3-01 Downward-Draining Herbs: Purgatives Flashcards
1
Q
latin
DA HUANG
A
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma
2
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
DA HUANG
A
bitter cold HT LV YANGMING - Purges clumped heat in the Intestines - Cools the blood - Removes blood stasis - Stops bleeding, in charred form
3
Q
latin
MANG XIAO
A
Natrii Sulfas
4
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
MANG XIAO
A
acrid bitter salty very cold
YANGMING
- Softens hardened clumping of pathogenic heat
in the Intestines
5
Q
latin
FAN XIE YE
A
Sennae Folium
6
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
FAN XIE YE
A
sweet. bitter. cold.
LI
- Drains downward and guides out
stagnant heat in the Intestines
7
Q
latin
LU HUI
A
Aloe
8
Q
properties. channels. KEY.
LU HUI
A
bitter. cold. LV YANGMING - Cools the LV - Relieves constipation - Kills parasites