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W.A.R.E.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| W.A.R.E. Are herbs that release the exterior So they promote sweat in order to expel ext pathogen from superficial levels of body | External Attacks of W C: Fever & chills HA, nasal congestion Stiff neck, muscle ache Absence of thirst Floating pulse |
| Caution for W. A. R. E. | Since they promote sweating & disperse Qi, caution should be used c. pt c. Qi Xu, Yin Xu, sweat, or used long term |
| W. A. R. E. Taste? Temp? Channel? Main action? | Taste: acrid Temperature: warm Channel: Lung Main Action: Promote sweat to release exterior |
| Ma Huang Ephedrae Herba/ Ephedra Stem Releases the ext for TY Excess-NO SWEAT | Also very good at to cough & wheeze (used in allergy & allergy medicine Promote urination to tx edema resulting from external attack, usually upper body edema, enters the LU |
| Gui Zhi, Cinnamomi Ramulus/ Cinnamon Twig Release the ext, for TY Xu- sweat | Warms the chest- tx chest Bi, palpations Warms the MJ-diarrhea, ab pain due to cold Warms the UB-tx urinary retention, edema Warms the channels, tx Bi syndrome, blood stag due to cold indirectly moves blood |
| Zi Su Ye, Perillae Folium, Perilla Leaf Releases the exterior, mild | Reg, MJ esp for morning sickness |
| Jing Jie, schizonepetae herba, Catnip Releases the exterior For both W-H & W-C, vents rashes | Used charred to stop bleeding- Liver Channel |
| Fang Feng, Saposhnikoviae Radix, Saposhnikoviae Root Releases the exterior, for both W-H & W-C | Can be used for all types of Wind- internal, external, hot, cold |
| Qiang Huo, Notopterygii Rhizoma Seu Rdx, Notopterygium Root Releases the exterior esp. when dampness is present: joint pain, sleepiness | Tx upper body Bi Syndrome |
| Gao Ben, Ligustici Rhz, Chinese Lovage Root Releases the exterior Good for occipital HA, vertex HA HA & nasal congestion | Tx Bi Syndrome esp acute low back pain, enters Du channel |
| Bai Zhi, Angelica Dahuricae Rdx, Angelica Root Releases the exterior YMing HA Opens nasal orifices | Reduces swelling and discharges pus Expels dampness- vag dc |
| Xi Xin, Askari Radx eat Rhizoma, Chinese Wild Ginger Releases the exterior Esp for body ache & HA | For pain due to cold Warms the Lungs-profuse sputum Sl toxic dosage: 1 to 3 grams |
| Sheng Jiang Pi, Zingiberis Rhz Cortex, Fresh Ginger Peel Releases the exterior | For superficial edema under skin |
| Shen Jiang, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Fresh Ginger Rhizome Releases the exterior Mild, esp for St problems | Warms the MJ-n/v Warms the Lung-profuse sputum Detoxify other herbs |
| Cong Bai, Alli Fistulosi Bulbus, Green Onion Releases the exterior Mild, early stage W-C | Warms the MJ |
| Xiang Ru, Moslae herba, Aromatic Madder, Releases the exterior | For SH Dampness |
| Cang Er Zi, Xanthil Fructus, Xanthium Fruit Releases the exterior Open nasal orifices | Relaxes joints Tx skin conditions |
| Xin Yu Hua, Magnoliae Floyd, Magnolia Flower Releases the exterior Opens nasal orifices | Cook in tea bag or wrapped in gauze |