Aromatic Substances That Open The Orifices

Question 1

• HT, SP, LV
• Acrid, Aromatic / Warm
• Intensely opens the orifices/revives the spirit - # 1 herb for a wide variety of problems that impair consciousness
• Invigorates blood, dissapates clumps, unblocks channels/collaterals, stops pain - internal or external use
• Hastens delivery - stillborns

Answer 1

Shè Xiāng 麝香 (Secretio Moschi Moschifeni)

Question 2

• HT, LU, SP
• Acrid, Bitter / Cool
• Used for closed disorders:aromatically opens orifices, revives spirits - for fainting/convlusions (similar fx to She Xiang but weaker)
• Clears heat, resolves toxicity - swelling of the throat/eyes/sores, excessive tearing; topical to regenerate flesh

Answer 2

Bīng Piàn 冰片 (Borneol)

Question 3

• HT, SP
• Warm, Aromatic / Acrid
• Cold closed phlegm disorders - turbid phlegm veiling sensory orifices
• Opens up areas of constraint, clears filth
• Treats CAD, biliary colic

Answer 3

Sū Hé Xiāng 苏合香 (Styrax Liquidis)

Question 4

• HT, SP
• Acrid / Hot, TOXIC
• Expels wind/damp, kills parasites - TOPICAL for scabies, ringworm, itching
• Opens orifices, expels turbidity
• Invigorates blood, alleviates pain - TOPICAL for sprains, fractures, contusions, pain from blood stasis
• CAUTION when taken internally, >2g causes tonic clonic seizures/ 7-15g = fatal

Answer 4

Zhāng Năo 樟脑 (Camphora)

Question 5

• HT, LV, SP/ST
• Acrid, Aromatic / Sl. Warm
• Opens orifices, vaporizes phlegm, quiets the spirit
• Harmonizes MJ, transforms damp
• WCD Bi, traumas sores

Answer 5

Shí Chāng Pú 石菖蒲 (Rhizoma Acori Graminei)