Ban Xia

Toxic, Warm & Acrid> LU,SP, ST

1. Drains Damp & Transforms Phlegm
2. Stops Vomit, DESCENDS Rebellious Qi
3. Dissipates NODULES, Reduces Clumps- chest paiin/goiter

OPENS-DISSEMINATING-SLIPPERY-DOWNWARD

Tian Nan Xing

 Toxic, Warm, Bitter & Acrid > LU, SP, LIV

1.  Dries DAMP, Expels Phlegm-extremely drying, stubborn phlegm
2. Disperses WIND-PHLEGM, stops spasms-dizzy, numb, stroke, paralysis
3. Reduces Swelling, Alleviates Pain-topically for sores ulcers & carbuncles

Bai Fu Zi

Toxic, Warm, Acrid & Sweet > LIV, SP, ST

1. Dries DAMP, Transforms Phlegm, Expels WIND, Stops Spasms-muscle spasms(esp. face)cramps, tremors
2. Resolves Toxicity, Dissipates Nodules-phlegm masses, fungal skin(top or int)
3. Drains Damp, Stops Pain & Itching-eczema, bi zheng

NO!  PG

Bai Jie Zi

Warm & Acrid > LU

1. Warms LU, Reg Qi, Expels Phlegm-Copious, thin phlegm
2. Promotes Qi Movement, Disperses Clumps, Unblocks Collaterals, Stops Pain-phlegm obstructing the channels/abscesses

NO!  LU(-)chronic cough, ST Fire, Yin(-)Fire; OD>Diarrhea

Xuan Fu Hua

Warm, Acrid & Bitter >LU, SP, ST, LIV, LI

1. Reduces Phlegm, Promotes Dissipation of Pathogenic Water-fluids in the LUngs, cough
2. Redirects Qi DOWNWARD, Stops Vomit, hiccough, belching

*decoct in cheese cloth bag

NO!  Yin(-), loose stools d/t(-)

Bai Qian

Warm, Acrid & Sweet > LU

1. Redirects Qi Down, Dispels Phlegm, Stops Cough-copious sputum, gurgling, audible phleg in throat

No!  LU(-)unproductive ccough

Xi Xin

Warm, Acrid > LU, H, KID

1. Dispels Wind, Disperses cold & Relieves Pain-HA, arthritis, abd px,W-C-D bi zheng, chest bi
2. Dispels Exterior W-C-HA, BA
3. Warms the Lung & Resolves Phlegm & Mucus-cough, dyspnea, asthma, sputum
4. Opens Sensory Orifices-nasal congestion, mouth ulcers, LOC

What Herbs for What HA?

Bai Zhi - Frontal

Gao Ben - Vertex

Qiang Huo - Occipital

Man Jing Zi - Temporal

Xi Xin or Du Huo - Shaoyin

Chuan Xiong - Ext. Wind