HB103 wk2 Functions

Question 1

Zhu Ru (Caulis Bambusae)

Answer 1

1) Clears & transforms phelgm heat 2) Clears heat stops vomiting

Question 2

Hai Zao (Sargassum)

Answer 2

1) Reduces phlegm, softens hardness 2) Promotes urination reduces edema

Question 3

Zhi Ban Xia (Rz Pinelliae Prep)

Answer 3

1)Dries dampness, transforms phelgm& causes rebellious qi to descend 2) directs rebellious qi downward stops vomiting 3) dissapates nodules ruduces clumping

Question 4

Zhi Tian Nan Xing (Rz Arisaematis)

Answer 4

1) Dries dampness expels phlegm stops cough 2) Disperses wind phlegm stops spasms or convulsions 3) reduces swelling alleviates pain

Question 5

Bai Jie Zi (Sm Sinapis)

Answer 5

1) Warms the Lungs, regulates qi expels phlegm 2) Promotes the movement of qi disperses clumps unblocks the channels & collaterals, stops pain

Question 6

Jie Geng (Rx Platycodi)

Answer 6

1) Opens & disseminates the lung qi, dispels phlegm, benefits the throat 2) Expels pus 3) Opens & raises the lung qi directs actons of the herbs to the throat (guiding herb to the upper region)