Regulate Qi Flashcards

1
Q

What herbs Regulate Qi? (5)

A
Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange)
Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel)
Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome)
Mu Xiang (Costus Root)
Chuan Lain Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit)
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2
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What are the properties of Zhi Shi? (3)

A

Bitter
Acrid
Slightly Cold

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3
Q

What are the CE of Zhi Shi? (3)

A

Large Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

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4
Q

What are the actions and indications of Zhi Shi? (4)

A

Unblocks bowels
Directs Qi downward
Breaks up stagnant Qi
Reduces stagnation

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5
Q

What herb is used with Qi tonifying herbs for gastric, rectal, and uterine prolapse?

A

Zhi Shi

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6
Q

What is Chen Pi the best at treating?

A

Hangover

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7
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What are the properties of Chen Pi? (4)

A

Bitter
Acrid
Warm
Aromatic

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8
Q

What are the CE of Chen Pi?

A

Lung
Spleen
Stomach

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9
Q

What are the actions and indications of Chen Pi? (6)

A
Regulates Qi
Improves transport function
Adjusts middle
Relieves diaphragm
Prevents stagnation from cloying herbs
Moves Qi throughout the digestive system
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10
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What are the properties of Xiang Fu? (4)

A

Neutral
Acrid
Slightly Bitter
Slightly Sweet

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11
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What are the CE of Xiang Fu? (2)

A

Liver

Triple Warmer

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12
Q

What is the best herb for PMS?

A

Xiang Fu

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13
Q

What herb is neutral and good at dispersing properties?

A

Xiang Fu

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14
Q

What is the go to Qi moving herb?

A

Xiang Fu

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15
Q

What are the properties of Chuan Lian Zi? (3)

A

Bitter
Cold
Slightly Toxic

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16
Q

What are the CE of Chuan Lian Zi? (4)

A

Urinary Bladder
Liver
Stomach
Small Intestine

17
Q

What are the functions of Chuan Lian Zi? (8)

A

Promotes movement of Qi and stops pain
Treats LV/ST disharmony
Treats LV Qi stagnation
Invigorates Qi and alleviates pain because it is cold

18
Q

What herb is widely used to treat ST, SI, and LI Qi Stagnation?

A

Zhi Shi

“It moves Qi through the intestines and digestive system”

19
Q

What exactly are herbs that Regulate Qi treating?

A

LV Qi
SP/ST Qi
They invigorate Qi circulation

20
Q

What are the Qi Moving herbs?

A

Xiang Fu
Mu Xiang
Chen Pi
Zhi Shi

21
Q

What is Mu Xiang often paired with?

A

Bing Lang? (Possible wrong spelling)

22
Q

What are the actions and indications of Mu XIang? (4)

A

Adjusts and regulates intestinal stagnant Qi
Strengthens SP
Prevents stagnation
Use in tonic herbs