Qi Regulators
What is the general temperature and flavor of Qi Regulating herbs?
acrid, bitter, warm
what are the main differences between Chen Pi and Qing Pi?
Qing Pi is more fierce, breaks up pain, and goes to LV and GB
Chen Pi is more moderate, harmonious, goes to SP LU and ST and helps phlegm in chest and MJ
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm, and goes to SP, ST, GB, LI (SJ)?
it functions to move qi and stop pain and stagnation in SP and ST leading to distention nausea vomiting (dries damp) also regulates qi in intestines, diarrhea, cramping, rectal pain
what is the translation?
Mu Xiang, "fragrant wood"
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm and goes to LU, ST, LI channels?
it functions to unblock yang qi which is cold phlegm stuck in the chest causing chest bi, shown as coughing, wheezing or chest pain
"white chive"
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm and aromatic, dries damp, and goes to LU, SP, and ST channel*?
it functions to gently direct qi downward, transforms phlegm in MJ and in the chest, and is often used with other tonifying herbs.
what is the translation?
Chen Pi, translation "old peel"
important: enters LU SP ST channel*
What herb is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold and goes to the SP, ST, and LI (yangming)
it functions to move qi STRONGLY downward, reduce accumulations and transform phlegm-- CONSTIPATION
what is the translation?
Zhi Shi, translation "unripe bitter orange"
what herb is warm, acrid and bitter, and goes to UB, KD, LU and SP channels?
it functions to warm the KD, disperse cold and help with KD xu causing frequent urination
what is the translation?
Wu Yao, translation "black medicine"
note: black = kidney!
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm and goes to LV, LU, SP and ST channels?
it functions to help LV qi stagnation, but is a weak pain reliever
Fo Shou
"buddha hands"
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm, aromatic, and goes to LU and ST channel and is more aromatic and drying than Chen Pi?
it functions as more of a lung phlegm resolver than regulating qi in MJ.
what is the translation?
Ju Hong, translation "red tangerine peel"
What herb is bitter, acrid and slightly cold, goes to SP and ST channel?
it functions to move qi upward, promoting qi flow to chest, helps with cough. good for deficient or weak patients. regulates both upper jiao and lower jiao.
what is the translation?
Zhi Ke, translation "orange shell"
note, its the mature version of Zhi Shi, its bigger, and lighter so therefore it doesnt sink, it goes upward!
what herb is acrid, bitter and warm, and goes to SP, ST, KD channels?
functions to warm the KD, descend rebellious qi that causes wheezing, hiccuping, belching and ASTHMA
what is the translation?
Chen Xiang, translation "sinking fragrance"
note: sinking = KD
what herb is acrid and warm and goes to SP ST LI SI channels?
it functions to promote urination and reduce edema, eases MJ and abdominal distention, pain, and irregular bowels.
Da Fu Pi
"big abdomen peel"
What herb is acrid, bitter, warm and goes to LV, GB and ST channel?
it functions to direct qi downward, smooth and BREAK UP stagnant liver qi, causing flank pain, breast abscess.
what is the translation?
Qing Pi, translation "blue green peel"
note that green=unripened or YOUNG, and young moves more and faster
green also = wood = LIVER
what are the differences between Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke?
Zhi Shi is unripe, governs BELOW, and is given in smaller dosages because it is strong
Zhi Ke is nearly ripe, governs ABOVE, and is bigger dosages because it is weaker than Zhi Shi
What herb is acrid, aromatic, and warm, and goes to SP, ST, and LU channels?
functions to move stagnant LU qi, for chest tightness and pain
translation?
Tan Xiang, "fragrant sandalwood"
"euphoria" -- opens chest! upper jiao
what are the main differences between Xie Bai and Tan Xiang?
Xie Bai dissolves phlegm (it's bitter) and helps chest bi due to phlegm obstruction
Tan Xiang cant dissolve, it treats chest bi due to blood stagnation
they both come from the same fruit, they are both warm, and they both regulate qi (of course)
What herb is acrid, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and *neutral* and goes to the LV and SJ?
it functions to regulate LV qi for LV and SP disharmony causing epigastric distention. it stops pain especially MENSTRUAL PAIN
what is the translation?
Xiang Fu. translation "attached fragrance"
important: it is neutral
What herb is bitter, cold, and slightly toxic* and goes to LV, ST, SI, UB
it functions to treat LV qi stagnation shown as HEAT and hypochondriac pain, abdominal pain, and hernia pain along the LV channel, also kills parasites!
translation?
"golden bell seed"
what are the differences between Wu Yao and Chen Xiang?
Wu Yao is warmer, goes to UB, warms the KD and helps with frequent copious urination
Chen Xiang does not go to UB, it grasps LU qi so therefore it warms the KD and can help asthma