Herbs that Relieve Cough and Wheezing Flashcards
Which herb in this category can treat cough and wheezing from LU heat or dryness patterns, as well as clearing ST heat and directing ST heat downwards because it goes to both LU and ST channels?
Pi Pa Ye
Eriobotryae Folium
Which two herbs in this category not only stop cough and calms wheezing, but because they are both seeds, they can moisten the INT and unblocks bowels/ stools?
Xing Ren
Armenicae Semen
Which herb in this category has the secondary function to treat edema by promoting urination and draining fluids? (Pi makes you Pee)
Sang Bai Pi
Mori Cortex
Which herb in this category is said to be for both acute and chronic cough, especially for def. , including yin Def.? (Sweet Bitter Slightly Warm)
Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
Although flowers usually are light and lifting, here is another flower that has the ability to direct qi downward and thus stop cough and transform phlegm.
Kuan Dong Hua
Farfarae Flos
This herb has the key characteristics of acrid-dispersing, bitter-draining, yet warm and moistening without drying and can stop coughs of various etiologies, facilitate urination and enters both qi and blood aspects.
Zi Wan
Asteris Radix
Which herb in this category is the best to relieve nausea and vomiting due to ST heat and qi rebellion?
Pi Pa Ye
Eriobotryae Folium
Which herb has the key characteristics of Toxic and readily injures the SP and ST to cause diarrhea and vomiting, therefore cannot be used for long periods of time or in large doses?
Ma Dou Ling
Aristolochiae Fructus
Because this herb is moist in nature, it is good for externally contracted dry cough.
Xing Ren
Armenicae Semen
Which herb in this category has the unique function to expel parasites and kill lice when applied topically?
Bai Bu
Stemonae Radix
Which herb in this category is especially useful when exhalation is more labored than inhalation and there is a stifling sensation in the chest?
Zi Su Zi
Perillae Fructus
Which herb in this category has the function to clear and drain heat from the LI while reducing swelling and pain can be used for swelling and pain in and around the anus?
Ma Dou Ling
Aristolochiae Fructus
Which herb in this category has recently been used for Hypertension?
Sang Bi Pi
Mori Cortex
Which four herbs in this category only go to the LU channel?
Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos)
Zi Wan (Asteris Radix)
Sang Bi Pi (Mori Cortex)
Bai Bu (Stemonae Radix)
Which three herbs in this category go to the Metal pair (LU LI) ?
Xing Ren (Armenicae Semen)
Zi Su Zi (Perillae Fructus)
Ma Dou Ling (Arsitolochiae Fructus)
