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What are the main Fx of

Qian Hu

Hogfennel Root

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  1. Directs qi downwards, assists dissemination of the lung qi thereby expelling external pathogens.
  2. Directs fire downwards, dissolving phlegm
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What are the flavors associated with

Qian Hu

Hogfennel Root

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  1. Slightly cold
  2. Bitter
  3. Acrid
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What organs are entered by

Qian Hu

Hogfennel Root

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  1. Lungs
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What are the main Fx of

Chuan Bei Mu

Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb

Main Herb

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  1. Cools, moistens, directs the lung qi & heart fire downwards to transform phlegm, alleviate cough, relieve constraint, and disperse clumped phlegm-heat.

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Chuan Bei Mu

Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb

Main Herb

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  1. Slightly cold
  2. Bitter
  3. Sweet

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Chuan Bei Mu

Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb

Main Herb

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  1. Heart
  2. Lung

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Zhe Bei Mu

Zhejiang Fritillaria

Main Herb

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  1. Cold, drains heat, transforms phlegm-heat, releases constraint
  2. Dissipates nodules, esp. in neck/breasts

Main herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Zhe Bei Mu

Zhejiang Fritillaria

Main Herb

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  1. Cold
  2. Bitter

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Zhe Bei Mu

Zhejiang Fritillaria

Main herb

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  1. Heart
  2. Lung

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Gua Lou (Shi, Pi, Ren)

Trichosanthes fruit (skin, seed)

Main Herb

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  1. Cools and transforms phlegm-heat, moistens the intestines, directs turbid phlegm downards.
    Pi: Facillitates the flow of qi in chest, disperses constrained clumping.
    Ren: Slippery, moistens both the lung and intestines.

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Gua Lou (Shi, Pi, Ren)

Trichosanthes fruit (skin, seed)

Main Herb

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  1. Cold
  2. Sweet

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Gua Lou (Shi, Pi, Ren)

Trichosanthes fruit (skin, seed)

Main Herb

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  1. Large Intestine
  2. Lung
  3. Stomach

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Tian Zhu Huang

Bamboo Sugar Secretions

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  1. Arrests palpitations, extinguishing wind, dislodges phlegm and opens the orifices
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What are the flavors associated with

Tian Zhu Huang

Bamboo Sugar Secretions

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  1. Cold
  2. Sweet
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What organs are entered by

Tian Zhu Huang

Bamboo Sugar Secretions

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  1. Gallbladder
  2. Heart
  3. Liver
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What are the main Fx of

Zhu Li

Bamboo Sap (dried)

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  1. Cold, slippery, transforms hot, thick phlegm and opens the orifices.
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What are the flavors associated with

Zhu Li

Bamboo Sap (dried)

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What organs are entered by

Zhu Li

Bamboo Sap (dried)

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  1. Heart
  2. Lung
  3. Stomach
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What are the main Fx of

Zhu Ru

Bamboo Shavings

Main Herb

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  1. Cools the Lungs, Stomach, Gallbladder
  2. Scours phlegm, releases constraint, alleviates nausea

Bamboo Shavings

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Zhu Ru

Bamboo Shavings

Main Herb

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  1. Slightly cold
  2. Sweet

Bamboo Shavings

Main Herb

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What are the organs entered by

Zhu Ru

Bamboo Shavings

Main Herb

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  1. Lung
  2. Stomach
  3. Gallbladder

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

(Hai) Ge Ke/Qiao

Clam Shell

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  1. Cools heat, reduces phlegm-heat, reduces edema and damp-heat
  2. Disperses clumps such as scrufula

Clam Shell

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What are the flavors associated with

(Hai) Ge Ke/ Qiao

Clam Shell

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A
  1. Cold
  2. Bitter
  3. Salty

Clam Shell

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What organs are entered by

(Hai) Ge Ke/ Qiao

Clam Shell

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  1. Lung
  2. Stomach

Clam Shell

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# What are the main Fx of Kun Bu | Kelp
1. Reduces phlegm and reduces areas of hardness 2. Promotes urination, eliminates edema | Kelp
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# What are the flavors associated with Kun Bu | Kelp
1. Cold 2. Salty
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# What organs are entered by Kun Bu | Kelp
1. Kidney 2. Liver 3. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of Hai Zao | Seaweed
1. Softens areas of hardness, clears damp-heat, reduces edema | Seaweed
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# What are the flavors associated with Hai Zao | Seaweed
1. Cold 2. Bitter 3. Salty
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# What organs are entered by Hai Zao | Seaweed
1. Kidney 2. Liver 3. Lung 4. Stomach
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# What are the main Fx of Pang Da Hai | Sterculia Seed
1. Gently cools and moistens the throat and intestines
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# What are the flavors associated with Pang Da Hai | Sterculia Seed
1. Cold 2. Sweet
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# What organs are entered by Pang Da Hai | Sterculia Seed
1. Large Intestine 2. Lung

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