Poultices - Plasters in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What are poultices, plasters, and other external applications in TCM primarily used for?

• Treating digestive disorders

• Treating musculoskeletal pain and inflammatory skin diseases

• Enhancing mental clarity

• Improving cardiovascular health

What is a key characteristic of the external applications used in TCM?

• They are always liquid-based

• They are semi-solid or adhesive preparations

• They are ingested orally

• They are used for short-term relief

How do these external applications deliver herbal compounds?

• Through ingestion

• By inhalation

• Directly to affected areas

• Via intravenous injection

Which of the following is NOT a condition treated by TCM external applications?

• Qi and Blood stagnation

• Cold and Damp invasion

• Musculoskeletal trauma

• Cardiovascular diseases

What is the purpose of using a herb-infused base in these applications?

• To enhance flavor

• To create a mixture that adheres to the skin

• To increase the temperature of the application

• To make the application more colorful

What is a poultice primarily used for?

• Cooking

• Drawing out toxins, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing

• Painting

• Building structures

Which of the following is a function of poultices?

• Increasing appetite

• Drawing out toxins from abscesses and boils

• Enhancing memory

• Improving vision

What is a common herb used in poultices for its cooling and detoxifying effects?

• Rosemary

• Mung Bean (Lu Dou)

• Basil

• Thyme

Huang Qin is used in poultices for which purpose?

• Enhancing taste

• Treating acute injuries and reducing swelling

• Improving sleep

• Boosting energy

What is the primary function of Ginger (Sheng Jiang) in poultices?

• Clears heat and detoxifies

• Warming and invigorating

• Drains fire from the stomach

• Treats abscesses and boils