Herbs that Warm & Transform Phlegm-Cold

what actions does ban xia have?

• Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm & descends rebellious Qi (Cough with copious phlegm)

• Harmonizes Stomach & stops vomiting (due to Cold, ST def, thin mucus, Heat, morning sickness)

• Dissipates nodules & reduces distention (Nodules, distention, or pain esp in chest or epigastrium)

what actions does tian nan xing have?

• Dries Dampness & expels Phlegm (extremely drying, for stubborn phlegm)

• Disperses Wind-Phlegm in the channels & stops spasms (Vertigo, numbness, paralysis, seizures)

• Reduces swelling & alleviates pain (topical in raw form as in deep-rooted sores, ulcers, swelling from traumatic injury)

what actions does jie geng have?

• Opens up & disseminates the Lung Qi & expels Phlegm (Cough, wheezing with profuse phlegm)

• Expels pus (Lung abscess, throat abscess)

• Benefits the throat (Sore throat, loss of voice)

• Directs the effects of other herbs to the upper body and Lungs

• Releases the exterior

what actions does xuan fu hua have?

• Redirects the Qi downward & expels Phlegm and pathogenic Water (Can be for Cold or Heat type)

• Stops vomiting & calms rebellious Qi (Hiccups, belching)

• Softens hard Phlegm & breaks up clumped accumulations

what actions does bai qian have?

• Redirects the Qi downward & expels Phlegm (important herb in LU Qi blockage/stagnation; also excess patterns with copious & difficult to expectorate sputum and wheezing)