Relieve Cough and Wheezing Flashcards
1
Q
What herbs relieve cough and wheezing? (5)
A
Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Root Bark) Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf) Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower) Zi Wan (Purple Aster Root) Xing Ren (Apricot Seed)
2
Q
What are the properties of Xing Ren? (3)
A
Bitter
Slightly Warm
Slightly Toxic
3
Q
What is the CE of Xing Ren? (2)
A
Lung
Large Intestine
4
Q
What are the actions and indications of Xing Ren? (2)
A
Descends LU Qi
Moistens the intestines
5
Q
What is the key herb for acne in the Materia Medica?
A
Pi Pa Ye
clears LU/ST heat
6
Q
What is a good herb for clearing LU heat?
A
Sang Bai Pi
7
Q
What herbs are widely used for cough? (2)
A
Kuan Dong Hua
Zi Wan