Herba Ephedrae
Ma Huang
Ramulus Cinnamon
Gui Zhi
Folium Perillae Frutescentis
Zi Su Ye
Schizonepetae Tenuifolia
Jing Jie
Radix Ledebouriella
Fang Feng
Rhizoma & Radix Notopterygii
Qiang Huo
Rhizoma & Radix Ligustici
Gao Ben
Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
Bai Zhi
Herba Asari
Xi Xin
Rhizoma Zingiberis
Sheng Jiang
Allii Fistulosi
Cong Bai
herba moslae
Xiang Ru
10-15 minutes
how long do you cook diaphoretic herbs?
contraindications of diaphoretic warming herbs
sweating due to yang deficiency
night sweats
spontaneous sweating
dehydration/bleeding
Exterior
Sweating
DWH dispel wind cold from the ________ and promote __________
Wind Cold Deficiency
which wind cold has, "sweating" as a symptom
floating and tight
what kind of pulse is present in a wind cold excess condition?
pale
what color is the tongue in wind cold deficiency?
floating and weak
what kind of pulse is present in a wind cold deficient condition?
normal tongue" that is pink with a thin white coat
what color is the tongue in wind cold excess?
Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae)
herb used to treat Wind Cold Excess and is one of the primary herbs for wheezing (asthma)
Contraindications for the use of Herba Ephedrae (Ma Huang)
HTN, arrythmia, spontaneous/night sweats deficient asthma
10 minutes
how long do you cook Hb Ephedra?
Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae)
Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior
Disperses and descends Lung Qi
Promotes Diuresis
Pungent
Bitter
Warm
the NATURE of Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae) is ________, __________ and _______
Lungs, Urinary Bladder
What (2) channels are associated with Ma Huang (Hb Ephedrae)?
Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae)
Not only is this herb used for wheezing (asthma) but it is commonly used for Bi Syndrome and the tx of facial edema
Pungent
Sweet
Warm
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) is ________, ______, and _______ in nature.
Lung, Urinary Bladder, Heart
Which 3 channels are associated with Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)?
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)
this herb: (Dispels Wind-Cold and Releases the Exterior)
(most importantly) Invigorates the Yang and warms the channels
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)
This herb can treat BOTH wind cold Excess/Deficiency
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)
This herb is commonly combined with Ma Huang (wind cold excess), doesn't promote sweating (milder), stimulates bladder action and is commonly used for arthritis/joint pain
Pungent
Aromatic
Warm
Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae Frutescentis) is _________, _________, and _______ in nature
Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae Frutescentis)
this herb: (Dispels Wind-Cold and Releases the Exterior)
EXPANDS THE CHEST
Calms the fetus
Harmonizes the middle jiao
Lung, Spleen
Which 2 channels are associated with Zi Su Ye (Follium Perillae Frutescentis)
Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae Frutescentis)
Which herb is the first choice for STOMACH FLU? it stops n/v, treats morning sickness, seafood poisoning etc.
Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae Frutescentis)
excess heat, damp heat and yin deficiency are contraindications for the herb
Pungent
Aromatic
slightly warm
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia) is _______, ________ and slightly _______ in nature
Lung, Liver
Which 2 channels are associated with Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)?
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)
itching is caused by "wind" in the skin, this herb is one of the primary herbs for ITCHING. (uticaria, pruritis, eczema)
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)
this herb can treat BOTH wind-Cold/Heat and is used for mild wind-cold infections (cali)
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)
(Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior)
STOPS ITCHING
Vents rashes
Stops bleeding
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)
this herb is primarily used for itching but is also used to treat MEASLES (brings rashes to the surface)
Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Tenuifolia)
this herb is all about expelling exterior WIND, if this herb is used to stop bleeding (nose bleeds, hematemesis etc) it must be charred
Pungent
Sweet
slightly warm
Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella Divaricatae) is _______, ________ and slightly ______ in nature
Urinary Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Which 3 channels are associated with Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella)?
Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella)
this herb: (Dispels wind-cold and releases the Exterior)
Dispels Wind-Damp
Treats diarrhea (due to Li/Sp disharmony)
Extinguishes Interior Wind
Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella)
this herb treats both Interior/Exterior Wind
Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella)
this herb is commonly used to treat Bi Syndrome and also used to treat spasms of the Si (IBS, Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis).
Fang Feng (Rx Ledebouriella)
this herb can be used an an auxillery herb in formula for tremors in hands/feet
can also be used for HA, migraines, etc (relax muscles)
pungent
bitter
aromatic
Qiang Huo (Rz & Rx Notopterygii) is _______, ________, ________ and warm in nature
Urinary Bladder, Kidney
Which 2 channels are associated with Qiang Huo (Rx/Rz Notopterygii)
Qiang Huo (Rx/Rz Notopterygii)
this herb is a pain-reliever: (Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior)
Dispels Wind-Damp and UNBLOCKS THE CHANNELS
Qiang Huo (Rx/Rz Notopterygii)
this herb contains "coumarins" and is good for mumps, swelling, etc
Qiang Huo (Rx/Rz Notopterygii)
is a herb used for body aches caused by flu/colds, also used for Bi syndrome, pain in the upper body, OCCIPITAL headache (UB channel)
Gao Ben (Rx/Rz Ligustici)
this herb: (Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior
Dispels Wind-Damp and unblocks the channels
(treats back pain, facial pain, arthritis)
Pungent
Warm
Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahuricae) is _______ and ______ in nature
Lung, Stomach
Which 2 channels are associated with Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahuricae)
Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahuricae)
this pain-reliever: (Dispels Wind-Cold, relieves the Exterior) and opens the nasal passages
ALLEVIATES PAIN
Reduces swelling and discharges pus
Expels dampness and stops discharge
contraindications for Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahuricae)
use carefully in patients with Yin and Blood deficiency
Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahuricae)
this herb opens the nasal passages (tx nasal congest.)
treats frontal HA, tx sores on the skin (ulcerations) toothaches and swelling of the gums
Pungent
Warm
Xi Xin (Herba Asari) is _______ and _____ in nature
Lung, Kidney
Which 2 channels are associated with Xi Xin (Herba Asari)?
Xi Xin (Herba Asari)
this pain-reliever: (Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior) and RELIEVES BODY ACHES
Warms Interior Cold
Warms the Lung and transforms Phlegm and Fluid
opens the nasal passages
Xi Xin (Herba Asari)
don't give this herb in large doses, can cause respiratory arrest!
Xi Xin (Herba Asari)
this herb can be applied topically for toothache, also given for HA, facial pain, sinuses etc
Pungent
Warm
Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingiberis) is _______ and _______ in nature
Lung, Spleen, Stomach
Which 3 channels are associated with Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingiberis)?
Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingeberis)
this herb: (Dispels Wind-cold and releases the Exterior
HARMONIZES THE MIDDLE JIAO
Warms the lung and stops coughing
reduces herb toxicity
Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingeberis)
this herb is commonly used with Ban Xia to reduce TOXICITY
Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingeberis)
this herb treats nausea due to cold and stops cough (white sputum)
Cong Bai (Bulbus Allii)
this herb is commonly combined with Sheng Jiang (Rz Zingeberis) in the initial stage of Wind-Cold
Xiang Ru (Hb Moslae)
this herb is known as the summer Ma Huang
Xiang Ru (Hb Moslae)
this herb: (Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior
Harmonizes the middle jiao
Promotes diuresis
Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii)
this herb: Dispels WC and OPENS THE NASAL PASSAGES
expels wind-dampness and relieves pain (Bi synd)
Dispels wind and stops itching
pungent
bitter
warm
slightly toxic
Cang Er Zi is ________, _________, ________ and slightly ________ in nature
Lung
which channel is associated with Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii)?
Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii)
this herb is frequently combined with Xi Yi Hua (Flos Magnolia) and Bai Zhi (Rx Angelicae Dahurica) to open the nasal passages
pungent
warm
Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnolia) is _______ and _______ in nature
Lung
Stomach
which (2) channels are associated with Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnolia)?
Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnolia)
this herb: Dispels wind-cold and opens the nasal passages
Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii)
this herb: (Dispels wind-cold and OPENS THE NASAL PASSAGES) - frontal HA, sinusitis
Expels wind-dampness and relieves pain (bi syndrome)
Dispels wind and stops itching (hives)