5 Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness Flashcards
properties. channels. KEY
Du Huo
bitter. acrid. warm.
WATER
- Treats painful obstruction in the lower body
- Dispels lurking wind in the KD channel
latin
Du Huo
Angelicae Pubescentis Radix
latin
Wei Ling Xian
Clematidis Radix
properties. channels. KEY
Wei Ling Xian
acrid. salty. warm.
UB
- Strongly mobilized all 12 channels to unblock
painful obstruction by dispelling wind, dampness, and phlegm
- and soften areas of harness
latin
Hai Tong Pi
Erythriane Cortex
properties. channels. KEY
Hai Tong Pi
bitter. acrid. neutral.
foot Yin channels. SP. LV. KD.
- Treats wind-dampness in the lower half of the body
- Excels at alleviating pain
latin
Mu Gua
Chaenomelis Fructus
properties. channels. KEY
Mu Gua
sour. warm. SP. LV. - Transforms dampness - Harmonized the SP/ST - Alleviates cramping c/i internal constrained heat and scanty dark urine, hyperchlorhydria
latin
Can Sha
Bombycis Faeces
[ silkworm feces ]
properties. channels. KEY
Can Sha
sweet. acrid. warm.
LV EARTH
- Dries dampness
- Expels wind
latin
Sang Ji Sheng
Taxilli Herba
[ mistletoe ]
properties. channels. KEY
Sang Ji Sheng
bitter. sweet. neutral. LV KD - Tonifies the LV and KD - Nourishes the yin and blood - Expels wind-dampness - Quiets the fetus in pregnancy
latin
Wu Jia Pi
Eleutherococci Gracilistyli Cortex
[ Acanthopanacis Cortex ]
properties. channels. KEY
Wu Jia Pi
acrid. bitter. warm. LV KD - Clears wind-dampness - Warms the LV KD - Stops pain - Strengthens the sinews
latin
Qin Jiao
Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix
properties. channels. KEY
Qin Jiao
bitter. acrid. cool.
ST WOOD
- Dispels wind-dampness
- Eliminates tidal fever, steaming bone disorder
latin
Sang Zhi
Mori Ramulus
properties. channels. KEY
Sang Zhi
bitter. neutral. LV - Dispels wind-dampness - Unblocks the collaterals - Treats pain, numbness, itching esp. in the upper limbs due to painful obstruction disorder
latin
Xi Xian Cao
Siegesbeckiae Herba
properties. channels. KEY
Xi Xian Cao
bitter. cold. LV KD - Cools heat - Dispels wind-dampness - Stops itching - Calms the spirit
latin
Bai Hua She
Qi She
Agkistrodon/Bungarus
Agkistrodon
properties. channels. KEY
Bai Hua She
sweet. salty. warm. toxic
LV
- Tracks down and Eliminates wind
latin
Hu Gu
Os Tigris
properties. channels. KEY
Hu Gu
acrid. salty. LV KD - Searches out wind, stops pain - Strengthens bones - Settles spasms and convulsions
