Herbs that regulate Qi

Question 1

What are the actions of Chen Pi?

Answer 1

Regulates qi, tonifies SP. Relieves the diaphragm. Dries dampness, xforms phlegm

Question 2

What are the actions of Qin Pi?

Answer 2

Has a stronger effect than the ripened Chen Pi. Spreads LV qi and b/u stagnant qi, esp. in the breasts. Dissipates clumps, reduces stagnation. Dries dampness, xforms phlegm

Question 3

What are the actions of Zhi Shi

Answer 3

B/u stagnant qi,

Question 4

What are the actions of Zhi Ke

Answer 4

Promotes the flow of qi esp. for upper burner and digestive issues to help move qi and direct it downward. For cough, distention and constipation d/t qi stagnation

Question 5

What is the difference betw Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke?

Answer 5

Zhi Shi breaks up stagnant qi. Zhi Ke moves qi downward

Question 6

What are the actions of Xiang Fu?

Answer 6

It spreads and regulates LV qi, regulates menses, alleviates pain. Facilitates the flow of LV qi in gyno d/o

Question 7

What are the actions of Mu Xiang?

Answer 7

Moves qi, prevents qi stagnation in the LI and ST. Alleviates pain for SP and ST. Adjusts and regulates stagnant qi in the intestines. Strengthens SP.

Question 8

What are the actions of Wu Yao?

Answer 8

Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pain, stifling sensation in chest, flank pain, epigastral or abdominal pain. Warms the KD to treat urinary incontinence d/t cold. Goes to all 3 jiaos. treats LU, abd pain, renal pain, menses pain

Question 9

What are the actions of Chen Xiang?

Answer 9

Promotes the movement of qi and alleviates pian. Directs rebellious qi downward, aides KD to grasp the qi for asthma and wheezing d/t KD xu, Upper LU xs w/Lower KD xu

Question 10

Chuan Lian Zi

Answer 10

Promotes the movement of qi, stops pain. For LV qi or LV and ST disharmony. Clears heat, kills parasites, stops pain