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P. Clear Phlegm



Phlegm represents a mucoid, sticky, obstructive substance, and is more than just the mucus of the sinus and mucous membranes. All thickness in the body can be said to be due to the Phlegm humor. This, therefore, may be either in the ‘first regions’ (gastrointestinal system), as well as within the Tissues or Channels of the body.

Types of Phlegm Obstruction:
1. Phlegm Obstructing the Lungs–coughing, wheezing and breathlessness associated with Phlegm
2. Phlegm Obstructing the Stomach–poor appetite, nausea, thick tongue coating
3. Phlegm Obstructing the Channels–all types of Lumps, Nodes and Swellings
4. Blood Stagnation (coagulated Blood) is associated with Phlegm
5. Obstruction of the Brain and Nerves by Phlegm: Loss of Consciousness, Loss of the Senses, Mental Dullness, Paralysis may be caused by Phlegm. Some types of Epilepsy are caused by Phlegm.

Hot Phlegm
This is similar to Damp-Heat conditions where the Damp has become more thick. It is seen in obstruction with Heat and certain types of Infection. Bronchitis and acute Lymphatic Swellings are examples.

Cold Phlegm
This is associated with poor digestion and Yang deficiency. It may be associated with Edema, Asthma, Wheezing and stifling sensation of the Chest and various Cold Swellings
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i. Medicines for Cold Phlegm

                            Raisin
                            Jujube
                            Almond


                            Mustard seed
                            Horseradish


                            Calamint

                            Thyme
                            Rosemary
                            Orris
                            Anise
                            Ginger
                            Cress seed
                           
Fennel
                            Bay berry
                            Angelica

                            Coltsfoot
                            Myrrh
                            Gum Ammoniac

                            Squill
                            Cyclamen
                            Birthworts
                            Colocynth prepared

                            Pinellia Ban Xia

                            Honey
                            Earthworm
                            Oil of Sulphur

Date
Fig
Pine nuts

Onion
Radish seed

Pennyroyal
Oregano
Horehound
Hyssop
Camomile
Galangal
Calamus
Nettle seed
Juniper berry
Elecampane
Sundew
Bdellium
Asafetida

Turbith
Bryony
Euphorbium
Arum prepared

Typhonium Bai Fu Zi

Butter
Fox Lungs
Flowers of Sulphur

Other:
Gleditsia Fructus, Zao Jia



ii. Medicines for Hot Phlegm

                            Cold Seeds
                            Lettuce seed
                            Borage
                            Marshmallow
                            Ground Ivy
                            Agaric
                            Lungwort

                            Kelp
                            Sponge


                            
                            Trichosanthes seed

                            Pumice

                            Sponge Stone


White Poppy seed
Mallow seed
Ribwort Plantain
Mallow
Maidenhair
Polypody
Pellitory of the Wall

Laminaria
Sea Balls

Fritillaria, Bei Mu

Tabasheer

Cuttlefish Bone

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