Ch. 4 : DRAIN DAMPNESS Flashcards
What are the actions of Bi Xie?
Separates pure from turbid, expels wind-damp, clears damp-heat from skin (internal and external use)
What are the actions of Che Qian Zi?
Separates clear and turbid fluids, expels LU-heat, helps eyes (LV)
What are the actions of Yin Chen?
1 for jaundice due to D/Heat or D/Cold
What are the actions of Dong Gua Zi?
Clears heat, expels phlegm, discharges pus collected in LU or Intestines
What are the actions of Hang Fang Ji?
Treats hot, swollen, painful joints; Strong Diuretic
What are the actions of Deng Xin Cao?
Clears heat in LU and HT by sending downward via SI, will help restless sleep (kids especially)
What are the actions of Bian Xu?
Expels parasites and stops itching, Damp-heat diuretic
What are the actions of Chi Xiao Dou?
Treats damp edema and toxic fired (sends qi and blood down), treats sores, carbuncles, abscesses
What are the actions of Hai Jin Sha?
Clears damp-heat in the blood level of the SI and UB for painful urinary dribbling (toxins, stones, UTI)
What are the actions of Jin Qian Cao?
Expels stones, clears damp-heat jaundice, resolves toxicity and swelling
What are the actions of Mu Tong?
Promotes urinating (Drains HT fire via SI), promotes lactation, unblocks blood stasis
What are the actions of Hua Shi?
Cools summer heat, clears hot painful urinary dribbling (damp heat)
What are the actions of Fu Ling?
Tonifies SP, Calms HT Spirit
What are the actions of Tong Cao?
Facilitates LU metabolism, Raises ST qi for lactation
What three herbs will help with stones?
Shi Wei, Jin Qian Cao, Hai Jin Sha