5 Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Question 0

properties. channels. KEY

Du Huo

Answer 0

bitter. acrid. warm.
WATER
- Treats painful obstruction in the lower body
- Dispels lurking wind in the KD channel

Question 1

latin

Du Huo

Answer 1

Angelicae Pubescentis Radix

Question 2

latin

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 2

Clematidis Radix

Question 3

properties. channels. KEY

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 3

acrid. salty. warm.
UB
- Strongly mobilized all 12 channels to unblock
painful obstruction by dispelling wind, dampness, and phlegm
- and soften areas of harness

Question 4

latin

Hai Tong Pi

Answer 4

Erythriane Cortex

Question 5

properties. channels. KEY

Hai Tong Pi

Answer 5

bitter. acrid. neutral.
foot Yin channels. SP. LV. KD.
- Treats wind-dampness in the lower half of the body
- Excels at alleviating pain

Question 6

latin

Mu Gua

Answer 6

Chaenomelis Fructus

Question 7

properties. channels. KEY

Mu Gua

Answer 7

sour. warm.
SP. LV.
- Transforms dampness
- Harmonized the SP/ST
- Alleviates cramping
c/i internal constrained heat and scanty dark urine, hyperchlorhydria

Question 8

latin

Can Sha

Answer 8

Bombycis Faeces

[ silkworm feces ]

Question 9

properties. channels. KEY

Can Sha

Answer 9

sweet. acrid. warm.
LV EARTH
- Dries dampness
- Expels wind

Question 10

latin

Sang Ji Sheng

Answer 10

Taxilli Herba

[ mistletoe ]

Question 11

properties. channels. KEY

Sang Ji Sheng

Answer 11

bitter. sweet. neutral.
LV KD
- Tonifies the LV and KD
- Nourishes the yin and blood
- Expels wind-dampness
- Quiets the fetus in pregnancy

Question 12

latin

Wu Jia Pi

Answer 12

Eleutherococci Gracilistyli Cortex

[ Acanthopanacis Cortex ]

Question 13

properties. channels. KEY

Wu Jia Pi

Answer 13

acrid. bitter. warm.
LV KD
- Clears wind-dampness
- Warms the LV KD
- Stops pain
- Strengthens the sinews

Question 14

latin

Qin Jiao

Answer 14

Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix

Question 15

properties. channels. KEY

Qin Jiao

Answer 15

bitter. acrid. cool.
ST WOOD
- Dispels wind-dampness
- Eliminates tidal fever, steaming bone disorder

Question 16

latin

Sang Zhi

Answer 16

Mori Ramulus

Question 17

properties. channels. KEY

Sang Zhi

Answer 17

bitter. neutral.
LV
- Dispels wind-dampness
- Unblocks the collaterals
- Treats pain, numbness, itching esp. in the upper limbs 
due to painful obstruction disorder

Question 18

latin

Xi Xian Cao

Answer 18

Siegesbeckiae Herba

Question 19

properties. channels. KEY

Xi Xian Cao

Answer 19

bitter. cold.
LV KD
- Cools heat
- Dispels wind-dampness
- Stops itching
- Calms the spirit

Question 20

latin

Bai Hua She
Qi She

Answer 20

Agkistrodon/Bungarus

Agkistrodon

Question 21

properties. channels. KEY

Bai Hua She

Answer 21

sweet. salty. warm. toxic
LV
- Tracks down and Eliminates wind

Question 22

latin

Hu Gu

Answer 22

Os Tigris

Question 23

properties. channels. KEY

Hu Gu

Answer 23

acrid. salty.
LV KD
- Searches out wind, stops pain
- Strengthens bones
- Settles spasms and convulsions