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What is the nature of diaphoretic herbs?
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pungent (acrid) -
dispersing and expelling pathogens from the body by promoting sweating |
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How long should diaphoretics be cooked for?
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10-15 min
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What are the contraindications of diaphoretic herbs?
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sweating due to Yang deficiency, night sweating, dehydration & bleeding
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What are the symptoms of wind-cold EXCESS?
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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 |
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What is the treatment plan for Wind-Cold Excess?
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Release the exterior & dispel Wind-Cold
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What are the symptoms of wind-cold DEFICIENCY?
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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 |
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What is the treatment plan for Wind-Cold Deficiency?
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Release the exterior, dispel Wind-Cold, harmonize the Ying and Wei.
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What does harmonizing the Ying and Wei mean?
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Combining diaphoretic with a tonic
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What is the channel most affected by exterior wind?
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Urinary Bladder - Tai Yang Channel
also SI channel most superficial level of the body |
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Which herb is #1 for wheezing and asthma?
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Ma Huang - Herba Ephedra
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Which herb(s) are good to treat both Wind-Cold Excess and Deficiency?
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Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon
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Px has the stomach flu with lots of nausea and vomiting. Which diaphoretic herb(s) can be given to her?
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Zi Su Ye - Folium Perillae
Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis - very good for tx nausea & vomiting whether due to cold or heat in the stomach. |
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Which diaphoretic warming herb can also treat morning sickness?
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Zi Su Ye - Folium Perillae -
calms the fetus, good pregnancy herb |
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Which diaphoretic herb can especially treat vertex headaches?
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Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
Expels wind-cold-dampness & relieves pain, treats both ends of Du channel. Also tx low back pain. |
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Which diaphoretic herbs can dispel wind and stop itching?
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Jing Jie - Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae
Fang Feng - Radix Ledebouriellae |
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Which diaphoretic herb can also treat diarrhea due to Lv-Sp disharmony?
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Fang Feng - Radix Ledebouriellae
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If px has the flu and body aches, which herb(s) is the best to treat this?
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*Qiang Huo - Rx & Rz. Notopterygii
-special for *body aches* Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon Xi Xin - Herba Asari |
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This herb treats Wind-Cold in the summer.
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Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
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Which herb is good for treating Trigeminal Neuralgia?
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Gao Ben - Radix & Rhizoma Ligustici
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Which herbs are good for opening nasal passages?
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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 |
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Which herb is a MAJOR herb for treating pain due to cold in the body?
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Xi Xin - Herba Asari
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Which is a major diaphoretic warming herb for treating frontal headaches?
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Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
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Which of the diaphoretic warming herbs is a major herb for treating pain due to cold in the body?
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Xi Xin - Herba Asari
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Which diaphoretic herbs warm and invigorate the flow of Yang Qi?
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Gui Zhi - Ramulus Cinnamon
Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi |
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Which of the diaphoretic warming herbs also promote diuresis and treat edema?
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Ma Huang - Herba Ephedra
Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae |
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Which diaphoretic herb can especially treat occipital headaches?
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Qiang Huo - Rx & Rz. Notopterygii
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This diaphoretic herb treats both ends of the Du channel.
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Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
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Which diaphoretic herb can relieve toxicity and disperse hardenings?
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Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
- applied topically for abscesses & sores |
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Which diaphoretic warming herb can treat toothaches?
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Gao Ben - Rx & Rz. Ligustici
Xi Xin - Herba Asari (topical use) |
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Px has chills & fever, with sores and ulcerations on the skin. Which herb would be best to tx him?
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Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
reduces swelling, promotes pus discharge |
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Which diaphoretic herb is major herb to expel dampness?
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Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
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Which diaphoretic herb is commonly used to treat allergies with lots of nasal congestion?
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Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
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Overdose of this herb can cause respiratory paralysis.
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Xi Xin - Herb Asari
1-3g. Do not overdose. Over 3g causes respiratory paralysis. |
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Diaphoretic herb that reduces swelling and promotes pus discharge.
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Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
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This herb reduces toxicity of other herbs in a formula.
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Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis
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Px has chills & fever with vaginal discharge due to cold damp in the body. Which herb can you use?
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Bai Zhi - Rx. Angelica Dahuricae
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One of the top herbs for clearing phlegm fluid in the Lung.
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Xi Xin - Herba Asari
-warms the Lungs and transforms phlegm-fluid |
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Px has acute coughing with lots of sputum. Which herb would be best to treat this px?
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Sheng Jiang - Rz. Zingiberis
warms the lung and stops coughing |
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Which herb is good for the initial stage of wind-cold attack?
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Cong Bai - Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
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Which herb is considered the "Summer Ma Huang?"
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Xiang Ru - Herba Moslae
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Which herb is the first choice for nasal congestion?
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Cang Er Zi - Fructus Xanthii
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What herb can treat loss of smell due to Wind-Cold attacking the nasal passages?
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Xin Yin Hua - Flos Magnoliae
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