6-3 Herbs that Transform Phlemg and Stop Coughing: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Question 0

properties. channels. KEY

Xing Ren

Answer 0

bitter. slightly warm. slightly toxic.
METAL
- Directs the LU qi downward
- Disperses wind-cold
- Moistens the Intestines
- Slightly toxic

Question 1

latin

Xing Ren

Answer 1

Armeniacae Semen

Question 2

actions

Xing Ren

Answer 2

• Stops cough and calms wheezing: used quite broadly for many kinds of cough disorders caused by either heat or cold, depending on the combination. Because the herb is moist in nature, it is especially useful for externally-contracted dry cough
• Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: this secondary use of the herb derives from its high oil content

Question 3

latin

Zi Wan

Answer 3

Asteris Radix

Question 4

properties. channels. KEY

Zi Wan

Answer 4

acrid. bitter. slightly warm.
LU
- Acrid-dispersing, bitter-draining, yet warm and moistening without drying
- Stops coughs
- Facilitates urination
- Enters both the qi and blood aspects

Question 5

actions

Zi Wan

Answer 5

• Relieves coughs and expels phlegm: an important herb in stopping coughs of various etiologies including wind-cold, wind-heat, LU def. and consumption

Question 6

latin

Kuan Dong Hua

Answer 6

Farfarae Flos

Question 7

properties. channels. KEY

Kuan Dong Hua

Answer 7

acrid. warm.
LU
- Acrid and warm, but not drying
- Dispersing but not draining
- Appropriate for any type of cough or wheezing
- c/i coughing with blood or pus and blood

Question 8

actions

Kuan Dong Hua

Answer 8

• Moistens the LU, directs qi downward, stops coughs, and transforms phlegm: commonly used for cough and wheezign from many different etiologies

Question 9

latin

Zi Su Zi or Su Zi

Answer 9

Perillae Fructus

Question 10

properties. channels. KEY

Zi Su Zi or Su Zi

Answer 10

acrid. warm.
METAL
- Acrid, warm, aromatic, moistening
- Best at directing qi downward to disperse phlegm and calm wheezing
- Also moistens the Intestines except in its prepared form

Question 11

actions

Zi Su Zi or Su Zi

Answer 11

• Stops cough and calms wheezing, redirects the qi downward, and dissolves phlegm: for cough and wheezing with copious phlegm. Esp. useful when exhalation is more labored than inhalation and there is a stifling sensation in the chest
• Moistens the Intestines and unblocks stool: for constipation due to dry Intestines

Question 12

latin

Pi Pa Ye

Answer 12

Eriobotryae Folium

Question 13

properties. channels. KEY

Pi Pa Ye

Answer 13

bitter. neutral.
LU ST
- Directs qi downward to stop coughs and alleviate nausea and vomiting

Question 14

actions

Pi Pa Ye

Answer 14

• Transforms phlegm, clears LU heat, and redirects LU qi downward: for LU heat or LU dryness patterns with cough and wheezing
• Harmonizes the ST, clears ST heat, and redirects ST qi downward: for nausea, vomiting, hiccough, and belching due to ST heat

Question 15

latin

Bai Bu

Answer 15

Stemonae Radix

Question 16

properties. channels. KEY

Bai Bu

Answer 16

sweet. bitter. slightly warm.
LU
- Excels at directing qi downward to alleviate all types of cough, particularly chronic and def. types

Question 17

actions

Bai Bu

Answer 17

• Moistens the LU and stops cough: for both acute and chronic cough. Esp. useful for cough from def., including yin def.
• Expels parasites and kills lice: apply topically as either a tincture or a decoction for head or body lice or fleas. Also used as a wash for bacterial vaginosis and as a nightly retained enema for pinworm

Question 18

latin

Sang Bai Pi

Answer 18

Mori Cortex

Question 19

properties. channels. KEY

Sang Bai Pi

Answer 19

sweet. cold. 
LU
- Drains the LU, esp. heat in the LU
- Thereby alleviating cough and wheezing
- Drains fluids and treats edema

Question 20

actions

Sang Bai Pi

Answer 20

• Drains heat from the LU, stops coughs, and calms wheezing: for cough and wheezing due to LU heat
• Promotes urination and reduces edema: used in disorders where LU heat obstructs the downward movement of LU qi, preventing water from moving and cutting off perspiration. This manifests as floating edema, facial edema, swelling of the extremities, fever and thirst, urinary difficulty and a floating pulse
• Also recently used for hypertension