Transform Phlegm Cold Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the main Fx of
Ban Xia
Pinella Rhizome
Main Herb
- Slippery to direct rebellious qi downwards
- Acrid for opening
- Bitter for drying
- Thin phlegm/dampness; rebellious ST qi
Main Herb
What are the flavors associated with
Ban Xia
Pinella Rhizome
Main Herb
- Warm
- Acrid
- Toxic
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Ban Xia
Pinella Rhizome
Main Herb
- Lungs
- Spleen
- Stomach
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Tian Nan Xing
Arisaema Rhizome
- Very acrid, dispersing, warm, and drying
- Eliminates wind-phlegm in the channels and collaterals
- Toxic in it’s raw (sheng) form
What are the flavors associated with
Tian Nan Zing
Arisaema Rhizome
- Warm
- Bitter
- Acrid
- Toxic
What are the organs associated with
Tian Nan Zing
Arisaema Rhizome
- Liver
- Lung
- Spleen
What are the main Fx of
Bai Fu Zi
Typhonium Rhizome
- Acrid dispersing, raising, warm and drying
- Pathogenic wind phlegm in face and head
What are the flavors associated with
Bai Fu Zi
Typhonium Rhizome
- Warm
- Sweet
- Acrid
- Toxic
What organs are entered by
Bai Fu Zi
Typhonium Rhizome
- Liver
- Spleen
- Stomach
What are the main Fx of
Bai Jie Zi
White Mustard Seed
Main Herb
- Penetrates the yin to restore movement to the yang
- Transforms cold-phlegm, dissipates clumps
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Bai Jie Zi
White Mustard Seed
Main Herb
- Warm
- Acrid
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Bai Jie Zi
White Mustard Seed
Main Herb
- Lung
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Jie Geng
Balloon Flower Root
Main Herb
- Causes qi and the actions of other herbs to rise, soothes the throat.
- Releases the exterior, transforms phlegm, expels pus
Main Herb
What flavors are associated with
Jie Geng
Balloon Flower Root
Main Herb
- Neutral
- Bitter
- Acrid
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Jie Geng
Balloon Flower Root
Main Herb
- Lungs
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Xuan Fu Hua
Inula Flower
Main Herb
- Directs qi downwards to stop cough, softens hardened phlegm to break up clumped accumulations.
- Promotes the dissapation of pathogenic water
Main herb
What are the flavors associated with
Xuan Fu Hua
Inula Flower
Main Herb
- Slightly warm
- Bitter
- Acrid
- Salty
Main Herb
What organs are entered by
Xuan Fu Hua
Inula Flower
Main Herb
- Liver
- Lung
- Stomach
- Spleen
Main Herb
What are the main Fx of
Bai Qian
Cynanchum
- Directs Lung qi downwards; suitable for any type of cough, esp. good for phlegm in the throat.
What are the flavors are associated with
Bai Qian
Cynanchum
- Slightly warm
- Acrid
- Sweet
What organs are entered by
Bai Qian
Cynanchum
- Lung
