NCCAOM Herbal Board Practice Exam

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• Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang chief herb is which herb?
• Which herb is NOT among the FDA restricted herbs?
• Know flavor to use to treat diabetes?
• Which description matches good quality She Gan?
• Which meat is described as the hottest and should be avoided for irritability or insomnia?
• Which item is listed in the CITES list as prohibited by FDA and endangered species?
• Chief herbs in Shao Yao Tang?
• The blood-nourishing assistant in Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang?
• When should Ma Huang be stopped?
• Ban Xia enters which channels?
• Which herb from the list is used to treat stomach yin deficiency?
• How should Xuan Fu Hua be prepared?
• Which formula has Ze Xie as its chief herb?
• Which herb combination represents exterior deficiency?
• Which of the following is an ingredient in Ban Xia Hou Po Tang?
• What describes Gou Teng good quality?
• Which herb combination represents exterior excess?
• Which herb nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, and dissolves masses?
• Shi Hu enters which channels?
• Which animal-derived herb is not suitable for vegan patients?
• Which herb is listed as draining damp and associated with promoting lactation?
• Which herb is listed as toxic heat in the lactation-promoting section?
• What Huang Qi dose is used for hypertension?
• What is a marker of top-quality Sheng Di Huang?
• Which ingredient has the highest maximum dosage in Bai Tou Weng Tang?
• Which cooking time is specified for Da Huang?
• Chief herb in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan?
• In Zuo Jin Wan, what is the ratio of Huang Lian to Wu Zhu Yu?
• Which herb preparation requires cheesecloth to prepare?
• Which statement is NOT a listed action of the Bitter flavor?
• In Si Jun Zi Tang, what is the dosage range for Ren Shen?
• Garlic should be avoided with which herbs?
• Which herb is commonly used to treat yin deficiency with insomnia?
• Which herb should be avoided with cholesterol-lowering agents and anticoagulants?
• What is the typical dried dosage (and fresh equivalent) for Da Ji?
• What are the effects of a He Shou Wu overdose?
• Which herbs are incompatible with Fu Zi?
• Which herb is repeatedly identified as nourishing blood?
• How should Jing Jie be cooked in a decoction?
• Fu Shen is best quality wild-crafted from which region?
• Which herb nourishes Yin and subdues Yang, treats palpable masses?
• Which of the following is a rhinoceros horn listed among CITES restricted items?
• In Si Jun Zi Tang, what is the dosage range for Bai Zhu?
• Which cross-section description correctly describes Tian Ma for good quality?
• Which herb stops bleeding in pregnancy?
• In Xiang Su San, which herb is used to move qi and relieve breast distention?
• Which herb is noted for invigorating blood and promoting lactation?
• Which herbs are incompatible with Gan Cao?
• Which description best describes Tian Ma for good quality?
• An adverse event in herbal medicine is defined as which?
• Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin addresses which pattern?
• Deng Xin Cao enters which channels?
• Which herb is known for calming the spirit and addressing irritability and depression?
• Ren shen should not be taken with which foods?
• Di Yu is used topically for burns in which category?
• Which herb tonifies yang, astringes, and secures essence?
• Which herb is the chief in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan?
• Which herb is best for an acute cough with yellow phlegm and nausea?
• In Bai Hu Tang, which ingredient is described as rice water?
• The ratio 12g Gui Zhi to 9g Bai Shao is expressed in Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang as which option?
• Which description best captures good quality Bai Zhi?
• Which herb is associated with a thin and wiry pulse and insomnia?
• Which description describes Chuan Bei Mu at good quality?
• What term describes toxicity or adverse effects that occur when two herbs are used together?
• Which herb is known for invigorating the blood, transforming stasis, stopping pain, and cooling heat in the blood?
• In Wu Ling San, which herb is the chief herb?
• In yin xu with insomnia, which herb would you use?
• What term describes using two herbs in a combo where toxicity or side effects of one herb are reduced by the other?
• Sang Piao Xiao enters which channels?
• What is the dosage range of Huang Lian in Bai Tou Weng Tang?
• Which statement about Bo He is correct?
• Overdose of Jie Geng is associated with which adverse effect?
• Pork should be avoided with which herbs?
• What term describes reducing toxicity of one herb by another in a combo?
• Which formula contains at least 2 herbs that tonify blood, specifically Gou Qi Zi and Dang Gui?
• Which herbs are common to Xiao Cheng Qi Tang and Hou Po San Wu Tang?
• Which herbs are used for focal distention, fullness, dryness and hardness in Cheng Qi Tangs?
• Chief herb in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan?
• Which herb is a wind-damp herb used for Damp-Toxin wind conditions presenting with skin sores or rashes?
• Which statement is true about the ratio in Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang?
• In Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang, which herb is dosed at 30?
• Which herb is noted for raising blood pressure and promoting qi by raising SP yang?
• Which herb for oozing sores can be used with Ru Xiang and Mo Yao?
• Which herbs are in Xiang Su San?
• Which feature best describes high-quality Shan Yao?
• Which herb nourishes the blood among the list?
• What is the chief herb in Xiao Jian Zhong Tang?
• Which herb is listed among promoting lactation as Chuan Shan Jia?
• In Si Wu Tang, which herb serves as the deputy?
• Which herb can stop diarrhea?
• Gui Zhi is a Wind Heat herb used to treat exterior patterns; which description best matches its use?
• Which type of meat to avoid for irritability or insomnia?
• Which formula contains endangered species?
• In Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, which herb is listed as the deputy (jun)?
• Which formula lists Ban Xia and Hou Po among its ingredients?
• What is the dose ratio of Gui Zhi and Bai Shao in Gui Zhi Tang?
• Which herb is paired with Bai Shao in Gui Zhi Tang?
• Which mineral herb is Hematite used in formulas and may contain trace arsenic?
• What is the best herb to treat a patient topically with mastitis?
• What is the cooking time for Da Huang to achieve a purgative effect?
• Which herb should be avoided with vinegar?
• What is a key action of Da Ji?
• Ce Bai Ye is used topically for burns in which category?
• Which herbs are included in Ma Zi Ren Wan?
• Sang Piao Xiao is associated with which channels?
• Da Huang enters which channels?
• What is the taste and property of Da Ji?
• Which set of herbs are common to Yin Qiao San and Sang Ju Yin?
• Which herbs are added to Gui Zhi Tang to create Ge Gen Tang?
• In the formula Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang, which herb is present at 15-24 (units)?
• Avoid fish with which herb?
• The best herb for stomach Yin deficiency is which herb?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between Ren Shen and Li Lu?
• Which herb has trace amounts of arsenic?
• W/D Bi stands for which syndrome?
• Respiratory failure caused by overdose of which herb?
• Which of the following describes a known issue with Cang Er Zi in Can Er Zi San?
• Which two herbs are used to resolve Wind-Damp Bi?
• Which meats are best for hypertension and night sweats?
• In the formula Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang, which herb is dosed at 9?
• Which herb calms the Spirit and helps with irritability and depression?
• What is the chief herb in Wu Ling San?
• Which herb tonifies the Kidney and helps with constipation?
• In Si Jun Zi Tang, what is the dosage range for Zhi Gan Cao?
• Which herb tonifies yang + activates blood + relieves constipation?
• In Xiao Yao San, which herb has a dosage of 3?
• In Bai Hu Tang, which herb is dosed at 6g?
• Pregnant woman bleeding for 12 days — which herb to use?
• In Liu Yi San, what is the ratio of Hua Shi to Gan Cao?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the eight methods in herbal prescription strategies?
• In Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang, which herb is described as nourishing/invigorating the blood?
• Which herb is associated with LV toxicity and cancer when used long term?
• Which description accurately reflects good quality Cao Guo?
• Which of the following is listed as a food to avoid with Ren shen?
• What is the ratio of Gui Zhi to Bai Shao in Xian Jiang Zhong Tang?
• Gan Jiang is entered to which channels?
• Which herb nourishes Yin, anchors Yang, and removes masses?
• In Si Jun Zi Tang, what is the dosage range for Fu Ling?
• In Xiao Yao San, which herb has a dosage of 4.5?
• Bai Zhi's primary action includes which of the following?
• What are the contraindications for Xiang Ru?
• Da Ji has a contraindication in patients with which condition?
• What is the amount of Chai Hu used in Xiao Chai Hu Tang?
• What is the cooking instruction for Ma Huang?
• Best meats for hypertension and night sweats?
• Which of the following describes the good quality appearance of Bai He (Lily bulb)?
• Gan Jiang enters which channels?
• What is the dosage range for Huang Lian?
• Da Huang enters which channels?
• Which formula contains Si Wu Tang as a component?
• Which herb is for LU abscess?
• In Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan, the chief herb is Dan Nan Xing. Which option is true?
• Which herb commonly treats exterior wind-cold symptoms and is present in Gui Zhi Tang?
• Gan Jiang enters which channels?
• What is the cooking time for Gou Teng?
• What surface color and finish indicate Gou Teng good quality?
• Chief herb in Ji Chuan Jian?
• Dan Nan Xing is the chief herb in which formula?
• Which cooking method is recommended for dispersing Gou Teng to preserve its antihypertensive effect?
• What is the primary action of the Bitter flavor?
• Bai Zhi is particularly used for which type of headache?
• Which cooking instruction describes tonics preparation?
• Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang pattern?
• Which herb should be stopped as soon as lactation occurs?
• Which two herbs are used in Gui Zhi Tang in equal weight?
• Which formulas contain Lu Jiao Jiao?
• Which herb is used to tonify kidney Yang and treat back pain and urinary issues, commonly used in elderly?
• What is the Huang Qi to Dang Gui ratio in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang?
• In Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang, what is the ratio of Gui Zhi to Bai Shao?
• Which list of herbs are incompatible with Li Lu?
• Which herb is best for acute cough with yellow phlegm and nausea?
• Chief herb in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan?
• Which herb is used to treat lung abscess?
• Which formula includes Dang Gui as the blood-nourishing assistant?
• In Gui Zhi Tang, which herb serves as the deputy and what is its function?
• What is the typical surface color of Tu Si Zi seeds?
• Which feature describes good quality Bai Zhi regarding its center?
• What is the cooking instruction for Da Huang?
• Which item is listed as a food to avoid with Ren shen?
• Xuan Fu Hua is prepared using which material?
• Which herb is listed as promoting lactation at a low dose?
• Which herbs nourish blood and serve as deputies in Ba Zhen Tang?
• Which herb is listed as draining damp and associated with lactation promotion?
• Which Wind Heat herb is described as treating exterior excess and exterior deficiency?
• Which of the following describes good quality Yi Yi Ren?
• Which herb drains damp and has diuretic properties?
• Which herb is among the main FDA restricted herbs?
• What pair of herbs is found in Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang?
• Which herb is NOT among the FDA restricted herbs?
• Which herb is noted to inhibit lactation when fried at a high dose?
• What herb expels Damp and Stops Itching?
• In Shao Yao Tang, which herbs are considered the chief herbs?
• Which topical herb could you apply for oozing sores?
• Which herb is used for ST yin xu?
• Xin Yi Hua should be used with caution during pregnancy and decocted in what manner?
• In Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang, which ingredient is dosed 6-12?
• In Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang, which herb has a dosage of 6?
• What is the chief herb in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang?
• Which herb tonifies the Liver and Kidney and helps with diarrhea?
• How many grams of Huang Qi are included in Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang?
• What are the chief herbs in Yin Qiao San?
• Which topical herb could you add for sprain/swelling of the wrist or ankle?
• Which description best matches top-quality Sheng Di Huang?
• Which description best matches Tu Si Zi quality?
• Which mastitis-related herb should be stopped immediately after results are achieved to avoid drying milk supply?
• Deng Xin Cao enters which channels?
• Chief herbs in Yue Ju Wan?
• In Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, which ingredient is described as 'honey'?
• Which herb is traditionally used for an older man with back pain, copious urine, weakness, and oozing chronic sores?
• In Xiao Chai Hu Tang, how is Chai Hu prepared?
• Which herb appears in both Ban Xia Hou Po Tang and Zhu Ling Tang?
• Which herb is incompatible with Ren Shen?
• Shi Hu enters which channels?
• Ban Xia is associated with which channels?
• Which of the following is an ingredient in Zhu Ling Tang?
• Which herb is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its diuretic properties?
• Which herb is associated with cooking Gou Teng for a specific time?
• Dang Gui is most closely associated with nourishing which substance?
• Which statement describes Yi Yi Ren appearance?
• Which herbs serve as assistant herbs in Cha Ge Jia Ji Tang and what do they do?
• Which description best defines high-quality Dan Shen?
• What is the ratio of Gui Zhi to Shao Yao in Da Qing Long Tang?
• What is a characteristic of high-quality Bai Zi Ren?
• In Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, the sensation of heat in the muscles is due to which phenomenon?
• Which herbs comprise Si Jun Zi Tang?
• To maintain the 12g:9g ratio for Gui Zhi to Bai Shao, if Gui Zhi is 24g, Bai Shao should be?
• Which herb is used for Yin Xu and to stop bleeding?
• What herb would you use for a Jue Yin headache?
• Which herb is listed as interacting with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications?
• What is the ratio of Dang Gui to Huang Qi in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang?
• Calcined Shi Gao in powdered form (Duan) is used externally for which conditions?
• Which herb is for Liver and Kidney yin deficiency with edema?
• In Xiang Su San, which herb is used to regulate qi?
• How is Ma Huang prepared according to the notes?
• Which wind-damp herb treats skin sores, wind rash, and itching due to Damp Toxin?
• Which formula's chief herb is Sha Yuan Zi?
• Which herb is listed as tonifying yin and also appears in the lactation promotion list?
• Which formula treats both yin and yang?