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[Florence Kwok]

Hello,
I am a little confused between Fu Zi and Gui Zhi over these questions from the Quiz. They have such similar functions.

9. Question
Which of the following herbs may be indicated for palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a dull purplish complexion due to Heart Yang Deficiency?
.Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae)
.Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
.Hu Jiao (Fructus Piperis Nigri)
.Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata)

11. Question
Which of the following herbs may be used for Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction syndrome (Bi Zheng) with a predominance of Cold?

.Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata)
.Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
.Gao Liang Jiang (Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum)
.Ding Xiang (Flos Caryophylli)

Thank you,
Florence Kwok.