Group 7 Flashcards
栝蔞 (栝蔞實)
Guā Lóu
Trichosanthis Fructus
Guā Lóu
Properties:
sweet, cold
Guā Lóu
Classified as:
herbs that cool and transform phlegm-heat
Guā Lóu
Actions & indications:
Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat
Unbinds the chest and dissipates nodules
Reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules
Guā Lóu
Main ability
clears heat and unbinds chest
Guā Lóu
Mainly treats
obstruction in the chest
Guā Lóu
Clinical applications:
chest pain
cough, panting
phlegm rheum
栝蔞根 (天花粉)
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Trichosanthis Radix
trichosanthes root
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Properties:
bitter, slightly sweet, cold
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Classified as:
herbs that drain fire
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Actions & indications:
Drains heat and generates fluids
Clears and drains lung heat, transforms phlegm, and moistens lung dryness
Resolves toxicity and expels pus
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Main Ability
clears Heat, moistens dryness and moves Water qi
Guā Lóu Gēn (Tiān Huā Fěn)
Mainly treats:
thirst
薤白
Xiè Bái
Allii macrostemi Bulbus
Chinese garlic, garlic chives
Xiè Bái
Properties
acrid, bitter, warm
Xiè Bái
Classified as
herbs that regulate the qi
Xiè Bái
Actions & indications:
Unblocks the yang qi and disperses turbid phlegm
Direct the qi downward and reduces stagnation
Xiè Bái
Main ability:
opens the chest and unblocks and moves the yang qi
Xiè Bái
Mainly treats
chest pain
Xiè Bái
Clinical applications:
chest pain
tenesmus (incomplete heavy sensation after bowel movement)
橘皮 (陳皮)
Jú Pí (Chén Pí)
Citri reticulatae Pericarpium
aged tangerine peel, citrus
Jú Pí (Chén Pí)
Properties:
acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic