Herbology Cold herbs that release the exterior

What are the 9 cool herbs that release the exterior?

1. bo he

2. niu bang zi

3. chan tui

4. sang ye

5. ju hua

6. man jing zi

7. ge gen

8. chai hu

9. sheng ma

What 3 cool herbs are good for throat and rash?

bo he, niu bang zi, chan tui

what 3 cool herbs are good for headache and benefiting the eyes?

sang ye, ju hua, man jing zi

what 3 cool herbs are good for raising yang

ge gen, chai hu, sheng ma

what properties does bo he (mint) have?

spicy, aromatic, cool

what channels does bo he affect?

lung, liver

what actions do bo he have?

• disperses wind heat

• clears heat from the head/eyes/throat

• promotes rashes

• relieves constrained liver Qi

• expels turbid filth

what dosage does bo he have?

1.5-6 grams

what contraindication does bo he have?

• deficiency of wei qi

• yin deficiency heat

• nursing mothers

what properties does niu bang zi (burdock seeds) have?

spicy, bitter, cool

what channels does niu bang zi affect?

lung, stomach

what actions does niu bang zi have?

• disperses wind-heat

• clears heat toxin

• promotes rashes

• lubricates intestines

what dosage does niu bang zi have?

3-9 grams

what contraindication does niu bang zi have?

• qi deficiency with profuse sweating

• open sores

• liver yang rising

what properties does chan tui (cicada moulting) have?

sweet, salty, slightly cold

what channels does chan tui affect?

lung, liver

what actions does chan tui have?

• disperses wind and clears heat

• vents rashes

• clears eyes and removes superficial visual obstruction - night terrors

• stops spasms and extinguishes internal wind

what dosage does chan tui have?

3-9 grams

what contraindications does chan tui have?

• caution in pregnancy

what properties does sang ye (mulberry leaf) have?

sweet, bitter, cold

what channels does sang ye affect?

lung, liver

what actions does sang ye have?

• disperses wind-heat

• clears heat from the liver and eyes

• moistens dryness

• cools blood and stops bleeding

what dosage does sang ye have?

4.5-15 grams

what properties does Ju Hau (chrysanthemum flower) have?

spicy, slightly bitter, slightly cold

what channels does ju hua effect?

Lung, liver

what actions does ju hua have?

• disperses wind-heat

• clears heat from liver and eyes

• calms liver wind (dizziness)

what dosage is ju hua

3-9 grams

what cautions does ju hua have?

• caution in Spleen Qi deficiency

what properties does Man Jing Zi (vitex fruit, chaste tree berry)

bitter, spicy, cool

what channels does man king zi effect?

bladder, liver, stomach

what actions does man jing zi have?

• disperses wind-heat (esp. for headache and eye pain)

• clears & benefits the head and eyes

• drains dampness and expels wind (wind-damp bi-syndrome in limbs)

what dosage does man jing zi have?

6-12 grams

what properties does Ge Gen (kudzu root) have?

sweet, spicy, cool

what channels does ge gen effect?

spleen, stomach

what actions does ge gen have?

• releases exterior patterns lodged in the muscle layer (headaches, stick neck and back)

• clears heat, nourishes fluids

• promotes expression of measles and rashes

• raise yang, stops diarrhea of any type esp. deficiency

• relieves hypertension and hangovers

what dosage does ge gen have?

6-12 grams, roasting until yellow stops Spleen Qi deficiency diarrhea

what properties does Chai Hu (bupleurum branch) have?

bitter, spicy, cool

what channels does chai hu effect?

gallbladder, liver, pericardium, and TH

what actions does chai hu have?

• resolves shao-yang patterns

• relieves constrained liver qi

• raises yang qi (prolapse, raise formula to the head)

what dosage does chai hu have?

3-12 grams (3g for raising yang)

what cautions does chai hu have?

• ascending liver fire

• yin deficiency

• may cause nausea or vomiting in high dosage

what properties does Sheng Ma (black cohosh root) have?

spicy, sweet, cool

what channels does sheng ma effect?

lung, large intestine, spleen, stomach

what actions does sheng ma have?

• releases the exteriors and promotes rashes

• clears heat and toxicity in the mouth and gum

• raises the yang of the middle burner

• guides the effects of other herbs upward

what dosage does sheng ma have?

1.5-9 grams

what cautions does sheng ma have?

• yin deficiency heat

• patterns of upper excess/lower deficiency

• fully-erupted measles

• patients with breathing difficulties

• overdose causes headaches, dizziness, vomiting, tremors, etc