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Herbal Comp-DD...
Downward-Draining, Drain Damp, Dispel Wind-Damp Herbs
Herb | Function |
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Da Huang- rhubarb | Drains heat, Purge accumulation, Drain damp-heat, Drain heat from blood: hemorrhoids…Invigorates blood & dispel stasis, *cold, can weaken ST qi: not longterm |
Mang Xiao | Purge accum. & heat, Moisten dryness, soften hardness, Heat in ST & int., Heat in mouth & throat, Stop lactation |
Huo Ma Ren | Moisten stools, Nourish intestines, Nourish yin, *mild, gentle |
Qian Niu Zi | Drives water & heat accum., Expel intestinal parasites, Reduce stagnation |
Gan Sui | Drain water downwards, *pass water anally, *not for pregnancy; only for robust constitutions |
Fu Ling | Promotes urination. Leach dampness, Tonify SP, Transform phlegm, Quiet HT & calm spirit |
Zhu Ling | Promote urination (stronger diuretic), NO tonifying qualities |
Yi Yi Ren (NOT ON TEST) | Promote urination, Leach out dampness, Strengthen SP, Clears heat |
Che Qian Zi | Promote urination. Clears heat. Solidify stool. Clears eyes (LV, KD def), Expel phlegm & stop cough. Lowers blood pressure, *leucorrhea |
Dong Qui Zi | Promote urination, Unblock painful urinary dysfunction: hot Lin sx., Benefit breast: lactation, swollen… |
Jin Qian Cao | *golden herbs: Jin Qian Cao, Hai Jin Sha, Ji Nei Jin, Expels stones: urinary & GB |
Ze Xie | Drain KD fire, Promote urination. Leach dampness |
Yin Chen Hao | Jaundice, Damp-heat or cold |
Du Huo | Alleviate pain: lower extremities, Dispel wind-damp |
Qin Jiao | Bitter, acrid, s. cold. Treats HOT bi. Relax sinews. Hot or cold, acute or chronic |
Wei Ling Xian | Strong moving. Dispel wind-damp. Alleviate pain. Soften fish bones (lodged in throat) |
Sang Zhi | Dispel wind, Unblock channels. Upper extremities. *twig: goes to channels |
Cang Er Zi | Very dry. Dry mucous membranes, Open nasal passages, Dispel wind |