Herbology warm herbs that release the exterior

what can herbs that release the exterior also be used for?

Rashes on the skin/superficial part of the body

What are the 2 main categories of herbs that release the exterior

1. Warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior (WARE)

2. Cool, acrid herbs that release the exterior (CARE)

What are 2 warm herbs that induce sweating?

1. Ma Huang

2. Xiang Ru

What are 2 warm herbs that relieve itching?

1. Jing Jie

2. Fang Feng

What are 4 warm herbs that relieve pain?

1. Gui Zhi

2. Qiang Huo

3. Bai Zhi

4. Gao Ben

What are 3 warm herbs that Unblock nasal passage?

1. Xi Xin

2. Cang Er Zi

3. Xīn Yi Hua

What are 2 warm herbs that Are cooking ingredients?

1. Zi Su Ye

2. Sheng Jiang

What actions does Ma Huang have?

1. Release exterior and disperse cold

2. Promotes sweating

3. Depends lung Qi and relieves wheezing

4. Promotes urination and relieves edema

what temperature is Ma Huang?

Warm

what channels does Ma Huang enter?

Liver, Bladder

What flavour does Ma Huang have?

Acrid, slightly bitter (bitter)

what dose does Ma Huang have?What

1.5-10g

What actions does Xiang Ru have?

1. Induce sweating and release exterior (especially for wind cold during summer and summer heat)

2. Promotes urination and reduces swelling

3. Harmonizes Spleen and transforms dampness

what flavour does Xiang Ru have

acrid, aromatic

what temperature is Xiang Ru?

slightly warm

what channels does Xiang Ru enter?

Lung, Stomach

what dose does Xiang Ru have?

3-10g

what cautions does xiang ru have?

• can cause vomiting if taken hot

What actions does Jing Jie have?

1. Released exterior and expels wind

2. Promotes rashes and relieves itchiness

3. Stops bleeding if it is charred (Tan)

what flavour is Jing Jie?

acrid, aromatic

what temperature is Jing Jie

slightly warm (warm) (neutral)

what channels does Jing Jie enter?

Lung, Liver

what dose does Jing Jie have?

3-10g, max dose is 30g

what cautions does jing jie have?

• fully-erupted measles or open sores (only used prior to suppuration stage)

What are the actions of Fang Feng?

1. Release exterior and expel wind

2. Expels all wind patterns

3. Relieves itching

4. Relieves spasms

5. Relieves Bi-syndrome and alleviates pain

what flavour is Fang Feng

acrid, sweet

what temperature is Fang Feng?

slightly warm (warm)

what channels does Fang Feng enter?

Bladder, Liver, Spleen, Lung

what dose does Fang Feng have?

3-10g, max dose is 30g

what cautions does fang feng have?

• spasms from blood deficiency

• Yin deficiency heat

• Antagonizes: Gan Jiang (Rz Zingiberis), Li Lu (Rz et Rx Veratri), Bei Xie (Rz

  Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae)

What actions does Gui Zhi have?

1. Releases exterior and expels cold

2. Harmonizes Ying and Wei Qi levels (adjusts sweating)

3. Dispersed cold and warms channels (for pain)

4. Warms and promotes flow of Yang Qi in the chest (for pain)

what flavour is Gui Zhi?

acrid, sweet

what temperature is Gui Zhi?

warm

what channels does Gui Zhi enter?

Heart, Lung, Bladder, (liver), (kidney)

what dose does Gui Zhi have?

3-10g for external conditions, 9-15g for painful obstruction

what cautions does gui zhi have?

• caution during pregnancy or excessive menstruation

• yin deficiency heat signs

what actions does Qiang Huo have?

• release exterior and disperses cold

• expels wind-cold-dampness, unblocks painful obstruction and alleviates pain

• guides Qi to the Tai Yang and the Du channels

what flavour is Qiang Huo?

acrid, bitter, aromatic

what temperature is Qiang Huo?

warm

what channels does Qiang Huo enter?

Bladder, Kidney

what dose is Qiang Huo?

3-10g, max dose is 30g

what cautions does qiang huo have?

• deficiency of blood, yin & wei qi UNLESS supported by tonics

• nausea or vomiting in high dosage

What actions does Bai Zhi have?

1. Expels wind, eliminates dampness, unblocks nasal passages

2. Alleviates frontal/sinus headaches, alleviates pain

3. Reduces swelling and expels pus

4. alleviates discharge

what flavour is Bai Zhi?

acrid, (slightly sweet), (bitter)

what temperature is Bai Zhi?

warm

what channels does Bai Zhi enter?

Lung, Stomach, Spleen, (large intestine)

what dose does Bai Zhi have?

3-10g

what cautions does bai zhi have?

• ulcerated sores

• high dosage (30-60g) can cause toxic reactions

• skin contact with fresh herb may cause contact dermatitis

What action does Gao Ben have?

1. Discharge exterior and disperses cold

2. Dispels wind, overcomes dampness, alleviates pain

what flavour is Gao Ben?

Acrid

what temperature is Gao Ben?

Warm

what channels does Gao Ben enter?

Bladder, Du, (liver)

what dose dose Gao Ben have?

2-10g, max dose is 20g

what cautions does gao ben have?

• headaches due to blood deficiency or in hot disorders

What actions does Xi Xīn have?

1. Strongly disperses cold

2. Disperses exterior, cold, and alleviates pain

3. Warms LU and transforms thin mucus

4. Unblocks orifices: nasal, loss of consciousness

what flavour is Xi Xin?

acrid, (slightly bitter)

what temperature is Xi Xin?

warm, (slightly toxic)

what channels does Xi Xin enter?

Lung, Heart, Kidney, (liver)

what dose does Xi Xin have?

0.5-5g

what cautions does xi xin have?

• profuse sweating from qi deficiency

• toxic - high dosage (15g) can induce respiratory paralysis

What actions does Cáng Er Zi have?

1. Expels exterior wind

2. Opens nasal passages, clears thick viscous discharge

3. Disperse wind, dispel dampness, relieves Bi-syndrome

what flavour does Cang Er Zi have?

sweet, bitter, acrid

what temperature does Cang Er Zi have?

warm, (cold), toxic

what channels does Cang Er Zi enter?

Lung, (liver)

what dose does Cang Er Zi have?

3-10g

what contraindications does Cang Er Zi have?

• ingredients are not significantly present after it has been

  decocted/subjected to high heat

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & abdominal pain in high dosage

What actions does Xin Yi Huà have?

1. Expels wind cold

2. Unblocks nasal passages

what flavour does Xin Yi Hua have?

acrid, (slightly astringent)

what temperature does Xin Yi Hua have?

warm, (slightly warm)

what channels does Xin Yi Hua enter?

Lung, Stomach

what dose does Xin Yin Hua have?

2-10g

what cautions does xin yi hua have?

• caution during pregnancy - may stimulate the uterus

What actions does Zi Su Ye have?

1. Releases the exterior and disperses cold

2. Promotes movement of Qi and expands chest

3. Calms restless fetus (morning sickness)

4. Resolves seafood poisoning, nausea, vomiting

what flavour does Zi Su Ye have?

acrid, aromatic

what temperature does Zi Su Ye have?

warm

what channels does Zi Su Ye enter?

Lung, Spleen, (stomach), (large intestine)

what dose does Zi Su Ye have?

3-10g

what cautions does Zi Su Ye have?

• large dose raises blood sugar levels

What actions does Sheng Jiang have?

1. Releases exterior cold

2. Warms middle-burner and alleviates vomiting

3. Warms LU and stops cough

4. Resolves toxicity or treats overdose of herbs (ie. Fu Zi, Ban Xia, or seafood poisoning)

what flavour is Sheng Jiang?

acrid

what temperature is Sheng Jiang?

slightly warm, (warm)

what channels does Sheng Jiang enter?

Lung, Spleen, Stomach

what dosage does Sheng Jiang have?

1-10g

what cautions does sheng jiang have?

• high doses may elevate blood pressure