Herbs that Clear Heat

Question 1

5 actions for Shi Gao

Answer 1

clears heat, drains fire for high fever w/o chllls, clears the 4 bigs, clears heat from the LU, clears blazing ST fire

Question 2

This herb is known as the Ice Man

Answer 2

Shi Gao

Question 3

properties for Shi Gao and organs it enters

Answer 3

sweet, acrid, very cold, enters LU and ST

Question 4

actions for zhi mu

Answer 4

used to treat the 4 bigs, clears heat, drains fire, enriches the yin, moistens dry conditions.

Question 5

This herb is unique because it enriches the yin and moistens dry conditions

Answer 5

Zhi Mu

Question 6

Which herb generates more fluids - Shi Gao or Zhi Mu?

Answer 6

Zhi Mu

Question 7

6 actions for Zhi Zhi

Answer 7

clears heat, eliminates irritability, drains damp heat, cools the blood, stops bleeding, used topically for knee joints, muscles and tendons

Question 8

Which herb is often used topically for swollen knee joints, muscles and tendons?

Answer 8

Zhi Zi

Question 9

5 actions for Dan Zhu Ye

Answer 9

clears heat, eliminates irritability for heat in HT or ST channels, often combined with Zhi Zi, promotes urination, treats HT fire and SI heat

Question 10

5 actions for Xia Ku cao

Answer 10

clears LV heat, brightens the eye, clears heat and dissipates nodules, recently used to treat hypertension

Question 11

2 actions for Lu Gen

Answer 11

clears heat from the LU esp. with expectoration of thick yellow sputum, generates fluids

Question 12

Which herb acts like an IV because it generates fluids

Answer 12

Lu Gen

Question 13

7 actions for Jue Ming Zi

Answer 13

clears vision, expels wind heat, treats itchy red, painful eyes, clears the LV, benefits the eyes, moistens the intestines, treats chronic constipation

Question 14

Which herb treats itchy red painful eyes and clears chronic constipation?

Answer 14

Jue Ming Zi