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PCOM #18a
PCOM Herbs 5 - Regulate Qi
Category | Formula | Source | Ingredients | Actions | Dx | Sx | Poem |
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promote the movement of qi | Ban Xia Hou Po Tang / Pinellia & Magnolia Bark Decoction (291) | Zhang Zhong-Jing (150-219): Jin Gui Yao Lue - Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer | C: ban xia, D: hou po, D: fu ling, A: sheng jiang, E: zi su ye | Promotes the movement of qi, dissipates clumps, directs rebellious qi downward, and transforms phlegm. | plum-pit qi (mei he qi), or more generally, constrained qi with concurrent phlegm-dampness | a feeling of something caught in the throat that can neither be swallowed nor ejected, severe cases: coughing, a stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondria, severe cases: vomiting, moist or greasy white tongue coat, wiry slippery, or slow pulse | beg (for) extra honey pouring freshly, (w) lemon strawberry juice zenfully satifying you |
promote the movement of qi | Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang / Trichosanthes Fruit, Chinese Chive & Wine Decoction (292) | Zhang Zhong-Jing (150-219): Jin Gui Yao Lue - Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer | C: gua lou, D: xie bai, A: bai jiu | Unblocks the yang, promotes the movement of qi, and expels phlegm. | painful obstruction of the chest which results from the failure of the yang in the upper burner to be aroused; a form of yang deficiency | shortness of breath, wheezing, cough w copious sputum, thick greasy tongue coat, submerged, and wiry or tight pulse | giving little, expecting bounty: bad judgment |
promote the movement of qi | Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang / Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle (293) | Li Ao (1247): Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun - Clarifying Doubts about Injury from Internal and External Causes | C: hou po, D: cao dou kou, A: chen pi, A: mu xiang, A: gan jiang, A: fu ling, A: zhi gan cao, A: sheng jiang | Warms the middle burner, promotes the movement of qi, dries dampness, and eliminates fullness. This formula focuses on warming the middle burner and regulating the qi. | damp-cold injuring the SP / ST | epigastric and abdominal distention and fullness; if severe: abdominal pain, loss of appetite, if severe: vomiting of clear liquid, loose diarrhea, fatigue in the extremities, white slippery tongue coating | heavy people can dance (in) kilts changing pins most exserting. Grand juries forget less zany good countrymen singing jigs |
promote the movement of qi | Liang Fu Wan / Galangal & Cyperus Pill (294) | Xie Yuan-Qing (1842): Liang Fang Ji Ye - Small Collection of Fine Formulas | gao liang jiang, xiang fu (in vinegar), ginger juice | Warms the middle burner, dispels cold, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain. | stagnation of the LV qi w cold congealing in the ST, one of many etiologies that lead to pain in both the epigastrium (corresp. to ST) and the hypochondria (corresponding to the LV) | a stifling sensation in the chest, hypochondriac pain, epigastric pain that responds favorably to warmth, painful menstruation, white tongue coating | give lemon juice (if) extreme fever (w) ginger juice |
promote the movement of qi | Jin Ling Zi San / Melia Toosendan Powder (295) | Zhang Yuan-Su (1186): Su Wen Bing Ji Qi Yi Bao Ming Ji - Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Illness, Suitability of Qi, & Safe-guarding of Life as Discussed in the Basic Questions | C: jin ling zi, D: yan hu suo, wine | Spreads LV qi, drains heat, regulates the qi, and alleviates pain. | LV constraint turning into heat | intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernial pain, menstrual pain that is aggravated by the ingestion of hot food or beverages, irritability, red tongue, yellow coating, wiry, or rapid pulse | Jump long, Zack. You have strength |
promote the movement of qi | Tian Tai Wu Yao San / Top-Quality Lindera Powder (296) | Li Ao (Jin-Tartar): Yi Xue Fa Ming - Medical Innovations | C: wu yao, D: mu xiang, D: xiao hui xiang, D: qing pi, D: gao liang jiang, A: bing lang, A: jin ling zi, A: ba dou, wine | Promotes the movement of qi, spreads LV qi, scatters cold, and alleviates pain. | stagnation in the LV channel usually from the invasion of cold, causing hernial disorders | May be localized sensations of cold and hardness, lower abdominal pain radiating to the testicles, pale tongue, white coating, submerged, or wiry, slow pulse | what (do) you make (of the) excessively exalted holy christian quiristers prancing galantly (on) lent, judging by listening just leads zealots (to) be doubtful. |
promote the movement of qi | Ju He Wan / Tangerine Seed Pill (298) | Yan Yong-He (1253): Ji Sheng Fang — Formulas to Aid the Living | C: ju he, D: jin ling zi, D: mu xiang, D: tao ren, D: yan hu suo, A: rou gui, A: mu tong, A: hou po, A: zhi shi, A: hai zao, A: kun bu, A: hai dai, wine | Promotes the movement of qi, alleviates pain, softens hardness, and dissipates clumps. | hernial disorder due to damp-cold invading the LV channel | unilateral testicular swelling w colicky pain reaching to umbilicus, or a rock-like hardness & swelling of the scrotum w oozing of a yellow fluid. In severe cases, abscess and ulceration may occur | jittery hands jitter like ziti manically expressing tasty results. You haven't seen restaurants grow much today, however prevalent ziti (is) served hidden (in) zuppa (with) kohlrabi, beans. Have delicious wine. |
direct rebellious qi downward | Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang / Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward (299) | Government Pharmacopia (1078-85): Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang - Imperial Grace Formulary | C: su zi, D: ban xia, A: dang gui, E: gan cao, D: hou po, D: qian hu, A: rou gui, E: sheng jiang, E: da zao, E: su ye | Directs rebellious qi downward, arrests wheezing, stops coughing, and warms and transforms phlegm-cold. | congested fluids with KD deficiency, a type of excess above and deficiency below | shortness of breath marked by relatively labored inhalation and smooth exhalation, stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, There may also be weakness & pain of the lower back & legs, edema of the limbs, slippery or greasy white tongue coat | serving zeppoles before christmas during Geraldine's Georgia country- home party, qualifies Henrietta's rogue granddaughter (to) serve juice delivering zesty sweet yum |
direct rebellious qi downward | Ding Chuan Tang / Arrest Wheezing Decoction (300) | Wu Min (1530): Fu Shou Jing Fang - Exquisite Formulas for Fostering Longevity | C: yin xing, C: ma huang, D: ban xia, D: xing ren, D: kuan dong hua, D: su zi, A: huang qin, A: sang bai pi, E: gan cao | Disseminates and redirects the LU qi, arrests wheezing, clears heat, and transforms phlegm. | wheezing caused by wind-cold constraining the exterior and phlegm-heat smoldering in the interior | possibly simultaneous fever and chills, labored breathing, coughing and wheezing w copious, thick and yellow sputum, greasy yellow tongue coat , slippery, rapid pulse | Yesterday Christine made humus salad (w) zucchini garlic, carrots kale (& a) drop (of) hotsauce! Expecting results she brought pita heated quickly before crispiness. |
direct rebellious qi downward | Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang / Inula & Hematite Decoction (302) | Zhang Zhong-Jing (150-219): Shang Han Lun - On Cold Damage | C: xuan fu hua, C: dai zhe shi, D: ban xia, D: sheng jiang, A: ren shen, A: zhi gan cao, A: da zao | Directs rebellious qi downward, transforms phlegm, augments the qi, and harmonizes the ST | phlegm turbidity obstructing the interior with weak deficient ST qi | hard epigastric focal distention, unremitting belching, hiccough, regurgitation, nausea or vomiting, white slippery tongue coat, wiry deficient pulse | extravagant fancy hats don’t zenfully sit between exaltant Sunday jaunters. Rather, sport zazzy gauzy cotton, damask & zari |
direct rebellious qi downward | Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang / Tangerine Peel & Bamboo Shavings Decotion (304) | Zhang Zhong-Jing (150-219): Jin Gui Yao Lue - Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer | C: chen pi, C: zhu ru, D: ren shen, D: sheng jiang, A: da zao, A: gan cao | Directs rebellious qi downward, stops hiccough, augments the qi, and clears heat. Focus is on directing rebellious qi downward by resolving constraint. | ST deficiency w heat from constraint. Also for vomiting due to debility after a prolonged illness. | hiccough, nausea, dry heaves, or retching, red tongue, tender, deficient, rapid pulse | Counting pinetrees, Zach runs recreationally (on) Saturdays, since June generates countless dry zones |
direct rebellious qi downward | Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang / Clove & Persimmon Calyx Decoction (305) | Qin Jing-Ming (1702): Zheng Yin Mai Zhi - Pattern, Cause, Pulse and Treatment | C: ding xiang, C: shi di, D: sheng jiang, A: ren shen | Augments the qi, warms the middle burner, directs rebellious qi downward, and stops hiccough. Focus is on directing rebellious qi downward and warming the middle burner. | hiccough, belching or vomiting due to cold from deficiency of the ST | focal distention of the chest, stifling sensation in the epigastrium, hiccough, belching, or vomiting, pale tongue, white coat, submerged, slow pulse | don't examine sisters dead rabbit sitting (under) shady jasmine (bush) |
promote the movement of qi | Yue Ju Wan / Escape Constraint Pill (290) | Zhu Dan-Xi (1280-1358): Dan Xi Xin Fa - Teachings of Dan-Xi | D: cang zhu, D: chuan xiong, C: xiang fu, D: shan zhi zi, D: shen qu | Promotes the movement of qi and releases constraint. The focus is on unblocking the ascending and descending functions of the qi dynamic in the middle burner. | constraint due to stagnant qi | mild coughing w copious sputum, stifling sensation in the chest, fixed pain in the hypochondria, focal distention, stifling sensation in the abdomen, reduced appetite, indigestion, belching, vomiting, acid regurgitation | can't zenful countryroads criss cross forever seeing (as) zero zingaro still quagswag |