6-2 Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing: Warm Herbs that Transform Cold-Phlegm

Question 0

properties. channels. KEY

Zhi Ban Xia

Answer 0

acrid. warm. toxic.
TAIYIN EARTH
- Acrid for opening
- Slippery for directing rebellious qi downward
- Bitter for drying
- Best used for THIN PHLEGM or dampness as well as rebellious ST QI

Question 1

latin

Zhi Ban Xia

Answer 1

Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum

Question 2

Actions

Zhi Ban Xia

Answer 2

• Dries dampness, transforms phelgm, and causes rebellious qi to descend: for cough with copious sputum, as in cold-phlemg in the LU. Esp. effective for transforming phelgm due to dampness of the SP
• Directs rebellious qi downward and stops vomitting for nausea and vomiting due to many causes including cold, thin mucus, ST def., ST heat, or pregnancy
• Dissipates nodules and reduces clumps: for nodules, pressure, distention or pain due to phlemg lingering in the chest, phlemg nodules in the neck such as goiter and scrofula or obstruction caused by phlemg anywhere in the body. Also for focal distention in the chest and epigastrium

Question 3

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Zhi Tian Nan Xing

Answer 3

Arisaematis Rhizoma Preparatum

Question 4

properties. channels. KEY

Zhi Tian Nan Xing

Answer 4

bitter. acrid. warm. toxic.
TAIYIN LV
- Very acrid, dispersing, warm and drying
- Eliminates wind-phlegm in the channels and collaterals
- Toxic in its raw form

Question 5

actions

Zhi Tian Nan Xing

Answer 5

• Dries dampness and expels phlegm: for cough and a stifling and distended sensation in the chest due to stubborn phlemg. This herb is extremely drying in nature
• Disperses wind-phlemg and stops spasms: for obstruction due to wind-phlemg, usually in the channels, with dizziness, vertigo, numbness in the limbs, facial paralysis, spasms in the hands or feet, opisthotonos, stroke, seizures or lockjaw
• Reduces swelling and alleviates pain: used topically for such problems as deep-rooted sores, ulcers and carbuncles. Also for swelling due to traumati injury and joint pain secondary to phlegm. For this purpose, the herb is used in its unprepared form. Recently used topically for cervical cancer.

Question 6

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Zhi Bai Fu Zi

Answer 6

Typhonii Rhizoma Preparatum

Question 7

properties. channels. KEY

Zhi Bai Fu Zi

Answer 7

acrid. sweet. warm. toxic.
LV EARTH
- Raising, acrid-dispersing, warm and drying
- Especially indicated for pathogenic wind-phlegm in the FACE AND HEAD
- c/i during pregnancy

Question 8

actions

Zhi Bai Fu Zi

Answer 8

• Dries dampness, transforms phlemg, expels wind, stops spasms; for WIND-PHLEGM affecting the head resulting in wind-stroke, facial paralysis, hemiplegia or migraine h/a
• Resolves toxicity and dissipates nodules: for snakebite, scrofula or other nodules due to phlemg and toxicity. For these problems, it is generally used topically and in its fresh form
• Dries dampness and stops pain and itching: for wind-cold-damp painful obstruction as well as damp skin problems such as eczema. For the latter problem, it can be powdered and applied topically.

Question 9

latin

Bai Jie Zi

Answer 9

Sinapis Semen

Question 10

properties. channels. KEY

Bai Jie Zi

Answer 10

acrid. warm.
LU
- Penetrates to the yin to restore movement to the yang
- Transforms cold-phlegm
- Dissipates clumps

Question 11

actions

Bai Jie Zi

Answer 11

• Warms the LU, regulates the qi and expels phlegm: for coughing of copious and thin sputum, chest distention and pain due to the accumulation of cold-phlemg, esp in chronic disorders
• Promotes movement of the qi, disperses clumps, unblocks the collaterals, and stops pain: for phlegm-dampness and spreading sores, and phlegm nodules such as srofula

Question 12

latin

Jie Geng

Answer 12

Platycodi Radix

Question 13

properties. channels. KEY

Jie Geng

Answer 13

bitter. acrid. neutral.
LU
- Causes the qi and the actions of other herbs to rise
- Soothes the throat
- Releases the exterior
- Transforms phlegm
- Expels pus

Question 14

actions

Jie Geng

Answer 14

• Opens up and disseminates the LU qi, dispels phlegm and benefits the throat: for cough or wheezing with profuse sputum, throat pain and loss of voice. Can be used for cough with profuse sputum from either cold or heat
• Pushes out pus: for expelling pus associated with LU abscess or throat abscess. The traditional disease of LU abscess is marked by fevers, chest pain, coughing of yellow sputum with a fishy smell, along with coughing up of blood and pus
• Opens up and raises the LU qi while also directing the actions of other herbs to the upper regions of the body: ised not only to reinforce the actions of other herbs that clear and drian the upper burner, but also whenever the actions of a formula should be focused on the upper regions of the body

Question 15

latin

Xuan Fu Hua

Answer 15

Inulae Flos

Question 16

properties. channels. KEY

Xuan Fu Hua

Answer 16

bitter. acrid. salty. slightly warm.
LV TAIYIN EARTH
- Directs qi downward to stop cough
- Softens hardened phlegm to break up clumped accumulations
- Promotes the dissipation of pathogenic water

Question 17

actions

Xuan Fu Hua

Answer 17

• Reduces phlegm and promotes the dissipation of pathogenic water: for phlegm and fluids clogging up the LU or problems due to accumulation of phlegm and thin mucus. While most appropriate for cold disorders, when combined with the proper herbs it can also be used for hot disorders
• Redirects the qi downward and stops vomiting: for vomiting, hiccough, and belching

Question 18

latin

Bai Qian

Answer 18

Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma

Question 19

properties. channels. KEY

Bai Qian

Answer 19

acrid. sweet. slightly warm.
LU
- Directs the LU qi downward
- Suitable for any type of cough
- Especially good for phlegm in the throat
- c/i STRONGLY DISPERSING ACRID HERB; not for unproductive cough associated with LU def. unless properly prepared

Question 20

actions

Bai Qian

Answer 20

• Redirects the qi downward, dispels phlegm, and stops cough: for cough with copious sputum and gurgling in the throat. This is a very important herbs for LU qi blockage and stagnation. It is used for disorders of excess with copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate, as well as wheezing. Although slightly warm, it is not dying.