Aromatic Herbs That Transform Damp

Question 1

• SP/ST
• Spicy, Bitter, Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• # 1 for drying damp (MJ) - low apetite, diarrhea, epigastric distention, fatigue
• Expels wcd bi
• Clears LJ damp - atrophy, leg qi, vaginal discharge
• Induces sweating, releases exterior
• Brightens eyes - night blindness

Answer 1

Cāng Zhú 苍术 (Atractyolodis Rubrae)

Question 2

• LU, SP/ST
• Acrid / Sl. Warm
• Aromatically transforms damp (w/ Cang Zhu)
• Harmonizes MJ - stops vomiting
• Releases the exterior (#1 in category), expels damp
• Summerheat

Answer 2

Huò Xiāng 藿香 (Herba Pogostemonis)

Question 3

• SP/ST
• Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• Warms MJ, transforms damp, stops vomiting
• Moves qi, strengthens SP
• Calms fetus, treats morning sickness
• Used in formulas w/ tonifying herbs to prevent cloying/stagnation

Answer 3

Shā Rén 仁砂 (Fructus Amomi)

Question 4

• Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• LU, SP/ST
• Descends rebellious ST qi, strengthens ST - for severe accumulation
• Warms MJ, pierces through turbidity
• Disseminates LU qi

* Crush and cook last 5 mins

Answer 4

Bái Dòu Kòu 白豆寇 (Fructus Amomi Kravanh)

Question 5

• SP/ST
• Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• Dries damp (main fx), warms MJ
• Moves qi

* Crush and cook last 5 mins

Answer 5

Căo Dòu Kòu 草豆蔻 (Alpiniae Katsumadai)

Question 6

• SP/ST
  Acrid / Warm
• Strongly dries damp, dispels cold
• Treats damp from Shao Yang/Malarial disorders
• Treats food stagnation - meat

Answer 6

Căo Guŏ 草果 (Fr. Amomi Tsaoko)

Question 7

• LU/LI, SP/ST
• Bitter, Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• Promotes movement of qi - strongest for fx in category, #1 for plum pit syndrome, chest/abdominal distention or fullness, food stag caused by qi stag
• Warm/transforms phlegm, directs rebellious qi downward - wheezing, obstruction of phlegm

Answer 7

Hòu Pò 厚朴 (Cortex Magnolia Officinalis)

Question 8

• SP/ST
• Acrid / Neutral
• Aromatically transforms damp in MJ
• Summerheat w/ nausea
• Dispels turbid filth - bad breath, nausea

Answer 8

Pèi Lán 佩兰 (Herba Eupatorii Fortunei)