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This category is used mainly for what?
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1- Qi Stagnation (in channels esp blocking the head and limbs and used with Expel Wind Damp Herbs; also in Organs with S/sx like pain in the chest and abd)
2- Rebelious Qi (including wheezing and dyspnea) |
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What are the common characteristics of the herbs in this category?
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1- Aromatic (disencumbers spleen and transforms damp)
:b/c they are aromatic and dry long term use may lead to DEPLEATED YIN 2- Warm 3- Acrid (to Tx qi obstruction) or Bitter (dries damp) :because they disperse qi, CAUTION WITH QI XU |
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Why would we not want to use Regulating Qi herbs in long-term use?
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they may deplete the Yin (b/c aromatic and dry)
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What are the main actions of the herbs in this category?
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1- Promote Movement of Qi
2- Disperse 3- Drain Downward |
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List some other functions of herbs in this category.
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-reduce distention
-smooth the flow of qi -expand the chest -relieve constraint -stop pain -direct rebellious qi downward to stop vomiting or calm wheeze |
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Which organs are most involved in this category and why?
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they are all involved because they are involved in the QI DYNAMIC
Lung- governs qi Liver- governs dreging and draining Spleen - governs the T&T (Stomach- Governs receiving and taking in) |
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What are the causes of the disruption of Qi regulation?
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- emotional constraint
- overexposure to heat and cold - dampness and phlegm - trauma - improper diet |
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What are the 3 Funtions of Chen Pi?
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SP/St (1) Regulate Qi and Adjusts the Middle
Lu (2) Dries Damp and Transforms Phlegm (cough) (3) Prevents stagnation of Cloying Herbs like DANG SHEN and HUANG QI |
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What two herbs would you combine with Chen Pi to treat Sp/St QI XU?
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Zhi Ke and Mu Xiang
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What are the two main funtions of ju hong?
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- goes to the stomach to treat vomiting and belching
-goes to the Lung to treat phlegm-damp coughs |
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How does ju hong compare to Chen Pi?
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it is more Drying and Aromatic but less effective in harmonizing the middle and regulating the Sp and St than Chen Pi
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In what case is qing pi's use cautioned?
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qi deficiency (because it is immature so it is very strong)
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