Phlegm

Question 1

Phlegm Differentiation

Answer 1

cough, wheezing with phlegm

- slippery pulse, thick tongue coat

Question 2

Onion

Answer 2

Acrid, warm

• Enters HT, LU, ST
• Release wind cold, dredge channel, dissipate cold, promote digestion
• Cleansing for arteries (atherosclerosis)
• Contains quercetin and prostagladin A

Question 3

Okra

Answer 3

sweet, acrid slightly warm
Enters LU, SP, ST, LI, KD
- Benefits throat, eliminate phlegm, regulate stomach, promote digestion, strengthen KD yang
- Mucilage (mucusy texture- protects GI system)
- Lepidimoide
-Natural Viagra

Question 4

Leeks

Answer 4

sweet, acrid, slightly warm
Enters ST and SP
- promote digestion, eliminate phlegm
(sautee with bacon)

Question 5

dessert almond

Answer 5

sweet, neutral,
Enters LU, LI
Moisten LU, Calm wheezing

Caution: loose stools