Cool Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior

Question 1

Describe the properties of Bo He

Answer 1

It is an acrid, aromatic cooling herb that is light, floating and dispersing

Question 2

What channels does Bo He enter?

Answer 2

LU and LV

Question 3

5 actions of Bo He

Answer 3

disperses wind heat, clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, vents rashes, allows LV qi to flow freely

Question 4

7 actions of Niu Bang Zi

Answer 4

disperses wind heat, benefits the throat, vents rashes, clears heat and relieves toxicity, moistens the intestines, contraindicated for loose stools

Question 5

7 actions of Chan Tui

Answer 5

disperses wind, clears heat, vents rashes, clears the eyes, eliminates floaters, stops spasms, used for night terrors in children

Question 6

4 actions for Sang Ye

Answer 6

expels wind, clears heat from LU, clears the LV and the eyes

Question 7

5 actions for ju hua

Answer 7

clears the LV and eyes, calms the LV and extinguishes wind, disperses wind, and clears heat

Question 8

4 actions for Man Jing Zi

Answer 8

primarily used for headaches and eye pain, disperses wind, clears heat clears and benefits the head and the eyes

Question 9

2 actions for Dan Dou Chi

Answer 9

releases the exterior for both hot and cold d/o, eliminates irritability

Question 10

actions for Ge Gen

Answer 10

directs herbs to the du mai, releases muscles, clears heat for exterior d/o that are lodged in the muscles

Question 11

Which herb is acrid, aromatic and cooling and bents rashes, particularly measles?

Answer 11

Bo He

Question 12

Which herb benefits the throat and moistens the intestines?

Answer 12

Niu Bang Zi

Question 13

This herb clears the eyes and eliminates superficial visual obstructions. Also used for night terrors in children

Answer 13

Chan Tui

Question 14

This herb is particularly good for expelling wind and clearing heat from the LU

Answer 14

Sang Ye

Question 15

This herb is a prolific vine that releases muscles and clears heat

Answer 15

Ge Gen

Question 16

3 actions for Chai Hu

Answer 16

moves LV qi, resolves lesser yang d/o, reduces fever,

Question 17

6 actions for Sheng Ma

Answer 17

raises SP yang, lifts sunken qi, combines with Ge Gen to vent measles, releases the exterior, used to clear heat and relieve toxicity