Xing Ren

S. Toxic, S. Warm, Bitter > LU, LI

1. Stops Cough, Calms Wheeze, Directs LU Qi Down-broad spectrum, heat or cold, esp. ext. pathogen
2. Moistens Intestines, Unblocks Bowels

bronchodialator-aantitussive-antispasmodic

NO!  (-)cough, infants>diarrhea

10-20 kids, 40-60 adults

Zi Wan

S. Warm, Acrid, Bitter > LU

1. Relieves Cough, Expels Phlegm-ext. W-C or W-H, Int. LU(-)&(+)

• warms & moistens w/o drying
• often w/kuan dong hua

bronchodialator-antitussive-expectorant-antipyretic

Kuan Dong Hua

Warm, Acrid > LU

1. Moistens LU, Directs Qi Downward, Transforms Phlegm-cough, wheeze, Hot, Cold, (+) & (-)

Relaxant-Bronchodilator-expectorant-anti-inflammatory-demulcent

No!  Long term, high doese cause Liv Cancer?

Zi Su Zi

Warm, Acrid > LU, LI

1. Stops cough, Calms Wheeze, Redirects Qi Down, Dissolves Phlegm-copious sputum, diff. exhalation, chest pressure
2. Moistens Intestines, Unblocks Stool-dry constipation

Relaxant

NO!  Severe Diarrhea d/t Qi(-)

Pi Pa Ye

NEUTRAL, Bitter > LU, ST

1. Transforms Phlegm, Clears LU Heat, Redirects Qi Downward-LU heat/dry,cough, wheeze
2. Harmonizes ST, Clears ST Heat, Redirects ST Qi Downward-N/V, belching, hiccup

sedative-antitussive-expetorant

CX:  cough/vomit d/t cold

Bai Bu

S. Warm, Sweet, Bitter > LU

1. Moistens LU, Stops Cough-esp. d/t (-)
2. Expels Parasites, Kills Lice-fleas, topically

relaxant-stimulant-BD-expectorant-antitussive-demulcent

CX:  Loose Stools d/t SP (-)

Ma Dou Ling

Toxic, S. Cold, Bitter > LU, LI

1. Clears LU, Transforms Phlegm, Stops Cough, Calms Wheezing- LU Heat > rebel Qi
2. Clears & Drains (+) LI Heat, Reduces Swelling & Pain-anal pain d/t Heat

CX:  wheeze d/t (-) cold

T:  Long Term, Large dose, aristolochic acid content, ILLEGAL

Bai Guo

S. Toxic, NEUTRAL, Sweet, Bitter, Astringent > LU, KID

1. Preserves LU, Arrests Wheeze-chronic cough, copious sputum
2. Eliminates Damp, Stops Discharge, Contains Urine-vagiinal disch., turbid urine

CX:  (+)patterns, lg. doses, long term

Sang Bai Pi

Cold, Sweet > LU

1. Drains Heat from LU, Stops cough, Calms Wheeze-LU Heat cough
2. Promotes Urine, Reduces Edema-facial, arms; urinary difficulty
3. Used for HTN: LYR

CX:  LU Cold cough