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Warm herbs that transform phlegm cold

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What is the Latin for Ban Xia?   Rhizoma Pinellia Ternatae  
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Which form of Ban Xia is best to transform phlegm cough?   Fa Ban Xia  
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Which channels does Ban Xia enter?   Lung, Spleen and Stomach  
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Which form of Ban Xia is best to downbear counterflow and check vomiting?   Jiang Ban Xia  
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What is the nature and flavor of Rhizoma Pinellia Ternatae?   Acrid, warm and toxic  
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Which herb has the following indications: Dry dampness, transform phlegm, descend rebellious Qi Downbears counterflow and stops vomiting   Ban Xia - Rhizoma Pinellia Ternatae  
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How is Jiang Ban Xia processed in order to reduce toxicity?   Rinsed and boiled with fresh ginger and alum  
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How is Fa Ban Xia processed?   Rinsed and mixed with Gan Cao and lime mineral  
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What is the Latin for Tian Nan Xing?   Rhizoma Arisaematis Preparatum  
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What is the distinguishing quality for Tian Nan Xing when describing what type of phlegm it is able to transform?   Stubborn phlegm  
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Which herb is currently being studied for its impact in treating cervical cancer?   Tian Nan Xing  
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What are three functions of Tian Nan Xing?   Dries dampness and transforms phlegm - Dispels wind and resolves tetany - Disperses swelling and relieves pain  
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What is the difference between Tian Nan Xing and Dan Nan Xing?   Tian Nan Xing is dryer, warmer and toxic. Dan Nan Xing is cool.  
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How is Dan Nan Xing processed and what does this do?   With cow or pig bile reducing toxicity, cooling, and moderating the drying quality.  
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Do Tian Nan Xing and Dan Nan Xing have the same channel entry?   No... Tian = LV, LU, SP and Dan = LV, GB  
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What is the Latin for Bai Fu Zi?   Rhizoma Typhonii Gigantei  
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Bai Fu Zi is most unique in that it is used when phlegm is combined with which element?   Wind  
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Bai Fu Zi can be used topically as a wash for what?   Itch  
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Does Bai Fu Zi resolve toxin and disperse binds?   Yes  
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Between Bai Fu Zi and Bai Jie Zi, which frees the network vessels for pain, cold and stasis?   Bai Jie Zi  
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What is the Latin for Bai Jie Zi?   Semen Sinapis Albae  
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What is the nature of Bai Jie Zi?   Warm  
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What is the flavor Bai Jie Zi?   Acrid  
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What is the channel entry for Bai Jie Zi?   Lung  
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What effect does Bai Jie Zi have on the lungs?   When there is cold phlegm present, it is dispersing, invigorating and unblocking.  
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Which herb is good for cold phlegm lodged in the joints?   Bai Jie Zi  
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This herb is damaging to yin and qi   Bai Jie Zi  
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What is the Latin for Zào Jiá/o?   Fructus Gleditsiae sinensis  
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Which direction is Zào Jiá/o known to direct lung qi?   Down  
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What 2 channels does Zào Jiá/o enter?   Lung and Large Intestine  
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Zào Jiá/o is used as a dui yao with which herb to diffuse lung qi?   Ma Huang  
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Which herb in this category dispels phlegm, opens the orifices, disperses binds and can be used as a suppository to unblock the bowels and expel worms?   Zào Jiá/o  
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What is the Latin for Zao Jiao Ci?   Spina Gleditsiae  
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Which herb is known to expel pus and draw out toxicity?   Zao Jiao Ci  
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In addition to expelling pus, what is the other function of Zao Jiao Ci?   Kill worms  
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What is the contraindication for Zao Jiao Ci?   Flat or ruptured abscesses and pregnancy  
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What is the Latin for Xuán Fù Huā?   Flos Inulae  
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In addition to being bitter, acrid, and slightly warm, what unique flavor does Xuán Fù Huā also have?   Salty  
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Which flower is good to dissipate pathogenic fluid accumulation that causes panting?   Xuán Fù Huā  
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What is the special instruction when decocting Xuán Fù Huā?   Wrap in a cloth bag  
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In addition to calming panting, Xuán Fù Huā has which lesser utilized function?   Downbear counterflow and check vomiting  
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What is the Latin for Bai Qian?   Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi stauntonii  
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Why is Bai Qian unique in flavor?   Sweet (acrid & slightly warm)  
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Which herb is both gentle and downbearing in its function to transform phlegm?   Bai Qian  
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What cautions need to be observed when using warm herbs that transform phlegm cold?   They are generally strong and toxic so use caution in yin vacuity, depleted fluids and bleeding  
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In order to treat phlegm, treat the ______   Qi  
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What are the 4 types of phlegm?   Damp, Cold, Heat, Dryness  
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What methods are used in the treatment of phlegm?   Clearing, Transforming, Dispersing, Dispelling, Drying  
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What do Ban Xia, Tian Nan Xing, Bai Fu Zi, and Zao Jia/o all have in common?   Toxic  
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Which warm herbs that transforms phlegm cold enters the Large Intestine?   Zao Jia/o  
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Which channel does every herb in the warm herbs that transform phlegm cold category enter?   Lung  
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