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1
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What are the actions of Sang Zhi?

A

Treats numbness, itching upper limbs, dispels wind

2
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What are the actions of Xi Xian Cao?

A

Clears heat and pacifies liver, clears itching from damp-heat, hypertension, calms shen

3
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What are the actions of Qin Jiao?

A

Xu heat syndromes (fever), cramping in lower extremities, reduces jaundice (damp-heat), moistens intestines and unlocks bowels (constipation from dryness).

4
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What are the actions of Wei Ling Xiang?

A

softens hardness (fishbones), strongly mobilizes all 12 channels, reduces phlegm and pathogenic water

5
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What are the actions of Qi She?

A

Tracks down and eliminates wind (such as seizures)

6
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What are the actions of Mu Gua?

A

Relaxes the sinews and opens the channels for severe cramping (Liver), harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach

7
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What are the actions of Du Huo?

A

Lower body Bi pain, lesser yin stage headache and toothache

8
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What are the actions of Hu Gu?

A

Searches out wind; stops pain, strengthens bones, settles spasms/convulsions

9
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What are the actions of Hai Tong Pi?

A

Dispels wind-dampness for pain in lower back and knees, great at alleviating pain

10
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What are the actions of Wu Jia Pi?

A

Warms K/LIV (for chronic deficiency), strengthens sinews and bones (good for elderly)

11
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What are the actions of Luo Shi Teng?

A

Invigorates collaterals, cools the blood

12
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What are the actions of Sang Ji Sheng?

A

Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, Nourishes Xue/Yin, quiets fetus