Intro to Herbs: Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop Coughing

A set of flashcards focusing on vocabulary related to herbs that transform phlegm and stop coughing, covering definitions, properties, and key concepts from the lecture.

Phlegm

Most often thought of as mucus, congealed dampness; associated with the Spleen and Lungs.

Spleen Qi Deficiency

One of the causes of phlegm; indicates weakness in the spleen's energy.

Symptoms of Phlegm

Sticky, turbid, cloudy mucus, mental impairment, nausea, and vomiting.

Phlegm-Heat

Condition where herbs used are cooling and moistening, sweet and cool.

Zhi Ban Xia

Prepared Pinellia rhizome; a key herb for transforming phlegm.

Bai Jie Zi

Mustard seed; used to warm and transform cold phlegm.

Properties of Bai Jie Zi

Acrid, warm, penetrates yin to restore movement to yang.

San Zi Yang Qin Tang

Classic formula to treat cold phlegm in the lungs.

Mustard Seed Plaster

Classic remedy for stubborn cough, made with dried mustard seeds.

Gua Lou

Trichosanthes fruit; used to cool and transform hot phlegm.

Actions of Gua Lou

Clears heat and transforms phlegm heat; unbinds the chest.

Xing Ren

Apricot seed; used to stop coughs and wheezing.

Cyanogenic Glycosides

Toxic compounds found in Xing Ren; should be used cautiously.

Kuan Dong Hua

Coltsfoot; used as an all-purpose herb for cough relief.

Tussilago

Genus name for Kuan Dong Hua; means cough in Latin.

Invading Wind-Cold

A potential cause of cough requiring specific herbal remedies.

Li Dryness

Condition referring to dryness in the large intestine, often indicated with constipation.

Phlegm-Dampness

A condition where phlegm is accompanied by dampness in the body.

Cold Phlegm

Type of phlegm that requires warming herbs for treatment.

Honey and Kuan Dong Hua

A traditional preparation to enhance the moistening properties for children.

Anti-inflammatory

Herbs with qualities that reduce inflammation.