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Ext WCD stop vomit harmonize MJ summer heat Hua Xiang Patchouli turbid damp summer heat indigestion from fatty food overindulgence Pei Lan flatulence herb food stagnation abdominal distention moves qi Huo Po Magnolia Bark mildly T SP WD in channels external WC DH-LJ Cang Zhu moves SP/ST Qi dispels DC sends down rebellious Qi belching, nausea, vomit (due to C ST) Bai Dou Kou White Cardamom Sha Ren is milder and better for def patients strong to dry damp esp thick white sticky coat dispel D and int C Cao Dou Kou Wild Cardamom warms ST damp stasis due to SP/ST xu with C dispel D and int C Cao Guo Grass Fruit (big seed) move qi MJ calm ST calm fetus/prevent miscarriage use with sticky tonics to prevent GI problems due to stasis acute/chronic indigestion/undigested food milder than Bai Dou Kou Sha Ren Sand Seeds aromatic transform damp treats excess (pathogenic) dampness treats the branch not the root act on excess so it should not affect ST unless ST is deficient What channels does aromatic damp herbs enter SP/ST drain damp goes to BL Nature of Aromatic Trans Damp herbs Aromatic/fragrant Drying Warming Pungent (penetrates) Signs/symptoms Poor appetite No thirst Fatigue, low energy Diarrhea, nausea, vomit Acid regurgitation Chest epigastric distention Sweet taste in mouth profuse saliva HA, body ache T-sticky white coat P-rolling Cautions of aromatic trans damp damage qi, yin Pts with Qi, yin, bld def cook short time transform damp herbs are often combined with tonify (careful to tonify-can cause stagnation) regulate qi warm interior clear heat