Open Orifice

Question 1

induce resuscitation, open all orifices, move blood to relieve swelling and pain, speed up labor, loss of consciousness due to misting of HT by phlegm or heat, amenorrhea, bi syndrome

Answer 1

she xiang (musk deer secretion)

Question 2

open orifice, promote resuscitation, eliminate turbid, relieve pain, treat patterns of cold closure, loss of consciousness due to cold or phlegm-cold, HDI w/ anticoagulant and antiplatelet meds, not for use w/ high fever

Answer 2

su he xiang (styrax)

Question 3

external wash to help herbs penetrate and move inward, clear heat constraint, open orifices, awaken shen, relieve pain, antibiotic

Answer 3

bing pian* (borneolum)

Question 4

induce resuscitation, calm shen, transform damp, strengthen and harmonize MJ, dislodge phlegm, promote blood flow, loss of consciousness due to damp-phlegm and turbidity blocking HT, improve hearing and memory

Answer 4

shi chang pu** (acorus)

Question 5

clear heat and toxin, subdue LV wind, open HT orifice by resolving phlegm, cool blood, wind-stroke affecting yin organs, very small dose, HDI w/ sedatives

Answer 5

niu huang (cattle/buffalo gallstone)