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What is the nature of diaphoretic herbs?
pungent (acrid) -
dispersing and expelling pathogens from the body by promoting sweating
How long should diaphoretics be cooked for?
10-15 min
What are the contraindications of diaphoretic herbs?
sweating due to Yang deficiency, night sweating, dehydration & bleeding
What are the symptoms of wind-cold EXCESS?
Chills, slight fever, body aches, headache,
NO SWEATING, cough with white sputum, nasal congestion, nasal discharge
Tongue: pink with thin white coat
Pulse: floating & tight
What is the treatment plan for Wind-Cold Excess?
Release the exterior & dispel Wind-Cold
What are the symptoms of wind-cold DEFICIENCY?
Px with weak constitutions or deficient at time of wind-cold attack.
Chills, slight fever, body aches, headache, SWEATING, fatigue, cough w/white sputum, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, pale face
Tongue: Pale w/thin white coat
Pulse: Floating & weak
What is the treatment plan for Wind-Cold Deficiency?
Release the exterior, dispel Wind-Cold, harmonize the Ying and Wei.
What does harmonizing the Ying and Wei mean?
Combining diaphoretic with a tonic
What is the channel most affected by exterior wind?
Urinary Bladder - Tai Yang Channel
also SI channel
most superficial level of the body
Which herb is #1 for wheezing and asthma?
Ma Huang - Herba Ephedra
Which herb(s) are good to treat both Wind-Cold Excess and Deficiency?
Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon
Px has the stomach flu with lots of nausea and vomiting. Which diaphoretic herb(s) can be given to her?
Zi Su Ye - Folium Perillae

Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis - very good for tx nausea & vomiting whether due to cold or heat in the stomach.
Which diaphoretic warming herb can also treat morning sickness?
Zi Su Ye - Folium Perillae -
calms the fetus, good pregnancy herb
Which diaphoretic herb can especially treat vertex headaches?
Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
Expels wind-cold-dampness & relieves pain, treats both ends of Du channel. Also tx low back pain.
Which diaphoretic herbs can dispel wind and stop itching?
Jing Jie - Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae
Fang Feng - Radix Ledebouriellae
Which diaphoretic herb can also treat diarrhea due to Lv-Sp disharmony?
Fang Feng - Radix Ledebouriellae
If px has the flu and body aches, which herb(s) is the best to treat this?
*Qiang Huo - Rx & Rz. Notopterygii
-special for *body aches*

Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon
Xi Xin - Herba Asari
This herb treats Wind-Cold in the summer.
Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
Which herb is good for treating Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Gao Ben - Radix & Rhizoma Ligustici
Which herbs are good for opening nasal passages?
MAJOR HERBS that open nasal passages:
Cang Er Zi - Fructus Xanthii
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae
Xi Xin - Herba Asari

also good for alleviating nasal congestion:
Ma Huang - Herba Ephedra
Gao Ben - Rx & Rz Ligustici
Which herb is a MAJOR herb for treating pain due to cold in the body?
Xi Xin - Herba Asari
Which is a major diaphoretic warming herb for treating frontal headaches?
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
Which of the diaphoretic warming herbs is a major herb for treating pain due to cold in the body?
Xi Xin - Herba Asari
Which diaphoretic herbs warm and invigorate the flow of Yang Qi?
Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon
Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
Which of the diaphoretic warming herbs also promote diuresis and treat edema?
Ma Huang - Herba Ephedra
Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
Which diaphoretic herb can especially treat occipital headaches?
Qiang Huo - Rx & Rz. Notopterygii
This diaphoretic herb treats both ends of the Du channel.
Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
Which diaphoretic herb can relieve toxicity and disperse hardenings?
Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
- applied topically for abscesses & sores
Which diaphoretic warming herb can treat toothaches?
Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
Xi Xin - Herba Asari (topical use)
Px has chills & fever, with sores and ulcerations on the skin. Which herb would be best to tx him?
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
reduces swelling, promotes pus discharge
Which diaphoretic herb is major herb to expel dampness?
Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
Which diaphoretic herb is commonly used to treat allergies with lots of nasal congestion?
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
Overdose of this herb can cause respiratory paralysis.
Xi Xin - Herb Asari
1-3g. Do not overdose. Over 3g causes respiratory paralysis.
Diaphoretic herb that reduces swelling and promotes pus discharge.
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
This herb reduces toxicity of other herbs in a formula.
Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis
Px has chills & fever with vaginal discharge due to cold damp in the body. Which herb can you use?
Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
One of the top herbs for clearing phlegm fluid in the Lung.
Xi Xin - Herba Asari
-warms the Lungs and transforms phlegm-fluid
Px has acute coughing with lots of sputum. Which herb would be best to treat this px?
Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis
warms the lung and stops coughing
Which herb is good for the initial stage of wind-cold attack?
Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
Which herb is considered the "Summer Ma Huang?"
Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
Which herb is the first choice for nasal congestion?
Cang Er Zi - Fructus Xanthii
What herb can treat loss of smell due to Wind-Cold attacking the nasal passages?
Xin Yin Hua - Flos Magnoliae