Warm Interior - Herbs

Question 1

Revives Yang, Rescues Rebellion
Assists the Yang and Warms the Fire
Disperses Cold, warms the channels, & alleviates PAIN

Acrid
Hot,
Toxic
HT, KD, SP

Answer 1

Fu Zi

Θ during pregnancy; Yin Def, or Yang excess
Hates: Xi Jiao

Question 2

Disperses Cold,
Scours out wind,
Overcomes dampness,
Stops PAIN

Acrid, Bitter
Hot,
Very Toxic
LV, SP, KD

Answer 2

Cao Wu (Zhi)

Θ during pregnancy;

Question 3

Dispels wind,
Disperses cold, stops PAIN,
Reduces SWELLING, induces ULCERATIONS, dispels PUTRIFICATION

Acrid, Bitter
Hot,
Very Toxic
LV, SP

Answer 3

Chuan Wu (Zhi)

Question 4

Warms the MJ and expels cold,
Rescues DEVASTATED YANG, expels interior cold.
Warms the LUNG, transforms thin MUCUS
Warms the CHANNELS, stops BLEEDING

Acrid
Hot
HT, LU, SP, ST

Answer 4

Gan Jiang
(Ginger)

during pregnancy; Yin Def, Blood heat

Question 5

Stops BLEEDING due to def. cold,
MILDLY warms interior

Bitter
Astringent Warm
LV, SP, ST

Answer 5

Pao Jiang
(Dried Ginger)

Question 6

Fortifies KD and SP YANG, warms HT YANG
Disperses deep cold, warms CHANNELS & VESSELS, stops PAIN
Leads Fire back to its source
Generation of Qi and Blood

Acrid,
Sweet
Hot
HT, KD, LV, SP

Answer 6

Rou Gui

Question 7

Warms the MJ, disperses cold, promotes movement of QI, alleviates PAIN
Redirects rebellious QI downward, stops VOMITING, HERNIAS,
Warms the SP, stops DIARRHEA, expels cold- dampness,
Leads Fire downward

Acrid,
Bitter
Hot,
Slightly Toxic
LV, SP, ST

Answer 7

Wu Zhu Ye

Caution:
diarrhea from long-term use

Question 8

Warms the MJ, disperses cold, alleviates abdominal PAIN,
Kills PARASITES (round worms)

Acrid
Hot, Slightly Toxic
KD, SP, ST

Answer 8

Hua Jiao
(Sichuan Pepper)

Question 9

Warms MJ,
Alleviates PAIN

Answer 9

Gao Liang Jiang
(Galanga)

Question 10

Warms MJ, directs rebellious QI down
Warms KD and aids YANG for IMPOTENCE

Acrid
Warm
KD, SP, ST

Answer 10

Ding Xiang (clove)

Hates: Yu Jin

Question 11

Disperses cold,
Warms the LV and KD, stops PAIN,
Regulates QI, harmonizes ST
For bulging disorders (hernias)

Acrid
Warm
LV, KD, SP, ST

Answer 11

Xiao Hui Xiang
(Fennel)

Contra: Fire from YIN def.

Question 12

Warms MJ, disperses cold from ST and LI, stops PAIN,
Applied as powder for TOOTHACHE

Acrid
Hot
ST, LI

Answer 12

Bi Ba/Bo
(Long Pepper Fruit)

Question 13

Warms the MJ and disperses cold,
For toothache w/ Bi Ba

Acrid
Hot
LI, ST

Answer 13

Hu Jiao
(Pepper)