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Qi-Moving Herbs

Qi-Moving Herbs: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Ma Lu: Chinese Herb Guide 马陆 Ma Lu (Diplopod) Acrid, warm, toxic; heart and lung channels. Actions Eliminate mass and fullness, remove toxicity
Ju Pi (Tangerine Peel) in TCM 陈皮,橘皮,Ju Pi,Chen Ju Pi,陈橘皮,Tangerine Peel,Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Name Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) — Shennong Bencao Jing Source and quality Plant The pericarp of evergreen small arbor Citrus reticulata Blanco of family Rutaceae.
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Ju Pi, Tangerine Peel Tangerine Peel: promote flow of qi, arrest vomiting, dry dampness and resolve phlegm.
Jin Ju Ye (Leaf of Oval Kumquat) Leaf of Oval Kumquat, 金橘叶 Jin Ju Ye: soothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate the flow of qi and dissipate nodule.
Yang Cong: Chinese Herb Guide 洋葱 Yang Cong: relax the intestines, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-cold, promote digestion.
Ning Meng: Chinese Herb Guide 柠檬 Ning Meng: promote the secretion of saliva, relieve thrist, harmonize the stomach and prevent miscarriage.
Cheng Ke: Chinese Herb Guide Razor Clam Shell, 蛏壳 Cheng Ke (Razor Clam Shell) Salt, cool; lung and stomach channels. Actions Harmonize the stomach, resolve swelling
Mao Bao Yi (猫胞衣): Chinese Herb Guide 猫胞衣 Mao Tai Yi (Cat placenta) Sweet, warm; spleen and kidney channels. Actions Harmonize the stomach and arrest vomiting
Ju Bing: Chinese Herb Guide 橘饼 Ju Bing: soothe the spleen and stomach, direct qi downward, promote digestion and resolve phlegm.
You Ye (Leaf of Pummelo) in TCM Leaf of Pummelo, 柚叶 You Ye: promote the flow of qi, alleviate pain, remove toxicity and resolve swelling.
Ju: Chinese Herb Guide 橘 Ju (Tangerine) Sweet, sour, neutral; lung and stomach channels
Yu Tou Hua (Flower of Dasheen) Flower of Dasheen, 芋头花 Yu Tou Hua: regulate qi and alleviate pain, dissipate blood stasis and stop bleeding.