HERBS AND ACTIONS
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Common or Latin Name
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Pin Yin
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Actions
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| Bamboo stems | Zhu Ru |
Clears Heat and Phlegm from the Gallbladder and Stomach, cools Blood and descends rebellious Qi. |
| Fr. Aurantii Immaturus | Zhi Shi |
Reduces accumulation, descends Qi, transforms Phlegm and reduces distention. |
| Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia |
Transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach and stops vomiting. |
| Aged tangerine peel | Chen Pi |
Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, transforms Phlegm and descends Qi. With Zhi Ban Xia, for excessive white, viscous sputum |
| Poria | Fu Ling |
Resolves Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm. |
| Baked Licorice Root | Zhi Gan Cao | Resolves Phlegm, clears Heat, tonifies the Spleen and harmonizes and moderates the harsh properties of the other herbs. |
| Sour date | Da Zao | Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, protects the Stomach and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. |
| Fresh ginger rhizome | Sheng Jiang |
Regulates the relationship between the Gallbladder and the Stomach and assists in stopping vomiting. . |
ACTIONS
- Regulates Qi
- Transforms Phlegm
- Clears the Gallbladder
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Dries Dampness
- Dispels Heat
PATTERNS
- Phlegm-Fire Disturbs the Heart
- Gallbladder Deficiency Heat
- Disharmony Between the Gallbladder and Stomach with Phlegm Heat
- Qi Stage Gallbladder Damp-Heat
INDICATIONS
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