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17 Cards in this Set
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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 |
1. Chen Pi - Tangerine peel - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic) - (LU, SP, ST)
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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 |
2. Qing Pi - Green peel - (Bitter, Acrid, Warm) - (GB, LV, ST)
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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 |
3. Zhi Shi - not ripe bitter orange - (Acrid, Bitter, Slightly Cold) - (LI, SP, ST)
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Same but milder action that Zhi Shi
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4. Zhi Ke - ripe bitter orange - (Bitter) - (SP)
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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 |
5. Mu Xiang - (Wood Fragrant) - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm) - (GB, LV, SP, ST)
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Moves LV Qi - Hypochondria pain, Epigastric distention
Regulate menstruation and alleviate pain - Irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea |
6. Xiang Fu - 'menstruation herb' - (Acrid, Slightly Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral) - (SJ, LV Channels)
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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 |
7. Chen Xiang - 'Sinking Boat' - (Bitter, Warm, Aromatic) - (SP, ST)
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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 |
8. Wu Yao - (Acrid, Warm) - (BL, KD, LU, SP)
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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 |
9. Tan Xiang - Sandalwood - (Acrid, Warm, Aromatic) - (LU, SP, ST Channels)
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Unblock Yang Qi, disperse Cold Phlegm - Chest pain due to Cold Phlegm obstructing the chest (CAD)
Move Qi and reduce stagnation - Dysentery (preventative) |
10. Xie Bai - (Acrid, Bitter, Warm) - (LI, LU, ST)
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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. |
11. Chuan Lian Zi - (Bitter, Cold, slightly TOXIC) - (BL, LV, SI, ST)
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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 |
12. Da Fu Pi - 'Big abdomen peel' - (Acrid, slightly Warm) - (LI, SI, SP, ST Channels)
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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 |
13. Xiang Yuan - 'Citron fruit' - (Acrid, slightly bitter, Sour, Warm) - (LV, LU, SP, ST Channels)
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Same as Xiang Yuan
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14. Fo Shou 'Buddha Hand'
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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 |
15. Mei Gui Hua - 'Rose Flower' - (Sweet, slightly Bitter, Warm) - (LV, SP Channel)
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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
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16. Li Zhi He - (Leechee nut seed) - (Sweet, Astringent, Warm) - (LV, ST Channels)
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Direct Qi downward and stop hiccup - Belching or hiccup due to Stomach dysfunction
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17. Shi Di - (Bitter, Astringent, Neutral) - (LU, ST Channels)
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