Herbology 2 Chapter 17: Herbs that open the orifices

Question 1

Therapeutic effects: open the orifices and awake the shen, activate blood and unblock meridians, eliminate swelling and alleviate pain

Answer 1

She Xiang

Question 2

Clinical applications: Bi Zhen (closed disorder - coma), sores, ulcers, abscess, swollen sore throat, blood stasis, difficult labor, dead fetus, lochiostasis - placenta not discharged

Answer 2

She Xiang

Question 3

Therapeutic effects: Open orifices and awaken shen, disperse dirty, alleviate pain

Answer 3

Su He Xiang

Question 4

Clinical applications: Cold bi zhen - closed disorder, Cold pain in the chest and abdomen

Answer 4

Su He Xiang

Question 5

Therapeutic effects: Open orifices and awaken shen, resolve dampness and harmonize the stomach, induce tranquility and improve wisdom

Answer 5

Shi Chang Pu

Question 6

Clinical applications: Coma caused by phlegm damp confusing clear orifices

Retention fo damp in the middle jiao, gastric abdominal stuffiness and fullness

Fasting dysentery with inability to eat, vomiting upon eating or drinking due to damp turbidity, heat toxins in the intestines

Forgetfulness, insomnia, tinnitus, deafness

Answer 6

Shi Chang Pu