Herbs that Regulate Qi

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Chen Pi -aged tangerine peel

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*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

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Zhi Shi- unripe bitter orange

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*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

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Zhe Ke- bitter orange

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*guide down-move qi, reduce distention with deficiency-more gentle than zhi shi-promotes the flow of qi

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Mu Xiang- aucklandia, cotus root

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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

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Chen Xiang- aquilaria wood

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*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

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Wu Yao- lindera root

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*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

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Xiang Fu- cyperus

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*Emotional Constraint-spreads and regulates LR qi-regulates menstruation and alleviates pain-guide to ribs, costal area

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Qing Pi-unripe tangerine peel

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*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

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Chuan Lian Zi-pagoda tree

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*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

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Da Fu Pi-Areca husk

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*Edema-direct qi downward, disperse formless qi obstruction, reduce edema-drive qi downward, reduce middle-expel damp, promote urination

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Mei Gua Hua- rosebud

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*gentle menstrual-gently regulates qi and bld, harmonizes LR-SP/ST & regulates menstruation- PMS, Breast Tenderness, Menstrual Pain due to Bld Stagnation

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Li Zhi He- leechee nut

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*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

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Yue Ju Wan-Escape Restraint Pill, Six Stagnation Pill

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Promotes movement of qi and releases constraint-treats all types of six stagnations when occur together: qi, fire, bld, phlegm, damp, food

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Pai Qi Tin- Discharge Gas Drink

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Regulate qi, dry damp, resolve food stagnationfor gas/bloating, and food stasis

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Liang Fu Wan- Galangal and Cyperus Pill

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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.

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Ji PI Zhu Ru Tang- Tangerine Peel/Bamboo Shavings

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Direct rebellious qi downward, stop hiccup, augments the qi, clears heat-Good for morning sickness, hiccup

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Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang- Clove and Persimmon Calyx

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1 belching and hiccup formula-Augment qi, warm MJ, Direct Rebellious Qi Downward, Stop Hiccup-hiccup, bleching

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Ding Chuan Tang- Arrest Wheezing Decoction

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-Disseminate and redirect LU qi, arrest wheezing, clear H, transform phlegm-external w-c w/ internal p-h causing wheezing.

Question 20

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang- Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Down

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-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)

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Ban Xia Ho Po Tang- Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction

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Plum-pit qi-Promotes movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, transform phlegm

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Chen Pi category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

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Zhi Shi category

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Zhi Ke category

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Mu Xiang category

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Chen Xiang category

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Wu Yao category

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Xiang Fu category

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Qing Pi category

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Chuan Lian Zi category

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Da Fu PI category

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Mei Gui Hua category

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Li Zhi He category

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Yue Ju Wan category

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Pai Qi Yin category

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Liang Fu Wan category

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Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang category

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Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang category

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Ding Chuan Tang category

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Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang category

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Ban Xia Ho Po Tang category

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