EASTERN
GROUPS
1.
Exterior Clearing
a)
Warming
b) Cooling
2.
Descending a) Lubricating Laxatives b)
Cooling Purgatives c) Expelling Cathartics
3.
Internal Heat Clearing a) Quench Fire b)
Cool Blood c) Dry Dampness d) Neutralise
Toxins e) Clear Summer Heat
4.
Diuretic
5. Wind
Damp - Dispersing
6. Cold
- Dispersing
7. Damp
- Dissolve
8.
Regulating
9.
Blood Regulating a) Stop
Bleeding b)
Invigorate
10. Tonics
a) Tonify QI b) Tonify
Yang c) Nourish blood d)
Nourish Yin
11.
Homeostatic and Astringent
12. Calm
Spirit a)
Strong b) Mild
13.
Aromatic and Stimulent
14.
Endogenous Wind
15.
Antitussive and Expectorants a) Clear Hot
Phlegm b) Clear Cold Phlegm c)
Relaxing Breathing
16.
Digestive and Evacuants
17.
Antihelmintics
18.
External Usage