. Sha Ren d. Cao Dou Kou 28. What is not the function of Cang Zhu? a. strongly dries dampness and strengthens Spleen b. improves vision, expels W-D c. nourishes Yin for Yin-def heat d. induces sweating for exterior conditions 29. What is the function of Hou Po? a. regulate Qi b. dry dampness c. calms asthma d. all of the above 30. Which herb can be used to reduce the greasy, heavy quality of tonic herbs? a. Sha Ren b. Chen Pi c. Mu Xiang d. all of the above 31. What is the common function of Bai Dou Kou, Sha Ren, and Cao Dou Kou? a. resolve damp and regulate Qi b. warm the MJ c. stop vomiting d. all of the above 32. Which of the damp-transforming herbs can regulate Qi and calm the fetus? a. Sha Ren b. Sang Ji Sheng c. Bai Zhu d. Huang Qin 33. What is the general caution for using Aromatics to transform dampness herbs? a. Yin def with heat b. turbid damp in MJ c. summer-heat d. cold ST 34. Which digestive herb is especially for indigestion of meaty food? a. Shan Zha b. Mai Ya c. Ji Nei Jin d. Lai Fu Zi 35. Large doses of stir-fried Mai Ya can --- a. quiet the fetus b. hasten birth c. promote lactation d. inhibit lactation 36. Which herb can be added to pills containing heavy minerals to aid in digestion and absorption? a. Shan Zha b. Shen Qu c. Ji Nei Jin d. Lai Fu Zi 37. Which digestive herb is often taken as a powder or pill instead of cooking in decoction? a. Shen Qu b. Ji Nei Jin c. Mai Ya d. Lai Fu Zi 38. Which digestive herb can descend Qi and transform phlegm? a. Shan Zha b. Ji Nei Jin c. Shen Qu d. Lai Fu Zi 39. What is the common taste and channel of Relieve Food Stagnation herbs? a. sour / LV GB b. bitter / HT SI c. sweet / SP ST d. acrid / LU LI