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

Question 0

properties. channels. KEY

Qian Hu

Answer 0

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

Question 1

latin

Qian Hu

Answer 1

Peucedani Radix

Question 2

c/i

Qian Hu

Answer 2

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

Question 3

latin

Bei Mu

Answer 3

Fritillariae Radix

Question 4

latin

Chuan Bei Mu

Answer 4

Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus

Question 5

properties. channels. KEY

Chuan Bei Mu

Answer 5

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

Question 6

latin

Zhe Bei Mu

Answer 6

Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus

Question 7

properties. channels. KEY

Zhe Bei Mu

Answer 7

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

Question 8

c/i

Zhe Bei Mu

Answer 8

none

Question 9

latin

Gua Lou

Answer 9

Trichosanthis Fructus

Question 10

properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou

Answer 10

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

Question 11

c/i

Gua Lou

Answer 11

diarrhea due to deficiency; weaken SP/ST

Question 12

latin

Gua Lou Pi

Answer 12

Trichosanthis Pericarpium

Question 13

properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou Pi

Answer 13

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

Question 14

latin

Gua Lou Ren

Answer 14

Trichosanthis Semen

Question 15

properties. channels. KEY

Gua Lou Ren

Answer 15

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

Question 16

latin

Zhu Ru

Answer 16

Bambusae Caulis in Taemian

Question 17

properties. channels. KEY

Zhu Ru

Answer 17

sweet. cool.
LU ST GB
- Cools the LU ST and GB
- Scours phlegm
- Releases constraint
- Alleviates nausea

Question 18

c/i & dosage

Zhu Ru

Answer 18

none noted; 4.5 - 9 g

Question 19

latin

Kun Bu

Answer 19

Eckloniae Thallus

Question 20

properties. channels. KEY

Kun Bu

Answer 20

salty. cold.
KD LV ST
- Reduces phlegm 
- Softens areas of hardness
- Promotes urination
- Eliminates edema

Question 21

c/i & dosage

Kun Bu

Answer 21

none noted; 6 - 15 g

Question 22

latin

Hai Zao

Answer 22

Sargassum

[ seaweed ]

Question 23

properties. channels. KEY

Hai Zao

Answer 23

bitter. salty. cold.
KD LV LU ST
- Softens areas of hardness
- Clears damp-heat
- Reduces edema

Question 24

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is more effective in cooling heat or dispersing clumps?

Answer 24

Zhe Bei Mu

Question 25

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is better for acute LU heat pattern with PRODUCTIVE COUGH?

Answer 25

Zhe Bei Mu

Question 26

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is effective in treating toxic swelling?

Answer 26

Zhe Bei Mu

Question 27

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is bettwe for dry and chronic cough due to weak LUs?

Answer 27

Chuan Bei Mu

Question 28

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one has stronger dispersing action?

Answer 28

Zhe Bei Mu

Question 29

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is preferred when clearing toxicity is involved?

Answer 29

Zhe Bei Mu

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Qian Hu

Question 31

Chuan Bei Mu vs Zhe Bei Mu Which one is to be used for DRY HEAT with NON-PRODUCTIVE COUGH?

Answer 31

Chuan Bei Mu for its moistening LU ability

Question 32

According to Bensky Qian Hu

Answer 32

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

Question 33

According to Bensky Chuan Bei Mu

Answer 33

- 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.

Question 34

According to Bensky Zhe Bei Mu

Answer 34

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

Question 35

According to Bensky Gua Lou

Answer 35

- 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

Question 36

According to Bensky Gua Lou Ren

Answer 36

- 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