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Ma Huang Properties (3)
acrid, slightly bitter, warm
Ma Huang Channels Entered (2)
Lung, Bladder
Ma Huang actions (4)
Relieves the exterior, dissipates cold and induces sweating

Circulates lung qi and relieves wheezing or coughing

Regulates water metabolism by inducing urination, and reduces edema

Opens the nasal passage, releases the skin rushes and relieves itching
Ma Huang contraindications (3)
spontaneous sweating
hypertension
glaucoma
Ma Huang precautions(2)
asthma
cough from KD deficiency
Gui Zhi in english
Cinnamon Twig
Gui Zhi properties (3)
acrid, sweet, warm
Gui Zhi channels (3)
Heart, Lung Bladder
Gui Zhi Actions (4)
Harmonizes the ying (nutritive and Wei (protective) qi levels

Warms and promotes the flow of qi in the channels

warms the yang, opens qi obstruction and moderates qi

Strengthens the heart yang, unblocks yang qi obstruction in the chest
Zi Su Ye in english
Perilla Leaf
Zi Su Ye properties (3)
acrid, aromatic, warm
Zi Su Ye channels (2)
lung, spleen
Zi Su Ye actions (4)
Relieves the exterior and dissipates cold

Circulates qi, harmonizes and strengthens the middle jiao

clams the restless fetus

reduces fish and crab poisoning
Zi Su Geng in english
Perilla stem
Zi Su Geng channels (3)
lung, spleen, stomach
Zi Su Geng properties (3)
slightly warm, acrid, sweet
Zi Su Geng actions (2)
Disperses the chest, harmonizes the middle jiao, directts the qi downward and stops pain

Calms the fetus
Jing Ji in english
Schizonepeta (stem or bud
Jing Ji properties (3)
acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
Jing Ji channels (2)
lung, liver
Jing Ji actions (4)
Relieves the exterior and dispels wind

Promotes rashes to the exterior and reduces itching

Controls bleeding when charred

Soothes the throat
Jing Ji cook time
added in the last 5 minutes
Fang Feng in english
Ledebouriella (root, siler)
Fang Feng properties (3)
acrid, sweet, slightly warm
Fang Feng channels (3)
Bladder, Lung, Spleen
Fang Feng actions (4)
Relieves the exterior and dispels wind - Exterior wind cold or wind heat syndromes - Body itching, urticaria, and eczema due to wind cold or wind heat

Dissipates wind damp bi - wind cold damp painful obstruction - wind cold headache, migraine

Expels liver wind/internal wind and relieves spasm - painful diarrhea or bright blood in stool - tetanus or trembling of the hands and feet

detoxify (cooked with licorice) - antidote for mercuric and arsenic poisoning
Qiang Huo properties (4)
acrid, bitter, aromatic, warm
Qiang Huo channels (2)
Bladder, Kidney
Qiang Huo actions (3)
Relieves the exterior, dissipates cold and damp, induces sweating - Exterior cold damp: Severe occipital headache, chills, fever, aversion to cold, body aches with heavy sensation - Generalized body aches with painful obstruction

Expels wind damp bi in the upper body - Wind damp cold painful obstruction syndrome: more effective for superficial wind dampness or pain at the upper body/extremities

Guides the qi to the Tai yang and Du channels
Qiang Huo cautions
overdose may cause nausea and vomiting
Gao Ben in english
Chinese Lovage root
Gao Ben properties (2)
acrid, warm
Gao Ben channels (1)
Bladder
Gao Ben actions (2)
Dispels wind cold and cold damp and reduces pain a) Exterior wind cold syndrome, also for cough and wheezing b) Headache; vertex or occipital headache c0toothache or pain at cheeks d) wind damp cold bi: pain in the joints, shoulder, lower back and extremities e) skin disorders: scabies, tinea fungus, and allergic ulericaria

Moderates spasm: stomach spasm or abdominal pain
Bai Zhi in English
Chinese Angelica Root
Bai Zhi properties (2)
acrid, warm
Bai Zhi channels (2)
lung, stomach
Bai Zhi actions (4)
Disperses wind cold, induces sweating a)Exerior wind cold syndrome: especially with yang ming headache (supraorbital headache or frontal headache) b) eye irritation, or toothache c) sind invasion of the yang ming channel of the head

Reduces swelling and promotes discharge of pus a) early stage of carbuncle, skin sores, skin surface swelling (reduces swelling) b) abscesses, sores, carbuncles with pus or ulceration (expels pus) c) fistula or hemorrhoids, breast abscesses (both swelling and pus have formed)

Dries dampness and controls discharge a) Wind cold damp bi (painful obstruction) b) Vaginal discharge with wind cold damp in lower jiao c) Eczema D) Psoriasis and burns

Opens up the nasal passages - Nasal or sinus congestion with thick discharge and headache
Xi Xin in english
Chinese Wind Ginger
Xi Xin FDA banned
KD failure, cause cancer
Sheng Jiang in english
Fresh ginger rhizome
Sheng Jiang properties (2)
acrid, warm
Sheng Jiang channels (3)
lung, spleen, stomach
Sheng Jiang actions (8)
Induces sweating, relieves exterior and dissipates cold - wind cold syndrome

Warms the middle jiao and relieves vomiting a)vomiting due to stomach cold, also in combination with other hers for any type of vomiting b)morning sickness (sip) c) diarrhea, or abdominal pain caused by cold d) hiccups due to cold with qi deficiency

Disperses cold, transforms phlegm and reduces coughing (cook with green onion) a) wind cold cough b)cough and wheezing due to cold phlegm congestion in the lungs, or phlegm rheum retention

Detoxifies other herbs and substances - cook with fish

Harmonizes the ying and wei qi

wind cold bi, damp bi - sciatica, joint pain

Round worms - obstruction of LI (inject into anus)

frost bite
Xiang Ru in english
aromatic madder, Elsholtzia
Xiang Ru properties (3)
acrid, aromatic, slightly warm
Xiang Ru channels (2)
lung stomach
Xiang Ru Actions (2)
Relieves the exterior, induces sweating, dispels summer heat and transforms phlegm and dampness - summerheat dampness syndrome or wind cold in the summer time with internal damp: chills, fever, aversion to cold, headache, no sweating with vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain

Regulates water metabolism by inducing urination, reduces edema a) edema, dysuria or scanty and difficult urination b) beriberi (pitting edema)
Xin Yi Hua in english
Magnolia flower
Xin Yi Hua properties (2)
acrid, warm
Xin Yi Hua channels (2)
lung, stomach
Xin Yi Hua actions (1)
disperses wind, opens the nasal passages and sinuses - for nasal obstruction or congestion, sinusitis with headache, nasal discharge (allergies)
Xin Yi Hua preperation (1)
use filter, may cause irritation from hairy texture
Xin Yi Hua precaution (1)
may induce uterus contraction
Cang Er Zi in english
Cockleburr fruit, Xanthium
Cang Er Zi properties (4)
sweet, slightly bitter, warm, toxic
Cang Er Zi channels (1)
lung
Cang Er Zi actions (3)
Opens the nasal passages - nasal and sinus disorder with headache and thick/viscus running nose, post nasal drip

Dispels wind and expels dampness a) wind damp painful bi syndrome: arthritis, rheumatism, chronic lumbago b) extremity discomfort: leg qi (beriberi), cramps, numbness c) skin disorder: eczema, skin sores/ulcers, scabies, skin pruritic rashes, leprosy

Releases exterior wind and relieves pain - for exterior wind cold damp syndrome: exterior symptoms with a splitting headache that radiates to the back of the neck
Cang Er Zi cooking instructions
cook 30 minutes to destroy toxicity