He Zi (Fr Chebulae)
1)exterior patterns 2)Internal accumulation and stagnation of damp heat
Rou Dou Kou (Sm Myristicae) Nutmeg
1)Diarrhea due to heat 2) internal heat patterns
Chun Pi (Cortex Ailanthi)
1)Use caution in spleen and stomach deficiency 2)where there is significant kidney yin deficiency
Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysitum rubrum)
1)hot diarrhea or early sages of dysenteric disorders 2)pregnancy
Lian Zi (Sm Nelumbinis) Lotus seed
Contra in patients w/ abdominal distention or constipation
Qian Shi (Ms. Euryales)
use caution in patients w/ difficulty urinating or defecating
Jin Ying Zi (Fr Rosae Laevigatae) Cherokee rosehip
excessive pathogenic heat overdose and prolonged use can cause abdominal pain and constipation
Fu Pen Zi (Fr Rubi) Chinese Raspberries
1) Caution in Yin def. w/ heat signs 2) contra in urinary difficulty
Bai Guo (Sm Gingko) Gingko nuts
1) patterns of excess, use caution where there is viscous difficult to expectorates sputum 2) slightly toxic avoid long term or excessive amounts
Fu Xiao Mai (Fr Tritici) Light Wheat Grain
sweating due to exterior pathogen
Hai Piao Xiao (Endoconchae Sepiae)
extended use may lead to constipation; some sources say it may antagonize Fu Zi (Rx Aconitelat) and Bai Ji (Rz Bletillae)