Ch 5 Dispels wind-dampness

Question 0

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 0

Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels + alleviates pain (wind bi)
Softens + transforms fishbones (fishbones)
Also used for focal distention + accumulation in the middle burner (thin mucus)

Question 1

Du Huo

Answer 1

Dispels wind-dampness + alleviates pain (Bi in lower body)
Disperses wind-cold-damp + releases the exterior (exterior wind-cold with dampness)
Used to treat shaoyin stage HA and toothache (pain in gums/teeth/mouth)

Question 2

Sang Ji Sheng

Answer 2

Tonifies the LV + KD, strengthens the sinews and bones + expels wind-dampness (pain in lower back/legs, joint pain)
Nourishes the blood, calms the womb (restless fetus)
Nourishes the blood, benefits the skin (dry skin)

Question 3

Wu Jia Pi

Answer 3

Dispels wind-dampness + strengthens the sinews and bones (Chronic Bi)
Transforms dampness + reduces swellings (leg qi, edema)

Question 4

Qin Jiao

Answer 4

Dispels wind-dampness + soothes the sinews + collaterals (wind-damp Bi, cramping)
Clears heat from deficiency (fever, steaming bone)
Resolves dampness + reduces Jaundice ( Jaundice in infants)
Moistens the intestines + unblocks the bowels ( dry constipation)

Question 5

Xi Xian Cao

Answer 5

Dispels wind-dampness + unblocks the channels and collaterals ( bi, post stroke)
Clears heat, Pacifies the LV ( HA, dizziness)
Clears + transforms damp-heat (sores, itching)
Hypertension

Question 6

Hai Tong Pi

Answer 6

Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks channels + collaterals (lower back + knees)
Promotes urination + reduces edema (edema)
Treats itching skin lesions (skin lesions)
Toothache due to dental caries

Question 7

Qing Feng Teng

Answer 7

Dispels wind, stops pain (bi)
Promotes urination (edema)

Question 8

Sang Zhi

Answer 8

Dispel wind, unblocks the channels + collaterals + benefits the joints ( Bi)
Used for edema (edema)

Question 9

Mu Gua

Answer 9

Relaxes the sinews + unblocks the channels (severe cramping pain)
Harmonizes the ST, Transforms dampness (cramping calves, abd. pain)
Reduces food stagnation (indigestion )

Question 10

Xu Chang Qing

Answer 10

Dispels wind, invigorates the blood + stops pain (wind-damp bi, trauma)
Resolves toxicity + stops itching (itchy skin, snakebite)

Question 11

Liang Mian Zhen

Answer 11

Dispels wind + unblocks the collaterals, overcomes dampness + stops pain (trauma, abd. pain, toothache)

Question 12

Hai Feng Teng

Answer 12

Dispels wind-dampness + unblocks channels + collaterals (bi, pain d/t trauma)