Hey, I'm back to continue on the analysis of the Bao He Wan using - Lai Fu Zi
as the other Real minister's herbs directly fuelling the desired reactions to ease indigestion. So, without further delay, let's dive in to the analysis.
Seeds
We are returning to this is how to Analyse The Therapeutic Functions Of The Various Decoctions part 91 and this time round would be the ripe seeds of the plant better known as Radish Seed or Raphanus Sativus in Latin. The family plant belongs to the group called Cruciferae for discrimination.
The second of the 2 minister's herbs which is:
- Lai Fu Zi(minister) - besides performing its primary role to aid the Monarch's herb in easing the indigestion
- as well as dissolve thick phlegm to subdue cough
Additional observations
What's so special about Lai Fu Zi that is being selected as the 2nd minister's herb? It can dissolve all indigestion caused by wheat and flour related by-products in the TCM perspective.
Association to a Specific Meridians Channel
It is associated with:
- Stomach
- Spleen
- Lung - Meridian Channel respectively
Specific Taste
The specific taste of Lai Fu Zi is
Sweet inclined to spiciness
Specific Properties
The Specific Property of:
Lai Fu Zi is neutral.
As for the rule of thumb:
Apply (Gañ Xin Ping Xiao Shi Hua Ji Jiang Qi Hua Tan ) whenever Lai Fu Zi is used.
Best of all,
Xiong
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