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Wind is a broad category for a type of pathogen that can come from either an internal or external source. Wind that comes from an external source can enter the body through air, food, or water. Wind that comes from inside the body "inner wind" is generally the result of poor liver function. Wind can affect various parts of the body, for instance a headache is considered to be a head wind.
Exterior wind, especially such as the common cold, can be expelled by promoting sweating. Therefore many of the herbs and foods that are recommended to help expel wind also promote sweating. Trapped gas in the intestines is considered a symptom of inner wind. To expel inner wind, choose foods and herbs that will expel gas and soothe the liver.
Many of the herbs that help expel wind are aromatic such as oregano, ginger, basil, and sage. To treat wind-dampness choose foods and herbs that are both pungent and aromatic.
Foods to Avoid:To minimize exposure to exterior wind, it is important to keep the defensive qi, also known as wei qi, as strong as possible. To strengthen the wei qi the body needs proper nutrition, clean air, and adequate rest. Inner wind on the other hand is result of liver aggravation, so avoid foods that are hard on the liver such as alcohol and toxins.
Many of the herbs that help expel wind are aromatic such as oregano, ginger, basil, and sage. To treat wind-dampness choose foods and herbs that are both pungent and aromatic.
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Foods to Resolve Wind:On the other hand, the following foods and herbs may help to resolve Wind:
Angelica root
Ba Ji Tian
Bai Bu
Bai Fu Zi
Bai Hua She
Bai Ji Li
Bai Shao
Bai Wei
Bai Zhi
Basil
Bei Xie
Bie Jia
Blue Cohosh
Bo He
Burdock Root
Butterbur
Camphor Resin
Cang Er Zi
Cang Zhu
Caraway
Cayenne
Celandine
Chai Hu
Chan Tui
Cherry
Chilli
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum Tea
Chuan Shan Jia
Chuan Wu
Chuan Xiong
Cinnamon Twig
Cong Bai
Coriander Leaf (Cilantro)
Cowslip Root
Da Qing Ye
Dan Dou Chi
Dang Gui
Di Long
Du Huo
Eel
Elderflower
Fang Feng
Frankincense
Fu Zi
Gan Sui
Gao Ben
Garlic
Ge Gen
Ginger
Ginger (fresh)
Gou Ji
Gou Teng
Green Onions
Gui Ban
Gui Zhi
Hai Feng Teng
Hai Tong Pi
Han Fang Ji
Heartsease
Horny Goat Weed
Horseradish
Jing Jie
Juniper
Juniper
Kuzu (Kudzu)
Lavender
Limeflower Tea
Long Dan Cao
Ma Huang
Man Jing Zi
Marjoram
Mint
Mu Gua
Mu Li
Mu Zei
Niu Bang Zi
Niu Huang
Oregano
Osha
Pao D Arco
Parsnips
Pearled Barley (coix)
Pennyroyal
Peppermint
Peppermint Tea
Perilla
Pineapple
Qian Hu
Qian Nian Jian
Qiang Huo
Qin Jiao
Qing Dai
Qing Xiang Zi
Quan Xie
Ren Dong Teng
Rosemary
Sage
Sang Ji Sheng
Sang Ye
Sang Zhi
Sassafras
Scallion (Spring Onion)
She Chuang Zi
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Ma
Si Gua Lou
Tea Tree
Thyme
Tian Ma
Turmeric
Wei Ling Xian
Wintergreen
Wu Gong
Wu Jia Pi
Wu Shao She
Wu Yao
Xi Xian Cao
Xi Xin
Xiang Ru
Xin Yi Hua
Xing Ren
Xiong Dan
Ye Jiao Teng
Yi Yi Ren
Yin Yang Huo
Yu Zhu
Yuan Zhi
Zi Su Ye
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