Downward Draining Herbs

Question 1

Qian Niu Zi

Answer 1

Morning Glory Seed
	Drains water, promotes urination (thru urine & stool)
	Drives out phlegm & thin mucus
	Unblock bowels
	Expels intestinal parasites

Question 2

Da Huang

Answer 2

Rhubarb Root
Drains heat & purges accumulations
Drains fire
Promotes urination,transforms damp, clears heat
Invigorates blood & dispels stasis
Reduces fire toxicity (internally or topically)

Question 3

Mang Xiao

Answer 3

Glauber’s Salt
Purges accumulation, softens hardness, guides out stagn.
Clears heat and drains fire
Clears heat & reduces swelling

Question 4

Lu Hui

Answer 4

Aloe
Drains fire & guides out accumulation
Clears heat, cools liver
Kills parasites & strengthens stomach

Question 5

Huo Ma Ren

Answer 5

Hemp Seed
Nourishes & Moistens Intestines
Nourishes the Yin
Clears Heat & promotes healing of sores

Question 7

Fan Xie Ye

Answer 7

Senna Leaf

Drains downward & guides out stagnation

Question 10

Yu Li Ren

Answer 10

Bush Cherry Pit
Moistens & Unblocks Intestines
Promotes urination & reduces edema

Question 11

Gan Sui

Answer 11

Kan-Sui Root
Drains water down & drives out thin mucus
Drives out phlegm
Clears heat & reduces swelling
Violent herb that causes one to pass water anally