11. Herbs That Move And Regulate Qi

Front 1

Regulate Qi and tonify Spleen - Epigastric and abdominal distension, fullness, bloating
Harmonizes the middle Jiao - nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
Dry Dampness and transform Phlegm - Phlegm-Damp cough

Back 1

1. Chen Pi - Tangerine peel - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic) - (LU, SP, ST)

Front 2

Soothe LV Qi - Distension and pain in the chest, breast, hypochondriac region, hernial pain
Removes Food stagnation - Abdominal distension, fullness, pain
Dissipate clumps (palpable mass) - Tumors

Back 2

2. Qing Pi - Green peel - (Bitter, Acrid, Warm) - (GB, LV, ST)

Front 3

Break up Qi and reduce accumulation (very strong Qi mover) - Epigastric or abdominal pain and distension, constipation or diarrhea.
Transform Phlegm and expel distention - Fullness in the chest
Raise organ prolapse - Gastroptosis, rectal prolapse, Uteral prolapse

Back 3

3. Zhi Shi - not ripe bitter orange - (Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold) - (LI, SP, ST)

Front 4

Same but milder action that Zhi Shi

Back 4

4. Zhi Ke - ripe bitter orange - (Bitter) - (SP)

Front 5

Moves Qi and alleviates pain - Abdominal pain and distension
Regulates the Middle Jiao - Diarrhea with pain
Moves LV Qi and benefits the Gallbladder - Epigastric pain and Jaundice

Back 5

5. Mu Xiang - (Wood Fragrant) - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm) - (GB, LV, SP, ST)

Front 6

Moves LV Qi - Hypochondria pain, Epigastric distention
Regulate menstruation and alleviate pain - Irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea

Back 6

6. Xiang Fu - 'menstruation herb' - (Acrid, Slightly Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral) - (SJ, LV Channels)

Front 7

Moves Qi and stops pain - Epigastric and abdominal pain and distention due to Qi stagnation with Cold or Spleen/Stomach deficiency Cold
Guide Qi downward and harmonize the Middle Jiao - Vomiting, hiccup due to Stomach Cold and SP/ST deficiency Cold
Help Kidney to grasp Qi - Asthma, wheezing due to Kidney not grasping Qi

Back 7

7. Chen Xiang - 'Sinking Boat' - (Bitter, Warm, Aromatic) - (SP, ST)

Front 8

Move Qi and stop pain - Epigastric or abdominal pain and distention, flank pain due to Qi stagnation with Cold
Warm Kidneys - Frequent urination, enuresis due to Kidney Yang deficiency

Back 8

8. Wu Yao - (Acrid, Warm) - (BL, KD, LU, SP)

Front 9

Moves Qi, Warms the middle Jiao and stops pain - Vomiting and Hiccup due to Stomach Cold chest and abdominal pain
Coronary Artery Disease - Chest angina

Back 9

9. Tan Xiang - Sandalwood - (Acrid, Warm, Aromatic) - (LU, SP, ST Channels)

Front 10

Unblock Yang Qi, disperse Cold Phlegm - Chest pain due to Cold Phlegm obstructing the chest (CAD)
Move Qi and reduce stagnation - Dysentery (preventative)

Back 10

10. Xie Bai - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm) - (LI, LU, ST)

Front 11

Moves LV Qi, clears Heat and stops pain - Hypochondriac pain and Hernia pain caused by Liver Qi stagnation with Liver channel Heat
Kills parasites - Roundworm, tapeworm and scalp Tinea.

Back 11

11. Chuan Lian Zi - (Bitter, Cold, slightly TOXIC) - (BL, LV, SI, ST)

Front 12

Moves Qi and removes stagnation - Stomach and intestinal Qi stagnation manifested as Epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, constipation or regurgitating food.
Promote urination and reduce edema - Edema, urinary retention

Back 12

12. Da Fu Pi - 'Big abdomen peel' - (Acrid, slightly Warm) - (LI, SI, SP, ST Channels)

Front 13

Soothe Liver Qi - Hypochondria pain, chest distension due to Liver Qi stagnation
Regulate Qi and Harmonize the middle - Epigastric pain, poor apetite, belching/vomiting
Dry Dampness and transform Phlegm - Cough with chest pain due to Phlegm-Dampness

Back 13

13. Xiang Yuan - 'Citron fruit' - (Acrid, slightly bitter, Sour, Warm) - (LV, LU, SP, ST Channels)

Front 14

Same as Xiang Yuan

Back 14

14. Fo Shou 'Buddha Hand'

Front 15

Move Qi and relive stagnation - Liver-Stomach disharmony manifested as abdominal distension or pain, nausea. vomiting, poor appetite
Move Blood and stop pain - Irregular menstruation

Back 15

15. Mei Gui Hua - 'Rose Flower' - (Sweet, slightly Bitter, Warm) - (LV, SP Channel)

Front 16

Move Qi, expel Cold and stop pain - 1. Hernia and testicular pain (due to Cold blocking the Liver channel), 2. Abdominal and Epigastric pain due to Liver Qi constraint, 3. Dysmenorrhea, post partum abdominal pain

Back 16

16. Li Zhi He - (Leechee nut seed) - (Sweet, Astringent, Warm) - (LV, ST Channels)

Front 17

Direct Qi downward and stop hiccup - Belching or hiccup due to Stomach dysfunction

Back 17

17. Shi Di - (Bitter, Astringent, Neutral) - (LU, ST Channels)