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bitter, spicy, mildly cold
HT LU SP
AromOpenOrif
B.953 C.820 Dr.153
bīng piàn 冰片

(1) Opens orifices, awakens spirit, & unblocks closed disorders [Fainting & convulsions*, impaired consciousness]
(2) Clears heat, drains fire, resolves toxicity, clears eyes, removes superficial visual obstruction, & stops pain [Red & swollen eyes*, superficial visual obstructions, headache, mouth sores]
(3) Clears heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules, & alleviates itching [Pain & swelling in throat*, skin sores & scabies, tearing eyes, photophobia; Powder regenerates flesh]



bīng(ice) piàn(slice)
Borneolum
borneol
(1) Fainting & convulsions
(2) Red & swollen eyes
(3) Pain & swelling in throat
spicy, warm, aromatic
HT LV SP
AromOpenOrif, Not in Clinic
B.947 C.818
shè xiāng 麝香

(1) Vigorously opens orifices, revives spirit, & unblocks closed disorders [Impaired consciousness* d/t cold or heat such as heat pathog entering PC, convulsions, delirium, stupor, fainting, closed ds, tetanic collapse, phlegm collapse, seizures]
(2) Invigorates blood, dissipates clumps, reduces swelling, & alleviates pain [Severe: Fixed palpable masses*, toxic sores, carbuncles, traumatic injury obstr channels & collaterals, painful bi, coronary artery dz, d/t blood stasis]
(3) Hastens delivery & facilitates downward passage of stillborns [Dead fetus or placenta fails to descend]



shè(musk deer, Moschus) xiāng(fragrance)
Moschus
musk
(1) Impaired consciousness
(2) Severe: Fixed palpable masses
(3) Dead fetus or placenta fails to descend
bitter, spicy, warm, aromatic
HT ST
AromOpenOrif
B.956 C.824 Dr.152
shí chāng pú 石菖蒲

(1) Opens orifices, dislodges phlegm, removes filth, & quiets spirit [Forgetfulness*, dulled senses, dizziness, stupor, seizures, deafness]
(2) Transforms turbid dampness, awakens SP, & promotes movement of qi [Abdominal distention & pain*, chest & epigastric fullness, d/t damp & turbidity obstruct MJ]
(3) Promotes blood flow & reduces swelling [WCD bi*, trauma, sores]



shí(stone) chāng(flourishing, prosperous) pú(cattails, reeds)
Acori tatarinowii Rhizoma
acorus
(1) Forgetfulness
(2) Abdominal distention & pain
(3) WCD bi
spicy, sweet, warm, aromatic
HT SP
AromOpenOrif, Not in Clinic
B.950 C.822
sū hé xiāng 蘇合香

(1) Opens orifices & penetrates through turbidity to awaken spirit [Closed disorder*, phlegm collapse, epidemic toxic dz; Esp for Cold disorders]
(2) Opens up areas of constraint & clears away filth [Chest & abdomen cold fullness & pain*, stifling sensations, coranary artery dz, biliary colic, topical for childblain]



sū(revive) hé(join) xiāng(fragrant) ["revive & join fragrance"]
Styrax (Liquidambar orientalis)
styrax
(1) Closed disorder
(2) Chest & abdomen cold fullness & pain