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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.

Ning Meng Pi: Chinese Herb Guide Lemon Peel, 柠檬皮 Ning Meng Pi (Lemon Peel) Sour, acrid, slightly bitter, warm; spleen and stomach channels
E Dan Ke: Chinese Herb Guide 鹅蛋壳 E Dan Ke: draw out pus by applying a plaster to the affected part, regulate the flow of qi and alleviate pain.
Li Shu Gen: Chinese Herb Guide Pear Root, 梨树根 Shu Gen: clear the lung, relieve cough, regulate the flow of qi and alleviate pain.
Gou Ju Ye: Chinese Herb Guide Poncirus Leaf, 枸橘叶 Gou Ju Ye: promote the circulation of qi, dissipate nodulation and arrest vomiting.
Mo Li Hua: Chinese Herb Guide 茉莉花, Arabian Jasmine Flower, Flos Jasmini Sambac Mo Li Hua: regulate the flow of qi, harmonize the spleen and stomach, discharge dirty things, resolve depression.
Arabian Jasmine Flower 茉莉花 ,Arabian Jasmine Flower,Mo Li Hua Arabian Jasmine Flower: regulate the flow of qi, harmonize the spleen and stomach, discharge dirty things, resolve depression.
Gui Hua Zi: Chinese Herb Guide 桂花子 Gui Hua Zi (Cassia Bud) Sweet, acrid, warm; liver and stomach channels. Actions Warm the stomach and spleen, dispel cold and alleviate pain
Hong Mu Xiang: Chinese Herb Guide 红木香 Hong Mu Xiang: promote the circulation of qi, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Dog Cystolith: Chinese Herb Guide Gou Bao, 狗宝 Gou Bao (Dog Cystolith) Sweet, salty, neutral, slightly toxic; spleen, stomach and heart channels
Dou Kou Ke: Chinese Herb Guide 豆蔻壳 Dou Kou Ke: eliminate dampness, promote the circulation of qi, warm the spleen and stomach, arrest vomiting.
Yun Tai Zi: Chinese Herb Guide 芸苔子 Yun Tai Zi: promote the circulation of qi, relieve stagnant qi, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.
Ju He (Tangerine Seed) Tangerine Seed Ju He (Semen Citri Reticulatae) Bitter, bland; liver channel. Actions Move qi, dissipate nodulation and alleviate pain