I. Transform Phlegm: Cold Phlegm

Question 1

(Zhi) Ban Xia 製半夏
(Pinelliae Rhizoma praeparatum)

Answer 1

Lu, Sp, S - TOXIC (W)
1. #1 Damp/Phlegm (VERY DRY)
2. Tai Yin Headache (Wrapped)
3. Descends Rebellious Qi
4. Nodules; Chest Distention
5. Topical for sores
6. Incompatible w/ Wou Tou

Question 2

(Zhi) Tian Nan Xing
Dan Nan Xing 膽南星
(Arisaematis rhizome praeparatum/cum Bile)
prepared arisaema rhizome

Answer 2

Liv, Lu, Sp
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
1. nodules; wind phlegm in head
2. 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