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Herbs 1-Week 1
Herbs that Release the Exerior: Wind-Cold
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Wind-Cold EXCESS only. Great for asthma/wheezing. “Makes you sweat.” Also regulates water circulation and treats edema. (Goes to LU and UB.) Do not use in pts. With epilepsy, convulsions, hypertension. Careful in pregnancy. | Ma Huang |
| "Summer" Ma Huang. DJ says this one is "more of an academic herb." | Xiang Ru |
| Another wonderful herb for sinus and sinus headache. LU/ST--AW | Flos Magnoliae (aka Xin Yi Hua) |
| It's in every sinus formula. Exterior Releasing for Wind-Cold AND Wind-Damp. Goes to only LU. Is Toxic/Bitter/Warm and Sweet!! The "Deep Green Ear Herb." | Cang Er Zi (aka Fructus Xanthii) |
| The only one on our list that is Acrid and COOL. (This is the one that "makes you pee" --> Pi. | Sheng Jiang Pi (aka ginger root peel) |
| Mostly used for nausea and is added to formulas to offset possible stomach/GI upset, this herb goes to Upper Jiao (LU) and Middle Jiao (ST & SP) and if used in early stages of Wind-Cold (or preventive) might knock it out. But only 15-20 slices! | Sheng Jiang (aka Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) |
| "Powerfully warm & piercing," says Bensky. "Can treat BOTH Interior AND Exterior Cold," says DJ. It's just Acrid-Warm (LU-HT-KD!!)- but seems to be VERY warm. You can SNORT it for sinus-- but not > 1-3g! Also for pain- including abd & arthritis. | Xi Xin (aka Herba Asari) |
| Just think of white (until we have more Bai herbs in this group): Helps with all kind of white discharges (clear/white snot, white pus, white vaginal discharge, "Cold" diarrhea. Also for pain along ST channel (which is cheekbone/eye area: remember?). | Bai Zhi (aka Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) |
| The only one of the bunch to go to UB and Du (aka GV) channel-- so is great for Vertex headaches! Also used as "guiding" herb to head. | Gao Ben (aka Rhizoma Ligustici-- but there seem to be alot of Ligustics in our lists...) |
| Exterior conditions (e.g., Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat) are typically characterized by what? | Sudden onset |
| If not treated, Wind-Cold can turn into Wind-Heat within a matter of... | hours! |
| "Guard against Wind." "THE herb of choice for (Exterior) conditions WHEN BODY ACHES & PAINS ARE CHIEF COMPLAINT." Used for BOTH Exterior AND Interior Wind! (Acrid-Sweet-Sl Warm; LIV-UB-SP) | Fang Feng (Fang= Guard; Feng= Wind) |
| Can be used for BOTH Wind-Cold AND Wind-Heat. First herb you think about. "Warms without dring." Vents rashes, relieves itching. If you char it, it stops bleding.) (Acrid-sl Warm; LU-LIV) | Jing Jie (aka Herba SCHIZO-nepetae) |
| For OCCIPITAL headaches ('cause of the UB channel). Great for Wind-Cold-Damp (pain & heaviness) in UPPER BODY. Guiding herb to Tai Yang (UB) and Du channels. Acrid-bitter-aromatic. UB & KID. | Qiang Huo (aka Radix Notopterygii) |
| Where does the Lung meridian start? (Not "where is LI-1?" but where does the meridian actually originate?) | At Ren-12, just over the Stomach! "Between umbilicus and xiphoid process" |
| Purple Perilla Leaf (Perilla Folium) Is Acrid-AROMATIC-Warm. Short-term use only (as was Ma Huang and 1-2 others). CALMS THE FETUS!! LU-SP. Goes to LU to expand chest and get rid of fluid. Goes to SP for nausea & seafood poisoning. | Zi Su Ye (aka Perilla Folium) |
| Use this herb for Deficiency OR Excess! Invigorates flow of Yang qi (for EXCESS) but also treats Wei qi DEFICIENCY to help control the closing (and opening) of the pores. Warms & unblocks the channels (PMS). Std does 3-9 ; 9-15 for WCD; Pregnancy < 6g! | Gui Zhi (aka Ramulus Cinnabonus) |
| Caution in febrile condition and "Yin Deficiency Heat" aka "Empty Heat" | Gui Zhi (aka Ramulus Cinnamomi) |
| DO NOT USE FOR WIND-COLD DEFICIENCY!! EXCESS ONLY!! | Ma Huang |
| Never use more than 1 week. | Ma Huang |
| The schizo herb with the XX "powerfully warm & piercing" quality. Treats Exterior AND Interior Cold. | Xi Xin (aka Schizo something) |
| Taking to much fresh ginger root (Sheng Jiang), e.g., >30 g a day, can cause what unwanted effects? | Dry mouth, sore throat, nose bleeds, Kidney inflammation, and increase in blood pressure. |
| Too much of this herb (because it's aromatic?) might damage Stomach qi and lead to nausea/vomiting. | Qiang Huo |
| When this herb is charred, it can be used to stop bleeding. (It's the schizophrenic herb that addresses both Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat). | Jing Jie (aka Herba Schizonepetae) |
| Not only is it the "herb of choice" for body aches & pain (d/t Exterior "Invasion") but also "subdues/sedates" INTERNAL LIVER WIND (for spasms/cramps) as well as "LIV overacting on SP" IBS type symptoms! | Fang Feng |
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