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8 Cards in this Set
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LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm A&I: * Aromatically transforms dampness: Specifically for dampness obstructing the middle jiao - Releases exterior & transforms turbidity: For damp warm-febrile diseases or summerheat, + externally-contracted wind-cold with internal injury from dampness. C&C: - Yin Xu w/ Heat Signs - Stomach Fire Dosage: up to 9g - Do not cook for more than 15 minutes. |
Huo Xiang
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SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Neutral A&I: * Aromatically transforms dampness: for dampness obstructing the middle jiao. Because it is a neutral herb that does not lead to dryness it can also be used for damp-heat in Spleen channel (sweet, sticky taste in mouth, excessive saliva, & foul breath). - Transforms dampness & releases summerheat: damp-summerheat patterns also for early stages of damp warm-febrile diseases. C&C: Yin Xu Dosage: up to 9g |
Pei Lan
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LI, LU, SP, ST Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi, transforms dampness, & resolves stagnation: Used when dampness distresses the Spleen & Stomach or in cases of food stagnation. **An important herb for reducing & eliminating distention & fullness, especially when due to excess. - Warms & transforms phlegm & directs rebellious qi downward: for wheezing, coughing, & stifling sensation in the chest. C&C: - Pregnancy - Antagonizes Ze Xie & Han Shui Shi Dosage: up to 9g |
Hou Po
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SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic A&I: * Strongly dries dampness & strengthens the Spleen: for dampness obstructing the middle jiao. - Expels wind-dampness: for wind-cold-damp bi in the extremities - Clears dampness in the lower jiao: for damp-heat pouring downward (leg qi), vaginal discharge, & swollen, sore joints (lower limb) C&C: - Qi Xu with excessive sweating - Yin Xu with interior heat - loose watery stools Dosage: Up to 9g Herb is very drying - eat congee to counteract this effect. |
Cang Zhu
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School sample slices are larger and more orange.
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LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm or Neutral, Aromatic A&I: * Aromatically transforms dampness: damp warm-febrile diseases. - Warms the middle jiao& causes rebellious qi to descend: for vomiting due to cold from Spleen & Stomach Xu or Stomach Cold - Promotes the movement of qi & transforms stagnation: fullness in tghe chest, epigastrium, or abdomen. C&C: - Yin Xu - Xue Xu Dosage: up to 6g. Add Near End |
Bai Dou Ku
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SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic A&I: * Dries dampness & warms middle jiao: for damp-cold of the Spleen & Stomach. C&C: - Yin Xu Dosage: up to 6g - Add Near End |
Cao Dou Kou
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SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm A&I: * Strongly dries dampness & disperses cold: for damp-cold obstructing the Spleen & Stomach (epigastric & abdominal distention, fullness, & pain together with vomiting & diarrhea, & a very greasy tongue coating * Checks malarial disorders: intermittent fever & chills especially when due to damp-cold or turbid dampness. - Dissolves stagnation & distention: indigestion due to meat stagnation. C&C: - Qi Xu - Xue Xu - No cold or dampness - OD can cause vomiting Dosage: up to 6g - Roasting the herb reduces the possible side effect of vomiting. |
Cao Guo
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SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic A&I: * Used in prescriptions with tonifying herbs to prevent them from causing stagnation - Transforms dampness & stops vomiting: when dampness distresses the Spleen & Stomach. - Promotes the movement of qi & strengthens the Stomach: Spleen & Stomach stagnant qi patterns. - Calms the fetus: for morning sickness or restless fetus. C&C: Yin Xu with Heat Signs Dosage: up to 6g - Add near end when used in decoction. |
Sha Ren
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VERY IMPORTANT HERB
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