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list the downward-draining herbs

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Da Huang	
Mang Xiao 
Huo Ma Ren 
Gan Sui         
Ba Dou
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火麻仁

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Huǒ Má Rén

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Huǒ Má Rén pharm+ common name

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Cannabis Semen

hemp seeds, cannabis seeds

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Huǒ Má Rén properties

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sweet, neutral

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Huǒ Má Rén actions and indiacations

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o Nourishes and moistens the intestines
o Nourishes the yin
o Clears heat and promotes healing of sores

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巴豆

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Bā Dòu

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Bā Dòu pharm+ common name

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Crotonis Fructus

croton seed

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Bā Dòu properties

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acrid, hot, toxic

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Bā Dòu actions and indications

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o Warmly unblocks and vigorously purges
o Drives out water and reduces edema
o Breaks up clogged phlegm and improves the condition of the throat
o Promotes the healing of abscesses and ulcers

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list the herbs that drain dampness

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Fu Ling           
Ze Xie
Zhu Ling
Hua Shi
Yi Yi Ren
Han Fang Ji
Mu Tong
Tong Cao
Che Qian Zi
Yin Chen Hao
Dong Gua Zi
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木通

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Mù Tōng

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Mù Tōng pharm + common name

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Akebiae Caulis

akebia caulis

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Mù Tōng properties

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bitter, slightly cold

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Mù Tōng actions and indications

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o Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dribbling
o Promotes urination and drains heat from the heart via the small intestine
o Promotes lactation and unblocks the blood vessels

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Mù Tōng main ability

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disinhibits water passage and blood vessels

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車前子

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Chē Qián Zǐ

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Chē Qián Zǐ pharm + common name

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Plantaginis Semen

plantago seeds

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Chē Qián Zǐ properties

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sweet, cold

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Chē Qián Zǐ actions and indications

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o Promotes urination and clears damp-heat
o Promotes urination to solidify the stool
o Clears the eyes
o Expels phlegm and stops cough

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冬瓜子

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Dōng Guā Zǐ

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Dōng Guā Zǐ pharm + common name

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Benincasae Semen

winter melon seed, wax gourd seed, benincasa

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Dōng Guā Zǐ properties

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sweet, cold

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Dōng Guā Zǐ actions and indications

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o Clears heat, expels phlegm, and promotes the discharge of pus
o Clears heat and drains dampness

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24
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list the herbs that dispel wind-dampness

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Du huo
Mu Gua
Sang Ji sheng

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獨活
Dú Huó
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Dú Huó pharm + common
Angelicae pubescentis Radix | pubescent angelica root, angelica root, tu-huo
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Dú Huó properties
bitter, acrid, warm
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Dú Huó actions and indicaitons
o Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain o Disperses wind-cold-damp and releases the exterior o Also used for shao yin headache and toothache
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木瓜
Mù Guā
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Mù Guā pharm+ common name
Chaenomelis Fructus | : chaenomeles fruit, Chinese quince fruit
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Mù Guā properties
sour, warm
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Mù Guā actinos and indications
o Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels o Harmonizes the stomach and transforms o Reduces food stagnation
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桑寄生
Sāng Jì Shēng
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Sāng Jì Shēng pharm + common name
Taxilli Herba | taxillus, mulberry mistletoe stems, mistletoe
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Sāng Jì Shēng properties
bitter, sweet, neutral
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Sāng Jì Shēng actions and indications
o Tonifies the liver and kidneys, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind-dampness o Nourishes the blood and calms the womb o Nourishes the blood and benefits the skin
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list Herbs that cool and transform phlegm-heat
``` Qian Hu Bei Mu (Chuan/Zhe) Gua Lou Zhu Ru Zhu Li ```
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list Warm herbs that transform cold-phlegm
Ban Xia | Jie Geng
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list Herbs that relieve coughing and wheezing
Xing Ren Ting Li Zi Su Zi
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前胡
Qián Hú
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Qián Hú pharm + common name
Peucedani Radix | peucedanum root, hogfennel root
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Qián Hú properties
bitter, acrid, slightly cold
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Qián Hú actions and indications
o Directs qi downward and dispels phlegm | o Disperses and scatters wind-heat
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竹茹
Zhú Rú
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Zhú Rú pharm + common name
Bambusae Caulis in taeniam | bamboo shavings
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Zhú Rú properties
: sweet, slightly cold
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Zhú Rú actions and indications
o Clears and transforms phlegm-heat | o Clears heat and stops vomiting
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竹瀝
Zhu Li
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Zhu Li pharm + common name
Perillae Fructus | perilla fruit
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Zhu Li properties
acrid, warm
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Zhu Li actions and indications
o Stops cough and calms wheezing | o Moistens the intestines and unblocks stool
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list the aromatic herbs that transform dampness
``` Huo Xiang Hou Po Cang Zhu Sha Ren Bai Dou Kou ```
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藿香
Huò Xiāng
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Huò Xiāng pharm and common name
Pogostemonis (Guang Huo Xiang)/Agastaches Herba (Tu Huo Xiang patchouli, pogostemon (Guang)/agastache (Tu)
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Huò Xiāng properties
acrid, slightly warm
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Huò Xiāng actions and indications
o Aromatically transforms dampness, releases the exterior, and dispels summerheat o Harmonizes the middle burner and stops vomiting o Treats dermatosis
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砂仁
Shā Rén
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Shā Rén pharm + common name
Amomi Fructus | amomum fruit, grains-of-paradise fruit
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Shā Rén properties
acrid, warm, aromatic
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Shā Rén actions and indications
o Promotes the movement of qi, transforms dampness, and strengthens the spleen o Warms the middle and stops diarrhea o Calms the fetus o Also used with tonifying herbs to prevent them from causing stagnation Note:
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白豆蔻
Bái Dòu Kòu
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Bái Dòu Kòu pharm + common name
Amomi Fructus rotundus | round cardamon, cardamon cluster
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Bái Dòu Kòu properties
acrid, warm, aromatic
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Bái Dòu Kòu actions and indications
o Promotes the movement of qi, transforms dampness, and strengthens the stomach o Warms the middle burner and causes rebellious qi to descend

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