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23 Cards in this Set
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LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic A&I: ** Regulates the qi, improves the transportive function of the Spleen, adjusts the middle & relieves the diaphragm: epigastric or abdominal distention. * Dries dampness & transforms phlegm: important herb for phlegm-damp coughs. Also used for damp turbidity obstructing the middle with stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal distention, loss of appetite, fatigue, loose stool, and a thick, greasy tongue coating. An important qi-level herb of both Spleen & lung channels. It is especially appropriate for disorders involving both channels. - Helps prevent stagnation C&C: - Yin or Qi Xu - hot phlegm or dry heat coughs - spitting of blood Dosage: up to 15g |
Chen Pi
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Brownish-Orange tangerine peel
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GB, LIV, ST Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Warm A&I: * Spreads the Liver qi & breaks up stagnant qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns (distention & pain in the chest, breast, or hypochondriac regions, or hernial pain. - Dissipates clumps & reduces stagnation: for food stagnation with accumulation. Often used for rather severe food stagnation, and for masses when stagnant qi progresses to blood stasis - Dries dampness & transforms phlegm: for phlegm dampness with malarial disorders. Especially useful for breast abscesses with this etiology. - Recently used for raising blood pressure C&C: - Qi Xu - Hypertension Dosage: up to 9g |
Qing Pi
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brown strips w/ citrus smell
It is unripened tangerine peel |
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LI, SI, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm Area - Middle Jiao A&I: ** Middle Jiao * Promotes the downward movement of qi & reduces stagnation: food stagnation & qi obstruction (epigastric & abdominal distention, regurgitation, belching with acid regurgitation. - Expels dampness: damp stagnation in the Stomach & Intestines. - Promotes urination & reduces edema: abdominal distention accompanies by edema, especially superficial edema, or the symptoms of food stagnation. Also used for damp leg qi. C&C: - Qi Xu Dosage: up to 9g |
Da Fu Pi
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Nut Shell
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LI, SP, ST Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Area - Middle Jiao A&I: * Breaks up stagnant qi & reduces accumulation: for epigastric or abdominal pain & distention or indigestion with focal distention or gas - Directs the qi downward & unblocks the bowels: for abdominal pain & constipation caused by accumulation & stagnant qi. Dysenteric diarrhea that is difficult, with or without tenesmus. - Also used with qi-tonifying hers for gastriectasis, rectal prolapse, or uterine prolapse. - Recently used to raise blood pressure C&C: - pregnancy - Qi Xu - Stomach Cold from Xu - Hypertension Dosage: up to 9g - generally don't use a lot. |
Zhi Shi
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unripened bitter orange
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SP, ST Properties: Bitter, Cool A&I: * Moves qi & reduces distention & pressure. Esp good when patient is deficient or weak. - more mild & better for distention C&C: - pregnancy |
Zhi Ke
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LIV, SJ, SP Properties: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral A&I: * Spreads & regulates Liver qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns * Regulates menstruation & alleviates pain: dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation C&C: - Qi Xu w/o stagnation - Yin Xu - Heat in the blood Dosage: up to 12g - Fry in vinegar for better entry into Liver channel to alleviate pain - Fry in wine to treat blood stasis |
Xiang Fu
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GB, LI, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Middle Jiao stagnant qi. Also for stagnant Liver or Gall Bladder Qi - Adjusts & regulates stagnant qi in the Intestines: for diarrhea & dysenteric disorders or for abdominal pain & tenesmus. - Strengthens the Spleen & prevents stagnation: used with tonifying herbs to ameliorate their side effects. C&C: - Yin Xu w/ heat signs - depleted fluids Dosage: up to 9g - No big dosage - Add Last - Toast to increase absorptive properties for diarrhea |
Mu Xiang
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BL, KI, LU, SP Properties: Spicy, Warm Area: Treats Cold in All Jiaos A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Stifling sensation in the chest, flank pain, & epigastric and abdominal pain. This herb warms & disperses. Smoothes the flow of qi. ** Qi stagnation manifesting in lower abdominal pain, hernial disorder, or menstrual pain. - Warms the Kidneys: frequent urination or urinary incontinence due to insufficiency of Kidney yang & cold from Bladder xu. C&C: - Qi Xu - Interior Heat Dosage: up to 9g |
Wu Yao
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KI, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: Stagnant qi patterns (distention, pain, or a feeling of pressure in the epigastric or abdominal region. - Directs rebellious qi downward & regulates the middle: for rebellious qi wheezing of either the excessive or deficient type, or vomiting, belching, or hiccoughs due to cold deficiency of the Stomach or Spleen. - Aides the Kidneys in grasping the qi: for asthma & wheezing due to Kidney yang deficiency C&C: - Prolapse due to Qi Xu - Yin Xu with heat signs Dosage: up to 3g (Very Little) - Should NEVER be decocted. |
Chen Xiang
School has sample No Personal Sample |
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LU, SP, ST Properties: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Area: Pain in Chest and Abdomen A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & alleviates pain: pain associated with stagnant qi in the chest & abdomen. - Recently used in treating Coronary artery disease. C&C: - Yin Xu w/ heat signs Dosage: Powder - up to 3g Decoction - up to 9g (Add Near End) |
Tan Xiang
No School Sample |
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LI, LU, ST Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Area: commonly used for chest pain A&I: * Unblocks the yang qi & disperses cold phlegm: damp-cold painful obstruction of the chest (chest, flank, or upper back pain, dyspnea, coughing, wheezing, & stifling sensation in the chest. - Promotes the movement of qi & blood & alleviates pain: cold stagnant qi (epigastric fullness, distention, and abdominal pain.. Also chest pain due to blood obstruction the Heart channel - Directs the qi downward & reduces stagnation: for damp stagnation in the Large Intestine associated with dysenteric disorders C&C: - Qi Xu - No long term use in cases w/ peptic ulcers Dosage: up to 9g (fried) - up to 60g (fresh) |
Xie Bai
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LIV, LU, ST, SP Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Warm Treats Xu & Shi Treats Liver, Stomach, Lung Good for patients w/ weak condition & qi stagnation Promotes the movement of qi w/o exhausting qi. A&I: * Spreads & regulates the Liver qi: This herb strongly promotes the movement of qi, but its ability to alleviate pain is weak. - Harmonizes the Stomach & strengthens the Spleen: - Dries dampness & transforms phlegm:chronic cough with copious phlegm. Unrelenting cough with chest pain. C&C: - Yin Xu with heat signs Dosage: up to 9g |
Fo Shou
Buddha Hand |
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LIV, SP Properties: Sweet, Slightly Bitter Warm Not used much A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & relieves constraint: for Liver-Stomach disharmony (stifling sensation in the chest, pain & distention in flanks & epigastrium, belching, & poor appetite) - Promotes the movement of qi, harmonizes the blood, & disperses stasis: for irregular menstruation, premenstrual breast tenderness, & menstrual pain due to blood stasis. Also for blood stasis secondary to trauma. C&C: None Noted Dosage: up to 6g |
Mei Gui Hua
No school sample No personal sample |
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BL, LIV, SI, ST Properties: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Most used for Liver qi stagnation - esp w/ heat. A&I: * Promotes the movement of qi & stops pain: for flank, rib, & abdominal pain due to constrained Liver qi or Liver-Stomach disharmony. Esp useful in cases with heat signs - Kills parasites & stops pain: roundworms & tapeworms. Also used topically in powder form for tinea of the scalp. C&C: -cases of cold from xu of Spleen & Stomach (Xu cold in middle jiao) Dosage: up to 9g - Must be broken up prior to use. |
Chuan Lian Zi
AKA - Jin Ling Zi |
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LIV, ST Properties: Sweet, Astringent, Warm A&I: * Regulate the qi & stops pain: for abdominal & epigastric pain doe to constrained Liver qi. Also abdominal premenstrual or post partum pain due to qi stagnation & blood stasis. - Disperses cold & stagnation & stops pain: for hernial or testicular pain due to cold congealing in the Liver channel. C&C: Nothing major Dosage: up to 15g. - up to 30g for epigastric pain |
Li Zhi He
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ST Properties: Bitter, Astringent, Neutral A&I: Directs the qi downward & stops hiccups: for belching or hiccups due to Stomach dysfunction. Used in treating both hot & cold patterns depending on the other herbs with which it is combined. C&C: None Noted Dosage: up to 12g |
Shi Di
No School Sample |
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LIV, LU, ST, SP Properties: Spicy, Bitter, Slightly Warm Similar properties to Fo Shou but milder. More effective for directing qi downwards & is often used for cough & wheezing due to rising of rebellious Lung qi. More for Lung qi stagnation. |
Fo Shou Hua
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant qi of the Spleen & Stomach. |
Chen Pi
Zhi Shi Mu Xiang Zhi Ke |
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for constrained Liver qi, Liver qi stagnation |
Xiang Fu
Wu Yao Chuan Lian Zi Qing Pi |
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant Lung qi |
Chen Xiang
Chen Pi Tang Xiang |
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for stagnant qi of Heart and chest. |
Xie Bai
Gua Lou Zhi Shi |
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Herbs that regulate qi:
Treats hot natured stagnant qi. |
Chuan Lian Zi
Zhi Shi |
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Herbs that regulate qi:
for cold natured stagnant qi |
Chen Xiang
Wu Yao |
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