Drain Water & Excrete Damp Questions

Question 1

Herbs that clear stones (Shi)

Answer 1

• *Hua Shi (Talcum) - Stones from Bladder
• Shi Wei (Pyrrosia Leaf) Shi Lin Syndrome
• **Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium Spore)
• **Che Qian Zi (Plantain Seed)

Question 2

Herb Drug Interaction - Diuretics

Answer 2

**Fu Ling (Poria/Hoelen)
*Zhu Ling (Polyporus)
**Ze Xie (Water Plantain)
**Che Qian Zi (Plantain Seed) - Absorption Issues
**Tong Cao (Tetrapanax)
Qu Mai (Chinese Pink, Fringed Pink)
*Bian Xu (Knotweed)
**Jin Qian Cao (Lysimachia)

Question 3

Herbs that promote lactation

Answer 3

• *Mu Tong (Akebia/Clematis) - Moves blood

* *Tong Cao (Tetrapanax) - Raises stomach Qi