Herbs That Warm The Interior And Dispel Cold

Question 0

Describe the actions and indications for using herbs that warm the interior and dispel cold

Answer 0

• these herbs are related to yang tonics and tend to warm the SP and KD
• often used with herbs to tonify Qi and yang
• 3 organs can be invaded directly by cold – uterus, LI, SI

Question 1

List 4 herbs that warm the interior and dispel cold

Answer 1

Fu Zi (1)
Gan Jiang (1)
Rou Gui (1)
Wu Zhu Yu (2)

Question 2

Fu Zi (1)

Answer 2

(aconite)

• acrid, hot and toxic
• Lu Dou is antidote
• restores devastated yang
• warms the fire and assists the yang
• disperses cold, warms the channels, and alleviates pain
• contraindicated in pregnancy
• widely used yang tonic

Question 3

Gan Jiang (1)

Answer 3

• warms the middle and expels cold
• rescues devastated yang and expels interior cold
• BEST herb for warming SP yang
  (dried ginger)

Question 4

Rou Gui (1)

Answer 4

• warms the KD and fortifies the yang
• often paired with Fu Zi
  (cinnamon bark)

Question 5

Wu Zhu Yu (2)

Answer 5

• warms, redirects rebellious Qi downward and stops vomiting