Herbs That Dispel Wind-dampness

Question 0

What are herbs that dispel wind-damp used for?

Answer 0

• Joint pain, bi painful obstruction syndrome, arthritis, etc.
• Can be +cold or +heat

Question 1

List 3 herbs that dispel wind-damp

Answer 1

Du Huo (1)
Wei Ling Xian (2)
Cang Er Zi (1)

Question 2

Du Huo (1)

Answer 2

• dispels wind-damp & alleviates pain
• disperses wind-cold-damp & releases exterior
• lesser yin-stage headache and toothache
• acute or chronic situations
• very widely used

Question 3

Wei Ling Xian (2)

Answer 3

• “awesome spiritual immortal”
• currently used in place of Mu Tong
• softens and transforms fish bones

Question 4

Cang Er Zi (1)

Answer 4

• opens nasal passages
• key herb for opening sinuses
• widely used