Single Herbs - Regulate Qi

Question 1

Chen pi – citri reticulatae

peric. Tangerine Peel

Answer 1

Properties
\: PUNGENT, BITTER  - WARM, AROMATIC       
Dosage
\: 3 – 9g.
Aged                                   
Meridian
\: LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH -regulate 
stomach
 Qi invigorates spleen
Q  -dry damp, transform phlegm        -
prevents stagnation

Question 2

Zhi shi – auranti fruc. imm. Immature Bitter

Answer 2

Properties
\: PUNGENT, BITTER  - COOL           
Dosage
\: 3 – 9g.
Meridian
\: LARGE INTESTINE, SPLEEN, STOMACH
Orange
-break up Qi stagnation, reduce accumulations
-transform phlegm, expel focal distention – abdominal pain, indigestion,
constipation
-used with Qi tonifying herbs for 
prolapse of organs

Question 3

Zhi ke – auranti fruc Mature Bitter Orange

Answer 3

Properties
\: BITTER  - COOL                                                            
Dosage
\:1.5 – 4.5g.    
Meridian
\:
 SPLEEN, STOMACH
                  -move Qi, reduce distention with deficiency

Question 4

Mu xiang – aucklandia rad. Costus Root

Answer 4

Properties
\: PUNGENT, BITTER  - WARM             
Dosage
\: 1.5 – 9g 
Meridian
\: GALLBLADDER, LARGE INTESTINE, SPLEEN, STOMACH
-promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain (
ST AB Pain), TENESMUS
-reg. Stagnated Qi in intestines, clears damp heat
-Jaundice, Dysentery, Diarrhea
-strengthen
spleen
, 
digestive disorders

Question 5

Chen xiang – aquilaria resin - Aloeswood

Answer 5

Properties PUNGENT, BITTER - WAR, AROMATIC
Dosage 1.5 – 3g.
Meridian - KIDNEY, SPLEEN, STOMACH
-promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain,
upperand middle burner burnerstomach
pain with nausea/vomit, direct rebellious Qi downward
- helps kidney grasp Qi
-With Rou Chong Rong = constipation due to kidney deficiency

Question 6

Wu yao – lindera rad. Lindera Root

Answer 6

Properties
: PUNGENT - WARM Dosage
: 3 – 9g.
Meridian: BLADDER, KIDNEY, LUNG, SPL.EEN
-promote movement of Qi, alleviate pain,
Lower Jiao -abdominal pain, hernia, menses pains -warm kidney
- stop enuresis & urine frequency

Question 7

Xiang fu – cyperus rhiz. Nut Grass

Answer 7

Properties
\: PUNGENT, BITTER, SWEET  - NEUTRAL   
Dosage: 4.5 – 12g.
Meridian: LIVER, SAN JIAO
Rhizome-spreads and regulates Qi , 
soothes 
Liver  -regulates 
menses, alleviates pain

Question 8

Qing pi – citri viride - Tangerine Peel

Answer 8

Properties
: BITTER, PUNGENT - WARM
Dosage 3 – 9g.
Green Meridian
: GALLBLADDER, LIVER, STOMACH
liver Qi stagnation, mastitis/hypochondriac pain/irritable
-dissipates lumps (nodules), reduces food stagnation
raise blood pressure
*Do Not Use with Qi deficiency

Question 9

Chuan lian zi – toosedan fruc. - Pagoda Tree Fruit

Answer 9

Chuan lian zi – toosedan fruc.
Properties: BITTER  - COLD  - TOXIC                  
Dosage: 3 – 9g.
Jin Ling Zi                         
Meridian: BLADDER, LIVER, SMALL INTESTINE
-promote movement of Qi, clear 
heat (liver/stomach), 
stop pain-kills parasites
, stop pain

Question 10

Da fu pi – arecae peri. - Arec Peel

Answer 10

Properties
: PUNGENT - WARM
Dosage 6 – 9g.
Meridian LARGE INTESTINE, SMALL
INTESTINE, SPLEEN, STOMACH
(Betel Husk) -promote downward movement of Qi, reduce food stagnation – epigastric and abdominal distention, belching, acid regurgitation, constipation
-expel damp, promote urination – edema, damp in
stomach and intestines

Question 11

Mei gui hua – rosa rugosa fl.rosebud

Answer 11

Properties
: SWEET, SLIGHTLY BITTER – WARM Dosage: 6 –15g.
Meridian
: LIVER, Spleen
-promotes movement of qi and relieves constraint
For irregular menses, PMS, breast tenderness, menstrual pain due to BS

Question 12

Li Zhi He – Lichee chinesis - Leechee Nut

Answer 12

Properties SWEET, ASTRINGENT - WARM
Dosage: 6 – 15g.
Meridian
: LIVER, STOMACH
-regulate Qi, stop pain – abdominal pain, PMS pain, postpartum pain
-disperse cold and stagnation – hernia and testicular pain