HERBS THAT WARM AND TRANSFORM PHLEGM

BAN XIA ( PINELLIA RHIZOME)

BAN XIA ( PINELLIA RHIZOME)

Tier 1

Taste: Acrid

Nature: warm toxic

Channel: ST, LU, SP

Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)

Functions:

Dry dampness, transform phlegm, descend rebellious QI, cough with sputum

Harmonize ST and stop vomit, lingering phlegm dampness in ST

Dissipate nodules and reduce dissection for nodules: pressure distribution or obstruction caused by phlegm

C&C: all cases of bleeding , caution with heat / pregnancy

Dose: 4.5-12 g / deep fried with ginger / raw herb only used for sores

Tian Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma)

Tier 2

Taste: acrid, bitter

Nature: warm, toxic

Channel: LU, SP, LV

Tian Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizome)

Functions: DRYING, stronger than Ban Xia

1- dry dampness, expel phlegm for cough- stifling sensation in chest due to phlegm

2- disperse wind phlegm in channel- stop spasm - wind and phlegm obstruction - numbness facial paralysis stroke

3- reduce swelling and alleviate pain- deep rooted sore

C&C: toxic, pregnancy

Dose: 4.5-9G

Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema with Bile)

Tier 5

Taste: bitter

Nature: cold

Function: used for tremor seizures or stroke for phlegm heat - Tian Nan Xing powdered, mixed with bovine bile

Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium Root)

Tier 3

Taste: acrid sweet

Nature: warm, toxic

Channel: ST, SP, LV

Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium Root )

Functions:

1- dries dampness, transforms phlegm expels wind, stops spasm- wind phlegm resulting in wind stroke facial paralysis or migraine

2- expels wind cold dampness, alleviates pain, dizziness and LATERAL headaches, numbness, facial pain

3- relieves toxicity and dissipates nodules, snakebite scrofula or other nodules - used topically for these

C&: toxic, pregnancy

1.5-6G

Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)

Tier 2

Taste: acrid, bitter, salty

Nature: Sl warm

Channel: ST SP LV LU

Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)

Functions:

1- REDIRECT QI DOWNWARD and expel phlegm, esp use qi rebels upward -

2- stop vomiting and calm rebellion, vomit due to ST or SP def. / hiccups coughs

3- effect on smooth muscle

C&C: cases of deficiency

Dose: 3-12 g use cheesecloth

Bai Qian ( Cynanchum Root)

Tier 2

Taste: acrid sweet

Nature: sl warm

Channel: LU

Bai Qian (Cynanchum Root)

Functions :

1- redirect QI downward and expel phlegm for copious sputum and gurgling in throat

2- used in excessive disorder with copious sputum difficult to expectorate and wheezing- slightly warm not drying

C&C: cough due to deficiency

Dose: 3-9g

Bai Jie Zi (white mustard seeds)

Tier 2

Taste: acrid

Nature: warm

Channel: LU

Bai Jie Zi (white mustard seed)

Functions: unblock channels

1- warms the LU, regulates QI and expels phlegm - chest dissension And pain due to phlegm cold accumulation

2- dissipate nodules, reduce swelling and alleviate pain

3- joint pain body ache yin type boil, bedsore or oozing sore

C&C: toxic, cough due to LU def, don’t use topically with sensitive skin

Dose: 3-9 G

Jie Geng (Platycodon)

Tier 1

Taste: acrid bitter

Nature: neutral

Channel: LU

Jie Geng (Platycodon)

Functions:

1- open up and disseminate LU Qi, expel phlegm, for cough

2- promote the discharge of pus assoc with LU abscess, pneumonia

3- benefit throat, sore throat, loss of voice

4- directs other herb to effect upper body

C&C: hemotysis

Dose: 3-9g

Zao Joao (Gleditsia)

Taste: acrid

Nature: warm, sl toxic

Channel: LU, LI

Zao Jiao (Gleditsia)

Functions:

1- dispel phlegm, strong phlegm

2- open orifices and revive spirit, sudden loss of consciousness

3- dissipate clumps, reduce swelling, initial stage of abscess and boil

4- unblock bowels, used as suppository- ringworms

Respiratory effect: increases secretions in ST and resp tract

Antibiotic effect: inhibitory effect in vitro against bacteria

C&C: pregnancy, yin def.

Dose: .6-1.5 pill or powder only / topically use appropriate amount

Zao Jiao Ci (Gleditsia Spine)

Taste: acrid

Nature: warm

Channel: LU, LV, ST

Zao Jiao Ci (Gleditsia Spine)

Functions:

1- reduces swelling, discharge pus, invigorates blood, reduce abscesses

2- early stage of swollen sores, expels wind and kills parasites, leprosy and ringworm

C&C: pregnancy, ulcers have already burst

Dose: 3-9g