Test 1 Flashcards
Ma Huang *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Ephedrae) lung, bladder
Induces sweating
Calms wheezing ( lung)
Promotes Urination ( bladder)
Warm herb that dispels cold pathogens
Gui Zhi *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Cinnamon Twig) heart, lung, bladder
Releases exterior, Releases the muscle layer
(twigs function is to disperse)
Warms, unblocks channels, vessels and collaterals
(use for cold conditions)
Warms yang, transforms thin mucous
Assists Heart Yang and unblocked the yang Qi of the chest
Warms the middle and directs turbid yin Downnward
( because the yang moves and facilitates proper movement of
turbid yin)
Zi Su Ye ( zir soo yeah) ***Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Perilla Leaf) lung, spleen
Resolves seafood poisoning
Use during pregnancy
(Stops morning sickness)
Stops vomiting, nausea
Releases exterior, disperses cold ( lung channel)
Promotes movement of Qi and expands chest ( Lung, Spleen)
Aromatic (very good aroma)
Do not cook long
Jing Jie (jing jeh)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Schizonepeta Herb) lung, liver
Used for BOTH Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat
Releases exterior, dispels wind
Mild in Nature (Milder than Ma Huang)
Vents Rashes ( alleviates itching )
STOPS BLEEDING (best used charred)
Fang Feng***Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Saposhnikovia root) Bladder, liver, spleen
Moistening herb
Releases exterior
Expels wind-dampness
(Good for all Wind Disorders)
Good to treat Pain (80% of pain has to do with wind)
(Prevents interior and exterior Wind)
Relieves Spasms
Qiang Huo*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
Bladder, kidney
Strong Aroma
Travels because of aroma….treats pain
Treats upper body up to vertex …
Releases exterior, disperses cold
Expels dampness
Unblocks painful obstruction
Guides Qi to the greater yang channel and GV vessel
Bai Zhi ( white Plant)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Angelica Root) Lung, ST, SP
# 1 for Nose Problems ( stuffy nose) (Unblocks nasal passages)
Excellent for sinuses
Good for Yangming channel pain
Good for Yangming Headache
Expels pus
Alleviates Discharge
Expels Wind, eliminates dampness
Xi Xin *** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
lung, heart, kidney
Toxic over 3 gms (dosage has to be controlled) (only 1-3 gms)
Strong aromatic herb….goes everywhere
Treats headache, toothache, Bi Syndrome
Dispels wind, disperses cold
Strong Herb to relieve pain
Warms lungs, transforms thin mucus
Unblocking and facilitating the orifices
Sheng Jiang ( shung jeeong)*** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Raw Ginger) LU, SP, ST
Very mild herb
Stops nausea, warms stomach, alleviates vomiting
Very good for pregnant women
Releases exterior, disperses cold
Warms lungs, stops cough
Resolves toxicity
Xiang Ru ** Warm-Acrid -Release Exterior
lung, stomach
Summer Ma Huang ( used in summertime)
Induces Sweating, releases exterior (strong herb)
Promotes urination, reduces swelling
Gao Ben ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(use the root) Bladder, Governing vessel
Taiyang channel
Powerful Ascending natures…reaches vertex
Treats severe pain, headaches involving teeth
Relieves abdominal pain and diarrhea from cold dampness
Discharges exterior, disperses cold
Dispels wind, overcomes dampness
Cong Bai** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Scallion) lung, stomach
Take early if just beginning cold ( 1st stage)
Unblocks Yang Qi, disperses cold
Releases exterior, induces Sweating
Cang Er Zi ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Xanthium Fruit) lung
Treats nasal congestion mainly
Disperses wind and dampness
Slightly toxic
Xin Yi ** Warm-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Magnolia flower) lung stomach
Good for Nasal Problems (strong smell)
Expels Wind-cold, unblocks nasal passages
Good for lack of smell and sinus problems
Cook in Small Bag to prevent herbs from going everywhere…( flowers have small hairs which can be irritating)
Bo He ( Boor Whoor)***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior mentha, field mint) lung, liver
Moderate herb, disperses wind heat
Benefits head, eyes, head, throat
Clears EARLY stage of rashes
Allows constrained liver Qi to flow
Expels turbid filth ( bad air)
Chan Tui ( animal cloth ( parts) *** Cool Acrid-Release Exterior
(lung, liver)
Good for loss of voice and swollen sore throat
Disperses wind, clears heat
Vents rashes, early stage of measles
Clears eyes with good results (specific for Chan Tui)
Stops spasms, convulsions, extinguishes wind (stops terets)
Animal parts are salty
Not for vegetarians
Sang Ye *** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
(white mulberry leaf) lung, liver
Clears lung and MOISTENS dryness
Disperses and scatters wind heat
Helps eye problems (can use as eye wash)
Cools blood, stops bleeding
Can eat as regular food
Calms liver, good for LV yin def
Ju Hua ( Ju Whaa)***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Chrysanthemum Flower) lung, liver
Not a strong herb
Disperses wind clears heat (general action)
Calms liver, clears eyes
Good for allergy with itchy eyes
Extinguishes wind
Ge Gen ( Ger Gun)*** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior (Kudzu Root) spleen, stomach
Treats HTN
Goes a little deeper into muscle layer
Relieves pain in muscles
*Good for digestive issues (stomach, spleen)
Relieves heat, generate fluids, early stage of measles
Vents, discharges measles
- Stops diarrhea
- Treats pain in neck and back
- Helps Yang Qi Ascend
Chai Hu *** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
Bupleurum) (Liver, GB, PC, TW
1 for reducing fever
Resolves and harmonizes lesser yang disorders (Shaoyang)
Also treats menopause sx b/c good for Alt. heat and Chills
Spreads Liver Qi and relieves constraint
( can damage Liver Yin, be careful of dosage)
(Bing observed this more in Americans than Chinese)
Raises and lifts Yang Qi, esp clear Qi of Stomach and GB
(Good for prolapse)
(Some people can not take it b/c increases Liver Yang and people can’t sleep…start with small dosage)
Sheng Ma ***Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
(Shong Maa) Black Cohosh (use roots) Large Intestine, LU,SP,ST
Good for measles (can combine w/Ge Gen)
Discharges exterior conditions
First herb to clear heat AND resolve toxicity (of other herbs)
Raises Yang and lifts what has sunken
(Be careful if floating yang Qi already in prescription)
Niu Bang Zi ** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior…(Burdock Root)
Popular b/c it moistens the intestines
( if have BM, heat can release)
Clears wind heat (Lung)
Benefits Throat (esp. Red swolleng throat)
Resolves toxicity ( implies inflammation)
Vents rashes
Man Jing Zi** Cool-Acrid-Release Exterior
Vitex Fruit) (Assistant)
Disperses wind, clears heat ( common for chapter)
Clears headache (any kind)
Good for eyes and eye pain (calms liver)
Drains dampness, expels wind (Stops pain from dampness)
Dan Dou Chi ** Cool Acrid-Release Exterior
means ‘Bland Bean’ (prepared soybean)
Releases exterior (for both hot and cold exterior disorders)
Eliminates Irritability (imp)
Mild herb
