Ch. 7 : AROMATICS

Question 1

What are the actions of Cang Zhu?

Answer 1

Induces sweating, dispels W/D, clears damp from L. Jiao

Question 2

What are the actions of Hou Po?

Answer 2

Directs qi downward, dries damp, trans. Phlegm, Tx Cough/Wheezing

Question 3

What are the actions of Huo Xiang?

Answer 3

Releases exterior, dispels S/Heat, treats dermatosis

Question 4

What are the actions of Bai Dou Kou?

Answer 4

Descends rebellious Qi

Question 5

What are the actions of Sha Ren?

Answer 5

Moves Qi; Calms fetus, prevents stagnation from tonic herbs

Question 6

What are the actions of Cao Guo?

Answer 6

Strongly dries damp, checks malaria, meat stagnation, disperses cold

Question 7

Aromatic herbs that transform dampness usually enter what channel(s)?

Answer 7

SP and ST

Question 8

What are the actions of Hong Dou Kou?

Answer 8

Warms middle, dries dampness, awakens SP, warms LU

Question 9

What are the actions of Pei Lan?

Answer 9

Releases S/Heat and Dispels M. Jiao turbid filth

Question 10

Aromatic herbs that transform dampness are mostly what taste and temperature?

Answer 10

Acrid and Warm

Question 11

What are the actions of Cao Dou Kou?

Answer 11

Warms middle, moves qi, dries turbid dampness