Traditional Chinese Medicine/Herbs that Release the Exterior
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Taste & Temperature | Herbs that Release the Exterior | Herbs that Clear Heat | Herbs That Clear Damp |
Xin Wen Jie Biao - Spicy, Warm herbs that Release the Exterior
Xin Liang Jie Biao - Spicy, Cool herbs that Release the Exterior
General Actions & Indications of Herbs that Release the Exterior:
- expel external evil
- most go along the Lu (Lung) & UB (Urinary Bladder) meridians
- upper back/neck cold (warming herbs)
- catches cold, nose runs (Lu), sneezing (Lu)
- Spicy Promotes Sweating
- vents external evil
- too much sweating weakens body
- releases body aches
- floating pulse
- diuretic, good for edema
- treat wind-damp
- good for wheezing
Different Seasons cause different conditions:
- Winter (Wind-Cold)
- Spring (Wind-Cold/Wind-Heat)
- Summer (Damp-Heat)
- Autumn (Dry)
General Contraindications:
- Qi & Yin deficiency causing excessive sweating
General Caution:
- Yin deficiency
- Blood deficiency
- chronic skin infection
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