Heart Intestine, heat syndrome

Lian Qiao is bitter, cold and aromatic, and enters the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. Although it does not enter the Lung meridian, it is still often used in formulas to treat wind-heat syndrome as a chief herb. This is because its aromatic smell can disperse the Qi in the Upper-Jiao and gently release the exterior, and it leaches out heat from the Heart through the Small Intestine. It is especially effective in dispersing and clearing heat in the Heart and relieving restlessness and a warm sensation in the chest. 

Meng Shi is a mineral substance and is used to remove phlegm-heat. It has a very strong descending ability and can eliminate phlegm and reduce heat. It is used in a syndrome where phlegm-heat covers the Heart and obstructs the Heart meridian. The manifestations are mental confusion, anxiety and restlessness, such as in schizophrenia. It is only used for a short period of time as it can cause uneasy sensations in the stomach and intestines. 

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