Aromatic Transform Damp

Question 1

dry damp, strengthen SP and ST, eliminate wind-damp, induce sweating, improve vision, clear damp-heat to treat atrophy, guides to taiyin, thick and greasy tongue coat, HDI w/ diuretic and antidiabetic meds

Answer 1

cang zhu** (red atractylodes rhizome)

Question 2

promote qi circulation in chest, descend LU qi (asthma and wheezing), dry damp, clear food and qi stagnation in MJ, constipation due to stagnation in LI, HDI w/ anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs

Answer 2

hou po** (magnolia bark)

Question 3

release exterior, harmonize MJ (nausea and vomiting), transform damp, clear summer heat and damp-heat

Answer 3

huo xiang** (pogostemon/agastache)

Question 4

release exterior, transform turbid damp in MJ, clear summer heat, indicated for sticky sweet taste in mouth (diabetes)

Answer 4

pei lan* (eupatorium)

Question 5

promote qi circulation, warm MJ (vomiting and diarrhea), calm fetus, brings energy down and into the middle, morning sickness, prevent stagnation from heavy tonifying herbs, HDI w/ antiplatelet and anticoagulant meds

Answer 5

sha ren** (cardamon)

Question 6

disperses LU qi down, transform damp, move qi, warm MJ, awaken SP, pierce through turbidity

Answer 6

bai dou kou** (cardamon cluster)`

Question 7

dry damp, warm MJ, promote qi circulation, vomiting and diarrhea due to cold and damp in SP and ST

Answer 7

cao dou kou (galangal seeds)

Question 8

dry damp, warm MJ, treat malaria due to excess cold and damp

Answer 8

cao guo (tsaoko fruit)