Downward Draining Herbs

Question 1

What are the 5 reasons constipation occurs

Answer 1

1. LV Qi Stagnation
2. SP Qi Deficiency
3. Heat (dry stool)
4. Cold (frozen stool)
5. Dampness (sticky stool)

Question 2

3 Different types of downward draining herbs

Answer 2

1. Purgatives (strong)
2. Laxatives (mild)
3. Expellants (harsh)

Question 3

4 Different Herbal Purgatives

Answer 3

1. Da Huang (king)- Yang Ming Organ Syndrome
2. Maung Xiao- “4 Bigs” + Constipation- Fever, Sweat, Thirst, Pulse (mineral)
3. Fan Xie Ye (general herb)
4. Lu Hui- Aloe- good for skin + child malnutrition

Question 4

3 Different Herbal Laxatives

Answer 4

1. Huo Ma Ren- healing sores
2. Yu Li Ren- increase urination
3. Feng Mi- Honey- tonify spleen and lung qi

Question 5

5 Different Herbal Expellants

Answer 5

1. Qian Niu Zi
2. Gau Zi
3. Yuan Hua
4. Ba Dou
5. Shang Lu