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What are the main Fx of

Jin Yin Hua

Lonicera

Main Herb

A
  1. Disperses heat, anti-bacterial/anti-viral
  2. Stops bleeding (when charred)
  3. Sore throat from heat (not deficiency)

Treats general heat, sores, & toxin (vents wind-heat esp in UJ.)

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Jin Yin Hua

Lonicera

Main Herb

A

Cold
Sweet

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Jin Yin Hua

Lonicera

Main Herb

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Large Intestine
Lung
Stomach

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Lian Qiao

Forsythia

Main Herb

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  1. Venting UJ without being harsh
  2. Cools & vents heat, esp. in heart
  3. Disperses clumps, resolves toxicity

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Lian Qiao

Main Herb

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Bitter
Slightly Acrid

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Lian Qiao

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Heart
Lung
Gallbladder

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What are the main Fx of

Ban Lan Gen

Isatis Root

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  1. Drains heat, resolves fire toxicity
  2. Cools blood, benefits throat
  3. Anti-viral solution to common cold

Often used as a single-herb solution to the common cold. URI/ Herpes

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What are the flavors associated with

Ban Lan Gen

Istasis Root

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Cold
Bitter

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What organs are entered by

Ban Len Gen

Istasis Root

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Heart
Lung
Stomach

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What are the main Fx of

Pu Gong Ying

Dandelion

Main Herb

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  1. Cools heat, resolves toxicity
  2. Directs downwards
  3. Facillitates urination (painful dribbling)

Liver, Breast abscess/mastitis, intestinal abscess, nodules

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What are the flavors associated with

Pu Gong Ying

Dandelion

Main Herb

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Bitter
Cold
Sweet

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Pu Gong Ying

Dandelion

Main Herb

A

Liver
Stomach

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What are the main Fx of

Ye Ju Hua

Wild Chrysanthemum Flower

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  1. Disperses wind
  2. Clears heat
  3. Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling

Treats toxic heat, itching

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What flavors are associated with

Ye Ju Hua

Wild Chrysanthemum

A

Bitter
Acrid

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What organs are entered by

Ye Ju Hua

Wild Chrysanthemum

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Lung
Liver

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What are the main Fx of

Bai Jian Cao

Patrina

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  1. Treats toxicity, pus, and abscess
  2. Blood stasis

Especially in intestines

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What are the flavors assocaited with

Bai Jiang Cao

Patrina

A

Acrid
Bitter

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What organs are entered by

Bai Jiang Cao

Patrina

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Liver
Large Intestine
Stomach

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What are the main Fx of

Yu Xing Cao

Houttunynia

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  1. Disperses heat, drains damp
  2. Acts especially on the lungs
  3. Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling
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What are the flavors associate with

Yu Xing Cao

Houttunynia

A

Cool
Acrid

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What organs are entered by

Yu Xing Cao

Houttunynia

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Lung
Large Intesting

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What are the main Fx of

Bai Hua She She Cao

Oldenlandia

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  1. Cools heat & resolves toxicity
  2. Promotes expulsion of dampness through urination

Snakebite, intestinal abscess, breast disorders, lymphatic, cancer

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What are the flavors associated with

Bai Hua She She Cao

Oldenlandia

A
  1. Cold
  2. Bitter
  3. Sweet
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What organs are entered by

Bai Hua She She Cao

Oldenlandia

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  1. Liver
  2. Stomach
  3. Large Intestine
  4. Small Intestine
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# What are the main Fx of Shan Ci Gu | Cremastra
1. Resolves toxicity 2. Reduces clumping 3. Anti-cancer (tumors, abscess) | Toxic lesions, insect bites, snake bites
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# What flavors are associated with Shan Ci Gu | Cremastra
1. Cold 2. Sweet 3. Slightly Acrid
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# What organs are entered by Shan Ci Gu | Cremestra
1. Liver 2. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of He Ye | Lotus Leaves
1. Summerheat 2. Clears heat, stops bleeding 3. Raises clear yang | Specifically good for summer diarrhea (summerheat+damp)
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# What are the flavors associated with He Ye | Lotus Leaves
1. Neutral 2. Bitter 3. Slightly Sweet
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# What are the organs entered by He Ye | Lotus Leaves
1. Heart 2. Liver 3. Spleen
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# What are the main Fx of Lu Dou | Mung Bean
1. Clears Summerheat 2. Alleviates thirst 3. Resolves toxicity
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# What flavors are associated with Lu Dou | Mung Bean
1. Cold 2. Sweet
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# What organs are entered by Lu Dou | Mung Bean
1. Heart 2. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of Bai Xian Pi | Dictamnus Root Bark
1. Expells damp/ damp heat (skin conditions) 2. Relieves painful obstruction | Internal application for vaginal itching
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# What are the flavors associated with Bai Xian Pi | Dictamnus Root Bark
1. Cold 2. Bitter
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# What organs are entered by Bai Xian Pi | Dictamnus Root Bark
1. Spleen 2. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of Tu Fu Ling | Smilax ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Removes damp-heat 2. Resolves toxicity 3. Eases joints (syphillis) | Anti-Cancer
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# What are the flavors associated with Tu Fu Ling | Smilax ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Neutral 2. Sweet 3. Bland
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# What organs are entered by Tu Fu Ling | Smilax ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Liver 2. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of Ban Zhi Lian | Barbat Skullcap
1. Clears heat toxin & damp 2. Treats LU, LV, ST cancer 3. Relieves stasis, promotes urination
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# What are the flavors associated with Ban Zhi LIan | Barbat Skullcap
1. Cool 2. Acrid 3. Slightly Bitter
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# What organs are entered by Ban Zhi Lian | Barbat Skullcap
1. Liver 2. Lung 3. Stomach
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# What are the main FX of Ma Bo | Puffball Mushroom
1. It raises to disseminate & disperse 2. Throat disorders due to wind-heat | Severe throat issues/ throat cancer
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# What are the flavors associated with Ma Bo | Puffball Mushroom
1. Neutral 2. Acrid
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# What organs are entered by Ma Bo | Puffball Mushroom
1. Lung | Treats the throat and oral area
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# What are the main FX of Shan Dou Gen | Bushy Sophora
1. Clears the toxic swelling of the throat and gums
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# What are the flavors of Shan Dou Gen | Bushy Sophora
1. Cold 2. Bitter
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# What organs are entered by Shan Dou Gan | Bushy Sophora
1. Lung 2. Large Intestine
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# What are the main Fx of She Gan | Belamcanda
1. Clears heat toxin 2. Reduces throat swelling 3. Transforms phlegm
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# What are the flavors associated with She Gan | Belamcanda
1. Cold 2. Bitter
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# What organs are entered by She Gan
1.Lung
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# What are the main FX of Niu Huang | Buffalo Gallstone
1. Clears consciousness 2. Cools heat, dredges phlegm 3. Cools blood, resolves toxicity | Used for intense illness for heat at blood level
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# What are the flavors associated with Niu Huang | Buffalo Gallstone
1. Cool 2. Bitter
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# What organs are entered by Niu Huang | Buffalo Gallstone
1. Heart 2. Liver

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