7 Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness Flashcards
properties. channels. KEY
Cang Zhu
acrid. bitter. warm. EARTH - Dries dampness - Induces sweating - Strengthens the SP ST - Treats atrophy disorders from damp-heat in the lower burner - Helps the vision
latin
Cang Zhu
Atractylodis Rhizoma
latin
Hou Po
Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex
properties. channels. KEY
Hou Po
acrid. bitter. warm. METAL EARTH - Regulates the qi and directs it downward - Disperses fullness - Dries dampness - Reduces phlegm /i preggnancy
latin
Huo Xiang
Pogostemonis/ Agastaches Herba
properties. channels. KEY
Huo Xiang
acrid. slightly warm. LU EARTH - Releases the exterior - Transforms dampness - Harmonizes the middle - Alleviates nausea - Reduces phlegm c/i. pregnancy
latin
Guang Huo Xiang
Pogostemonis Herba
latin
Tu Huo Xiang
Agastaches Herba
latin
Sha Ren
Amomi Fructus
properties. channels. KEY
Sha Ren
acrid. warm. aromatic. EARTH - Promotes the flow of qi - Warms the middle - Transforms dampness - Improves the appetite - Calms the fetus
latin
Bai Dou Kou
Amomi Fructus Rotundus
properties. channels. KEY
Bai Dou Kou
acrid. warm. aromatic. TAIYIN EARTH - Disseminates the LU Qi - Awakens the SP - Warms the middle - Transforms dampness - Pierces through and disperses turbidity
latin
Cao Dou Kou
Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen
properties. channels. KEY
Cao Dou Kou
acrid. warm. aromatic. EARTH - Warms the middle - Mobilizes the qi - Dries turbid dampness
Cao Dou Kou vs. Bai Dou Kou
What are the similar fx of the two?
Mobilize the qi, ease the ST, warm the middle, transform dampness
Cao Dou Kou vs. Bai Dou Kou
Which one mobilizes the qi better? better at warming and drying turbid dampness?
Bai Dou Kou mobilizes the qi better than Cao Dou Kou;
Cao Dou Kou is warmer and better at drying turbid dampness.
latin
Cao Guo
Tsaoko Fructus
properties. channels. KEY
Cao Guo
acrid. warm.
EARTH
- Treats constrain from cold-dampness in the middle burner
- Checks malarial disorders
Bai Dou Kou vs. Cao Dou Kou vs. Sha Ren
Which is the strongest in promoting the flow of qi?
Sha Ren
Bai Dou Kou vs. Cao Dou Kou vs. Sha Ren vs. Cao Guo
Which one is the strongest for warming and drying?
Cao Guo is the strongest;
Cao Dou Kou is the second;
Bai Dou Kou is the third;
Sha Ren is the weakest
Which herbs in Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness are used in treating abdominal distention, vomiting and diarrhea?
Cang Zhu, Hou Po
Cang Zhu vs. Hou Po
Which one is more powerful in drying dampness
and expelling wind-dampness?
Can Zhu
Cang Zhu vs. Hou Po
Which one is better for promoting the flow of qi
to dispel fullness and distention?
Hou Po
Which herb in Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness is effective in transforming dampness and is important herb for relieving damp-summer-heat disorders?
Huo Xiang; it’s effective in
releasing the exterior and stopping vomiting.
Sha Ren vs. Dou Kou
Which is more warm and drying and more appropriates for problems involving cold-dampness congealing in the middle and lower burners, as well as nausea during pregnancy?
Sha Ren
Sha Ren vs. Dou Kou
Which is more often used for upper burner qi obstruction and phlegm-dampness?
Dou Kou
Sha Ren and Dou Kou
What are the similar fx of the two?
Help middle burner ST qi and can be used for nausea and vomiting due to food stasis and dampness.
Cao Dou Kou, Dou Kou, Sha Ren
Which one has stronger warming and drying properties?
What is it suitable for treating patterns of ascendant cold-dampness in the SP/ST?
Cao Dou Kou
Cao Dou Kou, Cao Guo, Dou Kou
Which one is intensely acrid and drying, and is best used for lurking constrained cold-dampness leading to malarial disorders?
Cao Guo
Hou Po vs. Cang Zhu
Which one is more drying?
Cang Zhu; strengthens the SP; induces sweating; releases the exterior and dispels wind-dampness
When combined with Huang Bai, it treats damp-heat in the lower burner
Hou Po vs. Cang Zhu
Which one excels at directing qi downward thereby eliminating epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness?
Hou Po; its ability to treat fullness due to an accumulation with form, such as constipation, as well as fullness resulting from formless constrained dampness. It also treats wheezing through its ability to direct rebellious qi downward.
MAINLY PROMOTES THE FLOW OF QI WHILE DRYING DAMPNESS.
Sha Ren vs. Bai Dou Kou
Which one unblocks and disseminates LU qi and has a clear, fragrant aroma that is somewhat less drying?
Bai Dou Kou; primarily used for phlegm-dampness obstructing the LU with a stifling sensation in the chest, and for mild cases of cold-dampness lurking and constrained in the middle burner.
Sha Ren vs. Bai Dou Kou
Warmer and more drying?
Sha Ren
Sha Ren vs. Bai Dou Kou
Which one is used for more seious cases of congealed cold-dampness obstructing the middle burner as well calms the fetus?
Sha Ren
