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(1) Wind-stroke
(2) Nodules (3) HA B.421 C.689 Dr.72 |
bái fù zǐ 白附子
(zhì bái fù zǐ) (1) Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, expels wind, & stops spasms [Wind-stroke*, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, Bell's Palsy, migraine HA, d/t wind-phlegm affecting head; Very drying & moving] (2) Relieves toxicity & dissipates nodules [Nodules* d/t phlegm & toxicity, scrofula, snakebite; Topical] (3) Dries & expels wind-cold-damp, & stops pain & itching [HA*, migraine, d/t WCD bi - esp in upper body, eczema d/t damp] CTX: Overdose > 5g d/t toxicity, pregnancy bái(white) fù(appendage) zǐ(seeds) Typhonii Rhizoma preparatum prepared typhonium rhizome |
spicy, sweet, warm, toxic
LV SP ST TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |
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(1) Cough w/ copious thin sputum
(2) Phlegm nodules B.423 C.691 Dr.72 |
bái jiè zǐ 白芥子
(1) Warms LU, regulates qi, & expels phlegm [Cough w/ copious thin sputum*, chest distention, pain, d/t cold-phlegm; Esp chronic dz] (2) Moves qi, disperses clumps, unblocks collaterals, stops pain [Phlegm nodules*, aches & pain, yin flat abscesses, spreading sores, scrofula, d/t phlegm-damp obstr channels & collaterals] (N) Can be used externally for encouraging yang to dissolve cold-phlegm CTX: Chronic cough d/t LU defic, flaring fire d/t yin defic or d/t blazing ST fire, overdosage causes diarrhea; Caution: Can blister bái(white) jiè(mustard) zǐ(seeds) Sinapis Semen white mustard seed |
spicy, warm
LU TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |
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(1) Cough w/ very copious phlegm
(2) Nausea & vomit (3) Nodules B.413 C.682 Dr.72 |
bàn xià 半夏
(zhì bàn xià) (1) Dries dampness, transforms phlegm, & descends LUrebel qi [Cough w/ very copious phlegm*, d/t damp SP & cold phlegm in LU; Very drying herb] (2) Directs ST rebel qi downward & stops vomiting [Nausea & vomit*, severe morning sickness; Harmonizes ST & stops vomiting, heat or cold, ST heat, ST defic, other causes] (3) Dissipates nodules & reduces distension [Nodules*, phlegm nodules on neck, goiter, scrofula, pressure distention or pain in chest d/t phlegm; Phlegm obstr anywhere, abnormal growth in fatty tissue ] (N) Raw is most toxic; ginger processed less toxic Caution: Overdose, fresh is toxic, dry cough d/t yin defic, sore throat d/t fire excess, bleeding, pregnancy bàn(half) xià(summer) [ie herb's harvest time] Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum pinellia rhizome |
spicy, warm, toxic
LU SP ST TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |
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(1) Cough
(2) Spasms (3) Swelling d/t traumatic injury B.418 C.685 Dr.70 |
tiān nán xīng 天南星
(zhì tiān nán xīng) (1) Dries dampness & expels phlegm [Cough*, stifling chest, distention in chest, d/t stubborn phlegm] (2) Disperses wind-phlegm & stops spasms [Spasms* esp in hands or feet, numbness in limbs, dizziness, vertigo, seizures, wind-stroke, facial paralysis, Bell’s Palsy, lockjaw] (3) Reduces swelling & alleviates pain [Swelling d/t traumatic injury*, deep-rooted sores, ulcers, carbuncles, joint pain d/t phlegm, cervical cancer; Topical paste] CTX: Dry cough d/t yin defic, stirring wind d/t heat or d/t blood defic, pregnancy tiān(heaven) nán(south) xīng(star) ["star of southern heavens"] Arisaematis Rhizoma preparatum prepared arisaema rhizome |
bitter, spicy, warm, toxic
LV LU SP TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |
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(1) Cough & wheezing
(2) Vomiting B.432 C.698 Dr.71 |
xuán fù huā 旋覆花
(1) Reduces phlegm & promotes dissipation of pathogenic water [Cough & wheezing*, d/t cold phlegm, or d/t phlegm-heat; Directs LU qi downward & expels phlegm] (2) Redirects qi downward & stops vomiting [Vomiting*, hiccough, belching; Stops vomiting & calms ST rebellion; Wood attack earth, plumb-pit qi ] (N) Every flower goes up except this [*Special: lots of tiny hairs so decoct in bag] (N) Is under Hot Phlegm on ACTCM list [*ACTCM teachers verbally recategorize xuán fù huā for Cold ds, as does Bensky, although it may be combined with other herbs for both Cold and Hot ds] CTX: Dry cough d/t yin defic, loose stools d/t debilitation xuán(rotated) fù(upturned) huā(flower) Inulae Flos inula flower |
bitter, spicy, sl warm
LV LU SP ST TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |
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(1) Cough or wheezing w/ difficult copious sputum
(2) Sudden loss of consciousness (3) Abscess (4) Roundworms B.426 C.693 Dr.70 |
zào jiá 皂莢
(zào jiǎo) (1) Dispels phlegm [Cough or wheezing w/ difficult copious sputum*, phlegm nodules, d/t stubborn phlegm obstr downward LU qi] (2) Opens orifices & revives spirit [Sudden loss of consciousness*, fainting, stroke, facial paralysis, seizures, d/t phlegm; Symptomatic tx only, must combine herbs ] (3) Dissipates clumps & reduces swelling [Abscess*, boils, w/ difficulty discharging pus, or early stages; Option: Topical] (4) Unblocks bowels & expels roundworms [Roundworms* w/ constipation & intest obstr; Suppository] (N) Caution nausea & vomiting [*Does not combine well with other herbs; Not commonly used today] CTX: Qi or yin defic, bleeding condition, pregnancy, elderly, overdosage causes severe diarrhea & vomit; use only for stubborn phlegm zào(soap) jiá(pod) Gleditsiae Fructus Chinese Honeylocust fruit |
spicy, warm, sl toxic
LU LI TraPhlg-ColdPhlegm |