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Gu Jing Cao- Pipewort Scapus & Inflorescence
1. Taste: Sweet
2. Temp: Neutral
3. Channels: LR, ST
4. Functions:
- Gu Jing Cao- Pipewort Scapus & Inflorescence
- a. Disperses Wind Heat, brightens the eyes, and eliminates superficial visual obstruction
- 5. CI: Eye disease due to blood Def.
- 6. Dosage: 4.5-lSg
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Zhi Mu- Anemarrhena Rhizome
1. Taste: Sweet, Bitter
2. Temp: Cold
3. Channels: LU, ST, KD
4. Functions:
Zhi Mu- Anemarrhena Rhizome
- a. Clears Heat & Drains Fire: Used
- for Yang Ming Channel Stage Dx when COMBINED w/ Shi Gao; Used for Heat in LU.
- b. Enriches Yin & Moistens Dry Conditions: Used for Exhaustion or Deficiency of LU & KD Yin w/ Heat Sx; Used for KD Yin Def w/ Heat Sx when COMBINED w/ Huang Bai
- c. Generates fluids & Clears Heat
- 5. CI: Cold fr SP & ST Def, Diarrhea
- 6. Dosage: 6-12g
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Dan Zhu Ye- Bamboo Leaves
1. Taste: Sweet, Bland
2. Temp: Cold
3. Channels: HT, SI, ST
4. Functions:
Dan Zhu Ye- Bamboo Leaves
- a. Clears Heat & eliminates irritability: Used for HT Heat Patterns; Used for Heat in the HT & SI Channels.
- b. Promotes urination & Clears Damp Heat: Used for HT Heat Transferring to SI
- 5. CI: Pregnancy
- 6. Dosage: 6-9g
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Han Shui Shi- Calcitum
1. Taste: Salty, Acrid
2. Temp: Cold
3. Channels: HT, ST, KD
4. Functions:
Han Shui Shi- Calcitum
- a. For Burns & Sores: Applied topically for Burns & Oral Ulcers.
- b. Clears Heat & Drains Fire: Used for Heat in the Qi Level
- 5. CI: Cold from SP & ST Def
- 6. Dosage: 10-15g
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Lian (Zi) Xin- Lotus Plumule
1. Taste: Bitter
2. Temp: Cold
3. Channels: HT, PC
4. Functions:
Lian (Zi) Xin- Lotus Plumule
- a. Drains HT Fire
- b. Stops Bleeding & Binds the Essence
- 5. CI:
- 6. Dosage: LS-3g
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Jue Ming Zi- Cassia Seeds
1. Taste: Sweet, Bitter, Salty
2. Temp: Slightly Cold
3. Channels: LR, LI, KD
4. Functions:
Jue Ming Zi- Cassia Seeds
- a. Clears Heat & the Eyes: Used for Heat or Wind Heat in the LR Channel
- b. Moistens Intestines & Unblocks bowels
- c. Calms LR & Anchors Yang Rising: Used to prevent
- Atherosclerosis as it lowers Both B/P & Serum Cholesterol
- 5. CI: Diarrhea fr SP Def, Low B/P
- 6. Dosage: 9-15g
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Qing Xiang Zi- Celosia Seeds
1. Taste: Sweet
2. Temp: Slightly Cold
3. Channels: LR
4. Functions:
Qing Xiang Zi- Celosia Seeds
- a. Clears Wind Heat, Drains LR Fire, Improves Vision: Used for Wind Heat or LR Fire
- b. Recently used for HTN 2’ LR Yang Rising
- 5. CI: Dilated Pupils, ^intraocular Pressure
- 6. Dosage: 3-15g
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Herbs That Clear Heat and Drain Fire
Six Subcategories to Clear Heat
1. Herbs that Clear Heat & Drain Fire
2. Herbs that Clear Heat & Cool Blood
3. Herbs that Clear Heat & Dry Dampness
4. Herbs that Clear Heat & Relieve Toxicity
5. Herbs that Clear Heat from Deficiency
6. Herbs that Clear Heat & Relieve Summer-Heat
FOUR LEVELS OF DISEASE
- 1. Wei Level: Similar to Tai Yang
- 2. Qi Level: Similar to Yang Ming
- 3. Ying Level: Similar to Shao Yin/Jue Yin Heat
- 4. Blood Level: Similar to Jue Yin
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