Cool and Transform Phlegm Heat

Question 1

What herbs Cool and Transform Damp Heat? (7)

Answer 1

Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings)
Kun Bu (Kelp Thallus)
Hai Zao (Seaweed)
Tian Hua Fen
Zhe Bei Mu (Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb)
Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb)
Qian Hu (Hog Fennel Root)

Question 2

Why is Zhu Ru important? (Treats 2 things)

Answer 2

Sour or bitter vomiting from ST Heat

Good for all types of vomiting including morning sickness

Question 3

What are the actions and indications of Zhu Ru? (3)

Answer 3

Clears and transforms phlegm heat
Clears heat and stops vomiting
Cools blood and stops bleeding

Question 4

What are the 2 main herbs for softening hardness (masses or nodules)?

Answer 4

Kun Bu

Hai Zao

Question 5

Which herb internally and topically treats carbuncles and sores?

Answer 5

Tian Hua Fen

Question 6

What are Tian Hua Fen’s actions and indications? (4)

Answer 6

Clears and drains LU heat
Transforms phlegm
Moistens LU dryness
Drains heat and generates fluids

Question 7

Compare and contrast Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb) and Zhe Bei Mu (Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb)?

Answer 7

Properties:they are both Bitter and Cold, BUT Chuan Bei Mu is also Sweet

CE: they both enter the HT and LU

Actions and Indications:
They both clear heat and transform phlegm but Zhe Bei Mu works specifically on HT phlegm
They both dissipate nodules.
Chuan Bei Mu is more expensive and works on phlegm fire
Zhe Bei Mu works on acute heat in the LU

Dosage:
Chuan Bei Mu 3-12g or 1-1.5 powder
Zhe Bei Mu 3-9g

Question 8

What makes Tian Hua Fen different from the other herbs in it’s category? (2)

Answer 8

Moistens LU dryness

Generates fluids