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