Drain Downward Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are the main Fx of
Da Huang
Rhubarb Root
Main Herb
- Purges clumped heat in intestines.
- Cools blood, removes blood stasis
- In charred form, it stops bleeding
Any excess condition, constipation from excess, Yang Ming Fu syndrome
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Da Haung
Rhubarb Root
Main Herb
- Cold
- Bitter
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Da Huang
Rhubarb Root
Main Herb
- Heart
- Large Intestine
- Liver
- Stomach
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Mang Xiao
Mirabilite
Main Herb
- Softens hardened clumping of pathogenic heat in the intestines
Treats poisoning
Main Herb
What are the flavors associated with
Mang Xiao
Main Herb
- Very cold
- Acrid
- Bitter
- Salty
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Mang Xiao
Main Herb
- Stomach
- Large Intestine
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Fan Xie Ye
Senna Leaf
- Drains downward and guides out stagnant heat in the intestines
What are the flavors associated with
Fan Xie Ye
Senna Leaf
- Cold
- Sweet
- Bitter
What organs are entered by
Fan Xie Ye
Senna Leaf
- Large Intestine
What are the main Fx of
Lu Hui
Aloe Vera
- Cools the liver
- Relieves constipation
- Kills parasites
Aloe Vera
What flavors are associated with
Lu Hui
Aloe Vera
- Cold
- Bitter
Aloe Vera
What organs are entered by
Lu Hui
Aloe Vera
- Liver
- Large Intestine
- Stomach
Aloe Vera
What are the main Fx of
Huo Ma Ren
Cannabis (hemp) seeds
- Enriches the yin fluids
- Moistens the intestines
- Unblocks dry constipation
What flavors are associated with
Huo Ma Ren
Cannabis Seed
- Neutral
- Sweet
What organs are entered by
Huo Mai Ren
Cannabis Seed
- Large Intestine
- Spleen
- Stomach
