Herbs that Regulate Qi
chen pi - Pericarpium Citri reticulatae
pungent, bitter, warm, aromatic
SP, ST, LU
Regulates Qi, harmonizes the middle warmer and descends ST Qi
Dries damp and transforms phlegm
3-10g
qing pi - Citri Exocarpium Immaturum
~Warm, acrid, bitter
LR, GB
Course LR, break stagnant Qi
Dissipate clumps, reduce stagnation
3-9g
da fu pi - Pericarpium Arecae Catechu
~Warm, acrid
LI, SI, SP, ST
Direct Qi downward, ease middle, disperse formless qi obstruction
Promote urination, reduce edema, expel damp
6-9g
zhi shi - Fructus Citri aurantii immaturi
Bitter, pungent, ~cold, aromatic
SP, ST, LI
Breaks up Qi stagnation, opens the bowels
Reduces food stagnation, transforms accumulations
Transforms phlegm
3-10g
zhi ke - Fructus Citri aurantii
Bitter, cool, aromatic
SP, ST
Same as Zhi Shi but more mild
Regulate Qi and harmonize middle jiao
3-10g
xiang fu - Rhizoma Cyperi
Acrid, ~bitter, ~sweet, neutral, aromatic
LR, SJ
Activates Qi, spreads Liver Qi, relieves pain
Regulates menstruation
6-12g
mu xiang - Radix Saussureae
Pungent, bitter, warm, aromatic
SP, ST, GB, LI
Activates Qi and harmonized middle jiao
Regulates intestine Qi and relives pain
Strengthens SP
Invigorate LR/GB
2-10g
wu yao - Linderae Radix
Warm, acrid
LU, SP, KD, UB
Promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain
Disperse cold, warm LR and KD
4.5-9g
chen xiang - Aquilariae Lignum
Warm, bitter, acrid
KD, SP, ST
Promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain
Direct rebellious Qi down, regulate middle
Assist KD to grasp Qi
1.5-3g
tan tiang - Santali Lignum
Warm, acrid
SP, ST, LU
Unblock Qi stasis in chest, stop pain, stop belching and nausea
3-6g
xie bai - Allii Bulbus
Warm, bitter, acrid
Unblocks Yang Qi, disperse turbid phlegm
Unbind congealments, warm drain and facilitate orifices
fo shou - Citri Sarcodactylidis Fructus
~Warm, acrid, bitter ,sour
LU, LR, ST, SP
Relieves constraint, regulate Qi, stop pain
Harmonize SP and ST
Transform phlegm, stop cough
2.4 - 9g
mei gui hua - Flora Rosae Rugosae
Warm, sweet, ~bitter
LR, SP
Gently regulate Qi and blood, harmonize LR and ST
Regulate menstruation
1.5-6g
chuan lian zi - Toosendan Fructus
Cold, bitter, toxic
LR, ST, SI
Dredge LR Qi, stop pain, conduct heat out from bellow
Cools heat, kills parasites
4.5-9g
shi di - Kaki Calyx
Balanced, bitter, astringent
LU
Stops hiccough by directing rebellious ST Qi down
6-12g
Formulas that Regulate Qi
Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
Xiang Fu - activates Qi, soothes LR, relieves pain
Chuan Xiong - activates Qi, invigorates blood, relieves pain
Cang Zhu - dries damp, strengthens SP, promotes urination
Shen Qu - reduces food stagnation, improves digestion
Shan Zhi Zi - clears heat from three jiao
Mild constraint
Activates Qi, releases constraint
Reduces stagnation of Qi, blood, phlegm, damp, fire and food
Ban Xia Huo Po Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
Chief: (9-12) Ban Xia - resolve phlegm
Deputy: (9) Hou Po - eliminate stifling sensation, direct qi down
Deputy: (12) Fu Ling - leach out damp
Assistant: (15) Sheng Jiang - harmonize ST
Envoy: (6) Zi Su Ye - direct to throat
Plum pit qi
gua lou xie bai bai jiu tang (Trichosanthes Fruit, Chive and Wine Decoction)
Chief: (12) Gua Lou - expel heat phlegm
Deputy: (9-12) Xie Bai - warm and unblock yang
Assistant: (30-60ml) Bai Jiu (White Wine) - ascends and assists
Chest pain
Unblock yang, promote qi movement, expel phlegm
liang fu wan - Galangal and Cyperus Pill
Gao Liang Jiang - warm ST, disperse cold
Xiang Fu - regulate Qi, relieve restraint
epigastric pain that is better with warmth
Warm middle jiao, dispel cold, promote qi movement, alleviate pain
jin ling zi san - Melia Toosendan Powder
Chief: (30) Chuan Lian Zi - clear heat, promote Qi movement
Assistant: (30) Yan Hu Suo - promote Qi movement and invigorate blood
Pains aggravated with the eating of hot food or drinks / LR Qi Stag + Heat
Spread LR Qi, drain heat, regulate Qi, alleviate pain
tian tai wu yao san - Top-Quality Lindera Powder
Chief: (15) Wu Yao - promote Qi movement, disperse LR Qi stag, scatter cold and pain
Deputy: (15) Mu Xiang - warm lower jiao, scatter cold
Deputy: (15) Xiao Hui Xiang - warm lower jiao, scatter cold
Deputy: (15) Qing Pi - regulate Qi, disperse LR Qi
Deputy: (15) Gao Liang Jiang - scatter cold, alleviate pain
Assistant: (12-15) Bing Lang - move qi down, remove stangation and solid masses
Assistant: (12-15) Jin Ling Zi - move qi down, remove stangation and solid masses
Assistant: (15) Ba Dou - move qi down, remove stangation and solid masses
Lower abdominal pain radiating to testicles = hernias
Promote movement of Qi, spread LR Qi, scatter cold, alleviate pain
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