Herbs that regulate the QiHerbs that regulate the Qi

Sp. & St. Qi stag. -- Epigastric & abdominal Sp. & St. Qi stag. -- Epigastric & abdominal Fullness, Distention, & PainFullness, Distention, & Pain, , belching, gas, acid regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and belching, gas, acid regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea or constipation;diarrhea or constipation;

Liver Qi Stag. -- Stifling sensation in the chest, irregular menstruation or Liver Qi Stag. -- Stifling sensation in the chest, irregular menstruation or swollen , tender breasts; swollen , tender breasts;

Lu. Qi Stag.-- Cough & wheezing shortness of breathLu. Qi Stag.-- Cough & wheezing shortness of breath

Regulate both Lung Qi & Spleen Qi Chen Pi; Ju Hong; Chen Pi; Ju Hong; Tan Xiang; Xie Bai

Regulate Spleen & St. QiZhi Shi; Zhi Ke; Da Fu Pi; Mu Xiang; Tu Mu Xiang; Zhi Shi; Zhi Ke; Da Fu Pi; Mu Xiang; Tu Mu Xiang; chuan Mu Xiang; chuan Mu Xiang;

Regulate Liver Qi Qing Pi; Xiang Fu; Chuan Lian Zi;Qing Pi; Xiang Fu; Chuan Lian Zi;

Kidney Meridian Wu Yao; Chen Xiang;Wu Yao; Chen Xiang;

Contraindications

Qi & Yin def.

Tow important Points

Distention or Pain

Location

Herbs that regulate the QiHerbs that regulate the Qi

Part OnePart One

Agents which regulate both lung & Spleen QiAgents which regulate both lung & Spleen Qi

Chen Pi Chen Pi 陈皮陈皮Ju Hong Ju Hong 橘红橘红

Chen Pi Chen Pi 陈皮陈皮

Pharmaceutical Name Citri reticulatae Pericarpium

Actions

Regulates the Qi, adjusts the middle, and relieves the diaphragm

Dries dampness & transforms phlegm

Helps prevent stagnation

Indications

( Excess )

Epigastric or abdominal distention

Cough with sputum

Nausea & vomiting

Thick, greasy tongue coating

Dosage 3 – 9 g

Cook

Toxic sym.

Chen Pi 陈皮 (warm)

Contraindications Dry cough due to Qi & Yin def.

Combinations

Indications Formular

Sheng Jiang 生姜 Vomiting & hiccough due to cold

Zhu Ru 竹茹Huang Lian 黄连 Vomiting due to phlegm-heat

Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮 Lung heat type coughing

Zhi Shi 枳实Mu Xiang 木香 Abdominal distention & pain

Bai Zhu 白术 Bad appetite due to dampness

Qin Pi 青皮 Liver Qi invade stomach: rib area distention

Dang Shen 党参Bai Zhu 白术

Coughing & wheezing due to Qi def.

Chen Pi 陈皮 (warm)

Ju Hong Ju Hong 橘红橘红

Pharmaceutical Name Citri reticulatae Exocarpium rubrum

Actions

Regulates the Qi & expends the chest

Drying dampness & transform phlegm

Reduce food stagnation or accumulation

Indications

(Excess)

Cough with sputum

Dosage 3 - 9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Ju Hong Ju Hong 橘红橘红(Warm)(Warm)

Contraindications

Comparisons

Ju Hong Chen Pi

Taste More drying & aromatic

ActionsLess effective in harmonizing the middle & regulating the St. & Sp.

Treat the dampness in the middle

InstructionsMainly treating phlegm-damp coughs

Vomiting & belching;Widely used in most

damp & phlegm disease

AreaOnly used in local area & Si Chuan &

eastern ChinaAll

Ju Hong Ju Hong 橘红 橘红 (Warm)(Warm)

Herbs that regulate the QiHerbs that regulate the Qi

Part TwoPart Two

Agents which regulate Stomach & Spleen QiAgents which regulate Stomach & Spleen Qi

Zhi Shi Zhi Shi 枳实枳实 ; ; Zhi Ke Zhi Ke 枳壳枳壳 ; ;

Da Fu Pi Da Fu Pi 大腹皮大腹皮 ; ; Mu Xiang Mu Xiang 木香木香 ; ;

Tu Mu Xiang Tu Mu Xiang 土木香土木香 ; ; chuan Mu Xiang chuan Mu Xiang 川木香川木香 ;;

Zhi Shi Zhi Shi 枳实枳实

Pharmaceutical Name Aurantii Fructus immaturus

Actions

Breaks up stagnant Qi & reduces accumulation

Transforms phlegm & expels focal distention

Used with Qi-tonifying herbs

Indications

(Excess)

Epigastric or abdominal pain & distention

Phlegm obstruction

Gastriectasis, gastroptosis, rectal prolapse, or uterine prolapse

Raise blood pressure

Dosage 3-9g

Cook

Toxic Sym.

Zhi Shi Zhi Shi 枳实 枳实 ( slightly cold) ( slightly cold)

ContraindicationsPregnancy

Spleen & St. deficienct

Indications Formular

Hou Pu 厚朴 Food stagnation

Da Huang 大黄 Abdominal distention with constipation

Huang Qi 黄芪Sheng Ma 升麻 Prolapse ( rectal or urine )

Xiang Fu 香附Shen Qu 神曲

Food stagnation with chest & abdominal distention

Xie Bai 薤白Gui Zhi 桂枝

Gua Lou 瓜篓chest distention

Zhi Shi Zhi Shi 枳实 枳实 ( slightly cold) ( slightly cold)

Zhi Ke Zhi Ke 枳壳枳壳

Pharmaceutical Name Aurantii Fructus

Actions

Promotes the flow of Qi

Indications

(Excess )

Cough

Distention

Constipation

Dosage 3 -9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym.

Zhi Ke Zhi Ke 枳壳枳壳( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Contraindications Pregnancy

Combinations

Indications Formular

Gui Zhi 桂枝 Stabbing pain in the chest and flanks

Jie Geng 桔梗 Phlegm in the chest & block the Qi

Zhi Ke Zhi Ke 枳壳 枳壳 ( slightly cold )( slightly cold )

Comparisons

Zhi Shi Zhi Ke

Similar actions

Strong Gentle in effect

Actions Break up the Qi stagnation; Regulate the Qi;

Instructions Strong distention & fullness Lightly fullness

Prolapse

Da Fu Pi Da Fu Pi 大腹皮大腹皮

Pharmaceutical Name Arecae Pericarpium

Actions

Drives Qi downword & eases the middle

Promotes urination & reduces edema

Indications

( Excess )

Abdominal distention due to dampness

Acid rgurgitation

Edema with abdominal distention

Dosage 4.5 – 9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Urticaria, severe abdominal pain & diarrhea

Da Fu Pi Da Fu Pi 大腹皮 大腹皮 (Slightly warm)(Slightly warm)

Contraindications Pregnancy

Combinations

Indications Formular

Bai Zhu 白术 Spleen qi Def. with dampness or water accmulation

Hou Pu 厚朴Chen Pi 陈皮 Difficult bowl movement

Sheng Jiang Pi 生姜皮Sang Bai Pi 桑白皮 Edema Wu Pi Yin 五皮饮

Da Fu Pi Da Fu Pi 大腹皮 大腹皮 (Slightly warm)(Slightly warm)

Mu Xiang Mu Xiang 木香木香

Pharmaceutical Name Aucklandiae Radix

Actions

Promotes the movement of Qi & stop pain

Adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the intestines

Strengthens the spleen & prevents stagnation

Indications

( Excess & def. )

Epigastric or abdominal pain

Diarrhea and dysenteric disorders

Spleen & st. weak of transformative function

Dosage 3 – 9g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Allergic reaction including abdominal discomfort

Mu Xiang Mu Xiang 木香木香(Warm)(Warm)

Contraindications Yin def. or depleted fluids

Combinations

Indications Formular

Zhi Ke 枳壳Yan Hu Suo 延胡索 Epigastric & abdominal pain

Sha Ren 砂仁 Focal distention

Bai Zhu 白术Lose of appetite with

epigastric and abdominal pain and distention

Dang Shen 党参Sha Ren 砂仁 Chronic diarrhea

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang 香砂六君子汤

Da Huang 大黄Yin Chen Hao 茵陈蒿

GB stone or constipation due to damp-heat

Mu Xiang Mu Xiang 木香 木香 (Warm)(Warm)

Chuan Mu Xiang Chuan Mu Xiang 川木香川木香

Pharmaceutical Name Dolomiaeae Radix

ActionsPromotes proper movement of Qi

Warms the middle

Harmonizes the stomach

Indications

(Excess )

Distention & pain in the abdomen

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Dosage 3-9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Chuan Mu Xiang Chuan Mu Xiang 川木香川木香 (warm)(warm)

Tu Mu Xiang Tu Mu Xiang 土木香土木香

Pharmaceutical Name Inulae Radix

Actions

Promotes flow of Qi

Stop pain

Indications

(Excess)

Fullness & distention of the chest

Nausea & vomiting, diarrhea

Dosage 3-9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. None noted

Tu Mu Xiang Tu Mu Xiang 土木香土木香 (warm(warm))

Herbs that regulate the QiHerbs that regulate the Qi

Part ThreePart Three

Agents which regulate the Liver QiAgents which regulate the Liver Qi

Qing Pin Qing Pin 青皮青皮 ; ; Xiang Fu Xiang Fu 香附香附 ;;

Chuan Lian Zi Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子川楝子 ;;

Qing Pi Qing Pi 青皮青皮

Pharmaceutical Name Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium

Actions

Spreads the liver qi & breaks up stagnant qi

Dissipates clumps & reduces stagnation

Indications

(Excess)

Distention & pain in the rib area

Food stagnation with pain or a stiffing sensation

Breast abscess ( clumping)

Dosage 3 – 9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym.

Qing Pi Qing Pi 青皮青皮 (warm)(warm)

Combinations

Indications Formular

Yu Jin 郁金 Liver qi stag.

Chai Hu 柴胡 Liver painChai Hu Shu Gan San 柴胡疏肝散

Chen Pi 陈皮Shan Zha 山楂Shen Qu 神曲Mai Ya 麦芽

Food stagnation

Sang Leng 三棱E Zhu 莪术 Masses

Wu Yao 乌药Gao Liang Jiang 高良

姜Lower abdominal cold pain

Tian Tai Wu yao San 天台乌药散

Contraindications Qi def.

Qing Pi Qing Pi 青皮 青皮 (warm)(warm)

Xiang Fu Xiang Fu 香附香附

Pharmaceutical Name Cyperi Rhizoma

Actions

Spreads & regulates liver Qi

Regulates menstruation & alleviates pain

Indications

(Excess)

Liver Qi stag.

Dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation

Disharmony between the liver & spleen

Dosage 6 -12

Cook

Toxic Sym.

Xiang Fu Xiang Fu 香附香附( Neutral )( Neutral )

Contraindications Qi def. & no stagnation; yin def. ; heat in the blood

Combinations

Indications Formular

Zhi Zi 栀子 Stomach ache

Gao Liang Jiang 高良姜 Stomach ache due to cold

Dang Gui 当归Ai Ye 艾叶 Dysmenorrheal

Chai Hu 柴胡 Distention & Pain in the rib area

Chai Hu Shu Gan San 柴胡疏肝散

Gua Lou 瓜篓 Breast distention & pain

Mu Xiang 木香Fo Hou 佛手 Abdominal pain

Xiang Fu Xiang Fu 香附 香附 ( neutral )( neutral )

Chuan Lian Zi Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子川楝子

Pharmaceutical Name Toosendan Fructus

Actions

Dredges liver Qi, release constraint, stops pain

Cools Heat

Kills parasites & stops pain

Indications

(Excess)

Distention & pain from liver/stomach disharmony

Liver pain due to heat

Roundworms & tapeworms

Dosage 4.5 – 9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Slightly toxin ： Nervous sys. ; digestive tract; circulatory system;

Chuan Lian Zi Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子 川楝子 (cold)(cold)

Contraindications Cold from deficiency of the spleen & stomach

Combinations

Indications Formular

Yan Hu Suo 延胡索 Intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain

Xiang Fu 香附 Liver Qi stag.

Chuan Lian Zi Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子 川楝子 (cold)(cold)

Herbs that regulate the QiHerbs that regulate the Qi

Part FourPart Four

Agents which go to Kidney meridianAgents which go to Kidney meridian

Wu Yao Wu Yao 乌药乌药Chen Xiang Chen Xiang 沉香沉香

Wu Yao Wu Yao 乌药 乌药

Pharmaceutical Name Linderae Radix

Actions

Promotes the movement of Qi & alleviates pain

Warms the kidney

Indications

(Excess & def.)

Epigastric & abdominal pain and distention from cold & qi stagnation

Urinary frequency or incontinence due to insufficiency of kidney yang and cold from bladder

Dosage 3-9 g

Cook

Toxic Sym. Long term administration & overdosage should both be avoided

Wu Yao Wu Yao 乌药乌药(warm)(warm)

Contraindications Significant qi & blood def. or internal heat

Combinations

Indications Formular

Mu Xiang 木香Zhi Ke 枳壳

Epigastric and abdominal pain

Rou Gui 肉桂 Abdominal pain of cold

Wu Zhu Yu 吴茱萸Abdominal pain, vomiting

and diarrhea due to spleen & kidney yang def.

Dang Gui 当归Xiang Fu 香附 Menstrual pain

Yi Zhi Ren 益智仁Bai Shao 白芍

Urinary frequency in adults and enuresis in children

Wu Yao Wu Yao 乌药 乌药 (warm)(warm)

Chen Xiang Chen Xiang 沉香沉香

Pharmaceutical Name Aquilariae Lignum resinatum

Actions

Promotes the movement of Qi & alleviates pain

Directs rebellious Qi downward & regulates the middle

Aids the kidney in grasping the Qi

Indications

(Excess & def. )

Pain in the lower abdominal due to cold

Vomiting, belching or hiccough due to def. cold

Asthma & wheezing

Dosage 1 – 1.5 g

Cook Added near the end

Toxic Sym. Nausea, borborygmus, and diarrhea

Chen Xiang Chen Xiang 沉香沉香( Warm )( Warm )

Contraindications Sunken qi or fire from yin def.

Combinations

Indications Formular

Wu Yao 乌药 Lower abdominal painLiu Mo Tang 六磨

汤Fu Zi 附子

Rou Gui 肉桂Asthma due to def. cold of

kidney

Rou Gui 肉桂Gan Jiang 干姜 Abdominal cold pain

Fu Zi 附子Ding Xiang 丁香 Cold limbs

Zi Su Ye 紫苏叶Bai Dou Kou 白豆蔻 Vomiting & hiccough

Chen Xiang Chen Xiang 沉香 沉香 ( Warm )( Warm )

Comparisons

Chen Xiang Mu Xiang

Moving Qi & Stop pain

Actions Aids the kidney in grasping the Qi Strengthen the Spleen

Indication Asthma & wheezing Diarrhea due to spleen def.

Comparisons

Wu Yao Xiang Fu Mu Xiang

Moving Qi & Stop pain & warm

Kidney Liver Spleen & St.

Warm the kidney Regulate the liver QiRegulate & strengthen the

Sp. & St. Qi

Urienary frequency;

Menstrual pain due to cold;

Menstrual pain due to liver Qi stag.;

Main herb to treat women disease;

Abdominal distention; bad digestion

Conclusion

Good at Promoting the movement of the Qi

Good at Alleviating the Pain

Chen Pi; Ju Hong; Chen Pi; Ju Hong; Zhi Shi; Zhi Ke;Zhi Shi; Zhi Ke; Da Fu Pi; Qing Pi;Da Fu Pi; Qing Pi;

Xie Bai

Mu Xiang; Tu Mu Xiang; Chuan Mu Mu Xiang; Tu Mu Xiang; Chuan Mu Xiang; Xiang; Xiang Fu;Xiang Fu; Chuan Lian ZiChuan Lian Zi;Wu ;Wu Yao; Chen Xiang;Yao; Chen Xiang;

Tan Xiang;

All go to the middle Jiao

Go to Lung Go To Kidney

Chen Pi: Ju Hong; Wu Yao; Chen Xiang; Wu Yao;

Herbs that Regulate the QiHerbs that Regulate the Qi