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[SCU - MM3] Herbs that Cool & Transform Phlegm-Heat (Functions & Indications)
Question | Answer |
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Qian Hu | 1) descend qi downward & expel phlegm 2) release exterior wind |
Chuan Bei Mu | 1) clear heat & transform phlegm for cough: cough w/ yin def. fire, cough w/ difficult to expectorate sputum 2) dissipate nodules |
Zhe Bei Mu | 1) clear heat & transform phlegm-heat for acute LU heat pattern w/ productive cough 2) dissipate nodules |
Gua Lou | 1) clear heat & transform phlegm-heat: heat induced coughs w/ sputum that is thick and difficult to expectorate 2) expand chest & dissipate nodules |
Gua Lou Pi | 1) clear LU, transform phlegm, regulate qi, expand chest: for dry cough & wind-heat dry throat |
Gua Lou Ren | 1) clear heat & transform phlegm-heat 2) expand chest 3) moisten intestines 4) promote healing of sores |
Tian Hua Fen | 1) drain heat & generate fluids: for wasting & thirsting disorder, cough w/ thick sputum or blood-streaked sputum 2) clear toxic-heat & expel pus: for hot toxic carbuncles and sores |
Tian Zhu Huang | 1) clear & transform phlegm-heat 2) clear HT & arrest convulsion: disorders of spasm/convulsion due to phlegm-heat, wind stroke w/ phlegm obstruction & gurgling throat sound. Especially useful in children |
Zhu Ru | 1) clear & transform phlegm-heat 2) clear ST heat & stop vomiting |
Hai Zao | 1) clear heat & reduce phlegm nodules: for neck nodules (goiter & scrofula) 2) promote urination & reduce edema |
Kun Bu | 1) reduce phlegm and soften areas of hardness for nodules in the neck of sensation of fullness & obstruction 2) promote urination & reduce edema |
Hai Fu Shi | 1) clear heat from LU & expel phlegm-heat 2) softens hardness & dissipates phlegm nodules 3) promote urination |
Ge Qiao | 1) clear heat, redirect LU qi downward, transform phlegm 2) softens hardness & dissipates nodules 3) promote urination |