Regulate Qi Flashcards
(22 cards)
What herbs Regulate Qi? (5)
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)
What are the properties of Zhi Shi? (3)
Bitter
Acrid
Slightly Cold
What are the CE of Zhi Shi? (3)
Large Intestine
Spleen
Stomach
What are the actions and indications of Zhi Shi? (4)
Unblocks bowels
Directs Qi downward
Breaks up stagnant Qi
Reduces stagnation
What herb is used with Qi tonifying herbs for gastric, rectal, and uterine prolapse?
Zhi Shi
What is Chen Pi the best at treating?
Hangover
What are the properties of Chen Pi? (4)
Bitter
Acrid
Warm
Aromatic
What are the CE of Chen Pi?
Lung
Spleen
Stomach
What are the actions and indications of Chen Pi? (6)
Regulates Qi Improves transport function Adjusts middle Relieves diaphragm Prevents stagnation from cloying herbs Moves Qi throughout the digestive system
What are the properties of Xiang Fu? (4)
Neutral
Acrid
Slightly Bitter
Slightly Sweet
What are the CE of Xiang Fu? (2)
Liver
Triple Warmer
What is the best herb for PMS?
Xiang Fu
What herb is neutral and good at dispersing properties?
Xiang Fu
What is the go to Qi moving herb?
Xiang Fu
What are the properties of Chuan Lian Zi? (3)
Bitter
Cold
Slightly Toxic
What are the CE of Chuan Lian Zi? (4)
Urinary Bladder
Liver
Stomach
Small Intestine
What are the functions of Chuan Lian Zi? (8)
Promotes movement of Qi and stops pain
Treats LV/ST disharmony
Treats LV Qi stagnation
Invigorates Qi and alleviates pain because it is cold
What herb is widely used to treat ST, SI, and LI Qi Stagnation?
Zhi Shi
“It moves Qi through the intestines and digestive system”
What exactly are herbs that Regulate Qi treating?
LV Qi
SP/ST Qi
They invigorate Qi circulation
What are the Qi Moving herbs?
Xiang Fu
Mu Xiang
Chen Pi
Zhi Shi
What is Mu Xiang often paired with?
Bing Lang? (Possible wrong spelling)
What are the actions and indications of Mu XIang? (4)
Adjusts and regulates intestinal stagnant Qi
Strengthens SP
Prevents stagnation
Use in tonic herbs