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What are the main FX of

Chen Pi

Aged Tangerine Peel

Main Herb

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  1. Promotes the flow of Qi.
  2. Dries Dampness

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Chen Pi

Aged Tangerine Peel

Main Herb

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  1. Spleen
  2. Stomach
  3. Lung

Main Herb

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What flavors are associated with

Chen Pi

Aged Tangerine Peel

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Aromatic
  3. Bitter
  4. Warm

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Qing Pi

Green Tangerine Peel

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  1. Directs downwards, dredges the liver
  2. Breaks up Qi stagnation and clumping, harmonizes stomach.

Focuses on liver stagnation

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What are the organs entered by

Qing Pi

Green Tangerine Peel

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  1. Gallbladder
  2. Liver
  3. Stomach
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What flavors are associated with

Qing Pi

Green Tangerine Peel

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  1. Acrid
  2. Bitter
  3. Warm
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What are the main Fx of

Zhi Ke/Qiao

Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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  1. Promotes the flow of qi, unblocks plugs.

Stronger than Qing Pi, better for the lower and middle jiao

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Zhi Ke/Qiao

Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Bitter
  3. Slightly Cold

Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Zhi Ke/Qiao

Main Herb

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  1. Spleen
  2. Stomach
  3. Large Intestine

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Zhi Shi

Immature Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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  1. Promotes the flow of qi
  2. Unblocks plugs

Good for accumulations/ intestinal blockages

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Zhi Shi

Immature Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Bitter
  3. Slightly Cold

Immature Bitter ORange

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Zhi Shi

Immature Bitter Orange

Main Herb

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  1. Spleen
  2. Stomach
  3. Large Intestine

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Fo Shou

Buddha’s Hand/Finger Citron

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  1. Relieves constraint, regulates the qi, transforms phlegm.
  2. harmonizes the middle.

Buddha’s Hand/ Finger Citron

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What are the flavors associated with

Fo Shou

Buddha’s Hand

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  1. Acrid
  2. Bitter
  3. Warm
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What are the organs entered by

Fo Shou

Buddha’s Hand/ Finger Citron

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  1. Liver
  2. Lung
  3. Stomach
  4. Spleen
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What are the main Fx of

Da Fu Pi

Areca Peel

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  1. Directs qi downwards, reduces edema.
  2. Disperses formless qi obstruction.

Areca Peel

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What are the main Fx of

Xiang Fu

Cyperus

Main Herb

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  1. Promotes the flow of qi in the liver and stomach channels.
  2. Regulates menstruation, alleviates pain.

Amazing for gynecological/menstrual challenges

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Xiang Fu

Cyperus

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Slightly Biter
  3. Slightly Sweet

Cyperus

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Xiang Fu

Cyperus

Main Herb

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  1. Liver
  2. San Jiao
  3. Gallbladder

Cyperus

Main Herb

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What are the main Fx of

Mu Xiang

Aucklandia

Main Herb

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  1. Promotes the flow of qi, stops pain.
  2. Strengthens the spleen and eliminates food stagnation.

Strong stomach action for dysentary

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Mu Xiang

Aucklandia

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Bitter
  3. Warm

Aucklandia

Main Herb

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What organs are entered by

Mu Xiang

Aucklandia

Main herb

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  1. Spleen
  2. Stomach
  3. San Jiao
  4. Large Intestine
  5. Gallbladder
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What are the main Fx of

Wu Yao

Lindera Root

Main Herb

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  1. Smooths the flow of qi
  2. Disperses cold, alleviates pain

Channel cold/qi stagnation - hernias

Main Herb

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What are the flavors associated with

Wu Yao

Lindera Root

Main Herb

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  1. Acrid
  2. Warm

Main Herb

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# What are the organs entered by Wu Yao | Lindera Root ## Footnote Main herb
1. Spleen 2. Lung 3. Kidney 4. Bladder ## Footnote Main herb
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# What are the main Fx of Chen Xiang | Aquilaria Wood ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Warms the spleen and kidneys 2. Directs rebellious qi downward 3. Assists the kidney in grasping qi. | Descending action sets this apart ## Footnote Main Herb
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# What organs are entered by Chen Xiang
1. Spleen 2. Stomach 3. Kidney
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# What are the flavors associated with Chen Xiang | Aquilaria Wood
1. Acrid 2. Bitter 3. Aromatic 4. Warm
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# What are the main Fx of Tan Xiang | Sandalwood
1. Unblocks qi stagnation in the chest, stops pain. 2. Settles belching and nausea
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# What are the flavors associated with Tan Xiang | Sandalwood
1. Acrid 2. Aromatic 3. Warm
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# What organs are entered by Tan Xiang | Sandalwood
1. Spleen 2. Stomach 3. Lung
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# What are the main Fx of Xie Bai | Chinese Garlic Chives ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Reached into areas of congealed constraint to unbind, warm, drain and benefit the orifices. ## Footnote Main Herb
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# What are the flavors assocaited with Xie Bai | Chinese Garlic Cloves ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Acrid 2. Bitter 3. Warm ## Footnote Main Herb
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# What are the organs entered by Xie Bai | Chinese Garlic Cloves ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Stomach 2. Lung 3. Large Intestine ## Footnote Main Herbs
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# What are the main Fx of Mei Gua Hua | Chinese Rosebud
1. Gently regulates the qi and blood. 2. Harmonizes the liver, spleen and stomach. 3. Regulates menstruation | Moves qi, harmonizes middle jiao, gentle support around menstruation.
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# What are the flavors associated with Mei Guai Hua | Chinese Rosebud
1. Warm 2. Sweet 3. Slightly Bitter
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# What are the organs entered by Mei Gui Hua | Chinese Rosebud
1. Spleen 2. Liver
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# What are the main Fx of Chuan Lian Zi | Sichuan Chinaberry ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Cools heat 2. Regulates the qi 3. Stops pain ## Footnote Main Herb
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# What are the flavors associated with Chuan Lian Zi | Sichuan Chinaberry ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Bitter 2. Cold 3. Slightly Toxic
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# What are the organs entered by Chuan Lian Zi | Sichuan Chinaberry ## Footnote Main Herb
1. Bladder 2. Stomach 3. Small Intestine 4. Liver ## Footnote Main Herb
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