Exterior releasing warm herbs

Question 1

Mahuang

Ephedra stem

Answer 1

LU, BL. Pungent, Slightly bitter, Warm

Induces SWEATING, release exterior. Wind cold pattern w yang def.

Disperse LU qi. CALMS WHEEZING/COUGHING. Due to wind cold phlegm constrained Lu qi.

Facilitates URINATION, reduces edema. Edema w exterior condition w difficult urination

Question 2

Guizhi

Cinnamon twig

Answer 2

LU, HT, BL Pungent, Sweet, Warm

Disperse wind cold to release exterior MUSCLE layer and assist yang. Sweating /non sweating

Warms YANG move water, transform thin mucus,

Warms, unblocks channel, promote CIRCULATION. painful OBSTRUCTION.

Assists HT YANG. unblocks tight CHEST, PALPITATION

Warms MIDDLE, soothes qi and blood. COLD PAIN in abdomen

Question 3

Zisuye

Dried leaf

Answer 3

LU, SP Pungent, Warm