Herbal Comp Practice Test 1b

50 Questions | By Sharaji | Last updated: Jan 15, 2013 | Total Attempts: 45

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This is the first week's homework from Dr. Violet Song's Herbal Competencies class at AOMA, Spring 2010.

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1.

What is the goal when preparing fresh he shou wu?
- A.
  
  To decrease or remove poisonous side effects
- B.
  
  To alter its function
- C.
  
  To enhance its function and the ease with which it is prepared and stored
- D.
  
  To remove the ineffective portions
2.

Which herb is often prepared frying with honey?
- A.
  
  Bai zhu
- B.
  
  Shan yao
- C.
  
  Bai shao
- D.
  
  Huang qi
3.

What is the function of sour flavored herbs?
- A.
  
  Promote blood circulation
- B.
  
  Harmonize
- C.
  
  Astringent
- D.
  
  Relieve stranguria (frequent, painful urination with lumbago) by diuresis
4.

Bittern flavored herbs perform which of the following functions?
- A.
  
  Promote qi and blood circulation
- B.
  
  Regulate the Middle Energizer
- C.
  
  Drain damp and relax the bowels to eliminate internal heat
- D.
  
  Soften hard lumps, dispel nodules and purge
5.

Salty flavored herbs are used to treat which of the following?
- A.
  
  Night sweats
- B.
  
  Blurry vision or dizziness
- C.
  
  Coughing caused by Lung Damp-Heat
- D.
  
  Scrofula, phlegm nodules, and masses of the abdomen
6.

Which flavor has the function of draining damp?
- A.
  
  Sweet
- B.
  
  Sour
- C.
  
  Bitter
- D.
  
  Bland
7.

Which two herbs belong to the 18 incompatible herbs?
- A.
  
  Ba dou and quan nu zi
- B.
  
  Mang xiao and san leng
- C.
  
  Gan cao and hai zao
- D.
  
  Li lu and ban xia
8.

Which herb is incompatible with zhi bei mu?
- A.
  
  Ren shen
- B.
  
  Fu zi
- C.
  
  Gan cao
- D.
  
  San leng
9.

Which two herbs decrease each other's effect?
- A.
  
  Fu zi and gan cao
- B.
  
  Lai fu zi and ren shen
- C.
  
  Wu ling zi and ren shen
- D.
  
  Sha shen and ren shen
10.

What should be avoided if one has a pyogenic infection and ulcerous disease of the skin?
- A.
  
  Salt
- B.
  
  Sugar
- C.
  
  Pork
- D.
  
  Shrimp
11.

When should tonifying medicine be taken?
- A.
  
  After eating
- B.
  
  Before eating
- C.
  
  Before going to sleep
- D.
  
  None of the above
12.

Which herb does not have to be ground to powder before it is taken?
- A.
  
  San qi
- B.
  
  Ji nei jin
- C.
  
  Hua shi
- D.
  
  Niu huang
13.

Which herb pair should be dissolved or melted in the strained decoction?
- A.
  
  Zhi mu, shi gao
- B.
  
  Hua shi, chi shi zhi
- C.
  
  Ren shen, xi jiao
- D.
  
  Yi tang, lu jiao jiao
14.

Which herb promotes diaphoresis, stops asthma, and promotes urination?
- A.
  
  Gui zhi
- B.
  
  Sang bai pi
- C.
  
  Che qian zi
- D.
  
  Ma huang
15.

Which herb treats dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea caused by Cold gathering in the meridians and Cold obstructing the Blood?
- A.
  
  Yin mu cao
- B.
  
  Gui zhi
- C.
  
  Dan shen
- D.
  
  Chi shao
16.

Zi su ye performs which of the following functions?
- A.
  
  Diaphoretic and anti-asthmatic
- B.
  
  Diaphoretic and promote urination
- C.
  
  Release the exterior and promote the movement of qi
- D.
  
  Release the exterior and penetrate the yang
17.

What dosage is safe for applying xi xin?
- A.
  
  1-3 g.
- B.
  
  3-9 g.
- C.
  
  6-15 g.
- D.
  
  Above 15 g.
18.

Which herb treats exterior syndrome caused by Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat?
- A.
  
  Huang qi
- B.
  
  Zi su ye
- C.
  
  Jing jie
- D.
  
  Ju hua
19.

Which herb treats joint pain (particularly in the upper part of the body) caused by Wind-Cold-Damp?
- A.
  
  Qiang huo
- B.
  
  Fang feng
- C.
  
  Xi xin
- D.
  
  Ge gen
20.

Which herb expels Wind, alleviates pain, and is especially effective at relieving Yang-ming headache?
- A.
  
  Bai zhi
- B.
  
  Qiang huo
- C.
  
  Chai hu
- D.
  
  Cang zhu
21.

Which herb expels damp, alleviates discharge, reduces swelling and expels pus?
- A.
  
  Cang er zi
- B.
  
  Fang feng
- C.
  
  Bai zhi
- D.
  
  Pu gong ying
22.

Which herb treats Wind-Cold common cold where there is vomiting caused by stomach cold?
- A.
  
  Bai zhi
- B.
  
  Xiang ru
- C.
  
  Sheng jiang
- D.
  
  Fu zi
23.

Which herb disperses wind, disperses Dampness, and opens the nasal passages?
- A.
  
  Xin yi hua
- B.
  
  Cang er zi
- C.
  
  Du huo
- D.
  
  Qin jiao
24.

Which herb induces sweat, releases the exterior, harmonizes the middle jiao and transforms Dampness?
- A.
  
  Niu bang zi
- B.
  
  Xiang ru
- C.
  
  Sang ye
- D.
  
  Chai hu
25.

Bo he performs which of the following functions?
- A.
  
  Disperse Wind-Heat and stop spasm
- B.
  
  Disperse Wind-Heat and release the muscles
- C.
  
  Disperse Wind-Heat, benefit the throat and vents rashes
- D.
  
  Disperse Wind-Heat and raise the Yang Qi