2-03 Herbs that Clear Heat: Clear Heat and Dry Dampness Flashcards
1
Q
latin
HUANG QIN
A
Scutellariae radix
1
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
HUANG QIN
A
bitter. cold. GB METAL YANGMING - Cools heat - Dries dampness - Stops bleeding - Quiets fetus in pregnancy
2
Q
latin
HUANG LIAN
A
Coptidis rhizoma
3
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
HUANG LIAN
A
bitter. cold. HT LV YANGMING - Cools heat - Drains fire, especially in HT & ST - Dries dampness - Resolves toxicity
4
Q
latin
HUANG BAI
A
Phellodendri cortex
5
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
HUANG BAI
A
bitter. cold.
KD UB
- Directs fire downward
- Clears damp-heat in the lower jiao
6
Q
latin
LONG DAN CAO
A
Gentianae radix
7
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
LONG DAN CAO
A
bitter. cold.
ST WOOD
- Drains fire from excess in the LV, GB
- Eliminates lower burner damp-heat
8
Q
latin
KU SHEN
A
Sophorae flavescentis radix
9
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
KU SHEN
A
bitter. cold. LV UB FIRE YANGMING - Expels wind - Stops itching - Promotes urination
10
Q
latin
QIN PI
A
Fraxini cortex
11
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
QIN PI
A
bitter. cold. astringent. WOOD YANGMING - Cools heat - Drains dampness - Benefits the eyes - Binds the Intestines
