Qi-Moving Herbs

NameMa Lu (Diplopod)The Effect of Ma LuPropertyPungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsEliminate mass and fullness, remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, abdominal mass, distension and fullness, carbuncle.Dosage and AdministrationsProper dosage is for external application

NameMa Lu (Diplopod)The Effect of 马陆PropertyPungent, warm, toxic; heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsEliminate mass and fullness, remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, abdominal mass, distension and fullness, carbuncle.Dosage and AdministrationsProper dosage is for external application, p

NamingChen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Chen PiOriginThe pericarp of evergreen small arbor Citrus reticulata Blanco of family Rutaceae.LocationGuangdong, Fujian, Sichuan provinces in China.HarvestCollected in autumn when the fruit i

NamingChen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 陈皮OriginThe pericarp of evergreen small arbor Citrus reticulata Blanco of family Rutaceae.LocationGuangdong, Fujian, Sichuan provinces in China.HarvestCollected in autumn when the fruit is rip

NamingChen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Tangerine PeelOriginThe pericarp of evergreen small arbor Citrus reticulata Blanco of family Rutaceae.LocationGuangdong, Fujian, Sichuan provinces in China.HarvestCollected in autumn when the

NameJin Ju Ye (Leaf of Oval Kumquat)The Effect of Jin Ju YePropertyPungent, bitter, slightly cold; liver, spleen and lung meridians entered.ActionsSoothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate the flow of qi and dissipate nodule.IndicationsScrofula, mastitis, dysphagia, lump in breast.Dosage and Ad

NameJin Ju Ye (Leaf of Oval Kumquat)The Effect of 金橘叶PropertyPungent, bitter, slightly cold; liver, spleen and lung meridians entered.ActionsSoothe the liver, relieve depression, regulate the flow of qi and dissipate nodule.IndicationsScrofula, mastitis, dysphagia, lump in breast.Dosage and Administ

NameYang Cong (Onion)The Effect of Yang CongPropertySweet, slightly pungent, warm; liver, spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsRelax the intestines, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-cold, promote digestion.IndicationsPoor appetite, indigestion, hype

NameYang Cong (Onion)The Effect of 洋葱PropertySweet, slightly pungent, warm; liver, spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsRelax the intestines, regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-cold, promote digestion.IndicationsPoor appetite, indigestion, hypertensio

NameNing Meng (Lemon)The Effect of Ning MengPropertySour, sweet, neutral; lung and stomach meridians entered.ActionsPromote the secretion of saliva, relieve thrist, harmonize the stomach and prevent miscarriage.IndicationsPoor appetite, stomach heat, sunstroke, vomiting during pregnancy, cough, abdo