Transform Phlegm

Question 1

dry damp, directs rebellious qi down, dissolve phlegm, descend ST qi, relieve distention, cough w/ profuse sputum, nausea and vomiting due to rebellious ST qi

Answer 1

ban xia** (pinellia)

Question 2

dry damp, resolve phlegm (especially wind-phlegm in channels), eliminate internal and external wind to relieve convulsion, reduce swelling, cough, epilepsy, wind-stroke, HDI w/ sedatives

Answer 2

tian nan xing* (arisaema)

Question 3

warm and disperse damp, disperse stagnation of phlegm in head, eliminate internal and external wind to relieve convulsion, clean toxin, guide actions of other herbs up

Answer 3

bai fu zi* (typhonium)

Question 4

penetrate to yin to restore movement of yang, warm LU, transform cold-phlegm, promote qi circulation, dissipate clumps, remove phlegm from channels

Answer 4

bai jie zi* (brassica/mustard seed)

Question 5

cause qi and actions of other herbs to ascend, disperse LU qi, benefit throat, transform phlegm, expel pus, release exterior, LU abscess

Answer 5

jie geng** (platycodon/balloon flower root)

Question 6

direct qi down, stop cough, descend LU qi, stop vomiting and reflux, soften hard phlegm, remove pathogenic water, HDI w/ diuretics

Answer 6

xuan fu hua** (inula flower)

Question 7

eliminate phlegm in throat, descend LU qi, relieve cough, expel LU phlegm-cold, bronchitis

Answer 7

bai qian* (cynanchum)

Question 8

descend LU qi, eliminate phlegm, disperse wind-heat and fire down, dissolve phlegm, cough due to phlegm-heat attacking LU, HDI w/ anticoagulant and antiplatelet meds

Answer 8

qian hu* (hog fennel root)

Question 9

clear heat, transform phlegm, moisten LU, stop cough, resolve masses due to phlegm-heat, direct LU qi and HT fire down, LU and breast abscess

Answer 9

chuan bei mu** (tendrilled fritillaria bulb)

Question 10

clear heat, transform phlegm-heat, resolve masses, stop cough, LU and breast abscess, cough w/ yellow/green sticky sputum

Answer 10

zhe bei mu** (Thunberg fritillaria bulb)

Question 11

clear LU heat, eliminate phlegm, promote qi circulation in chest, moisten LU, promote BM; LU, LI and breast abscess, chest bi

Answer 11

gua lou** (trichosanthes)

Question 12

extinguish wind, stop palpitations, dislodge phlegm to open orifices, calm shen, calm fear, convulsions due to phlegm-heat

Answer 12

tian zhu huang (bamboo sugar secretions)

Question 13

clear heat, eliminate phlegm, relieve convulsion, open HT orifice, calm shen, transform hot and thick phlegm blocking orifice, epilepsy, loss of consciousness

Answer 13

zhu li (dried bamboo sap)

Question 14

clear heat, resolve phlegm in LU, ST, and GB channels and organs, release constraint, ease restlessness, stop nausea and vomiting, insomnia due to GB fire disturbing HT shen

Answer 14

zhu ru** (bamboo shavings)

Question 15

transform stubborn phlegm, clear LU phlegm-heat, soften masses, treat painful urinary symptoms, scrofula

Answer 15

fu (hai) shi (pumice)

Question 16

powerfully descend phlegm retained in ST and LI down and out, calm LV to relieve convulsion and jitteriness, epilepsy and mania

Answer 16

meng shi (chlorite)

Question 17

clear heat, transform phlegm-heat, clear damp-heat, reduce edema, soften masses, acid reflux, duodenal and ST ulcers

Answer 17

hai ge ke/hai ge fen/ge Jiao (clam shell)

Question 18

resolve phlegm, soften masses, promote urination, reduce edema by weakly promoting urination, HDI w/ antidiabetic meds

Answer 18

kun bu* (kelp)

Question 19

resolve phlegm, soften masses, weakly promote urination to relieve edema, clear damp heat

Answer 19

hai zao* (sargassum, seaweed)

Question 20

clear heat, disperse LU qi, benefit throat, moisten LI, promote BM, hoarse voice; red eyes, HA, and dry feces due to heat in LI

Answer 20

pang da hai (sterculia seed pod)