Ch. 9 : REGULATE THE QI Flashcards
Qi stagnation is prevalent in which channels?
LIV, SP, ST, LU
What are the actions of Zhi Ke?
Promotes the flow of qi (for cough, distention, or constipation)
Regulating the qi to ease the chest and reducing painful distention in the abdomen
Similar to Zhi Shi but more mild
Blood is the ________ of Qi
Mothe
What are the actions of Tan Xiang?
(Sandalwood), aids in Nausea, moves Qi, tx Coronary Artery Disease
What are the actions of Shi Di?
For hiccups! (LU, ST)
Herbs that regulate qi are mostly what taste and temperature?
Warm, Acrid, Dry, Aromatic
What are the main functions of herbs that regulate the qi?
Promote movement (qi mechanism), disperse, or drain downward
Reduce distention, smooth flow of qi, expand chest, relieve constraint, stop pain, direct rebellious qi downward
What are the only two herbs in this category that are Slightly Cold?
Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke
What herbs from this category enter the Sanjiao?
Xiang Fu and Mu Xiang
What are the actions of Xie Bai?
Unblocks the yang qi, disperses turbid phlegm - LI, LU, ST
Name 5 symptoms of rebellious Qi
Cough, Asthma, Hiccup, Breathless, Belching, Nausea/Vomiting
What are the actions of Mu Xiang?
Regulates Qi in L.I., strengthens SP, moves Qi in GB, aids digestion (ST, SJ)
What herb from this category enters the Small Intestines?
Da Fu Pi and Chuan Lian Zi
What are the actions of Da Fu Pi?
Directs qi downward and eases the middle, promotes urination/reduces edema,
Unblocks the intestines (SI and LI), strengthens SP, unbinds the ST (incomplete and irregular bowel movements)
What are the actions of Xiang Fu?
1 herb for regulating LIV qi, regulates menses
“Moves qi within the blood” - Enters the qi aspect of LIV and SJ, thus promoting qi in all twelve channels ***
What are the actions of Chen Pi (ripe tangerine peel)?
Acrid flavor disperses clumped qi, bitter warmth disperses/DRIES cold-dampness, TRANSFORMS phlegm
Regulates qi and transforms phlegm for mild conditions of SP/ST qi stagnation, also mucus for cough and wheezing
What is the only herb in this category that is Neutral?
Xiang Fu
What are the actions of Ju Hong?
Used primarily for vomiting and belching (ST) and for treating phlegm-damp coughs (LU)
Compare with Chen Pi - more drying and aromatic but less effective in harmonizing the middle
What are the actions of Chuan Lian Zi?
Dredges LIV qi (stops pain, bulging disorders, conducts heat out from below (UB, SI), Kills parasites, COOLS Heat
What are the actions of Zhi Shi?
Breaks up Stagnant QI, Transforms phlegm - Important herb for promoting qi flow and unblocking plugs (stagnant qi in LI, SP, ST)
Good for abdominal pain and indigestion with focal distention or gas
What are the actions of Mei Gui Hua?
Disperses stasis, irregular menses/PMS, harmonises LIV, regulates qi and BLOOD, (SP)
What are the actions of Wu Yao?
Warms KID, tx rebellious qi and pathogenic cold contraint (LU, SP,UB)
What are the actions of Chen Xiang?
Directs rebellious Qi downward and regulates the middle (SP,ST), Aids KID in grasping Qi (wheezing)
What are the actions of Li Zhi He?
Disperses cold stagnation in LIV channel (BULGING DISORDER, testicular pain), (ST)
Rebellious qi is prevalent in what channels? (4)
LU, SP, ST, L.I.
Name at least 3 A-Category herbs for this category
Chen Pi, Xiang Fu, Zhi Shi, Zhi Ke, Da Fu Pi, Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang, Chuan Lian Zi
Which herbs from this category enter the GB channel?
Qing Pi, Mu Xiang, and Xiang Fu
Qi is the __________ of blood
Commander
What are the actions of Fo Shou?
Spreads/regulates LIV qi, harmonizes SP/ST, Transforms Phlegm and Stops Cough (LU)
Expands the chest
What are the actions of Qing Pi? (Unripe Green Tangerine)
MOVES LIV QI, dredges LIV and GB, DISSIPATES CLUMPS, food stagnation (ST), good for pain in the hypochondriac region and abdominal pain
Name 5 symptoms of qi stagnation
Pain, bulging disorders, Affected Xue, irritability, depression, irregular menstruation
What two patterns of qi disharmony are herbs that regulate the qi useful for?
Rebellious qi, qi stagnation
