Regulate Qi

Question 1

Chen Pi

Answer 1

Warm | Acrid, Bitter
Spleen-Stomach-Lung

1. Regulate & promote the flow of Qi: Epi & Abd Distention, Indigestion, Belching, N/V d/t SP & ST Qi Stagnation
2. Adjust the Middle Jiao: Chest, Epi, Abd Distention, Poor Appetite, Fatigue, Loose stool; Thick & sticky tongue coat d/t Middle Jiao Dampness
3. Dry Damp & resolve Phlegm: Cough, Copious sputum, difficult breathing d/t Phlegm-Dampness

Ju He: Guide – Testicles, bulging disorders
Ju Ye: Breast abscess, disperses clumps
Ju Hong: more drying & aromatic vs. Chen Pi

Caution/CI: allergy to citrus

Question 2

Zhi Shi

Answer 2

Sl. Cold | Bitter, Acrid
Spleen-Stomach-Large Int

1. Strongly regulates Qi (downward) & eliminates food stagnation & other types of accumulations: Abd distention, Constipation, Diarrhea w/Tenesmus d/t Food Stag or Heat in Large Int; Wood Earth/Liver Spleen
2. Resolves Phlegm for relieving distention in chest & epigastrium (i.e., CHD)
3. Prolapse of Stomach, Uterus, Rectum: + Qi tonic herbs

Zhi Shi = Constipation (Qi master) vs. Zhi Ke = Abd. Distention (specific to diaphragm)

HDI: Diuretics

Question 3

Xiang Fu

Answer 3

Neutral | Acrid, Sl. Swt, Bit
Liver-Gall Bladder-San Jiao

1. Promotes movement of Qi at Blood level
2. Frees Liver QI: moves qi at blood level; Costal & Hypochon. Pain, Epigastric Pain, Abdominal Pain d/t Liver Qi Stagnation; Liver Spleen
3. Regulates Menses, Gynecological issues d/t Liver Qi Stagnation

Pair: Xiang Fu + Chuan Xiong

Question 4

Mu Xiang

Answer 4

Warm | Acrid, Bitter
SP-ST-Large Int-GB-San Jiao

1. Regulates Qi & adjusts Middle Jiao to relieve Pain: Abd & Epi Distention or Pain, Poor appetite d/t SP & ST Qi Stagnation, ST-ST Qi Xu
2. Jaundice
3. PREP: add at end

Mu Xiang + Huang Bai = acute diarrhea with abdominal pain

Question 5

Chuan Lian Zi

Answer 5

Cold, Sl. Toxic | Bitter
Liver-Small Int-Bladder-St

1. Liver Qi Stagnation Liver Heat/Fire: costal & hypochondriac Pain, Epi & Abd. Pain
2. Treats Qi Stag Heat attacking Stomach Acid Reflux