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Herbs 2 > 6-1 Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat > Flashcards

6-1 Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat Flashcards

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properties. channels. KEY

Qian Hu

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bitter. acrid. cool.
LU
- Directs Qi downward
- Assists the dissemination of LU Qi, thereby expelling external pathogens
- Directs Fire downward, thereby dissolving phlegm

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Qian Hu

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Peucedani Radix

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c/i

Qian Hu

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cough due to Fire from yin def. or cough and wheezing associated with cold, thin mucus

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Bei Mu

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Fritillariae Radix

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Chuan Bei Mu

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Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus

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properties. channels. KEY

Chuan Bei Mu

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bitter. sweet. cool.
LU HT
- Cools, moistens, directs LU Qi and HT Fire downward to transform phlegm
- Alleviate cough, relieve constraints
- Disperse clumped phlegm-heat
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Zhe Bei Mu

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Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus

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properties. channels. KEY

Zhe Bei Mu

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bitter. cold.
LU HT
- Cold, drains heat
- Transforms phlegm-heat
- Releases constraints
- Dissipates nodules especially in the neck and breats
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c/i

Zhe Bei Mu

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none

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Gua Lou

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Trichosanthis Fructus

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properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou

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sweet. cold.
METAL YANGMING
- Cools & transforms phlegm-heat
- Moistens the Intestines
- Directs turbid phlegm downward
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c/i

Gua Lou

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diarrhea due to deficiency; weaken SP/ST

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Gua Lou Pi

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Trichosanthis Pericarpium

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properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou Pi

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sweet. cold.
METAL YANGMING
- Cools & transforms phlegm-heat
- Facilitates the flow of Qi in the chest
- Disperses constrained clumping
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Gua Lou Ren

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Trichosanthis Semen

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properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou Ren

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sweet. cold.
METAL YANGMING
- Slippery, moistens both the LU and Intestines
- Cools and transforms phlegm

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Zhu Ru

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Bambusae Caulis in Taemian

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properties. channels. KEY

Zhu Ru

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sweet. cool.
LU ST GB
- Cools the LU ST and GB
- Scours phlegm
- Releases constraint
- Alleviates nausea
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c/i & dosage

Zhu Ru

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none noted; 4.5 - 9 g

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Kun Bu

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Eckloniae Thallus

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properties. channels. KEY

Kun Bu

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salty. cold.
KD LV ST
- Reduces phlegm 
- Softens areas of hardness
- Promotes urination
- Eliminates edema
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c/i & dosage

Kun Bu

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none noted; 6 - 15 g

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Hai Zao

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Sargassum

[ seaweed ]

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properties. channels. KEY

Hai Zao

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bitter. salty. cold.
KD LV LU ST
- Softens areas of hardness
- Clears damp-heat
- Reduces edema
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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is more effective in cooling heat or dispersing clumps?

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Zhe Bei Mu

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is better for acute LU heat pattern with PRODUCTIVE COUGH?

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Zhe Bei Mu

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is effective in treating toxic swelling?

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Zhe Bei Mu

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is bettwe for dry and chronic cough due to weak LUs?

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Chuan Bei Mu

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one has stronger dispersing action?

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Zhe Bei Mu

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is preferred when clearing toxicity is involved?

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Zhe Bei Mu

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When both thick phlegm and externally contracted heat are present, which Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing can be used?

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Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu

Which one is to be used for DRY HEAT with NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH?

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Chuan Bei Mu for its moistening LU ability

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According to Bensky

Qian Hu

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  • Most appropriate when thick phlegm and externally-contracted heat is co existing
  • Cools LU heat, expels wind-heat; better at treating thick yellow sputum
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According to Bensky

Chuan Bei Mu

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  • Milder; appropriate for children
  • For treating dry cough by moistens LU with non-productive cough
  • Keeps HT heat down; effective in treating painful urinary dribbling
  • For chronic cough from def.
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According to Bensky

Zhe Bei Mu

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  • For acute Lu heat pattern with productive [ thick yellow phlegm] cough
  • Disperses clumps
  • Externally-contracted patho. wind with phlegm-heat constraining LU
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According to Bensky

Gua Lou

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  • For cough with thick sputum thats difficult to expectorate
  • Can be a stand alone herb for children
  • Best for leading turbid downward
  • Upper jiao, middle jiao, lower jiao
  • Appropriate for condition which heat and phlegm clumped in the chest
  • Most suitable for wheezing and constipation associated with phlegm-heat accumulating in the LU
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According to Bensky

Gua Lou Ren

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  • In addition to moistening the phlegm in the LU, it loosens it to be coughed up
  • Cools the upper burner “SAGE LIKE HERB FOR WASTE AND THIRST DISORDER”
  • with wine, it promotes lactation

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