Clear Heat and Purge Fire Flashcards
What are the main Fx of
Shi Gao
Gypsum
Main Herb
- Yang Ming Qi/Jing Syndrome (Qi level)
- Cools LU & ST fire
- Venting exterior & release muscle layer
Topical use, Yang Ming & Jing syndrome
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Shi Gao
Gypsum
Main Herb
Lung
Stomach
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Shi Gao
Gypsum
Main Herb
Very cold
Sweet
Acrid
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Zhi Mu
Anemarrhena Rhizome
Main Herb
- Clears fire & nourishes the yin of the Lung, Stomach and Kidneys
More moistening then most heat clearing herbs
Main Herb
What are the flavors associated with
Zhi Mu
Anemarrhena Rhizome
Main Herb
Cold
Bitter
Sweet
Clear heat and purge fire
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Zhi Mu
Anemarrhena Rhizome
Main Herb
Lung
Stomach
Kidney
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Zhi Zi
Gardenia Fruit
Main Herb
- Heat that is not moving (constrained heat)
- Breaks up toxic accumulations
- Cools blood & drains damp heat
Stops bleeding & enters all three burners
Main Herb
What are the flavors associated with
Zhi Zi
Gardenia Fruit
Main Herb
Cold
Bitter
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Zhi Zi
Gardenia Fruit
Main Herb
- Heart
- Lung
- Stomach
- Liver
- San Jiao
Main Herb
What are the key Fx of
Dan Zhu Ye
Lopatherum
- Treats irritability associated with heat/vexation
- Drains damp, promotes urination
Clears Heart fire proficiently
What organs are entered by
Dan Zhu Ye
Lophatherum
- Heart
- Small Intestine
- Stomach
Clears “lurking” heat
What are the flavors associated with
Dan Zhu Ye
Lophatherum
Cold
Sweet
Bland
What are the key Fx of
Xia Ku Cao
Selfheal Spike (prunella)
Main Herb
- Liver fire
- Headache/eye
- Nodules from liver fire
Hypertension from LV excess
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Xia Ku Cao
Main Herb
Liver
What flavors are associate with
Xia Ku Cao
Main Herb
Cool
Bitter
Acrid
Main Herb
What are the key Fx of
Lian Zi Xin
Lotus Plumule
- Clears heat from the heart & pericardium
Drains Heart Fire, stops bleeding, binds essence
What organs are entered by
Lian Zi Xin
Lotus Plumule
Heart
Pericardium
What flavors are associated with
Lian Zi Xin
Lotus Plumule
Cold
Bitter
What are the key Fx of
Lu Gen
Reed Rhizome
- Clears heat, while generating fluid
- Cools the Lungs and Stomach
- Alleviates nausea, promotes urination
A very balanced herb, clears heat w/out damaging body
What are the organs entered by
Lu Gen
Reed Rhizome
Lung
Stomach
What flavors are associated with
Lu Gen
Reed Rhizome
- Cold
- Sweet
What are the main Fx of
Tian Hua Fen
Trichosanthes Root
Main Herb
- Cools heat, generates fluids
- Invigorates the blood
- Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling
Clear heat w/out damaging body; assist phlegm transformation
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Tian Hua Fen
Trichosanthes Root
Main Herb
Lung
Stomach
Also an abortifacient
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Tian Hua Fen
Trichosanthes Root
Main Herb
Bitter
Slightly Sweet
Main Herb
