Bo He - Herba Menthae Haplocalycis TCM Herb

What is the common English name for Bo He?

• Peppermint

• Licorice

• Ginseng

• Ginger

Which category does Bo He belong to?

• Herbs that Tonify Qi

• Herbs that Release the Exterior

• Herbs that Drain Dampness

• Herbs that Clear Heat

What is the taste property of Bo He?

• Sweet and Pungent

• Bitter and Acrid

• Acrid and Aromatic

• Salty and Bitter

Which meridians does Bo He enter?

• Spleen and Stomach

• Lung and Liver

• Heart and Kidney

• Large Intestine and Bladder

What is one of the actions of Bo He?

• Tonifies Blood

• Disperses Wind-Heat

• Calms the Spirit

• Stops Bleeding

What is a contraindication for using Bo He?

• Exterior Deficiency with spontaneous sweat

• Dampness in the Spleen

• Cold in the Stomach

• Excessive Heat in the Heart

Which of the following is a major combination with Bo He for Wind-Heat?

• Rx. Glycyrrhizae

• Rx. Angelicae Sinensis

• Flos Schizonepetae

• Rx. Bupleuri

What is the recommended dosage range for Bo He?

• 10-20g

• 5-10g

• 0.5-1g

• 1.5-30g

What is a noted effect of Menthol Bo He Chun?

• Increases blood pressure

• Stimulates hot and cold receptors on the skin

• Induces sweating

• Warms the body

What is a common use for Mentha Juice Bo He Zhi?

• As nose drops for epistaxis

• As a digestive aid

• For treating insomnia

• For reducing fever