Herbs that Regulate Qi Flashcards
(40 cards)
Chen Pi -aged tangerine peel
*digestion-#1 to add to tonifying formulas to increase digestibility-regulate ST qi/ invigorate SP qi-dries damp, transform phlegm (comb. w/ Ban Xia)-prevent stagnation-Adjust middle/relieve the diaphragm
Zhi Shi- unripe bitter orange
*guide down-Break up Stagnant qi/reduce accumulations-Transforms phlegm & expels focal distention-Use w/ tonifying herbs for organ prolapse-Promotes flow of qi and unblocks plugs-used to raise blood pressure
Zhe Ke- bitter orange
*guide down-move qi, reduce distention with deficiency-more gentle than zhi shi-promotes the flow of qi
Mu Xiang- aucklandia, cotus root
gas/bloating-regulate stagnant qi in the intestines, clear damp-heat-strengthen SP, digestive disorders -Farting, intestinal wind, gas, bloating-jaundice, dysentery (tenesmus), diarrhea-stagnant LR/GB qi w/ flank pain
Chen Xiang- aquilaria wood
*constipation w/ rou chong-direct rebellious qi down, regulate middle-aid KI in grasping qi-w/ Rou Chong Rong for constipation due to KI xu-alleviates pain, esp xi cold & bld stasis
Wu Yao- lindera root
*menstrual pain w/ cold-smooths flow of qi, disperses cold, alleviates pain, lower jiao-abdominal pain, hernia, menses pain, urogenital pain-warm KI-stop enuresis and urinary frequency
Xiang Fu- cyperus
*Emotional Constraint-spreads and regulates LR qi-regulates menstruation and alleviates pain-guide to ribs, costal area
Qing Pi-unripe tangerine peel
*Breast Pain-#1 guide to breasts-spreads LR qi and breaks up stagnation-dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation-used for severe food stagnation-do not use with qi xu
Chuan Lian Zi-pagoda tree
*toxic-only cold herb in regulate qi category-slightly toxic- careful with dosage-dredges LR qi, releases constraint, stops pain-kills parasites and stops pain
Da Fu Pi-Areca husk
*Edema-direct qi downward, disperse formless qi obstruction, reduce edema-drive qi downward, reduce middle-expel damp, promote urination
Mei Gua Hua- rosebud
*gentle menstrual-gently regulates qi and bld, harmonizes LR-SP/ST & regulates menstruation- PMS, Breast Tenderness, Menstrual Pain due to Bld Stagnation
Li Zhi He- leechee nut
*Liver, Cold-Disperse qi stagnation and cold obstruction in LR channel-disperse LR stagnation and stop pain-pain due to stagnation and blood stasis-hernia, testicular pain
Yue Ju Wan-Escape Restraint Pill, Six Stagnation Pill
Promotes movement of qi and releases constraint-treats all types of six stagnations when occur together: qi, fire, bld, phlegm, damp, food
Pai Qi Tin- Discharge Gas Drink
Regulate qi, dry damp, resolve food stagnationfor gas/bloating, and food stasis
Liang Fu Wan- Galangal and Cyperus Pill
warm MJ, dispel cold, promote movement of qi, alleviate pain-Cold stag. in LR and ST. Used as pair to modify formulas to treat painful menses due to cold.
Ji PI Zhu Ru Tang- Tangerine Peel/Bamboo Shavings
Direct rebellious qi downward, stop hiccup, augments the qi, clears heat-Good for morning sickness, hiccup
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang- Clove and Persimmon Calyx
1 belching and hiccup formula-Augment qi, warm MJ, Direct Rebellious Qi Downward, Stop Hiccup-hiccup, bleching
Ding Chuan Tang- Arrest Wheezing Decoction
-Disseminate and redirect LU qi, arrest wheezing, clear H, transform phlegm-external w-c w/ internal p-h causing wheezing.
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang- Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Down
-Direct Rebellious Qi Downward, Arrest Wheezing, Stop Coughing and Warm and Transform P-C-Excess above (P-C in LU) with Deficiency Below (KI unable to grasp LU qi)
Ban Xia Ho Po Tang- Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction
Plum-pit qi-Promotes movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, transform phlegm
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