Traditional Chinese Medicine/Herbs that Release the Exterior

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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