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(1) Epigastric or abdom distention
(2) Coughs w/ copious viscous sputum (N) Great for nausea or vomiting B.510 C.479 Dr.84 |
chén pí 陳皮
(1) Regulates qi, adjusts the MJ, & relieves the diaphragm [Epigastric or abdom distention*, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea, vomit; Regulates Qi & transforms Phlegm - ST SP LU] (2) Dries dampness, transforms phlegm – LU SP ST [Coughs w/ copious viscous sputum*, stifling chest or diaphragm, d/t phlegm-damp, abdom distention, loss of appetite, fatigue, loose stools, thick greasy coat; Strengthens SP] (N) Treats excess [Great for nausea or vomiting* especially due to ST cold, can also be used with ST heat vomiting with huáng lián; moves & disperses qi; is often used to counter heaviness of meat] Caution: Excess heat, dry coughs d/t qi or yin defic, long term use; Is bitter & drying chén(arrange, display) pí(bark, skin) [ie sections/arrangements within fruit] Citri reteculatae Pericarpium aged tangerine peel |
bitter, spicy, warm, aromatic
LU SP ST RegQi |
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(1) Distention
(2) Wheezing (3) Asthma B.536 C.501 Dr.88 |
chén xiāng 沉香
(1) Moves qi & stops pain [Distention*, pressure in epigastric or abdom region, pain, d/t defic cold or d/t blood stasis] (2) Directs rebel qi downward & regulates MJ [Wheezing* rebel qi d/t excess or defic, vomiting, belching, hiccough d/t ST SP defic cold; Warms center & directs qi downward] (3) Warms & aids KD in grasping qi [Asthma*, wheezing, d/t KD defic] (N) It is heavy therefore guides downward [*Very slow growing tree w/ very dense hard wood; for MJ & LJ ] (N) Special decoction instructions [*Decoct last since it is aromatic; Is often used in pill or is powdered] Caution: Sunken qi, yin defic fire chén(sinking) xiāng(fragrance) Aquilariae Lignum resinatum aquilaria wood |
bitter, spicy, warm, aromatic
KD SP ST RegQi |
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(1) Pain in chest & ribs
(2) Pain d/t roundworms or tapeworms B.544 C.503 Dr.91 |
chuān liàn zǐ 川楝子
(Jīn líng zĭ) (1) Dredges LV qi, releases constraint, stops pain, conducts heat out from below [Pain in chest & ribs*, distention & pain, bulging dz, d/t LV & ST disharmony; Smooths LV & regulates qi; Treats LV heat conditions ] (2) Kills parasites & stops pain [Pain d/t roundworms or tapeworms*, dermatosis of scalp; Not effective in expelling parasites but is effective for pain] CTX: Cold from SP ST defic chuān(Sichuan territory) liàn(toosendan, chinaberry) zǐ(seeds); Jīn金(golden) líng鈴(bells) zĭ子(seeds) Toosendan Fructus Sichuan chinaberry |
bitter, cold, sl toxic
LV ST SI UB RegQi |
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(1) Stifling sensation in chest
(2) Epigastric distention (3) Unrelenting cough w/ chest pain B.521 C.488 Dr.87 |
fó shǒu 佛手
(1) Spreads (smooths) & regulates LV qi (strong) [Stifling sensation in chest* or hypochondria; Ability to allev pain is weak] (2) Harmonizes ST & strengthens SP [Epigastric distention*, fullness or pain, lack of appetite, belching, vomiting, d/t SP ST stag] (3) Transforms phlegm, relaxes chest, stops cough [Unrelenting cough w/ chest pain*, subacute or chronic cough w/ copius phleg, ext coughs in later stages] (N) Balances relationship between LV & SP/ST, can be used preventively [*Great for Qi stagnation in LV LU SP ST; Weaker than qīng pí, more moderate & gentle] Caution: Yin defic w/ fire fó(Buddha's) shǒu(hand) Citri sarcodactylis Fructus finger citron fruit |
bitter, spicy, warm
LV LU SP ST RegQi |
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(1) Breast clumps
B.512 C.481 Dr.83 |
jú hé 橘核
(1) Promote movement of qi dissipate clumps, & stop pain [Breast clumps*, testicular swelling & pain, bulging dz; Regulates qi, stops pain, & expels stagn] (N) Great for nodules especially breasts, hernia, testicles No noted CTX jú(tangerine) hé(seed) Citri reteculatae Semen tangerine seed |
bitter, neutral
LV KD RegQi |
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(1) Coughs d/t phlegm-damp
(2) Vomiting B.513 C.480 |
jú hóng 橘紅
(1) Dries dampness & transforms phlegm [Coughs d/t phlegm-damp*, asthma; More drying & aromatic than Chen pi, but less effective in harmonizing & regul MJ] (2) Harmonizes MJ & regulates ST & SP [Vomiting*, belching] (N) More drying & aromatic then chén pí, but less effective in harmonizing MJ & regulating ST & SP No noted CTX jú(tangerine) hóng(red) Citri reteculatae Exocarpium rubrum red tangerine peel |
bitter, spicy, warm, (aromatic)
LU ST RegQi, Not in Clinic |
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(1) Cough w/ chest & flank pain
B.512 C.480 |
jú luò 橘絡
(1) Transforms phlegm, regulates qi, & unblocks channels [Cough w/ chest & flank pain*, d/t phlegm blocking channels & collaterals] No noted CTX jú(tangerine) luò(netlike) Citri reteculatae Vascular tangerine pith |
bitter, neutral
LV LU SP RegQi, Not in Clinic |
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(1) Rib & hypochondrial pain
(2) Breast abscesses B.512 C.481 |
jú yè 橘葉
(1) Dredges LV & promotes proper movement of qi [Rib & hypochondrial pain] (2) Reduces swelling & dissipates clumps [Breast abscesses*, breast lumps, abdom masses] No noted CTX jú(tangerine) yè(leaf) Citri reteculatae Folium tangerine leaf |
bitter, spicy, neutral
LU SP ST RegQi, Not in Clinic |
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(1) Feeling food sit in ST
(2) Diarrhea (3) Abdom fullness & distention (N) Abdom pain B.529 C.493 Dr.86 |
mù xiāng 木香
(1) Moves qi & stops pain [Feeling food sit in ST*, lack of appetite, epigast or abdom pain or distention, nausea, vomiting, d/t SP ST stagn qi, or flank pain, distention, soresness d/t LV GB qi stagn qi] (2) Regulates stagnant qi in intestines [Diarrhea*, dysenteric disorders, abdom pain, tenesmus = continuous urge for BM d/t colon spasm] (3) Strengthens SP & prevents stagnation d/t tonifying herbs [Abdom fullness & distention*, lack of appetite, better from warmth] (N) Very good herb for treating pain [Abdom pain*, chest pain, hypochondrium pain, disentery; Think abdominal pain + diarrhea; dysenteric disorders - consolidates intestines] Caution: Depleted fluids, yin defic, blazing fire mù(tree, wood) xiāng(fragrance) Aucklandiae/Saussurea Radix aucklandia/saussurea/costus root |
bitter, spicy, warm
GB LI SP ST RegQi |
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(1) Distention & pain in chest
(2) Masses d/t qi & blood stagn B.514 C.482 Dr.84 |
qīng pí 青皮
(1) Spreads LV qi & breaks up stagnant qi [Distention & pain in chest*, breast, or hypochondriac regions, bulging dz pain, d/t LV qi constraint] (2) Dissipates clumps & reduces stagnation [Masses d/t qi & blood stagn*, stifling epigastrium, epigastric pain or distention; Dissolves accumul & unblocks stagnation ] (N) Aggressive, a very strong herb, treats excess Caution: Qi defic; Fiercely consumes qi qīng(blue or green, nature's color) pí(bark, skin) Citri reteculatae viride Pericarpium green tangerine peel |
bitter, spicy, warm
GB LV ST RegQi |
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(1) Hiccoughs
B.548 C.513 Dr.91 |
shì dì 柿蒂
(1) Directs qi downward & stops hiccoughs [Hiccoughs*, d/t ST dysfunction; Not effective for nausea or vomiting] No noted CTX shì(persimmon) dì(stem of fruit) Kaki Calyx persimmon calyx |
bitter, astring, neutral
LU ST RegQi |
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(1) Pain d/t stagnant qi in chest & abdomen
B.538 C.500 Dr.88 |
tán xiāng 檀香
(1) Moves qi & stops pain [Pain d/t stagnant qi in chest & abdomen*, coronary artery dz] (N) Slow growing tree with very dense hard wood [*Originally from India, very aromatic; Upper & Middle Jiao] CTX: Fire, significant yin defic tán(sandal wood) xiāng(fragrance) Santali albi Lignum sandalwood |
spicy, warm, aromatic
LU SP ST RegQi |
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(1) Epigastric & abdom pain
(2) Incontinence B.534 C.497 Dr.87 |
wū yào 烏藥
(1) Moves qi & stops pain [Epigastric & abdom pain*, distention, stifling chest, flank pain, low abdom pain, menstrual pain, bulging dz ie hernia, d/t cold & qi stagn] (2) Warms KD & expels cold [Incontinence*, urinary frequency, enuresis, dysmenorrhea, d/t KD yang defic type cold or d/t UB defic; For cold in KD] (N) Covers UJ MJ LJ [*Best for addressing LJ] (N) Black & hard variety is stronger [*Lighter & softer is weaker but more popular] Caution: Significant qi & blood defic, internal heat; can disperse qi & deplete blood d/t acrid, warm & dry nature wū(raven-black) yào(medicine) Linderae Radix lindera root |
spicy, warm
SP LU KD UB RegQi |
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(1) Epigastric distention
(2) Dysmenorrhea B.527 C.495 Dr.86 |
xiāng fù 香附
(1) Spreads & regulates LV qi [Epigastric distention*, hypochondrial pain, d/t constrained LV qi] (2) Regulates menstruation & alleviates pain [Dysmenorrhea*, irregular menstruation; Moves blood & regulates menstruation; Female health - very important herb ] (N) Raw form is more moving, for upper body & surface of body [*Dry-fried then treated with salty water targets blood more, guides to blood; Vinegar process for masses & blood stasis; Ginger guice process for moving qi; Char for bleeding] CTX: Qi defic w/ no stagn, yin defic w/ heat, heat in blood; Caution: blood defic xiāng(aromatic) fù(appendage) Cyperi Rhizoma nut-grass rhizome |
spicy, sl bitter, sl sweet, neutral
LV SJ RegQi |
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(1) Chest, upper back, or flank pain
(2) Diarrhea (+) Constipation B.540 C.499 Dr.87 |
xiè bái 薤白
(1) Unblocks yang qi & disperses turbid phlegm [Chest, upper back, or flank pain*, dyspnea, cough, wheezing, stifling sensation in chest, d/t chest bi from cold, damp, phlegm, blood stasis] (2) Directs qi downward & reduces cold-damp stagnation in LI [Diarrhea* d/t cold-damp or d/t defic cold, dysentary] (+) Warms center & unblocks bowels [Constipation* d/t MJ cold ] (N) Often called a warm interior category herb CTX: No significant qi stagn, qi defic xiè(scallion [garlic]) bái(white) Allii macrostemi Bulbus Chinese garlic |
bitter, spicy, warm
LU LI ST RegQi |
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(1) Cough, epigastric distension
B.519 C.486 Dr.85 |
zhǐ ké 枳殼
(zhǐ qiào) (1) Promotes the flow of qi [Cough, epigastric distension*, fullness, constipation, poor digestion, d/t qi stagn; Moves qi & releases distention; More moderate, less aggressive] Caution: Pregnancy zhǐ(orange) ké(shell, casing) Aurantii Fructus bitter orange |
bitter, spicy, sl cold
SP ST LI RegQi |
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(1) Epigastric pain
(2) Focal distention & fullness in chest & epigast d/t turbid phlegm obstruction; Transforms phlegm, moves qi, & releases distention (3) Rectal prolapse B.516 C.483 Dr.85 |
zhǐ shí 枳實
(1) Breaks up stagnant qi & reduces accumulation [Epigastric pain*, abdom pain, distention, indigestion w/ focal distention, gas] (2) Transforms phlegm & expels focal distention [Focal distention & fullness in chest & epigast d/t turbid phlegm obstruction; Transforms phlegm, moves qi, & releases distention ] (3) Facilitates movement of qi [Rectal prolapse*, uterine prolapse, gastriectasis, gastroptosis, low blood pressure; Used w/ tonifying herbs] (+) Transforms phlegm & unblocks bí (N) Strong herb for moving qi [*Good for tough cases; Focuses on digestive system; Is special since is cool yet moves qi ] Caution: SP ST defic, pregnancy zhǐ(orange) shí(solid) Aurantii Fructus immaturus unripe bitter orange |
bitter, spicy, sl cold
SP ST LI RegQi |