aromatic herbs that transform dampness (cold)

Question 1

SXs of Damp

Answer 1

Fullness/distention
 Nausea/vomiting
 Poor appetite
heaviness of extremities
loose stool
edema
T: Thick, greasy coating

Question 2

Taste and temp of these herbs

Answer 2

Aromatic transform damp herbs are different from drain damp herbs (which cause urination)
Spicy—-moving
bitter—–drying
aromatic/fragrant——enhance SP
to dissolve, dry, disperse dampness
uplift, TnT substances that would otherwise accumulate and cause damp imbalance

caution drying herbs can consume yin
when cooking, add at last 5-10 minutes d/t essential oils

Question 3

Damp characteristics

Answer 3

damp=sticky trait
can be damp heat or damp cold
dampness, “Xie Q”= evil qi that tends to accumulate in mdle jiao. obstructs TnT

also beneficial to use herbs that regulate qi. Dampness often includes stagnation

Question 4

Cang Zhu

atractylodes lancae

Answer 4

Aromatic transform damp

Atractylodes
for sticky and thick tongue coat
like a sponge when damp more than deficient
tonifies mdle jiao

85-90% of its FX is Strengthen SP- good for cold damp= distention, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, gas

goes to joints to help arthritis/swollen joints

induces sweat-releases exterior for common cold, HA, BA

MR: benefits LV- brightens eyes, good for stys, sleep in eyes, allergies in eyes

SP, ST
spicy, bitter, Aromatic, warm

Question 5

Hou Po

magnolia officinalis

Answer 5

Aromatic transform damp

Magnolia Bark

Distention of abdomen especially when intense, extreme bloating, qi stag in mdle jiao

Move qi, reduce food stag: constipation, poor appetite, halitosis, acid reflux. indigestion.

Warming: transforms phlegm- damp phlegm in upper jiao

SP/ST, LU, LI

contra: pregnancy! Pushes down

Question 6

(Guang) Huo Xiang

Pogostemon cablin

Answer 6

Aromatic transform damp

Patchouli

Aromatically transform dampness: distention, diarrhea, candida, loss of taste- increases secretion of gastric acid=promotes digestion

morning sickness

relesse exterior: cold/flu, HA, BA, usually in summer

Fungal infections: athletes foot, ringworm/tinea

SP, St, LU
spicy, aromatic, warm

Question 7

Tu Huo Xiang

agastaches rugosus

Answer 7

Aromatic transform damp

Giant Hyssop

substitution for Guang Huo Xiang

Question 8

Sha Ren

Amomum villosum

Answer 8

Aromatic transform damp

cardamom
chinese cardamom- d/n taste so good- more medicine. Moves Qi

Strong “moves qi” FX. Restores TnT: epigastric distention, belly pain, strengthens SP, appetite, nausea

helps stool- so not so wet. awakens SP, warms mdle

Stabilizes pregnancy=bleeding, restless fetus. gestational diabetes preventative

prevents tonifying herbs from causing stagnation-prevents side effects from tonifying herbs TEST QUESTION

SP, ST
spicy, aromatic, warm

contra: ANTI COAGULANT MEDS-might interact w/ blood thinners

Question 9

Cao Dou Kou

alpinia katsumadai

Answer 9

Aromatic transform damp

Galangal seeds
related to cooking root/spice

d/n move qi as much but warmer and more drying
belly pain, TOOTH pain, SP/ST coldness- for folks who like a hot water bottle

SAFE for pregnancy, CHILDREN who have vomiting, nausea

SP, ST
spicy, aromatic, Warm

Question 10

Cao Guo

Amomum Tsao-ko

Answer 10

Aromatic transform damp

Tsaoko Cardamon Fruit

most intense cases of greasy tongue: obstruction ST/SP, distention, fullness, pain, nausea, vomiting, phlegmy cough

esp good for MEAT STAG, increases lipase

Harmonizes Shao Yang (fever, chills: flu)

MR: antibiotic effect, bacteria, pathogenic fungi: tinea

SP, ST
Spicy, aromatic, Warm