Chapter 6 Section 2

Question 0

Bai Qian

• Is not drying; enters LU channel only
• Often used with Qian Hu for excess conditions
• CI: Gastric disorders or bleeding
• Very important herb for Lung qi blockage & stagnation

Answer 0

Redirects Qi down & dispels phlegm, stops cough

Question 1

Zhi Ban Xia

• Toxic if unprepared
• Used for morning sickness w/ other herbs
• Directs rebellious qi downward

Answer 1

Dries damp, transforms phlegm & stops cough
Directs rebellious Qi down & stops vomiting (harmonizes the ST)
Dissipates nodules & reduces clumps (plum pit qi)
Used with sorghum to treat insomnia w/ ST symptoms (nausia, hiccups, belching)

Question 2

Xuan Fu Hua

• Most appropriate for cold disorders
• Wrap in cloth bag before decocting

Answer 2

Promotes dissipation of pathogenic water & descends LU qi & reduces phlegm
Redirects qi downward, stops vomiting (rebellious qi vomiting)