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Warm Acrid Herbs
strong disperse exterior cold, induce sweating
Ma Huang (Hb. Ephedrae)
Pungent, Bitter, Warm
Lu, UB
Promotes dispersing function of Lu
cough and wheeze
wind edema - whole body
Excess paterns
! Yin deficiency / insmonia + high blood pressure
Gui Zhi (Rl. Cinnamomi Cassiae)
Pungent, Sweet, Warm
Lu, UB
with Ma Huang External Excess Cold
with Bai Shao External Deficient Cold
Gui Zhi disperses at Wei
Bai Shao astringes at Ying
to Harmonize Ying and Wei Qi
Moves Yang and Transforms Qi
edema from Yang Qi blockage by Phlegm
menstrual issues
Warms Channels
cold bi syndrome
can consume yin
Strengthen Heart Yang
chest Bi Syndrome
Warm middle jiao
abdominal paid due to interior cold
disperse exterior cold, pain/headaches/aches
Qiang Huo (Rz. & Rx. Notopterygii)
Pungent, Bitter, Warm, aromatic
KI, UB
Expel Wind Damp
upper body bi syndrome
Tai Yang Headache
Bai Zhi (Rx. Angelicae)
Pungent, Warm
Lung, Stomach
Expel Wind Damp
upper body bi syndrome
vaginal discharge
carbuncles, swelling & pus
Yang Ming Headache
facial disorders
Xi Xin (Hb. Asari cum Radice) - Chin. Wild Ginger
Pungent, Warm
Spleen, Lung, Kidney
warm and aromatic
Resolve fluids in lungs
! Consumes Qi and Yin
disperse exterior cold, open nose
Cang Er Zi (Fr. Xanthii - Cocklebur Fruit)
Sweet, Warm, Toxic
Lung, Liver
Expels Wind Damp
Relieves pain
Bi syndrome
Relieves itching
Xin Yi Hua (Fl. Magnoliae Liliflorae )
Pungent, Warm
Lung
mild disperse exterior cold
Zi Su Ye (Fo. Perillae Frutescentis - Perilla Leaf)
Pungent, Warm, aromatic
Lung, Spleen
Expels Cold stronger than Wind
Circulates Qi
Wind Cold + Qi Stagnation - distention in abdomen
Harmonize Middle Jiao
Prevent miscarriage
Stops vomiting
Jing Jie (Hb. or Fl. Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae)
Pungent, Warm, aromatic
Lung, Liver
Expels Wind stronger than Cold
can be combined for Wind-Heat formulas
Erupt rashes and stop itching
Ashed - stops bleeding
Fang Feng (Rx. Ledebouriellae Sesloidis - Siler)
Pungent, Sweet, Warm
Lv, UB, Spleen
Expels Wind and Damp
Alleviates pain
Bi syndrome
Alleviates itching from wind
Stops convulsions
release exterior, expel summer-heatÂ
Xiang Ru (Hb. Elsholtziae Splendentis - Aromatic Madder)
Pungent, Warm, aromatic
Lung, Spleen
promotes sweating
"Summer Ma Huang"
promotes urination
Huo Xiang (Hb. Agastaehes seu Pogostemi - Patchouli)
Pungent, Warm, aromatic
Resolves/Expels Dampness
Harmonizes middle jiao
stop vomitting
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