Chapter 5: Dispel Wind Damp

5A: Dispel WD and Relieve WC

1)dispels WDC; alleviates pain Acute or chronic WCD obst, esp in low back and lower extremities, shaoyin HA and toothache; Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan (WD Bi); Juan Bi Tang (WDC Bi); Du Huo Xi Xin Tang (HA) 2)disperse WDC; release ext- Jing Fang Bai Du San; Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang *compared to qiang huo: treats below lumbar, more interiorly, Shaoyin HA 1)expels WDC; alleviates pain For cold bi (strongest); pain in chest, abdomen and HA; traumatic pain 2)External (Sheng) form: reduces swelling, breaks hardness, hard swelling and yin boils & carbuncles
Incompatible: bei mu, gua lou, bai ji, ban xia, bai lian Contra: pregnancy

5B: Dispel WD and Relieve WH

1)expels WD; alleviates pain WDH in channel; fever and red swollen painful joints Xuan Bi Tang; Fang Ji Tang 2) promote urination, reduce edema - Edema in lower body, damp leg qi, gurgling in intestines; abd distention/ascites; Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang Caution: yin xu, SP/ST xu; Guang fang ji nephrotoxic

Du huo
radix angelica pubescentis Bitter,acrid, warm KI,BL; 6-12 gm

analgesic, antiinflamm, anti-HTN, anti-platelet, relieves GI spasms, abx relaxes trachea

Han fang ji
radix stephania Bitter,acrid, cold BL,SP,KI 3-9 gm

dec BP, dilate CA, inc blood perfusion to HT, dec O2 consuption, antiarrythmia, analgesic, antiinflamm, anti-spasmodic

Chuan wu
radix aconiti preparata Aconite root (central part) Acrid,bitter, hot, very toxic HT,LV,SP 1.5-9 gm cook 30-60 min first

inc contractile force of HT, analgesic (affects CNS), anti-inflamm

Hai tong pi
cortex erythrinae coral-bean bark Bitter,acrid, neutral LV,SP,KI 6-15 gm

1)dispels WD; unblocks channels, alleviates pain - WD Bi esp with soreness and pain in low back and knees, spasms of extremities, for hot or cold patterns; combine with other herbs for full effectiveness 2)treats itching skin lesions (topically) not used much Caution: heat conditions overdose may induce arrhythmia 1)dispels WD; alleviates pain For acute or chronic heat/cold bi obst in extremeties; counteracts drying from other herbs (ie fang feng); Du Huo Ji Sheng Wan, Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang 2)clears deficient heat fever, steaming bone; Qing Gu San 3)clears heat, relieves jaundice not often used 4)moisten intestines, unblock bowels - **caution with diarrhea 1)expels WDH alleviates pain Heat bi; hot swollen painful joints; 2)clears heat, relieves toxicity jin yin hua better 1)expels wind,invigorates channels DH obstruction of collaterals, chest and flank soreness, pain and soreness of mm and sinews,traumatic injury; numbness, cramps, stiffness 2)benefits breasts, relieves toxicity swollen painful breasts, abscess, insufficient lactation, PMS swelling (zhou uses more often) 3)expels phlegm cough d/t LU heat, CP (rarely used) 1)dispels wind, unblocks channels, benefits joints WDB cold or heat, esp in upper extremities; numbness, cramps, stiffness 2)promote urination edema (rarely used)

Antagonist: xi jiao

Hai feng teng

caulis piperis kadsurae futokadsura stem Acrid,bitter,slightly warm LV; 6-15 gm

1)dispels WD; unblocks channels - alleviates pain - WDC bi w/ stiff joints, low back pain, sore knees, cramping tendons and mm, pain after trauma 1)dispels WD; unblocks channels; alleviates pain Wind Bi, spasms of sinews in whole body, ST, GB,diaphram; immobile joints, painful extremities; numbness, cramps, stiffness BEST 2)softens & transforms fish bones (salty taste) relaxes the esophagus; may be used topically to treat bone spurs

dec vascular resistance, inc blood perfusion to CA and body, dec BP

Qin jiao
radix gentiana Bitter,acrid,sl cold GB,LV,ST 4.5-12gm

anti-inflamm (stim inc corticosteroids), sedative, dec BP/HR, hyperglycemic

Wei ling xian

radix clematidis acrid, salty, warm UB; 6-12 gm

inc GI peristalsis, cardioprotective, abortifacient

Ren dong teng

aka Jin Yin Hua Teng Honey suckle stem Sweet,bitter,cold LU,LI,ST 10-30 gm

skin and channels Treats wind in

Bai hua she

aka Qi She bungarus parvus multibanded krait Sweet,salty,warm, toxic LV,SP 3-10 gm

1)POWERFULLY unblocks channels; dispels wind numbness, cramps, stiffness ; chronic WD bi w/ weakness, tinea, ringworm, severe skin itch, skin numbness, facial paralysis or hemiplegia d/t stroke, leprosy, syphilis; *dispersing fxn travels along skin, enters organs, and penetrates bones 2)extinguish wind; stops tremors, fright 1)unblock channels; dispels wind numbness, cramps, stiffness, chronic WD bi w/ weakness, tinea, ringworm, itching, skin numbness, facial paralysis or hemiplegia d/t stroke, syphilis, leprosy 2)extinguishes wind; stops tremors

antiplatelet, anticoagulant, analgesic (3-4x more potent than morphine)

Si gua luo
Luffa Sweet, neutral LU,ST,LV 6-12 gm

Wu shao she
zaocys black striped snake flesh sweet, neutral LV,SP 5-9 gm

anti-inflamm, analgexic, sedative, anti-seizure

Sang zhi
ramulus mori Mulberry twig Bitter,sweet, neutral, LV Large does 10-30 gm

Mu gua
fructus chaenomelis Chinese quince fruit Sour,slightly warm LV,SP 4.5-12gm

1)relaxes sinews; unblocks channels WD bi in low back and extremities, cramping calves and edema from leg qi, Numbness, cramps, stiffness 2)harmonizes ST; transforms damp abd pain, spasm from vomit/diarrhea 3)reduce food stag, promote digestion

hepatoprotective (dec LFTs), anti-Ca *contains digestive enzymes

Xi xian cao
herba siegesbeckiae Bitter,cold KI,LV 6-15 gm

1)dispels WD; unblocks channels For stroke symptoms, numbness, cramps, stiffness 2)clears heat; pacifies LV LV yang rising, HA, dizziness, hypertension 3)clears heat; relieves toxicity carbuncles, boils

anti-inflamm, anti-HTN, immunosuppressive, abx

5C: Dispel WD and Strengthen Bones and Tendons Wu jia pi (nan)

cortex acanthopanacis Acrid,bitter,warm LV,KD 4.5-15 gm

1) dispels WD; strengthens sinews and bones - Chronic, painful bi, WDC w/ chronic LV/KD xu w/ weak or soft sinews/ bones; elderly/ motor develop. delayed children (rickets) 2)promote urination, reduce edema - Urinary difficulty, edema, DC leg qi

adaptogenic, immunostim (inc WBC), mild sedative (potentiates barbituates), antiinflamm, analgesic, vasodilation of CA, dec BP

Qian nian jian

rhizoma homalomenae Acrid,bitter,warm KI,LV 4.5-9 gm

1)dispel WD; strengthens sinews and bones - WDC Bi, spasms, numbness, esp low back and legs Caution yin xu
CNS sedative, inc blood perfusion to brain and CA, adaptogenic, bone marrow protection against radiation, immune stimulant (inc WBC and interferon), inc blood glucose and glycogen in LV and mm tissue, regulates hormones of adrenal, thyroid, and pancreas drug intxn: inc digoxin blood levels, inhibits breakdown of barbituates, increases efficacy of abx; stimulates adrenilin production

herba txilli Mulberry mistletoe stem Bitter, neutral, sweet KI,LV 9-19 gm

Tonify LV & KD

Sang ji sheng

Gou ji
Cibota rhizome Bitter,sweet,warm KI,LV 9-15 gm

1)expels WD; tonifies LV/KD; strengthens bones and sinews (jiu dec BP, dilate CA, inc zhi) - LV/KD xu w/ sore low back/knees; joint problems, cardiac perfusion; numbness, weakness, atrophy of sinews and bones; inhibits platelet aggregation and Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang emboli formation, CNS 2)nourish blood; calm fetus Restless fetus, uterine bleeding suppressant, diuretic, during preg; benefits dry skin (not for morning sickness) antiviral 3)treats HTN by nourishing LV/KD yin 1)expels WD; tonifies LV/KD; strengthens bones and sinews - LV/KD xu w/ stiff, sore/weak low back,spine, low ext; WD painful Bi w/ pain or numbness, leg swelling after illness 2)stabilizes KI Urinary incontinence or vag discharge Caution yin xu heat

Ci wu jia
radix et caulis acanthopanacis Eleuthero Acrid, slightly bitter, warm SP,KI,HT 5-12 gm

1)strengthen SP/KI yang Weakness of low back and knees, fatigue 2)nourishes HT/SP Fatigue weakness, poor appetite/memory, DDS insomnia 3)strengthen SP/LU Qi Cough, asthma, fatigue, poor appetite Caution: acute ext inv

Chapter 7: Aromatic herbs to Transform Damp (Drying is stronger than transforming)

Release exterior

Huo xiang
herba agastache Patchouli Acrid, sl warm, aromatic SP,ST, LU 4.5-9 gm Cook <15 min

Pei lan
herba eupatorii Acrid,neutral, aromatic SP,ST, LU 4.5-9 gm Cook < 15 min

Ban xia
rhizoma, pinellia Acrid,bitter,warm, ginger processed aromatic SP,ST 4.5-9 gm treats 4 types of damp: damp in MJ, LJ, channels, Wei level Acrid,warm,toxic Cang zhu LU,SP,ST 4.5-9 gm

Tian nan xing

rhizoma arisaematis Jack in pulpit rhizome Bitter,acrid,warm, toxic LV,LU,SP 4.5-9 gm Magnolia bark ginger processed Acrid,bitter,warm, aromatic SP,ST, LI, LU 3-9 gm

Hou po

1)aromatically transforms damp stifling sensation in chest, lack of appetite, nausea, white sticky tongue coat, DH in SP channel w/ sweet sticky taste in mouth, excessive 6A: Resolve Phlegm Cold saliva, foul breath 2)releases ext summer damp DSH w/ nausea, early stg DH warm febrile dz anti1)dries damp, phlegm ( Er Chen Tang -cough w/ copious 1)dries dampness, transform revives SP abd & epig distension, N/V, poor tussive, phlegm), phlegm in LU, esp if d/t dampness in Spleen hepatoprotective, antianti-emetic, appetite, thick sticky cold tongue coat diabetic, abx, inc antiCa 2)redirects st qi downward; stops N/Vd/t d/tWDC phlegm-damp, ST 2)expels wind damp painful obst, bi vomit syndrome secretin of Na and Cl in (cervical) deficiency or ST heat; morning sickness; Xiao Ban Xia Tang urine, relieves GI 3)clears dampness in LJ DH pouring downward, leg qi spasms and cramps by 3)dissipates nodules; reduces phlegm nodules, goiter 4)induces sweating, releases ext distension guiding herb for WDC Taiyin HA , blocking stimulation of scrofula, (Ban Xia Xin Tang distension), fullness , (Xiao (heavy pressure, like a Xie wrapped cloth on head), body aches, no Xian Xiong parasympathetic Tang LU Qi yu from PH) nervous system, inc BP sweating (low dose) and dec BP 4)reduce swelling; relieve pain swelling, lymphadenitis , carbuncle , 5)improves vision night blindness or diminished vision w/ rough at high dose) snakebite (topical) sensation in eyes (zhou doesnt use) antiseizure, 1)dries damp; transforms wind phlegm (Dao Tan Tang - phlegm1)dries damp; promotes qi movt, resolves stagnation ( Ping Wei San anti-on GIT inhibitory effect damp), cough, stifling sensation, distention in chest d/t stubborn convulsant, leading to dec secretion damp stag in MJ), (Da Cheng Qi Tang YM organ syndrome), (Ma sedative, of gasric acid and phlegm Zi Ren Wan constipation w/ qi stag), food stagnation, distension and antiCa in reduced contraction 2)disperses wind-phlegm in channels; stops dizziness, fullness of chest and/or abd, appetite loss, diarrhea orspasms constipation, duodenum; mild antinumbness in limbs, facial paralysis, spasms in hands and feet, coagulant, CNS esp d/t excess suppressant, anti-HTN, opisthotonos, stroke, seizure, lockjaw wheezing d/t 2)Transforms phlegm, redirects LU Qi downward stim effect on 3)clears toxicity, reduces swelling ulcers, deep rooted sores, respiratory system (sm phlegm obst w/ cough, stifling chest sensation, (Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang carbuncles; modern use for rheumatoid arthritis, cervical ca dose) while inhibiting at upper excess, lower deficiency), (Ban Xia Hou Po Tang plum pit qi) lg doses), abx Contra: pregnancy; caution: yin xu, dry phlegm Caution: pregnancy *Dan Nan Xing (bovine bile processed) bitter, cool and moistening to clear hot phlegm and relieve convulsions; not as drying as tian nan xing

Bai dou kou

fructus amomi rotundus round cardomon Acrid, warm, aromatic SP,ST, LU 3-6 gm Add near end

Xing Ren

Cao dou kou

Katsumadai seed Acrid,warm, aromatic SP,ST 5-10 gm Add near end

semen pruni armeniacae Apricot seed/kernal Bitter,sl warm,sl toxic LU,LI 3-9 gm

Warms MJ

1)aromatically transforms damp abd and epig distension, fullness, n/v, poor appetite, white sticky tongue coat, dysentery 2)stops vomit d/t damp vomit d/t dampness, morning sickness Sha ren 3)releases ext & transforms turbidity (LU) (Huo Xiang Zheng abx (broad spectrum), fructus amomi inc gastric secretion Qi San - ext WC or summer damp), (Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan Acrid,warm,aromatic and promotes digestion SP,ST gm damp warm), febrile, chills, fever, HA, nausea, abd distension, Chaper 6: Phlegm, Cough &1.5-6 Wheezing Add at end diarrhea; 4)treats fungal infection topical soaked in vinegar with dahuang, huangjing, zaofan for one week (j.chen) Chapter 6: Phlegm

1)transforms damp, stop vomiting distress of SP/ST d/t dampness 2)warms MJ, stop vomiting & diarrhea stagnant qi and deficient cold discomfort of epig, nausea, abd pain, diarrhea, poor appetite, prevent cloying of other herbs; bloating, spasms and pain 3)calms fetus (stabilizes pregnancy) morning sickness, restless fetus; Tai Shan Pan Shi San

stimulates intestines (low conc), inhibits intestines (high conc); mild antiplatelet effect

1)transforms damp, promotes qi movt in MJ damp stagnation, inc gastric in SP/ST, (San Ren Tang -damp warm-febrile dz (LU)) w/ stifling secretion, inc GI sensation in chest/epig; lack of and appetite, greasy tongue coat 6C: Relieve Coughing Wheezing peristalsis, 2)warms MJ, stops vomiting vomiting d/t deficient or excess dec vomiting cold of ST anti-HTN, anti1)stops cough, calms wheezing (LU), descends LU qi (Ma Xing Shi tussive, antiGan Tang LU heat), WC or (Sang Ju Yin WH), (Ding Chuang asthma (sm dose), antiCa Tang - phlegm heat), (Sang Xing Tang warm dryness), asthma 2)moistens intestines, unblocks bowel (LI) constipation d/t dryness 1)dries damp, warms MJ, promotes movt of qi in MJ severe damp cold of Caution:pregnancy and infants, diarrhea, yin xu SP/ST w/ fullness, distension, pain of epig and abd; stops vomiting and diarrhea; also for SP xu w/ diarrhea when combined with other herbs

Transform Wind phlegm

Zi Wan
radix asteris Purple aster root Bitter,sweet,sl warm LU 3-9 gm Tsaoko fruit Acrid,warm SP,ST 1.5-6 gm flos tussilaginis farfarae st Remove shell, crush Coltsfoot flower1 Acrid,warm LU 3-9 gm

Cao guo Kuan dong hua

Dries Damp Moisten LU stop cough

expectorant, 1)moistens LU, relieves cough, resolves phlegm productive abx, antiCa cough, acute/chronic, hot or cold; (Zhi Sou San WC cough), 1)strongly dries damp, warms MJ, dissolves stagnation damp cold obst (Bu Fei Tang LU xu) SP/ST , food stagnation, epig/abd distension, fullness, pain, N/V, diarrhea, *honey fried for chronic dry cough greasy tongue coat, (Shi Pi Yin edema from SP yang xu) cough 1)moistens LU, stops cough, resolves phlegm various types 2)checks malarial disorder intermittent chills/fever assoc w/ malaria, esp d/t suppressant, of cough, esp w/ cold symptoms; may be used for heat in right relieve DC or turbid damp; also for damp turbid warm febrile dz (lots of stagnation wheeze, elim combo; not as good for phlegm as zi wan thick greasy TC) sputum (sm dose); CNS stim

Bai fu zi
rhizoma typhonii Acrid,sweet,warm,toxic LV,SP,ST 1.5-6 gm

1)dries damp, transforms wind phlegm, stops spasms wind-stroke, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, migraine HA, numbness, seizures 2)relieve toxicity, dissipates nodules snakebite, scrofula, nodules d/t phlegm & toxicity (topical) 1)warms LU, expels/transforms phlegm coughing copious, thin sputum, chest distension, pain d/t phlegm cold accum; San Zi Yang Qin Tang 2)regulate qi, dissipates clumps joint pain, body aches, numbness, yin type boils, bedsores, watery oozing sores 1)descends LU Qi, tranforms phlegm phlegm accum, qi rebelling up, wheezing, copious sputum (for cold or heat) 2)redirects ST Qi, stops vomiting (Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang vomit d/t cold in SP/ST Xu), Damp in SP, hiccups, or ST heat, acid reflux (add w/ Ban Xia);
expectorant, causes redness and swelling of skin in topicals, abx antiasthmatic, anti-tussive, diuretic, abx

Bai bu
radix stemonae Sweet,bitter,sl warm LU 5-15 gm

1)moistens LU, stops cough all kinds of cough (TB, whooping), (Zhi Sou San WC cough), 2)expels parasties, kills lice topically for lice, pinworm(#1), TB

cough suppressant, abx, kills parasites and lice

Bai jie zi
semen sinapis white mustard seed Acrid, warm(er) LU 3-6 gm

Su zi
Perilla seed Acrid,warm LU,LI 4.5-9 gm

1)redirects qi downward, stops cough & wheezing, transform phlegm (San Zi Yang Qin Tang -copious phlegm), exhale more difficult than inhale (ex), stifling sensation in chest 2)unblocks bowels, moistens intestines constipation,dry LI 1), clears LU heat, transforms phlegm, stops cough (redirects LU qi downward moistens LU) - cough d/t LU heat patterns, LU dry heat; Chuan Bei Bi Pa Lu, 2)harmonizes ST, redirects ST QI downward N/V, hiccups,belching, d/t ST heat 1)drains heat from LU, stops cough & wheezing stronger than Pi pa ye; 2)promote urination, reduce edema floating/pitting edema, facial edema, swelling of ext, urination difficulty d/t LU Qi obst Caution: WC invasion 1)drains LU heat, reduces phlegm , calms wheezing (Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang -excess type wheezing or coughing w/ copious sputum), gurgling in throat, acute asthma 2) promote urination, reduce edema fluid accum in chest or abdomen w/ urinary difficulty

Xuan fu hua
flos inulae Inula flower Bitter,acrid,sl warm LU,ST,SP 3-10 gm wrap in cheesecloth

Pi pa ye
Clear LU heat Stop cough
folium eriobotryae Loquat leaf Bitter,cool LU,ST 4.5-12 gm

Descends LU qi

antitussive, abx

Bai qian
rhizoma cynanchi stauntonii acrid,sweet,sl warm LU 3-9 gm

1)descends LU qi, expels/tranforms phlegm cough w/ copious sputum, difficult to expectorate, wheezing/gurgling; LU Qi blockage/stag (may be used for Phlegm Heat, chronic or acute)

Sang Bai Pi
Mulberry root bark Sweet,cold LU,SP 6-15 gm

Jie geng
radix platycodonis Bitter,acrid,neutral LU 3-6 gm

1)opens & disperse LU Qi; expels/transforms phlegm cough, WH/WC; assists regulation of LI & BL, treats constipation, dysentery, and retention of urine; (Xing Su San cool dryness), (Sang Ju Yin wind heat), (Ren Shen Bai Du San WC+deficiency) 2)benefits throat - sore throat, loss of voice, important target herb; Yin Qiao San 3)promotes discharge of pus LU abscess, throat abscess (10 gm); Jie Geng Tang 4)guides other herbs to upper body combine w/ zhi ke to regulate qi; Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang Caution: overdose may cause ST qi rebelling

expectorant, antitussive, dec in BP, vasodilator, inc perfusion to ext, antiinflamm, treats ST/duod ulcers by inhibiting gastric acid, anti-diabetic

Ting Li Zi
semen descurainiae seu lepidii Acrid,bitter,cold LU,BL 3-9 gm

Bai Guo
Ginkgo nut Sweet,bitter, astringent neutral,sl toxic KI,LU 4.5-9 gm Crush 1st

1)stabilizes LU qi, stops cough & wheezing cough,wheezing w/sputum from LU heat, LU dryness; unproductive c/w d/t LU/KI xu; Ding Chuan Tang 2)stops discharge, stabilzes urine vag discharge and cloudy urine, frequency or incontinence, spermatorrhea; Yi Huang Tang

diuretic, anti-HTN, stim smooth intestine mm to inc peristalsis, analgesic, abx positive ionotropic and negative chronotropi c effects, mild diuretic for CHF abx, expectorant , bronchodila tor, dec BP, ut mm stimulatant

6B: Relieve Phlegm Heat (PH) Chuan bei mu

Dissapate nodules
bulbus fritillariae cirrhosiae Bitter,sweet,sl cold LU,HT 3-12 gm 1.0-1.5 gm ground incomp: wutou, fuzi

Zhe bei mu
bulbus fritillariae thunbergii Bitter, cold LU, HT 3-12 gm incomp: wutou, fuzi

1)clear heat and transforms phlegm early stage productive cough, acute LU heat, WH w/ phlegm or phlegm heat (green phlegm), (Bei Mu Gua Lou San dry phlegm), 2)clears heat; *dissipates nodules ext WH cough; phlegm fire in channels, nodules, goiter, sores, swellings, scrofula, LU or breast abscess *stronger than chuan bei mu

antitussive, bronchial mm relaxation (low conc), bronchial contraction (hi conc)

Dissolves nodules

1)clears heat, transforms phlegm, moistens LU & stop cough - many types of cough, esp chronic d/t yin xu w/ heat, scanty phlegm or blood streaked sputum; whooping cough 2)clears heat; dissipates nodules ext WH cough; (comb w/ other herbs for WC); phlegm fire in channels, nodules, goiter, sores, swellings, scrofula, LU or breast abscess

antitussive, expectorant effect lasting 2 hrs

Hai zao
Sargassum seaweed Bitter,salty, cold KI,LV 4.5-15gm Incomp: gan cao

1)reduces/dissolve phlegm, softens hardness goiter, scrofula, pain w/ hernia ds, swellings & nodules, esp testicles 2) promote urination, reduce edema auxiliary herb for leg qi edema(maybe used for obesity)

inhibits excess release of thyroid hormone for hyperthyroid (lg dose, short term); provides iodine for hypothyroid, immunostim (inc phagocytic activity) dec BP, hypoglycemic, inhibits elev of serum cholesterol and triglycerides; see also haizao

Kun bu
thallus laminariae Kelp Salty,cold KI,LV 4.5-15 gm

1)reduces/dissolve

phlegm, softens hardness scrofula, goiter, nodules of neck, hernia, swelling of testicles 2)promote urination, reduce edema auxiliary herb for leg qi

Gua lou shi

fructus trichosanthis snake gourd fruit Sweet,cold LU,ST,LI pi: 6-12 gm ren: crush 10-15gm

1)clears heat, transforms phlegm (pi) (Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan - heat in LU), (Bei Mu Gua Lou San - cough w/ thick sputum that is difficult to expectorate) 2)expands chest, relieves chest bi (pi) (like Gui Zhi) painful obst of chest d/t phlegm turbidity, HT dz w/ stifling sensation, phlegm blood in vessels, breast tenderness, modern use for CAD; Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang 3)moistens intestines (ren) dry constipation 4)reduce swelling,dissipate clumps; treats abscess (ren) abscesses of LU, breasts, intestines, PMS (ie si gua lou) HT & GBPhlegm obst the

absorbs acid

expectorant, abx; laxative (ren), vasodilation and perfusion of CA (pi)

Hai ge ke
Clam shell Bitter,salty,neutral KI,LU,ST 6-15 gm st Cook 1 , or crush and decoct in cheesecloth

1)clears LU heat, transforms phlegm cough d/t LU heat, difficult to expectorate thick phlegm, chest/rib pain 2)softens hardness, dissipates nodules phlegm fire goiter, scrofula 3)absorbs acid, alleviates pain duan form is best; acid regurg, epig pain, ulcers

Zhu ru
Bamboo shavings Sweet, sl cold GB,LU,ST 4.5-9 gm

1)clears heat, transforms phlegm heat in LU w/ thick sputum, stifling sensation in chest; stagnated phlegm disturbs GB, insomnia, palpitations, timidity, w/ other phlegm heat symptoms 2)clears heat, stops vomiting vomiting of sour/bitter material d/t heat in ST w/ bad breath and yellow greasy tongue coat; any type of vomiting (morning sickness) 1)vaporize phlegm heat, stops cough powerful for cough from PH, stubborn phlegm 2)opens orifices; sedates spasms phlegm obst of HT or LV, fainting, loss of consciousness, high fever, spasms, mental disorientation, paralysis of hands and feet, hemiplegia, bipolar, seizures, modern use for meningitis
expectorant, anti-platelet, abx, inc blood perfusion to CA and resistence to hypoxia

Wa leng zi
cockle shell salty,neutral LV,SP,LU 9-15 gm 1-3 gm powder form Crush/Cook 1st

1)dissolves phlegm, dissipates nodules masses of accum phlegm, goiter,scrofula 2)invigorates blood immobile or mobile abd masses of blood stasis or qi stagnation; modern use for splenomegaly 3)absorbs acid, alleviates pain chronic gastric pain, gastric and duodenal ulcers, blood stasis pain w/ vomiting, acid regurg 1)clears LU heat, expels phlegm heat in lung, thick sputum, difficult to cough out, bloody sputum 2)softens hardness, dissipates phlegm nodules scrofula, phlegm fire nodules 3)promote urination hot or stony PUD 1)clears heat, disperse LU Qi esp for hoarseness of voice, sore throat, phlegm heat cough, constrained LU qi 2)moistens intestines, unblock bowels laxative effect for mild constipation d/t heat
inc water content in intestines thus inc peristalsis, anti-HTN

Zhu li
Liquid bamboo sap (sweat) Sweet, cold HT,LU,LV 30-50 gm

Hai fu shi
Pumice/coral Salty,cold LU 6-15 gm Crush/cook 1st

Qian hu
radix peucedani Bitter,acrid,sl cold LU 6-10 gm Like bai qian

1)descends lu qi, expels phlegm (cold or heat) add to Ban Xia cough, wheeze, thick sputum d/t LU heat 2)disperse exterior WH or WC (disperses LU qi) cough

Pang da hai
Boat sterculia seed Sweet cold LI,LU 4.5-9 gm Steeped alone in tea