Warm Acrid Herbs that release to the Exterior
Cool Acrid Herbs that release to the Exterior
100
This Herb Stops Bleeding
What is jìng jiè
(Schizonepetae Herba) (Schizonepeta Tenuifolia herb)
Category: Warm Acrid herbs that rerlease the Exterior.
Properties: Acrid, Slightly Warm,
Channels: LU, LV
Actions: Releases the Exterior and Dispels Wind, Vents Rashes and Alleviates Itching, Stops Bleeding (charred)
jìng jiè; to warn, alert.
200
This Herb is Warm, Acrid and induces Sweating
What is máhuáng
Má: Hemp
Huáng: Yellow
Channel: LU, BL
Properties: Acrid, Slightly bitter, warm
Action: Indices Sweating, Releases to the Exterior, isseminates & Facilitates Lung Qi, Calms Wheezing, Stops Coughing, Promotes Urination & Reduces EDEMA. Warms and Disperses Cold Pathogens.
300
This herb is popular, especially during the holidays
Has a caution during pregnancy
What is guī zhì
(Cinnamomum Cassia Twig)
Category: Warm, Acrid, Releases to the Exterior
Channel: HT, LU, BL
Action: Releases to the Exterior andd Asists the YANG, Warms the YANG and TRANSFORMS thin Mucus, Assists HT Yang, unblocks Yang Qi of the Chest.
Warms the Channels, Vessels, and Collaterals,
Warms the MIDDLE and Directs Turbid Yin DOWNWARD.
CAUTION: Caution during pregnancy
300
This herb Vents rashes, Clears Eyes, Removes Supervisual Obstruction, and STOPS Spasms
What is: chán tuī (CICADA SLOUGH)
Chán (meditate or meditation)
Tuī (Push or Promote)
Cools the Lungs and Liver, stops itching, soothes the throat and stops Liver Qi Stagnation.
This herb has properties that are Sweet, Salty, and slightly Cold.
It disperses Wind and Clears Heat
Vents rashes, Clears Eyes, Removes Supervisual Obstruction, and STOPS Spasms
Hint: Contraindicated with pregnancy