Chapter 7

Question 0

Promotes movement of Qi in Middle Burner, Dries dampness, & reduces accumulation
Directs Qi down, reduces phlegm & calms wheezing

Answer 0

Huo Po

Question 1

Strongly dries damp & strengthens Spleen
Induces sweating & dispels Wind-Damp
Clears Damp-Heat from Lower Jiao (Burner)
Improves vision

Answer 1

Cang Zhu

Question 2

Aromatically transforms dampness, releases the exterior, dispels Summerheat
Harmonizes Middle Burner (dampness obstructing Spleen’s transportive function) & Stops Vomiting
Treats dermatosis

Answer 2

Huo Xiang

Question 3

Aromatically transforms dampness, awakens the Spleen, and regulates the Middle
Transforms Dampness and releases Summerheat

Answer 3

Pei Lan

Question 4

Promotes movement of Qi, Transforms damp & Strengthens the Spleen
Warms the Middle & Stops Diarrhea
Calms Fetus
** Also used in prescriptions with tonifying herbs to prevent them from causing stagnation

Answer 4

Sha Ren

Question 5

Transforms damp, moves Qi, Strengthens stomach, awakens Spleen
Warms Middle Burner, causes rebellious Qi to descend

Answer 5

Bai Dou Kou (White Cardamon)

Question 6

Dries dampness & warms Middle

Mobilizes Qi

Answer 6

Cao Dou Kou (Cardamon seed)

Question 7

Strongly dries damp & disperses cold
Checks Malarial Disorders
Dissolves stagnation & distention (indigestion from meat stagnation)

Answer 7

Cao Guo