Herbs that regulate Qi Flashcards
Chen Pi
herbs that regulate Qi
Citrus Reticulata; tangerine peel
Spicy/Bitter/ Aromatic
Warming: good for cases of coldness/dampness
SP/ST/LU
1) Spicy=MOVES QI/SP: distention/nausea/bloating/cloying
2) bitter= moving Qi DOWNWARD: belching, morning sickness, hiccups
3) dries damp, Trx phlegm/LU: copious phlegm during day
Contra: heat
Ju Hong
herb that regulates Qi-NOT USED ANYMORE
Citrus Reticulata; tangerine Peel specially cut, stamped= aged chen pi (which is ripped) spicy/bitter warm ST/LU 1) dries damp, Trx phlegm MORE DRYING THAN CHEN PI More MORE AGED THAN CHEN PI Chen pi better w/ age
2) moves mddle jiao qi, helps digestion
Contra: heat
Qing Pi
herbs that regulate Qi
Citrus reticulata; unripe tangerine peel green, unripe version of Chen Pi spicy/bitter warm LV/GB/ST 1) smooths LV qi: breast distention, cramps, emotional pain, USE WHEN PPLE REALLY STUCK AND NOT DEFICIENT
2) moves Qi & Bld= STRONG, fibroids, tumors, goiter
3) reduce phlegm/food stag: halitosis, belching, PLUM-PIT QI
Contra: deficiency
Pregnancy- pushes blood
HBP
Zhi Shi
herbs that regulate Qi
Citrus Aurantium Immaturus; unripe bitter orange- green- so STRONG
Spicy/bitter/Sl. Cold
SP/ST/ LI
1) moves qi, reduces food stag (LI): CONSTIPATION (or diarrhea), digestive insufficiency by increasing acidity, pain/distention
2) moves qi/ phlegm DOWN: use w/ phlegm in chest or LUs, coughing, wheezing
3) MR: increases BP, AIDS PROLAPSE (hemorrhoids, uterus, hernia)
upward and downward movement=”zipper” herb
Zhi Qiao/ Zhi Ke
herbs that regulate Qi
Citrus aurantium maturus, MATURE bitter orange-gentler
Spicy, bitter, Sl. Cold
SP/ST
1) moves qi, reduces food stag= gentler than Zhi Shi
more appropriate / weak/deficient Pt. digestive insufficiency, abd pain, distention
2) moves qi, trx phlegm (LU): cough/asthma/ sputum, goes to lower metal thru LI
3) increases BP, stimulates HT, which is why it moves food stag
Contra: diuretic drugs
HTN- if going to use alone; in a formula its ok- can balance it out
Fo Shou
herbs that regulate Qi Citrus Medica; Finger Citron Fruit (buddha's hand) Spicy, bitter Warm LV/SP/ST/LU
1) moves LV Qi, reduces pain: breast/PMS pain, hypochondriac pain, sighing
2) tonifies &Harmonizes SP/ST: low appetite, nausea, poor digestion
3) acute/chronic phlegm (=sputum), may be made into cough drops, angina
4) REDUCES HANGOVER (=damage done by alcohol)=damp. Moves LV qi. AIDS ANGINA
Contra: yin def w/ heat
Mu Xiang
Auklandia Lappa
herbs that regulate Qi
Auklandia Lappa/Saussurea Spicy, Bitter Warm SP, ST, LI, GB, SJ 1) move qi, reduce pain: cramps/pain from poor digestion, central jaio pain, engages body to digest
2) harmonizes SP/ST: mdle burner, poor appetite, fatigue
3) reduce LI stag: IBS, diarrhea, constipation (moves it around corners of LI), tenesmus, peristalsis.
Contra: yin def
Category: herbs that regulate Qi - act on?
LV Qi stag & reverse Qi
SX: emotional stress/irritability
Rib pain/distention
Hernia
Genital Pain
breast pain & stag
mastitis
menstrual issues
nodules/cysts
SP/ST: Qi stag/rebellious
SX: fullness
pain
distention, bloating
hiccups
belching
reflux/gerd
nausea, vomitting
low appetite
irregular BM
LUNG: Qi stag/ rebellious
chest tightness
asthma
wheezimg
dyspnea
cough
Xiang Fu
Herbs that regulate qi
Cyperus rotundus; nutgrass rhizome
Spicy, Sl bitter, Sl sweet
Neutral
LV,SJ
- Smooths LV Qi:
a) gyno issues- menses pain- EVERYTHING MENSES RELATED
b) bad mood, MOOD ISSUES
c) BREAST DISTENTION, nodules
Contra: deficiency
Wu Yao
Herbs that transform qi
Lindera strychnifolia/Lindera Root
Spicy
Warm
LU, SP, KI, UB
- Moves qi, reduces pain-especially pain d/t cold: PMS, knee pain, low back pain-great for warming KD
- Warms KD, expels cold: urinary disorders- frequent urination, incontinence, cold fertility, KD/LU connection, KD yang Def–cold LUs (like elderly folks)
Contra: yin and bld def
Interior heat
Chen Xiang
Herbs the regulate qi
Aquilaria agallocha/chinese eaglewood
Spicy, bitter,
Warm
SP, ST, KI
- Moves qi, reduces pain
- Descends ST Qi
- AIDS KD YANG TO GRAB QI
Contra: yin def
Chuan Lian Zi
Herbs that regulate qi
Melia Toosendan/Melia fruit
Bitter, cold, Sl TOXIC -never use alone, low dosing 1-3 gms
LV, ST, SI, UB
- Regulates qi, reduces variety of pain: hypochondriac pain, pain in genitals (wood overriding earth)
- Clears heat, dries damp: use w/ heat and dampness, folks w/ bitter taste in mouth, hernia, testicular swelling, deep heat in LV, HEPATITIS, JAUNDICE
- Expels parasites: round worms, tape worms (toxic treats toxic)
side effects: jaundice, yellow skin
Contra: deficiency
Cold SP/ST
Dry-fry to reduce toxicity
Side effects overdose of Chuan Lian Zi
EXAM QUESTION
Dizziness N/V/D Palpitations Tremors/spasms Numbness Reperatory difficulties High liver enzymes Jaundice/yellow skin Unconsciousness
Tan Xiang
Herbs that regulate qi
Santalum album, Sandalwood
Spicy, aromatic
Warm
LU, SP, ST
- Moves qi, harmonizes mdle jiao: SP/ST abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating
can make a belly rub/back rub - Disperses cold and alleviates pain: ST pain, menstrual pain, chest pain
MR: coronary HT disease
Contra: fire/yin deficiency
Pregnancy
Da Fu Pi
Herbs that regulate qi
Areca Catechu/betel husk
Spicy, Sl warm
SP, ST, LI, SI
- Descends qi down, reduces distention: GOOD WHEN BELLY FULL/HARD- HELPS B/M GO DOWN- abd pain, moves qi down
- Promotes urine and reduced dampness
- Treats parasites
Contra: qi deficiency
