II. Aromatics

Question 1

Cāng Zhú 苍术
(Atractyolodis Rubrae)

Answer 1

SP, ST
- #1 Damp MJ/LJ (VERY DRY)
- Expel Wind for Exterior
- Brighten Eyes
- Bi Pain

Question 2

Huò Xiāng 藿香
(Herba
Pogostemonis)

Answer 2

SP, ST, LU
- RTE: Summerheat
- Harmonize MJ - Stop Vomit

Question 3

Shā Rén 仁砂
(Fructus Amomi)
cardamom

Answer 3

SP, ST
- Move Qi (STRONGEST)
- Harmonize ST - Stop Vomit
- Calm Fetus
- Add to formulas to reduce cloying

Question 4

Bái Dòu Kòu 白豆寇
(Fructus Amomi Kravanh)
white cardamomi

Answer 4

SP, ST, LU
- Move Qi (2nd)
- SEVERE damp accumulation
- Descend Rebellious ST Qi

Question 5

Căo Dòu Kòu 草豆蔻
(Alpiniae Katsumadai)
Galangal Seeds

Answer 5

SP, ST
- Moves Qi (3rd)
- Dry Damp (Stronger than Cao Guo)

Question 6

Căo Guŏ 草果
(Fr. Amomi Tsaoko)
“grass fruit”

Answer 6

SP, ST
- Warming (STRONGEST)
- Shao Yang/Malarial
- Meat Stagnation
- Dry Damp (Not as strong as Cao Dou Kou)

Question 7

Pèi Lán 佩兰
(Herba Eupatorii Fortunei)
“ornamental orchid”

Answer 7

SP, ST
- RTE: Summerheat: Bad Breath/Filth
- Damp MJ - Nausea, Vomit etc.

Question 8

Hòu Pò 厚朴
(Cortex Magnolia Officinalis)
magnolia bark

Answer 8

SP, ST, LI, LU
- #1 Plum Pit
- Dry Food Stag (excess distention)
- Warm Phlegm
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- C/I: Preg