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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.

He Geng: Chinese Herb Guide 荷梗 He Geng (Lotus Petiole) Bitter, neutral; spleen and bladder channels. Actions Clear heat and relieve summer-heat, smooth qi and promote diuresis
Finger Citron (Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis) Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis, 佛手, Fo Shou, Fu Shou Fo Shou: soothe liver and regulate qi, move qi and regulate middle burner, dry dampness and resolve dampness.
Fo Shou (Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis) Fo Shou,Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis,Finger Citron 佛手: soothe liver and regulate qi, move qi and regulate middle burner, dry dampness and resolve dampness.
Fo Shou Hua (Finger Citron Flower) Finger Citron Flower, 佛手花, Fu Shou Hua Fo Shou Hua (Flos Citri Sarcodactylis) Slightly bitter, slightly warm; liver and stomach channels
Costustoot (Radix Aucklandiae) Radix Aucklandiae, 木香, Mu Xiang Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae). The root of ****landia lappa Decne or Vladimiria Souliei (Franch.) Ling. of family Asteraceae
Tan Xiang: Chinese Herb Guide Lignum Santali Albi,檀香,Sandalwood Name Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali Albi) Nature and action Nature Acrid, warm; spleen, stomach and lung channels.
Tan Xiang (Sandalwood) Sandalwood Tan Xiang (Sandalwood): move qi and soothe middle burner, dispel cold and alleviate pain.
Dai Dai Hua: Chinese Herb Guide Seville Orange Flower, 玳玳花 Dai Dai Hua (Seville Orange Flower) Sweet, acrid, slightly bitter, neutral. Actions Soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach and regulate qi
Apple Peel: Chinese Herb Guide Ping Guo Pi, 苹果皮 Ping Guo Pi (Apple Peel) Sweet, cool; stomach channel. Actions Direct qi downward and harmonize the stomach
Xiang Yuan: Chinese Herb Guide Citron Fruit, 香橼, Fructus Citri Xiang Yuan: soothe stagnant liver qi, regulate qi and harmonize middle burner, resolve phlegm and stop cough.
Huang Jing Zi: Chinese Herb Guide Negundo Chastetree Fruit, 黄荆子, Fructus Viticis Negundo Huang Jing Zi: dispel wind and eliminate phlegm, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.
Huang Jing Zi (Fructus Viticis Negundo) Huang Jing Zi ,黄荆子,Fructus Viticis Negundo,黃荊子,牡荆子,Mu Jing Zi,牡荊子 Negundo Chastetree Fruit: dispel wind and eliminate phlegm, promote the circulation of qi and alleviate pain.