w2 / release exterior - cool Flashcards
菊花
name
菊花 jú huā
Chrysanthemum Flower
Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii
菊花
identify
菊花 jú huā
Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Cold
- sweet nourishes yin
- cool
***not on id exam but def in shot or long answer, compare to mulbery leaf on exam
菊花
actions
class 4
*exam compare to sang ye
菊花 jú huā _LV, LU
compared to sang ye
ju hua = better for clearing liver, heat rising
1_Releases Wind and Heat
- Wind-Heat syndromes with
- fever,
- headache,
- red, painful, dry eyes.
2_Clears Heat in the Liver Channel
- Wind-Heat affecting the eyes, or
- Yin Deficiency of the Liver and kidneys causing blurry vision
- dizziness
- spots in front of the eyes.
- excessive tearing
- conjuntivitis *boil this herb, liq. bath eye
3_Stops Wind
- calm the Liver
- spasms, tremors
- relieve symptoms of ascending Liver yang.
- headaches, dizziness > indu. by wind
4_ emporer herb for
deep seated ulcers (bec. bitter, flavor clears heat and toxicity) anything inflammed *can be used as external wash
菊花
contraindications
菊花 jú huā _LV, LU
桑叶
name
Sang Ye 桑叶
(White Mulberry Leaf),
Folium Mori Albae
桑叶
name
Sang Ye 桑叶
(White Mulberry Leaf),
Folium Mori Albae
桑叶
actions
***exam - compare w ju hua
Sang Ye 桑叶
comp. to ju hua -better at clearing lung heat >
for dry heat, that has damaged lung yin- dry couch bec. swer >nourish moisten protect LUNG YIN! / does clear lv heat like ju hua but better at lung heat* not at good at ju hua
Disperses Wind and Heat (from head/eyes)
- Used when Wind-Heat affects the Lungs >> causing either a dry cough or expectoration of thick, yellow sputum.
- headache
- sore throat
- fever.
Clears Heat in the Liver Channel
- eye problems >> from heat in the Liver Channel or Liver Yin Deficiency.
Cools Blood and Stops Bleeding
- mild cases of vomiting with Blood.
- coughing blood
- nose bleeds
升麻
name
Sheng Ma 升麻
(Black Cohosh Rhizome, Bugbane Rhizome),
Rhizoma Cimicifugae
升麻
name
Sheng Ma 升麻
(Black Cohosh Rhizome, Bugbane Rhizome),
Rhizoma Cimicifugae
升麻
actions 5
Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma 升麻
***target upper body, toothache, travels up
Disperses Wind-Heat and bec . bitter disperses toxins Vents Measles -*
- headache
- sore throat
- used in the early stages of measles.
- induces sweat
Disperses Wind-Heat and Vents Measles / disperses toxins - * bec . bitter disperses toxins
- measels
- chicken pox
- acne
for when some come out and submerged again, or some but not all have come out
Clears Heat and Toxins - *from stomach, large intestine channel
(bec. travels up it targets those areas)
- Used when toxins manifest in the upper parts of the body,
- including toothache
- gingivitis /bleeding gums
- ulcerated lips or gums
- canker sores
- sore swollen throat
Raises the Yang Qi
Used for Middle Jiao Qi deficiency manifesting as fatigue, shortness of breath, and prolapse.
guide other herbs
- to the upper regions of the body.
蝉蜕
name
chán tuì 蝉蜕
蝉蜕
identify
chán tuì 蝉蜕
蝉蜕
actions 4
chán tuì
chán tuì 蝉蜕 _LU, LV _ sweet, cold, salty
Disperses Wind-Heat
- respiratory tract infection
- especially WH Bi syndrome = wind heat tonsilitis
- with loss of voice and a sore,
- swollen throat.
Facilitates the Expression of Rashes
- vent rashes
- stop itching
- wind rash
- hives
- eczema
- psoriasis
- For early stage of measles.
LV_Clears the Eyes
- red, painful, swollen eyes
- clears blurring of vision (especially due to wind and heat.)
- brightens vision
- conjuctivitis
- pertgyium (film growing over iris)
LV_Stops Spasms from Wind
- high fever >> spasms, delirium, or night terrors, especially in children.
- colic in babies (intestinal wind)
+ combat tetanus.
薄荷
name
bò he 薄荷
薄荷
identify
bò he 薄荷 LU, LIV
Field Mint, Mentha
Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Properties:
Spicy, Aromatic, Cool
薄荷
actions 3
bò he
bò he 薄荷 LU, LIV
- freshens breath
- applied to skin > compress = sensation of coolness
- increase gastroitestinal mobility > dispels gas, incr. sweat gland secreation
Dispels Wind-Heat, Clears the Eyes, Head, and Throat
*higher dose disperse WH>6-9g
- common cold >>due to wind and heat with >> symptoms of fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and red eyes.
Vents Rashes - disperses toxins, out thrusts
- Incomplete expression of rashes
- especially useful for measles.
- wind rash
- hives
- measles
- eczema
- urticaria (inflam of face and eyes)
Disperses Liver Qi - *only in small dose<3g
constrained Liver Qi patterns
- pressure in chest
- flank pain
- gynecological problems
- unstable emotions.
- pms, irritability
牛旁子
name
牛旁子 niú bàng zĭ
牛旁子
name
牛旁子 niú bàng zĭ
牛旁子
actions 3
牛旁子 niú bàng zĭ _LU, ST_pungent, bitter, cold
Expels Wind-Heat and Relieves Sore Throat
Wind-Heat invasion causing >>
- sore,
- red, and swollen throat,
- acute tonsillitis,
- cough
- fever
- dissolves phlegm - yellow
Promotes the Eruption of Measles - disperses toxins
Used when
- rash has not vented completely
- toxic swellings
- abscesses
- erythemas
- mumps
- carbuncles.
Lubricates the Intestines
- Wind-Heat causes >> constipation.
*if someone has loose stool, this will make worse
淡豆敕
name
dàn dòu chì 淡豆敕
淡豆敕
identify
dàn dòu chì 淡豆敕
淡豆敕
actions
dàn dòu chì 淡豆敕 _st, sp, lu _sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
Dispels Wind, Cold, or Heat
Due to its mild nature, this herb can also be used for exterior disorders with an underlying Yin Deficiency.
Softens Symptoms of Irritability
For restlessness, irritability, chest constriction, and insomnia especially in the aftermath of a febrile condition.
class
strong spleen tonifying abilites
*not for elderly/weak patient that are really exhuasted but cant handle strong tonification
- improves digestion
- relieves nausea
- harmonises the middle jiao
vents/ dispersis toxins
- induces sweating
- treats fever
for highly contagious diseases
- flu
- dengue fever
- malaria
- irritability restless insomnia assoc. w flu
葛根
name
gé gēn 葛根
葛根
identify
gé gēn 葛根
葛根
actions 8
gé gēn 葛根 _st, sp_ sweet, cool, pungent, ascending
Releases the Muscles and Disperses Wind-Heat
- external pathogens lodged in the muscles >>
causing
- tightness
- stiffness in upper back and neck
- fever
- Headache.
Generates Fluids and Stops Thirst (by stim. the st, sea of fluids)
- quenches thirst > diabetes
- stim R and R of stomach > condenses food and drink that does not go on to make for qi into body fluids
Used when stomach heat causes
- thirst >> especially due to Wind-Heat invasion.
linked to above action - Moisten/Lub muscles of neck
- stiff neck >> ascending nature it lifts the fluids up to the neck
(ext WC > turns WH> heat dries fluids > fluids cant nourish and moisten)
Promotes/ out thrust the Expression of Measles
Stops Diarrhea and Dysentery -ascending / guides yang qi of the st ,sp
Can be used when diarrhea or dysentery occur due to heat.
- diarrhea occurring from Spleen deficiency if combined with other herbs.
Reduces Symptoms of Hypertension
Treats headache, dizziness, paresthesias, or tinnitus as a result of hypertension.
detoxifies alcohol
WM angina herb, prevent for angina
contractibility of the HT mus > decreasing energy/oxygen consumption
- lowers BP
- relaxes coronary vessels HT
柴胡
chái hú 柴胡
柴胡
chái hú 柴胡
柴胡
chái hú 柴胡
Thorowax Root , Bupleurum
Radix Bupleuri
柴胡
actions
chái hú
chái hú 柴胡 _LV, GB, PC, SJ
Wmed = bring down fever within 24 hrs, inhibit effect of on bodies temp control hypothalamus
promotes synthesis of liver proteins, protects the liver > reverses liver damage
CMed
- liver , GB diseases> when used correctly at right dose = safe 9-12g
- cause insomnia + headaches
- aggrevate emotionally sensitive people
- people who are easily angered whose nervous system on edge
because its ascending and dispersing and acts on liver
- potential to ro, damage, liver yin
***exam - need to explain cautions - malpractice for 24g in a person with liver yin deficiency
1_Moves liver qi
- emotional
- gynecological conditions
- pms
- flank pain
- depression
2_guide lift yang
- diarrhoea,
- prolaps w sheng ma + ge gen > middle burner qi is sinking
3_Harmonises shao yang - pushes out so path doesn’t fall internally
attacking pathogen effectively out thrusted pushed out. There is potential for the path to fall iward > interior = path half in interior half in exterior “path stuck at the door”
-used with huang qin
Resolves Shao Yang Disorders and Lowers Fever
For alternating chills and fever, bitter taste in the mouth, flank pain, vomiting, irritability, and chest constriction.
Relieves Liver Qi Constraint
For dizziness, vertigo, chest pain, menstrual disorders, and emotional instability. Also used to treat wood attacking earth symptoms.
Raises the Yang Qi in cases of Middle Jiao Deficiency
For hemorrhoids, anal and uterine prolapse, and diarrhea.
contraindication
- headache >> liver yang rising
- High BP
