Herbs_aromatically transform Damp

Question 1

Sha Ren
Fructus Amomi

Answer 1

• Regulates Qi, dissolves Damp and strengthens Spleen
• Warms the middle and stops diarrhoea
• Stabilises pregnancy (Xiang Sha Liu Junzi Tang)
• Acrid, warm and aromatic - Spleen and Stomach

Question 2

In summary

Answer 2

• Aromatic, they can penetrate turbid dampness. Their aroma stimulates the Zang that have been dulled by Damp.
• They often support the Spleen
• Consider in relation to the herbs that regulate Qi, plus Shi Chang Pu

Question 3

Compare and contrast

Answer 3

• Cang Zhu and Hou Po
• Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu
• Cang Zhu and Chen Pi
• Sha Ren and Bai Dou Kou
• Hou Po and Mu Xiang

Question 4

Herbs that regulate Spleen and Stomach Qi

Answer 4

• Da Fu Pi
• Hou Po
• Sha Ren
• Mu Xiang
• Chen Pi
• Zhi Shi
• Zhi Ke

Question 5

Other aromatic herbs

Answer 5

• Bo He
• Ju Hua
• Chuan Xiong
• Bai Zhi
• Yu Jin
• Qing Hao
• Yin Chen Hao
• Shi Chang Pu

Question 6

Herbs to transform Dampness

Answer 6

• Herbs are acrid, bitter, warm and drying (usually)
• Focus on the Spleen and Stomach, strengthening and improving the Yun Hua
• Stagnation usually with it, either as cause or effect
• Consider heat or cold, too

Question 7

Cautions

Answer 7

These herbs have an effect on the gastrointestinal function, aiding digestion.
They may increase acid production, so careful with some medications!

Question 8

Hou Po

Cortex Magnolia Officinalis - magnolia bark

Answer 8

• Regulates Qi, reduces stagnation in the middle burner
• Regulates Qi circulation and dries damp - for Qi stagnation and accumulated Dampness
• Descends Qi, dissolves Phlegm and resolves wheezing (Su Zi Jian Qi Tang)
• Bitter, acrid, warm, aromatic
• Large Intestine, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

Question 9

Cang Zhu

Rhizoma Atractylodis

Answer 9

• Dries Damp, strengthens the Spleen - aromatic and drying
• Dispels Wind-Damp - acute attack
• Benefits the eyes
• Acrid, bitter, warm and aromatic
• Spleen and Stomach
• Caution - Yin Xu Heat.
• Some limited evidence it lowers blood glucose levels

Question 10

Huo Xiang

Herba Agastache

Answer 10

• Dispels Damp, releases the exterior and relieves Summer-Damp (diarrhoea from bug)
• Relieves nausea and vomiting
• As a topical treatment for fungal infections
• Acrid, slightly warm, aromatic
• Spleen, Stomach, Lung

Question 11

Bai Dou Kou

Fructus Amomi Rotundus

Answer 11

• Regulates Qi, dissolves Damp and strengthens Spleen - moves Qi and dissolves Damp from both interior and exterior
• Warms the Stomach and relieves nausea - dispels Cold and relieves nausea
• Acrid, warm, aromatic
• Lung, Spleen and Stomach