Chapter 5

Question 0

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 0

Dispels wind-damp, unblocks channels, alleviates pain, promotes flow in all channels, but tends to favor lower limbs
Softens & Transforms fish bones & softens hardness & clumps
Focal distention in the Middle Jiao

Question 1

Du Huo

Answer 1

Dispels Wind-damp & alleviates pain
Disperses wind-cold damp & releases exterior
Relieves Shaoyin Stage Disorders
Disperses Lurking wind in the Kidney Channel
**Bi-syndrome in lower body

Question 2

Tonify Liver & Kidney, strengthens sinews & bones, exples wind-damp
Nourishes blood & calms womb
Nourishes blood & benefits skin
**promotes lactation, can lower blood pressure

Answer 2

Sang Ji Sheng

Question 3

Dispels wind-damp, strengthens sinews & bones
Tonic for elderly and developmental delays in motor functions of Kids
Transforms dampness & reduces swelling
Warms the Kidneys & Liver (Toxic dose 10-15g)

Answer 3

Wu Jia Pi

Question 4

Relaxes Sinews & unblocks Channels
Harmonizes the Stomach & transforms dampness
Reduces food stagnation
**Most effective for relaxing sinews
**Liver/Spleen imbalance

Answer 4

Mu Gua

Question 5

Dispels wind-damp

Harmonizes Stomach & transforms Turbid Dampness

Answer 5

Can Sha

Question 6

Dispels wind-damp & soothes sinews & collaterals
Clears heat from deficiency
Clears damp heat Jaundice
Moistens intestines & unblocks bowels

Answer 6

Qin Jiao

Question 7

Calms the Spirit
Also used for hypertension
Clears heat & pacifies Liver

Answer 7

Xi Xin Cao

Question 8

Dispels wind, unblocks channels & collaterals, benefits the joints
Also used for edema
**most appropriate for warm type bi-syndrome affecting upper extremities

Answer 8

Sang Zhi (Mulberry Twig)

Question 9

Dispels wind dampness & unblocks channels & collaterals, treats wind-dampness in lower half of body
Promotes urinatin & reduces edema
Treats itching skin lesions
Also used as a gargle for toothaches from dental caries

Answer 9

Hai Tong Pi