Regulate Qi

Question 1

Chen Pi -aged tangerine peel

Answer 1

• digestion
• # 1 to add to tonifying formulas to increase digestibility
• regulate ST qi/ invigorate SP qi
• dries damp, transform phlegm (comb. w/ Ban Xia)
• prevent stagnation

-Adjust middle/relieve the diaphragm

Question 2

Zhi Shi- unripe bitter orange

Answer 2

• guide down
• Break up Stagnant qi/reduce accumulations
• Transforms phlegm & expels focal distention
• Use w/ tonifying herbs for organ prolapse
• Promotes flow of qi and unblocks plugs
• used to raise blood pressure

Question 3

Zhe Ke- bitter orange

Answer 3

• guide down
• move qi, reduce distention with deficiency
• more gentle than zhi shi

-promotes the flow of qi

Question 4

Mu Xiang- aucklandia, cotus root

Answer 4

• gas/bloating
• regulate stagnant qi in the intestines, clear damp-heat
• strengthen SP, digestive disorders
  - *Farting, intestinal wind, gas, bloating
• jaundice, dysentery (tenesmus), diarrhea

-stagnant LR/GB qi w/ flank pain

Question 5

Chen Xiang- aquilaria wood

Answer 5

• constipation w/ rou chong
• direct rebellious qi down, regulate middle
• aid KI in grasping qi
• w/ Rou Chong Rong for constipation due to KI xu

-alleviates pain, esp xi cold & bld stasis

Question 6

Wu Yao- lindera root

Answer 6

• menstrual pain w/ cold
• smooths flow of qi, disperses cold, alleviates pain, lower jiao
• abdominal pain, hernia, menses pain, urogenital pain
• warm KI-stop enuresis and urinary frequency

Question 7

Xiang Fu- cyperus

Answer 7

• Emotional Constraint
• spreads and regulates LR qi
• regulates menstruation and alleviates pain

-guide to ribs, costal area

Question 8

Qing Pi-unripe tangerine peel

Answer 8

• Breast Pain
• # 1 guide to breasts
• spreads LR qi and breaks up stagnation
• dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation
• used for severe food stagnation
• do not use with qi xu

Question 9

Chuan Lian Zi-pagoda tree

Answer 9

• toxic
• only cold herb in regulate qi category
• slightly toxic- careful with dosage
• dredges LR qi, releases constraint, stops pain
• kills parasites and stops pain

Question 10

Da Fu Pi-Areca husk

Answer 10

• Edema
• direct qi downward, disperse formless qi obstruction, reduce edema
• drive qi downward, reduce middle
• expel damp, promote urination

Question 11

Mei Gua Hua- rosebud

Answer 11

• gentle menstrual
• gently regulates qi and bld, harmonizes LR
• SP/ST & regulates menstruation- PMS, Breast Tenderness, Menstrual Pain due to Bld Stagnation

Question 12

Li Zhi He- leechee nut

Answer 12

• Liver, Cold
• Disperse qi stagnation and cold obstruction in LR channel
• disperse LR stagnation and stop pain
• pain due to stagnation and blood stasis-hernia, testicular pain

Question 13

Yue Ju Wan-Escape Restraint Pill, Six Stagnation Pill

Answer 13

• Promotes movement of qi and releases constraint

- treats all types of six stagnations when occur together: qi, fire, bld, phlegm, damp, food

Question 14

Pai Qi Tin- Discharge Gas Drink

Answer 14

Regulate qi, dry damp, resolve food stagnation

for gas/bloating, and food stasis

Question 15

Liang Fu Wan- Galangal and Cyperus Pill

Answer 15

warm MJ, dispel cold, promote movement of qi, alleviate pain

-Cold stag. in LR and ST. Used as pair to modify formulas to treat painful menses due to cold.

Question 16

Ji PI Zhu Ru Tang- Tangerine Peel/Bamboo Shavings

Answer 16

• Direct rebellious qi downward, stop hiccup, augments the qi, clears heat
• God for morning sickness, hiccup

Question 17

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang- Clove and Persimmon Calyx

Answer 17

1 belching and hiccup formula

• Augment qi, warm MJ, Direct Rebellious Qi Downward, Stop Hiccup
• hiccup, bleching

Question 18

Ding Chuan Tang- Arrest Wheezing Decoction

Answer 18

• Disseminate and redirect LU qi, arrest wheezing, clear H, transform phlegm
• external w-c w/ internal p-h causing wheezing.

Question 19

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang- Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Down

Answer 19

• Direct Rebellious Qi Downward, Arrest Wheezing, Stop Coughing and Warm and Transform P-C
• Excess above (P-C in LU) with Deficiency Below (KI unable to grasp LU qi)

Question 20

Ban Xia Ho Po Tang- Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction

Answer 20

• Plum-pit qi

- Promotes Movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, transform phlegm

Question 21

Chen Pi category

Answer 21

Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 22

Zhi Shi category

Answer 22

Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 23

Zhi Ke category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 24

Mu Xiang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 25

Chen Xiang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 26

Wu Yao category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 27

Xiang Fu category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 28

Qing Pi category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 29

Chuan Lian Zi category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 30

Da Fu PI category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 31

Mei Gui Hua category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 32

Li Zhi He category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 33

Yue Ju Wan category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 34

Pai Qi Yin category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 35

Liang Fu Wan category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 36

Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 37

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 38

Ding Chuan Tang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 39

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi

Question 40

Ban Xia Ho Po Tang category

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Herbs that Regulate Qi