Traditional Chinese Medicine/Herbs that Release the Exterior

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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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