Week 7 - Expel Parasites

Question 1

List functions and indications of Bing Lang

Answer 1

• Kills parasites: tapeworms, pinworms, hookworms, roundworms
• Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces accumulations, and leads stagnation out by mildly draining downward and unblocking the bowels: damp, damp-heat obstruction in the bowels
• Promotes the movement of qi and promotes urination: leg qi, edema
• Also used for malarial disorders: nausea, vomiting

Question 2

List functions and indications for Shi Jun Zi

Answer 2

Kills parasites and lubricates the intestines: gently eliminate roundworms

Tonifies the SP: childhood malnutrition due to parasitic infection, dampness