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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.

Ju Luo: Chinese Herb Guide 橘络, Tangerine Pith Ju Luo (Tangerine Pith) Sweet, bitter, neutral; liver and spleen channels. Actions Dredge meridians, regulate qi and resolve phlegm
Ju Ye: Chinese Herb Guide 橘叶,Tangerine Leaf,橘葉 Ju Ye: soothe the liver and resolve swelling, promote the circulation of qi and resolve phlegm.
Tangerine Leaf: Chinese Herb Guide Ju Ye Tangerine Leaf: soothe the liver and resolve swelling, promote the circulation of qi and resolve phlegm.
Ju Hong: Chinese Herb Guide Exocarpium Citri Rubrum, 橘红 Ju Hong: dispel cold and dry dampness, regulate qi and resolve phlegm, soothe middle burner and strengthen the stomach.
Exocarpium Citri Grandis (Pummelo Peel) Pummelo Peel, 化橘红, Hua Ju Hong Hua Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri Grandis) Acrid, bitter, warm; lung and spleen channels
Qing Pi: Chinese Herb Guide Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride,青皮,Green Tangerine Peel Name Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride) — Ben Cao Tu Jing (Illustrated Manual of Materia Medica) Source and quality Plant The immature fruit or the pericarp of evergree.
Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel) Green Tangerine Peel Qing Pi (Green Tangerine Peel): move qi and soothe liver, break qi and resolve stagnation.
Shi Luo Zi: Chinese Herb Guide Dill Seed, 莳萝子 Shi Luo Zi: warm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.
Zhi Shi: Chinese Herb Guide Immature Bitter Orange, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Zhishi Zhi Shi: break qi and relieve stuffiness, resolve phlegm and relieve stagnation.
Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) Fructus Aurantii, 枳壳, Zhi Ke Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) Bitter, pungent, sore and slightly cold; spleen and stomach channels
Dao Dou Ke: Chinese Herb Guide Shell of Sword Bean,刀豆壳,Pericarpium canavaliae,刀豆殼 Dao Dou Ke: harmonize middle burner, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.
Dao Dou Ke (Shell of Sword Bean) Shell of Sword Bean Dao Dou Ke (Shell of Sword Bean): harmonize middle burner, direct qi downward, dissipate blood stasis and invigorate blood.