Aromatic Herbs that Transform Dampness

Question 1

What is the # 1 herb to treat Dampness in the middle Jiao

Answer 1

Cang Zhu- Does not have the ability to move qi. (Acrid, Biter, warm)

Question 2

What is the general Caution/contraindication for aromatic herbs that treat dampness

Answer 2

Use caution with patients who are yin deficient. Aromatic herbs are warm/ drying and can injure the qi and yin.

Question 3

What are the functions of Cang Zhu

Answer 3

helps to tonify the sp/stomach, dries damp, induces sweating and Expels wind dampness for exterior conditions, clears damp from the lj, brightens eyes and great for Bi syndrome conditions. the bitter property helps to drain/ clear heat in the LJ

Question 4

What is a Mild function of Cang Zhu

Answer 4

It has the ability to induce sweating/release the exterior

Question 5

What are the functions of Huo Xiang

Answer 5

Releases the exterior/Harmonizes the middle jiao for Nausea and vomiting due to damp obstructing. Great with Summer heat symptoms: Chills, fever, heavy lethargy , epigastric pain,lightheadedness.

Question 6

What two herbs are usually paired together

Answer 6

Huo Xiang AND Pei Lan- great for summer heat issues.

Question 7

What are the functions of Pei Lan

Answer 7

(Acrid/Neutral)Similar to huo Xiang but weaker, dispels middle jiao dampness, good for summer heat issues/exterior damp patterns with nausea and vomiting, unbinds the stomach, releases the exterior

Question 8

What are the functions of Hou Po

Answer 8

Promotes the movement of qi in the middle Jiao and resolves stagnation, directs qi downward, dries dampness, transforms phlegms, helps with excess food stagnation/distension

Question 9

What Channels do Hou Po go to ?

Answer 9

The lung and Large intestines,

Question 10

What are the functions of Sha Ren

Answer 10

Promotes the movement of Qi, strengthens SP, Warms the MJ, Stops Diarrhea, calms the fetus, used in formulas to stop stagnation, improves appetite,

Question 11

What are the four herbs that warm the MJ, Moves qi, stops vomiting, and diarrhea

Answer 11

Sha Ren, Bai Dou Kou, Cao Dou Kou, Cao Guo

Question 12

What herb is used to stop cloying in formulas

Answer 12

Sha Ren

Question 13

What are the three Aromatic herbs that go to the Lu/LI Channel

Answer 13

Huo Xiang, Hou Po, and Bai Dou Kou

Question 14

What are the functions of Bai Dou Kou

Answer 14

Promotes the Movement of qi, Warms the MJ, Descends Rebellious St qi, Good for severe damp accumulation, disperses turbidity, disseminates the lung qi. particularly for excess cases,. Use caution with pregnancy

Question 15

What are the functions of Cao Dou Kou

Answer 15

Particularly good for pain in the epigastrium, warms mj for cold damp accumulation: Fullness, distention.

Question 16

What are the functions for Cao Guo

Answer 16

Particularly good for Malarial/Shaoyangh Disorders- dries damp , helps with stagnation from meat Treats Constraint from cold-dampness, and is intensely driying so you have to use caution with yin and blood deficiencies,

Question 17

Name the following herb

Answer 17

Cang Zhu

Question 18

Name the following herb?

Answer 18

Huo Xiang

Question 19

Name the following herb

Answer 19

Pei Lan

Question 20

Name the following herb

Answer 20

Hou Po

Question 21

Name the following herb

Answer 21

Sha Ren

Question 22

Name the following herb?

Answer 22

bai dou kou

Question 23

Name the herb

Answer 23

Cao Dou Kou

Question 24

Name the Herb

Answer 24

Cao Guo