Actcm Comps-1 12. Regqi

Front 1

bitter, spicy, warm, aromatic
LU SP ST
RegQi
B.510 C.479 Dr.84

Back 1

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

Hint 1

(1) Epigastric or abdom distention
(2) Coughs w/ copious viscous sputum
(N) Great for nausea or vomiting

Front 2

bitter, spicy, warm, aromatic
KD SP ST
RegQi
B.536 C.501 Dr.88

Back 2

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

Hint 2

(1) Distention
(2) Wheezing
(3) Asthma

Front 3

bitter, cold, sl toxic
LV ST SI UB
RegQi
B.544 C.503 Dr.91

Back 3

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

Hint 3

(1) Pain in chest & ribs
(2) Pain d/t roundworms or tapeworms

Front 4

bitter, spicy, warm, (aromatic)
LU ST
RegQi, Not in Clinic
B.513 C.480

Back 4

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

Hint 4

(1) Coughs d/t phlegm-damp
(2) Vomiting

Front 5

bitter, spicy, warm
GB LV ST
RegQi
B.514 C.482 Dr.84

Back 5

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

Hint 5

(1) Distention & pain in chest
(2) Masses d/t qi & blood stagn

Front 6

spicy, warm, aromatic
LU SP ST
RegQi
B.538 C.500 Dr.88

Back 6

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

Hint 6

(1) Pain d/t stagnant qi in chest & abdomen

Front 7

spicy, warm
SP LU KD UB
RegQi
B.534 C.497 Dr.87

Back 7

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

Hint 7

(1) Epigastric & abdom pain
(2) Incontinence

Front 8

spicy, sl bitter, sl sweet, neutral
LV SJ
RegQi
B.527 C.495 Dr.86

Back 8

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

Hint 8

(1) Epigastric distention
(2) Dysmenorrhea

Front 9

bitter, spicy, sl cold
SP ST LI
RegQi
B.519 C.486 Dr.85

Back 9

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

Hint 9

(1) Cough, epigastric distension

Front 10

bitter, spicy, sl cold
SP ST LI
RegQi
B.516 C.483 Dr.85

Back 10

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

Hint 10

(1) Epigastric pain
(2) Focal distention & fullness in chest & epigast d/t turbid phlegm obstruction; Transforms phlegm, moves qi, & releases distention
(3) Rectal prolapse