Herbs that Regulate Qi
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Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
A&I:
** Regulates the qi, improves the transportive function of the Spleen, adjusts the middle & relieves the diaphragm: epigastric or abdominal d - Chen Pi
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Channels:
GB, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Warm
A&I:
* Spreads the Liver qi & breaks up stagnant qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns (distention & pain in the chest, breast, or hypochondriac region - Qing Pi
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Channels:
LI, SI, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Warm
Area - Middle Jiao
A&I:
** Middle Jiao
* Promotes the downward movement of qi & reduces stagnation: food stagnation & qi obst - Da Fu Pi
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Channels:
LI, SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
Area - Middle Jiao
A&I:
* Breaks up stagnant qi & reduces accumulation: for epigastric or abdominal pain & distention or indigestion - Zhi Shi
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Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cool
A&I:
* Moves qi & reduces distention & pressure. Esp good when patient is deficient or weak.
- more mild & better for distention
C&C: -
Zhi Ke
No School Sample -
Channels:
LIV, SJ, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
A&I:
* Spreads & regulates Liver qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns
* Regulates menstruation & alleviates - Xiang Fu
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Channels:
GB, LI, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Middle Jiao stagnant qi. Also for stagnant Liver or Gall Bladder Qi
- Adjusts & reg - Mu Xiang
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Channels:
BL, KI, LU, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Area: Treats Cold in All Jiaos
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Stifling sensation in the chest, flank pain, & epigastric an - Wu Yao
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Channels:
KI, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Stagnant qi patterns (distention, pain, or a feeling of pressure in the epigastric or abdominal region -
Chen Xiang
School has sample
No Personal Sample -
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
Area: Pain in Chest and Abdomen
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: pain associated with stagnant qi in the chest & abdom -
Tan Xiang
No School Sample -
Channels:
LI, LU, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Area: commonly used for chest pain
A&I:
* Unblocks the yang qi & disperses cold phlegm: damp-cold painful obstruction of the chest (chest, flank, - Xie Bai
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Channels:
LIV, LU, ST, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Warm
Treats Xu & Shi
Treats Liver, Stomach, Lung
Good for patients w/ weak condition & qi stagnation
Promotes the movement of qi w/o exha -
Fo Shou
Buddha Hand -
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter Warm
Not used much
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & relieves constraint: for Liver-Stomach disharmony (stifling sensation in the chest, pain -
Mei Gui Hua
No school sample
No personal sample -
Channels:
BL, LIV, SI, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic
Most used for Liver qi stagnation - esp w/ heat.
A&I:
* Promotes the movement of qi & stops pain: for flank, rib, & abdominal p -
Chuan Lian Zi
AKA - Jin Ling Zi -
Channels:
LIV, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Warm
A&I:
* Regulate the qi & stops pain: for abdominal & epigastric pain doe to constrained Liver qi. Also abdominal premenstrual or post partum pain due t -
Li Zhi He
No school Sample -
Channels:
ST
Properties:
Bitter, Astringent, Neutral
A&I:
Directs the qi downward & stops hiccups: for belching or hiccups due to Stomach dysfunction. Used in treating both hot & cold patterns depending on -
Shi Di
No School Sample -
Channels:
LIV, LU, ST, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Warm
Similar properties to Fo Shou but milder. More effective for directing qi downwards & is often used for cough & wheezing due to rising of rebelliou - Fo Shou Hua
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant qi of the
Spleen & Stomach. -
Chen Pi
Zhi Shi
Mu Xiang
Zhi Ke -
Herbs that regulate qi:
for constrained Liver qi,
Liver qi stagnation -
Xiang Fu
Wu Yao
Chuan Lian Zi
Qing Pi -
Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant Lung qi -
Chen Xiang
Chen Pi
Tang Xiang -
Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant qi of
Heart and chest. -
Xie Bai
Gua Lou
Zhi Shi -
Herbs that regulate qi:
Treats hot natured stagnant qi. -
Chuan Lian Zi
Zhi Shi -
Herbs that regulate qi:
for cold natured stagnant qi -
Chen Xiang
Wu Yao