Clear Heat, Dry Damp Flashcards by Rosie Ettinger

Q

What are the main Fx of

Huang Qin

Scuterllaria

Main Herb

A

Cools heat, dries damp
Stops bleeding, quiets fetus

Too much heat, causing restless fetal syndrome & liver yang rising

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Huang Qin

Scuterllaria

Main Herb

A

Cold
Bitter

Main Herb

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Q

What organs are entered by

Huang Qin

Scutellaria

Main Herb

A

Lung
Stomach
Gallbladder
Large Intestine

Upper Burner

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Huang Lian

Coptis Rhizome

Main Herb

A

Cools heat & drains fire (esp in HT/ST)
Dries dampness, resolves toxicity

Strongest anti-biotic

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Huang Lian

Coptis Rhizome

Main Herb

A

Cold
Bitter

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Huang Lian

Main Herb

A

Heart
Liver
Large Intestine
Stomach

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Huang Bai

Phellodendron Bark

Main Herb

A

Directs fire downwards
Clears damp-heat in lower jiao

Anti-fungal, strong association for LJ, helps KD Fire

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Huang Bai

Phellodendron Bark

Main Herb

A

Cold
Bitter

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Huang Bai

Phellodendron Bark

Main Herb

A

Kidney
Bladder

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Long Dan Cao

Chinese Gentian Root

Main Herb

A

Drains fire from excess- LV & GB
Eliminates lower burner damp heat

Dampness in genital area, headaches and red eyes

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Long Dan Cao

Chinese Gentian Root

Main Herb

A

Cold
Bitter

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Long Dan Cao

Chinese Gentian Root

Main Herb

A

Gallbladder
Liver
Stomach

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Ku Shen

Sophora Root

Main Herb

A

Expells wind
Stops itching
Promotes urination

Preferred herb for gential itching & parasites

Main Herb

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Q

What are the flavors associated with

Ku Shen

Sophora Root

Main Herb

A

Cold
Bitter

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Ku Shen

Sophora Root

Main Herb

A

Bladder
Heart
Liver
Large Intestine
Stomach
Small Intestine

Main Herb

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Q

What are the main Fx of

Qin Pi

Fraxinus

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A

Cools heat, drains damp
Benefits eyes
Binds the intestines

IBD, Dysentery, Wind damp (Bi-syndrome)

Q

What are the flavors associated with

Qin Pi

Fraxinus

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A

Cold
Bitter
Astringent

Could also be in “clear wind, dry damp” category

Q

What organs are entered by

Qin Pi

Fraxinus

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A

Gallbladder
Large Intestine
Liver
Stomach