I. Transform Phlegm: Cold Phlegm

Question 1

(Zhi) Ban Xia (pinelliae rhizoma)

Answer 1

Lu, Sp, St - #1 transform damp+phlegm*
1. descend rebellious qi
2. dissipate nodules; chest/epigastrium distention
3. nausea; vomit
4. topical for sores
5. tai yin HA (wrapped)

Question 2

(Zhi) Tian Nan Xing/ Dan Nan Xing (arisaematis rhizome/ cum bile)

Answer 2

Liv, Lu, Sp - stroke/ convulsion*
1. numb; paralysis; cervical cancer; post-stroke: lock jaw (very warm)
2. moisten; convulsion; spasm
(cooling; nontoxic)

Question 3

(Zhi) Bai Fu Zi (typhonii rhizoma)

Answer 3

Liv, Sp, St - nodules; wind phlegm in head*
1. dries damp; stop pain: WCD Bi, eczema (topical- powder)

Question 4

Bai Jie Zi (sinapis semen/ white mustard seed)

Answer 4

Lu
1. transform cold lu phlegm
2. move qi to penetrate yin (flat abscess - invisible phlegm)

Question 5

Jie Geng (platycodi radix)

Answer 5

Lu - guiding herb (upper body); heat or cold throat; pus*

Question 6

Xuan Fu Hua (inulae flos)

Answer 6

Liv, Lu, St, Sp - descending flower; ST
1. reduce pathogenic water
2. redirect qi down: vomit

Question 7

Bai Qian (cynanchi stauntonii rhizoma)

Answer 7

Lu - sl warm
1. redirect Lu qi down: visible phlegm