Qi-Regulating Herbs

Da Fu Pi English Name: areca husk, betel nut peel Pharmaceutical Name: Pericarpium Arecae Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs Properties: Da Fu Pi enters the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen, and Stomach channels; it is acrid in nature and slightly warm in temperature. What is Da Fu Pi?: The Chinese Herb Da Fu Pi is the… read more

Chuan Lian Zi English Name: melia, Sichuan chinaberry fruit, toosendan fruit Pharmaceutical Name: Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs Properties: Chuan Lian Zi enters the Liver, Small Intestines, Stomach, and Urinary Bladder channels; it is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. What is Chuan Lian Zi?: The Chinese Herb Chuan Lian Zi is the dried, cracked… read more

Chen Xiang English Name: aquilaria, agarwood, Chinese eaglewood Literal Translation: “sinking aroma”, “sinking fragrance” Pharmaceutical Name: Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs Properties: Chen Xiang enters the Kidney, Spleen, and Stomach channels; it is acrid and bitter in nature and warm and aromatic in temperature. What is Chen Xiang?: The Chinese Herb Chen Xiang… read more

Chen Pi English Name: citrus peel, tangerine peel, orange peel Literal Translation: “aged peel” Pharmaceutical Name: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs Properties: Chen Pi enters the Lung and Spleen channels; it is acrid and bitter in nature and warm in temperature. What is Chen Pi?: The Chinese Herb Chen Pi is the dried… read more

Ba Yue Zha English Name: akebia fruit Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Akebiae Medica Category: Qi-Regulating Herbs Properties: Ba Yue Zha enters Liver and Stomach channels; it is bitter in nature and neutral in temperature. What is Ba Yue Zha?: The Chinese Herb Ba Yue Zha is the dried fruit that comes from the akebia (or clematis)… read more