Regulate Qi

Question 1

Chen Pi

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Answer 1

-promotes the flow of qi ~ for middle + upper burner qi stagnation
-dries damp (phlegm damp coughs, damp turbidity in middle w abdominal distention)
-warming

(aged tangerine peel)

warm ~ acrid, bitter, aromatic ~ LU, SP, ST

Question 2

Qing Pi

Answer 2

-directs downward
-dredges the liver, breaks up stagnant qi and clumps
-harmonizes the stomach

(green tangerine peel)

warm ~ bitter, acrid ~ GB, LV, ST

Question 3

Zhi Ke/Qiao

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Answer 3

-best at middle + lower qi stagnation
-bit stronger, removes blocked stuffed a bit better “unblocks plugs”
-bitter → goes downward (for distention, constipation)
-cooling

(bitter orange)

sl cold ~ bitter, acrid ~ SP, ST, LI

Question 4

Zhi Shi

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Answer 4

-promotes qi flow + unblocks plugs
-mainly large intestine ~ reduces accumulation, helps w abdonimal pain, distention
-cooling

(immature bitter orange)

sl cold ~ bitter, acrid ~ LI, SP, ST

Question 5

Fo Shou

Answer 5

-relieves constraint
-regulates the qi
-transforms phlegm
-harmonizes the middle
-spreads liver qi

(buddha’s hand, finger citron)

warm ~ acrid, bitter ~ LV, LU, ST, SP

Question 6

Da Fu Pi

Answer 6

-directs qi downward
-disperses formless qi obstruction
-reduces edema, promotes urination

(areca peel)

sl warm ~ acrid ~ LI, SI, SP, ST

Question 7

Xiang Fu

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Answer 7

-promotes the flow of qi in liver + stomach channels
-menstrual stuff - cramp, pain (qi moving)
-alleviates pain

(cyperus)

neutral ~ acrid, sl bitter, sl sweet ~ LV, TB, GB

Question 8

Mu Xiang

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Answer 8

-stops pain
-strengths spleen
-eliminates food stagnation
-promotes flow of qi in stomach, liver, intestines
-for test ~ pain w/o gyno

(aucklandia, saussurea)

warm ~ acrid, bitter ~ GB, LI, SP, ST, TB

Question 9

Wu Yao

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Answer 9

-bulging disorders/hernia
-smooths the flow of qi, disperses stagnation
-disperses cold, alleviates pain
-warms kidneys

(lindera root)

warm ~ acrid ~ BL, KD, LU, SP

Question 10

Chen Xiang

Answer 10

-warms spleen and kidneys
-directs rebellious qi downward
-assists the kidneys in grasping the qi

(aquilaria wood, aloeswood)

warm ~ acrid, bitter, aromatic ~ KD, SP, ST

Question 11

Tan Xiang

Answer 11

-unblocks qi stagnation in the chest
-stops pain
-settles belching and nausea

(sandalwood)

warm ~ acrid, aromatic ~ LU, SP, ST

Question 12

Xie Bai

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Answer 12

-major cardiovascular herb
-cold damp chest bi (aka heart disease, or impending)
-chest/upper burner… unbinds congealed constraint
-warms, drains, and benefits orifices

(chinese garlic chives)

warm ~ acrid, bitter ~ LI, LU, ST

Question 13

Mei Gui Hua

Answer 13

-gently regulates the qi and blood
-harmonizes the liver, spleen, and stomach
-regulates menstruation

(chinese rosebud)

warm ~ sweet, sl bitter ~ LV, SP

Question 14

Chuan Lian Zi

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Answer 14

-treats liver heat conditions (liver qi stag + lv heat + pain bc of those things)
-cools heat, regulates qi, stops pain
-dredges liver qi
-kills parasites

(sichuan chinaberry)

cold ~ bitter, SL TOXIC ~ BL, LV, SI, ST