Herbs That Dispel Wind-dampness Flashcards
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What are herbs that dispel wind-damp used for?
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- Joint pain, bi painful obstruction syndrome, arthritis, etc.
- Can be +cold or +heat
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List 3 herbs that dispel wind-damp
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Du Huo (1)
Wei Ling Xian (2)
Cang Er Zi (1)
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Du Huo (1)
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- dispels wind-damp & alleviates pain
- disperses wind-cold-damp & releases exterior
- lesser yin-stage headache and toothache
- acute or chronic situations
- very widely used
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Wei Ling Xian (2)
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- “awesome spiritual immortal”
- currently used in place of Mu Tong
- softens and transforms fish bones
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Cang Er Zi (1)
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- opens nasal passages
- key herb for opening sinuses
- widely used