Herbs that Dispel Wind Dampness

Question 1

Du Huo

Answer 1

bitter, acrid, warm
KD, BL
3-9
1. Dispels wind-dampness and alleviates pain (wind-cold-damp bi esp in lower back and legs. Used for both acute and chronic conditions)
2. Disperses wind-cold-damp and releases the exterior (wind- cold together with dampness)
3. Less yin stage head ache and tooth ache

Question 2

Wei Ling Xian

Answer 2

acrid, salty, warm
BL
6-9
1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels, alleviates pain (esp useful for treating wind bi. It both releases the exterior and promotes the movement of qi in the channels. Take alone as a powder in warm wine for pain in the lower back and legs)
2. Softens and transforms fish bones (fish bones lodged in the throat. Ineffective in tx of deeply lodged or relatively large bones)
3. Focal distention and accumulation in the middle burner bc it reduces phlegm and pathogenic water

Question 3

Hai Tong Pi

Answer 3

bitter, acrid, neutral
LV, SP, KD
6-15
1. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks the channels and collaterals (wind-damp bi, esp where soreness adn pain in lower back and knees or spasms of the extremites. Either hot or cold)
2. Promotes urination and recues edema (superficial edema dt dampness)
3. Tx itching skin lesions (topically for scabies and skin lesions)
4. Gargle for tooth ache dt dental caries

Question 4

Mu Gua

Answer 4

sour, warm
LV, SP
6-12
1. Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels (damp bi in extremities, esp with severe cramping pain and weakness in lower back and lower extremities. One of more effective herbs for relaxing the sinews)
2. Harmonize the ST and transforms dampness (disharmony between LV and SP leading to leg pain.)
3. Reduces food stagnation (indigestion)

Question 5

Can Sha

Answer 5

sweet, acrid, warm
LV, SP, ST
4.5-9
1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness (bi or damp, itchy rashes dt wind-dampness)
2. Harmonizethe ST and transforms turbid dampness (internal obstruction from turbid dampness- esp spasms of calf muscles)

Question 6

Sang Ji Sheng

Answer 6

bitter, sweet, neutral
KD, LV
9-15
1. Tonifies LV and KD, strengthens the sinews and bones, and expels wind-dampness (insufficiency of LV and KD yin with soreness and pain in the lower back and legs. Can be used for these whether or not wind-dampness is present)
2. Nourishes the blood and calms the womb (restless fetus or uterine bleeding during pregnancy. Also promotes lactation)
3. Nourishes the blood and benefits the skin (dry scaly skin dt blood deficiency)

Question 7

Wu Jia Pi

Answer 7

acrid, bitter, warm
KD, LV
4.5-9
1. Dispels wind dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones (chronic wind-cold-damp bi when chronic deficiency of the LV and KD generates weak or soft sinews and bones. Especially useful when smooth flow of qi and blood is obstructed. Esp for elderly and developmental delays in children)
2. Transforms dampness, reduces swelling (urinary difficulty, edema, cold damp leg qi)

Question 8

Xiang Jia Pi

Answer 8

acrid, bitter, warm, toxic
LV, KD, HT
3-6
1. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones (wind damp bi with spasms and pain of the joints)
2. Promotes urination and gets rid of excess fluids (edema dt dampness)

Question 9

Lao Guan Cao

Answer 9

acrid, bitter, neutral
LV, KD, SP
9-15
1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness while dredging and unblocking the channels and collaterals (bi and other severe pain dt wind-dampness along with spasms and numbness. Can be used alone)
2. Clears heat, resolves toxicity, restrains and generates flesh (sores and abscesses, burns, eczema. Also dysenteric d/o

Question 10

Lu Xian Cao

Answer 10

1. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the bones and sinews (wind-damp bi and lack of strength in lower back and legs. Used alone)
2. Stops bleeding (variety of bleeding disorder)
3. Augments the KD and assists their acceptance of qi (coughing and wheezing from chronic LU qi deficiency or failure of KD to accept qi)

Question 11

Shen Jin Cao

Answer 11

bitter, acrid, warm
LV, SP, KD
9-15
1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness (wind-damp bi especially when problems flexing and extending the joints)
2. Relaxes the sinews and invigorates the collaterals (swelling and pain dt trauma or blood stasis)

Question 12

Xu Chang Qing

Answer 12

acrid, warm
LV, ST
3-12 (do not cook for long periods of time)
1. Dispels wind, invigorates blood, and stops pain (wind-damp bi and trauma)
2. Resolve toxicity and stops itching (itching of the skin, including eczema and snake bite. Used by itself for this purpose)

Question 13

Chuan Shan Long

Answer 13

bitter, neutral, sl toxic
LV, LU
15-30
1. Dispels wind and eliminates dampness (wind-damp bi with numbness of the flesh and skin and difficultly in flexing and extending the joints. Common for hot bi)
2. Invigorates the blood and unblocks the collaterals (blood stasis dt trauma as well as chest bi)
3. Transforms phlegm and alleviates cough (LU heat coughs)

Question 14

Qing Feng Teng

Answer 14

bitter, acrid, neutral
SP, LV
6-12
1. Dispels wind and stops pain (wind-damp bi and swelling/pain from leg qi. Used alone)

Question 15

Lian Mian Zhen

Answer 15

acrid, bitter, sl warm, sl toxic
LV, ST
4.5-9 in decoctions. 1.5-3 pills/powders
1. Dispels wind and unblocks the collaterals, overcomes dampness, and stops pain (wind-damp bi, pain in the sinews and bones, pain from trauma. Also for pain in general)

Question 16

Hai Feng Teng

Answer 16

acrid, bitter, sl warm
LV
6-12
1. Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals (wind-cold-damp bi. Stiff joints)

Question 17

Qian Nian Jian

Answer 17

acrid, bitter, warm
KD, LV
4.5-9
1. Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones (patterns of wind-cold-damp bi either percieved superficially or deeply. Because of its strong fortifying action, this herb is also sutiable for weakness or softness in the sinews and bones. Great for elderly- external wash and internal use. Also, swelling and pain dt traumatic injury)

Question 18

Qin Jiao

Answer 18

bitter, acrid, sl cold
3-9
1. Dispels wind-dampness and sooths the sinews and collaterals (wind- damp bi and cramping, esp in the extremities. Acute or chronic, cold or hot d/o. Especially good for hot bi)
2. Clears heat from deficiency (yin deficiency patterns that manifest with fever, including steaming bone d/o)
3. Resolves dampness and reduces jaundice (jaundice d/t damp-heat esp in acute cases and in infants)
4. Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels. (For dry constipation. Herb is commonly used to counteract the drying qualities of other herbs that dispel wind dampness)

Question 19

Sang Zhi

Answer 19

bitter, neutral
LV
9-15 (up to 30)
1. Dispels wind, unblocks the channels and collaterals, and benefits the joints (wind-damp bi with spasms. Best for warm type that affects the upper extermities. Also, used in formulas for numbness in the extremities or hemiplegia as sequelae to wind-stroke)
2. Also for edema esp when accompanied by joint pain

Question 20

Xi Xian Cao

Answer 20

bitter, cold
KD, LV
9-15
1. Dispels wind-dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals (wind-damp bi with pain in joints. Good at unblocking the channels and invigorating the collaterals. Commonly used for spasms and cramps in the extremities, numbness in the extremities, and weak legs)
2. Clears heat and pacifies the LV (patterns of ascendant LV yang)
3. Clears and transforms damp heat- (damp heat sores and itching, wind damp rash, other forms of itching)

Question 21

Chou Wu Tong

Answer 21

acrid, bitter, sweet, cool
LV
4.5-15
1. Dispels wind-dampness (wind-damp bi, numbness in the trunk or extremities, or hemiplegia. Also eczema)
2. Calms LV yang (ascendant LV yang. Also hypertension)

Question 22

Luo Shi Teng

Answer 22

bitter, sl cold
LV
6-15
1. Dispels wind-damp and unblocks the collaterals (wind-damp bi and spasms of the sinews. Especially hot bi)
2. Cools the blood and reduces swellings (red, hot, and painful abscesses and other toxic sores. Also for bi of throat)

Question 23

Kuan Jin Teng

Answer 23

bitter, sl cold
LV
9-15
1. Dispels wind-dampness and relaxes the sinews (hot bi, esp cramping and stiffness)
2. Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels (traumatic injury)

Question 24

Qi She

Answer 24

sweet, salty, warm, toxic
LV
3-9 in deoctions. 1-1.5 in pills or powders
1. Powerfully unblocks the channels and extinguishes wind (chronic, wind-dampness with numbness and weakness of the limbs and cramping of the sinews. Generally used for stubborn cases)
2. Dispels wind from the skin (dermatosis, numbness of the skin, any kind of rash)
3. Dispels wind from the sinews and settles jitteriness and convulsions (any kind of spasms, tremors, or seizrues. can be used for facial paralysis or hemiplegia dt wind-stroke)

Question 25

She Tui

Answer 25

sweet, salty, neutral
LV
1.5-3
1. Dispels wind and stops spasms (skin lesions dt wind and other wind patterns)
2. Removes superficial visual obstruction (pterygium or disorders of the cornea)

Question 26

Song Jie

Answer 26

bitter, warm
LV
9-15
1. Dispels wind, dries dampness, stops pain (wind damp bi with pain and soreness in the joints. Used primarily when dampness and/or cold predominate. Also for pain from traumatic injury)