Herbs That Expel Wind And Dampness (Qu Feng Chu Shi Yao)

Front 1

**Du Huo (Angelica)
Angelica pubescens (Apiaceae) Carrot Family

Back 1

warm, acrid, bitter
liver, kidney, urinary bladder
Bi Syndrome or body pain (especially lower part) due to attack of wind-damp.
Exterior syndrome caused by wind-cold with damp.
5-15g

Front 2

*Wei Ling Xian (Chinese Clematis Root)
Clematis chinensis (Ranunculaceae) Buttercup Family

Back 2

warm
acrid, salty
urinary bladder
eliminate wind and damp for stopping pain; remove obstruction from channels and collaterals; dissolve fishbone.
Bi Syndrome due to attack of wind-damp.
Fishbone lodged in throat
5-10g. 30g for bone in the throat.
cautiously used for people with weak body constitution.

Front 3

Hai Tong Pi (Coral Bean Bark)
Erythrina variegata (Fabaceae) Pea Family

Back 3

neutral
bitter and acrid
liver
eliminate wind and damp; remove obstruction from channels and collaterals, STOP ITCHING
IBi syndrome with spasm of tendons and soreness in the lumbar region and knee due
to attack of wind-damp
Itching caused by scabies and eczema.
5 – 15g

Front 4

*MU GUA (Chinese Quince Fruit)
Chaenomeles speciosa (Rosaceae) Rose Family

Back 4

warm
sour
Lv, Sp, ST
relax muscles & tendons; resolve DAMPNESS, adjust ST/Sp
Bi syndrome w/spasm of tendons due to wind-damp attack
spasm of calf due to severe diarrhea or vomiting
10-15g

Front 5

Can Sha (silkworm feces)

Back 5

warm
acrid, sweet
Lv, Sp, ST
expel wind-damp, harmonize the ST
Bi syndromes due to wind-damp
vomiting, diarrhea and spasm of muscle due to damp in middle jiao
5-15g in GAUZE

Front 6

**Wu Jia Pi (Eleutherococcus root bark)
Eleutherococcus gracilistylus (Araliaceae) Ginseng Family

Back 6

warm
acrid, bitter
Lv, Kd
eliminate wind & damp; STRENGTHENS TENDONS AND BONES
bi syndrome w/weakness of the lumbar region and knee due to wind-damp attack
soreness & weakness due to Kd & Lv Xu, childhood walking retardation
edema & difficult urine.
5-15g

Front 7

**Sang Ji Sheng (Mistletoe)
Taxillus chinensis (Loranthaceae) Mistletoe FamilyFamily

Back 7

neutral
bitter, sweet
Lv, Kd
expel wind-damp, TONIFY LV & KD; strengthen tendon & bone; CALM FETUS
bi syndromes w/soreness & pain of low back & knee
threatened miscarriage due to Lv & Kd Xu
10-15g

Front 8

*Shen Jin Cao (Common Clubmoss)
Lycopodium japonicum (Lycopodiaceae) Clubmoss Family

Back 8

warm
acrid, bitter
Lv
expel wind-damp, relax tendon & muscles
Bi syndrome w/stiffness & pain in joints, RESTRICTION OF FLEXION AND EXTENSION
10-25G

Front 9

*Qing Feng Teng (Orient Vine)
Sinomenium acutum (Menispermaceae) Moonseed Family

Back 9

warm
acrid
Lv, Sp
eliminate wind & damp; remove obstruction from jingle; promote urination & clean toxin
Bi syndrome w/numbness of skin due to attack of wind-damp
Edema from accumulation of damp & fluid
Carbuncle due to heat & toxin
10-15g

Front 10

Hai Feng Teng (Kadsura pepper stem)
Piper kadsura (Piperaceae) Pepper Family

Back 10

warm
acrid, bitter
liver
eliminate wind damp; remove obstruc. from jingle
Bi syndrome w/limitation of movement in joints & spasm of tendons due to wind-damp
5-15g

Front 11

**Lu Lu Tong (sweetgum fruit/liquid amber)
Liquidambar formosana (Hamamelidaceae) Witch Hazel Family

Back 11

neutral
acrid, bitter
Lv, ST, UB
expel wind and OPEN THE CHANNELS, promote urine, move blood, promote lactation
Bi syndromes due to wind-damp
Edema & difficult urine
Insufficient lactation due to stagnation
5-10g

Front 12

**Wu Tou (Aconite)
(Chuan Wu/Cao Wu)
Aconitum spp. (Ranunculaceae) Buttercup Family

Back 12

toxic, warm
acrid, bitter
Ht, Sp, Lv, Kd
expel wind-damp, disperse cold & STOP PAIN
Bi syndromes w/severe pain & numbness due to wind, cold, damp
VARIETY OF PAIN w/internal cold
3-9g, cook .5-1hr b4 other herbs in decoction
Contraindicated during pregnancy. Incompatible with Ban Xia (pinellia rhizome), Gua Lou (trichosanthes), Bei Mu (fritillaria), Bai Ji (bletilla rhizome) and Bai Lian (Ampelopsis)

Front 13

**Qin Jiao (Gentian root)
Gentiana macrophylla (Gentianaceae) Gentian Family

Back 13

cool
bitter, acrid
ST, Lv, GB
eliminate wind & damp; relax tendons; CLEAR DEF HEAT, eliminate damp-heat

Front 14

**Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)
Morus alba (Moraceae) Mulberry Family

Back 14

neutral, bitter
expel wind-damp, relax joints
Bi-syndrome due to wind-damp, ESP. UPPER LIMBS
Edema
15-30g

Front 15

XI XIAN CAO (Siegesbekia)
Siegesbeckia orientalis (Asteraceae) Daisy Family

Back 15

cold
bitter, acrid
Lv, Kd
eliminate wind & damp; remove obstruction from channels & collaterals; CLEAR HEAT & CLEAN TOXIN
Bi syndrome w/numbness & weakness in the limbs due to wind-damp
Carbuncle, boils & eczema due to heat toxin & damp
10-20g

Front 16

*Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine stem)
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Apocynaceae) Dogbane Family

Back 16

cool
bitter
Ht, Lv
expel wind-damp, COOL THE BLOOD & RELIEVE SWELLING
Bi syndrome w/spasm of tendons due to wind-damp w/heat
Sore & swollen throat & carbuncle due to heat in blood
6-15g

Front 17

*Bai Hua She/Qi She (Agkistrodon/Snake)

Back 17

warm, toxic
sweet, salty
Lv
ELIMINATE WIND, activate collaterals; relieve convulsion
Bi syndrome due to wind-damp, hemiplagia, deviation of eyes and mouth due to wind stroke
Leprosy, itching all over the body due to wind
Infant convulsion & tetanus due to stirring of liver-wind
5-15g, 1-1.5 in pwdr

Front 18

Which two herbs in this cat. guide to the lower body

Back 18

du huo
sang zhi

Front 19

which 3 herbs can not be mixed with anti-coagulants & anti-platelet drugs

Back 19

du huo
sang ji sheng
bai hua she (qi she)

Front 20

which 2 herbs can't be mixed with sedatives

Back 20

qin jiao
wu jia pi

Front 21

which 2 herbs are incompatible with pregnancy

Back 21

wei ling xian
wu tou

Front 22

which herbs are incompatible with yin/blood xu conditions

Back 22

du huo
wu tou
bai hua she (qi she)

Front 23

Which herb is incompatible with shaoyang stage disorders

Back 23

lu lu tong

Front 24

which herb should not be taken if there are loose stool signs

Back 24

qin jiao

Front 25

which herb can dissolve fishbones?

Back 25

wei ling xian

Front 26

which herbs can treat edema?

Back 26

wu jia pi
qing feng teng
lu lu tong
sang zhi

Front 27

which herb can treat convulsions and tatanus?

Back 27

bai hu she (qi she)

Front 28

which herbs can treat difficult urination?

Back 28

wu jia pi
lu lu tong

Front 29

which herb promotes lactation?

Back 29

lu lu tong

Front 30

which herb treats 7 turmoil disorder?

Back 30

mu gua

Front 31

which herbs are best for spasms?

Back 31

hai tong pi
mu gua (of calf)
hai feng teng
qin jiao

Front 32

which herb can treat walking retardation?

Back 32

wu jia pi

Front 33

which herb can benefit yin xu heat and tidal fever?

Back 33

qin jiao

Front 34

which herbs treat carbuncles?

Back 34

qing feng teng
xi xian cao
luo shi teng

Front 35

which herb can be used for leprosy?

Back 35

bai hua she

Front 36

which herb treats low back pain?

Back 36

sang ji sheng

Front 37

which herbs benefit numbness?

Back 37

wu tou
xi xian cao

Front 38

which herbs treat physical weakness?

Back 38

wu jia pi
xi xian cao

Front 39

which 2 herbs treat vomiting and diarrhea?

Back 39

mu gua
can sha

Front 40

which herb benefits restricted flexion/extension?

Back 40

shen jin cao

Front 41

which herbs open/invigorate qi & collaterals?

Back 41

shen jin cao
lu lu tong
sang zhi
xi xian cao
bai hua she

Front 42

which 2 herbs harmonize the ST/SP

Back 42

mu gua
can she

Front 43

which 2 herbs tonify the lv & Kd?

Back 43

wu jia pi
sang ji sheng

Front 44

which herbs stop pain?

Back 44

wu tou
du huo
wei ling xian

Front 45

which herbs remove obstruction?

Back 45

qing feng teng
hai feng teng
xi xian cao
wei lian xian
hai tong pi

Front 46

which herb calms the fetus?

Back 46

sang ji sheng

Front 47

which herb reduces food stagnation?

Back 47

mu gua

Front 48

which herbs strengthen the tendons and bones?

Back 48

wu jia pi
sang ji sheng

Front 49

which herbs stop pain?

Back 49

du huo
wei ling xian
wu tuo

Front 50

which herb cools the blood and removes swelling?

Back 50

luo shi teng

Front 51

which herb relaxes the joints?

Back 51

sang zhi

Front 52

which herbs clears heat and cleans toxins?

Back 52

xi xian cao
qing feng teng

Front 53

which herb treats dry itchy skin?

Back 53

sang ji sheng

Front 54

which herb stops itching?

Back 54

hai tong pi

Front 55

which herbs relax the muscles and tendons?

Back 55

qin jiao
shen jin cao
mu gua

Front 56

which herb eliminates exterior syndrome?

Back 56

du huo

Front 57

which herb especially benefits bi syndrome wind-damp in the upper limbs?

Back 57

sang zhi

Front 58

which herbs are neutral?

Back 58

hai tong pi
sang ji sheng
qing feng teng
lu lu tong
sang zhi

Front 59

which herbs are toxic?

Back 59

wu tou
bai hua she

Front 60

dosage for sang zhi?

Back 60

15-30g

Front 61

dosage for bai hu she?

Back 61

3-9g decoction
1-1.5 powder

Front 62

shen jin cao dose?

Back 62

10-25g

Front 63

herb that must be put in a tea bag?

Back 63

can sha

Front 64

wu tou dosage?

Back 64

chuan wu - 1.5-4.5g
cao wu 1.5-3g
cook 1 hr before other herbs

Front 65

herbs that enter the Ht channel?

Back 65

wu tou
lou shi teng

Front 66

herb that enters the GB?

Back 66

qin jiao

Front 67

herbs that don't enter the Lv?

Back 67

du huo
wei ling xian