Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 1

What are the channels, taste and temperature of

Chén Pí

Answer 1

LU, SP, ST
Acrid (spicy), Bitter, Aromatic; Warm

3-9g

Question 2

What are the actions of

Chén Pí

Answer 2

-Reg Qi, adj MIDDLE, relieve diaphragm
-Dries damp, t-form phlegm
-Prevents stagnation (tonifies SP/ST)

Question 3

What are the indications of

Chén Pí

Answer 3

-Fullness, belching, blaoting, nausea, vomiting
-Cough w/copious vicous sputum, stifling chest, low appetite
-Help digest thick herbs (esp. blood+yin tonics), promote digestion

Question 4

What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for

Chén Pí

Answer 4

Citri reticulatae Pericarpium
Citrus reticulata
Aged tangerine peel

Question 5

What are the contraindications for

Chén Pí

Answer 5

Heat

Question 6

What are the channels and taste/temperature for

Jú Hóng

Answer 6

LU, ST
Acrid, Bitter; Warm

3-9g

Question 7

What are the actions for

Jú Hóng

Answer 7

More drying and aromatic than chen pi, but less effective in harmonizing the middle and regulating ST and SP

Question 8

What are the indications for

Jú Hóng

Answer 8

Used primarily for vomiting and belnching, and for treating phlegm-damp coughs.

Question 9

What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for

Jú Hóng

Answer 9

Citri reticulatae Exocarpium rubrum
Citri reticulata Blanco
Red tangerine peel

Question 10

What are the contraindications for

Jú Hóng

Answer 10

Heat

Question 11

What are the channels, taste/temperature for

Qīng Pí

Answer 11

GB, LV, ST
Acrid, Bitter; Warm

3-9g

Question 12

What are the actions for

Qīng Pí

Answer 12

-Smooths LV Qi
-Moves Qi and Blood
-Reduces phlegm/food stagnation
-MR: Increases BP (Modern Research)

Question 13

What are the inditcations for

Qīng Pí

Answer 13

-Constr. LV Qi ~ distention/pain/cramps in chest, breast, ribs, groin.
-Tumors (breast, uterine fibroid), good when qi stag = blood stasis
-Ab tightness, gas, belching, halitosis, constipation

Question 14

What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for

Qīng Pí

Answer 14

Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium
Citri reticulata Blanco
Unripe/Green tangerine peel

Question 15

What are the contraindications for

Qīng Pí

Answer 15

Deficiency
Pregnancy
High BP (MR)

Question 16

What are the channels, taste and temperature for

Zhǐ Shí

Answer 16

SP, ST, LI
Acrid, Bitter; Sl. Cold

3-15g

Question 17

What are the actions for

Zhǐ Shí

Answer 17

-Moves Qi, reduces food stag
-Moves Qi + phlegm down
-MR: Increase BP
-Aids prolapse

Question 18

What are the indications for

Zhǐ Shí

Answer 18

-Food stag w/constipation (even food poisoning, diarrhea)
-LU: Cough, wheezing, ST: vomiting phlegm
-Low blood pressure or prolapses: Hernia, gastric prolapse, hemmerhoids from excess pushing (constipation)

Question 19

What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for

Zhǐ Shí

Answer 19

Aurantii Fructus immaturus
Citrus aurantium/sinensis
Unripe bitter orange

Question 20

What are the contraindications for

Zhǐ Shí

Answer 20

SP/ST deficiency
Pregnancy
Hypertension
Ulcers (increases acidity)
Diuretic drugs

Question 21

What are the channels, taste and temperature of

Zhǐ Qiào (zhǐ ké)

Answer 21

SP, ST, LI
Acrid, Bitter; Warm

3-15g

Question 22

What are the actions

Zhǐ Qiào (zhǐ ké)

Answer 22

-Moves Qi, reduces food stag
-Moves Qi + phlegm down
-MR: Increase BP

Question 23

What are the indications of

Zhǐ Qiào (zhǐ ké)

Answer 23

-Abdominal bloating (more qi stag and beginning food stag)
-LU qi stagnation, cough and asthma
-Use with weak or deficient cases

Question 24

What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for

Zhǐ Qiào (zhǐ ké)

Answer 24

Aurantii Fructus maturus
Citrus aurantium/sinensis
Bitter orange

Question 25

# What are the contraindications for Zhǐ Qiào (zhǐ ké)

Answer 25

Caution in pregnancy Hypertension

Question 26

# What are the channels, taste and temperature for Fó Shǒu

Answer 26

LV, SP, ST, LU Acrid, Bitter; Warm | 3-9g

Question 27

# What are the actions for Fó Shǒu

Answer 27

-Moves LV Qi, reduces pain -Tonifies & harmonizes SP/ST -Opens LU, reduces phlegm -MR: reduces hangover, aids angina

Question 28

# What are the indications for Fó Shǒu

Answer 28

-Wood over Earth: gastric/rib pain, distention, lack of appetite, belching. Hangover- dizziness, vomiting. -OPENS CHEST: Subacute or chron coughs with copious phlegm. Unrelenting cough with chest pain.

Question 29

# What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for Fó Shǒu

Answer 29

Citri sarcodactylis Fructus Citrus medica Buddha's Hand

Question 30

# What are the contraindications for Fó Shǒu

Answer 30

Yin def with fire

Question 31

# What are the channels, taste and temperature for Mù Xiāng

Answer 31

SP, ST, LI, BG, SJ Acrid, Bitter; Warm | 3-9g

Question 32

# What are the actions for Mù Xiāng

Answer 32

-Move qi, reduce pain -Harmonize SP/ST -Reduce LI stagnation

Question 33

# What are the indications for Mù Xiāng

Answer 33

-Digestive cramps -Weak SP/ST with deficient t/t: poor appetite, fatigue, diarrhea -IBS, tenesmus

Question 34

# What are the pharmaceutical, botanical and english names for Mù Xiāng

Answer 34

Aucklaniae Radix Aucklandia lappa Sausseria, Costus

Question 35

# What are the contraindications for Mù Xiāng

Answer 35

Yin Def (too drying) Blazing fire Depleted fluids