Downward Draining herbs/ Purgatives

Question 1

What are the Similarities of the Purgative herbs

Answer 1

All of these herbs have downward draining properties. They are Normally Bitter and Cold.

Question 2

What herb am I : Sedates fire, eliminates toxins, invigorates blood to relieve stagnation

Answer 2

Da Huang

Question 3

What herb am, I : Soften hardness, clears fire

Answer 3

Mang Xiao - Acrid, bitter, salty, Very Cold

Question 4

What herb am I : habitual constipation, more mild than da haung and mang xiao

Answer 4

Fan Xie Ye- Sweet, Bitter, and Cold, and goes to the Large Intestine

Question 5

What Herb am I: Sedates Liver Fire, kills parasites

Answer 5

Lu Hui (Herba Aloes) , Bitter and Cold

Question 6

What herb purges heat, clears toxicy, fire, moves blood stasis, clears damp heat LV/G

Answer 6

Da Huang

Question 7

What are the Contraindications for Da Huang

Answer 7

Do not use this herb on individuals with weak stomach qi /it should be avoided by those with qi and blood deficiency who do not have significant accumulations or blood stasis. Use with great caution, and only when absolutely necessary, during menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation

Question 8

What herb am I : cools the Liver, relieves constipation,kills parasites

Answer 8

Lu Hui

Question 9

What Purgative herb is often used alone

Answer 9

Fan Xie Ye

Question 10

What herb am I : Drains downward and guides out stagnation: for constipation due to heat accumulation in the Intestines. Can be used for both acute and chronic problems. Often used alone

Answer 10

Fan Xie Ye