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California Acupuncture Licensing Examination
Single Herbs
Copyright © 2025 Dr. John Cassone
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I made this book as gift to students of East Asian Medicine. The images capture the functions and indications of each herb with the herb category representing the primary function. The amount of herbal medicine data points required to memorize in order to pass the examination is possibly the most overwhelming aspect of the exam preparation. These images offer a pathway to learning and success with this section of the exam.
Follow these 5 steps:
- no thinking and no concentration is required and will actually impair the rote memorization process
- thoughtless repetition is essential
- simply view the first image and herb name for each herb and then see the category provided on the second image for the same herb (observe the symbol for each image that represents the category, e.g. a sweater for warm acrid releasing herbs)
- only memorize the herb name and the herb category while glancing at the entire image; do not memorize any other data points
- repeat often
The most important data point t
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Clear Heat, Drain Fire
Category Image: a fire extinguisher
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Category Image: a frosty blue snail
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Category Image: a fire hydrant
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Category Image: a sailboat
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Dispel Wind Dampness
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Warm Transform Phlegm Cold
Category Image: a polar bear
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Category Image: a swamp
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Category Image: cigarettes
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Category Image: a spark plug
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Category Image: adhesive bandage
Herbal Medicine Images
Category Image: a red sports car
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Category Image: cheese
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Category Image: body builder
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Category Image: a glass of wine
Herbal Category Images
Category Image: a fountain
Herbal Medicine Images
Category Image: cowboy or cowgirl
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Category Image: lightning
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Dr. Cassone began his career over thirty years ago using lifestyle modifications and nutritional therapies with the goal of reducing chronic illness and ultimately improving the quality of life for those he serves. He holds a master’s degree in clinical nutrition, a Ph.D. in clinical nutrition, a second master’s degree in clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, and acupuncture, and a second doctorate in integrative medicine (DAOM). He has the highest level of education available in the field of Functional Medicine and has effectively treated patients from all over the world. Dr. Cassone is a board certified licensed Primary Care provider in the state of California, is licensed to practice in Tennessee, and is nationally certified (NCCAOM). He also teaches seminars to licensed providers, is a Professor of Clinical Nutrition and Herbal Medicine at South Baylo University, has a black belt in Krav Maga, and has published three books.
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About the Author
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