Regulate the Qi

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  • Chuan Lian Zi (Prepared)

    Chuan Lian Zi (Prepared) (Fructus Toosendan)
    Properties: bitter, cold, slightly toxic
    Channels: Liver, Small Intestine, Stomach, Bladder
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain. Be aware that it can make loose stool worse. Good for intestinal parasites.
    Additional Notes: We only dispense the prepared form. We prepare our Chuan Lian Zi with vinegar which helps negate its effect on loose stools, while also increasing its pain-stopping ability.

  • Da Fu Pi

    Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae)
    Properties: acrid, slightly warm
    Channels: Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for fluid retention and abdominal bloating. Promotes ovulation.

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  • Fo Shou

    Fo Shou (Fructus Citri sarcodactylis)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, slightly warm
    Channels: Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for cutting phlegm to settle Stomach and stop cough.

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  • Gan Song

    Gan Song (Radix Et Rhizoma Nardostachydis)
    Properties: acrid, sweet, warm
    Channels: Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for awakening the appetite.

  • Ju He

    Ju He (Semen Citri reticulatae)
    Properties: bitter, neutral
    Channels: Unknown
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for lumps and cysts (e.g. breasts and ovaries).

  • Ju Hong

    Ju Hong (Exocarpium Citri reticulatae rubrum)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
    Channels: Lungs, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for coughs.

  • Li Zhi he

    Li Zhi He (Semen Litchi)
    Properties: sweet, astringent, warm
    Channels: Liver, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for pain, and for lumps and cysts (e.g. testicles, breasts and ovaries).

  • Mei Gui Hua

    Mei Gui Hua (Flos Rosae rugosae)
    Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm, aromatic
    Channels: Liver, Spleen
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also gently harmonizes blood and relieves constraint (i.e depression) especially in conjunction with Yu Jin.

  • Mu Xiang (Raw)

    Mu Xiang (Raw) (Radix Auklandiae)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
    Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain.
    Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer a prepared form for use when there is loose stool. If you would like the prepared form, please select Mu Xiang (Wei) from the herbs list.

  • Mu Xiang (Wei)

    Mu Xiang (Wei) (Radix Auklandiae)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
    Channels: Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for abdominal pain.
    Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Mu Xiang by dusting it with glutinous rice flour and then dry-frying. Use our prepared Mu Xiang when there is loose stool. If you desire the raw form, please select Mu Xiang (Raw) from the herbs list.

  • Qing Pi

    Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viride)
    Properties: bitter, acrid, warm
    Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for breast distention and lumps.

  • Shi Di

    Shi Di (Calyx Kaki)
    Properties: bitter, astringent, neutral
    Channels: Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for burping, belching and hiccups.

  • Tan Xiang

    Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali)
    Properties: acrid, warm, Aromatic
    Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for throat obstruction from qi blockage.

  • Wu Yao

    Wu Yao (Radix Linderae)
    Properties: acrid, warm
    Channels: Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also warms Kidneys, good for low abdominal pain especially if cold, and for pain from hernia.

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  • Xiang Fu (Raw)

    Xiang Fu (Raw) (Rhizoma Cyperi)
    Properties: acrid, slightly warm, slightly sweet, neutral
    Channels: Liver, San Jiao, Spleen
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also important for gynaecological qi obstruction.
    Additional Notes: This is the raw form. We also offer Xiang Fu prepared with wine, vinegar, honey and ginger to make Si Zhi Xiang Fu (four-prepared Xiang Fu) which assists its effects in moving qi, opening the San Jiao and stopping pain.
    If prepared Xiang Fu is desired please select Xiang Fu (Zhi) from the herbs list.

  • Xiang Fu (Zhi)

    Xiang Fu (Zhi) (Rhizoma Cyperi)
    Properties: acrid, slightly warm, slightly sweet, neutral
    Channels: Liver, San Jiao, Spleen
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also important for gynaecological qi obstruction.
    Additional Notes: This is the prepared form. We prepare our Xiang Fu with wine, vinegar, honey and ginger to make Si Zhi Xiang Fu (four-prepared Xiang Fu) to assist its effects in moving qi, opening the San Jiao and stopping pain.
    If unprepared Xiang Fu is desired please select Xiang Fu (Raw) from the herbs list.

  • Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao)

    Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao) (Fructus Foeniculi)
    Properties: acrid, warm
    Channels: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Harmonizes the middle, warms Liver and Kidneys, regulates and moves the qi. Therefore it is good for bloating and pain especially along the Liver channel in the lower abdomen, also treats bulging and hernia-like disorders.
    Additional Notes: This is the dry-fried form. Dry-frying Xiao Hui Xiang enhances its ability to warm and protect digestion. If you would prefer raw please select Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw) from the herbs list. Small doses (3-5g) are usually sufficient and more comfortable.

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  • Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw)

    Xiao Hui Xiang (Raw) (Fructus Foeniculi)
    Properties: acrid, warm
    Channels: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Harmonizes the middle, warms Liver and Kidneys, regulates and moves the qi. Therefore it is good for bloating and pain especially along the Liver channel in the lower abdomen, also treats bulging and hernia-like disorders.
    Additional Notes: This is the raw version. We most commonly dispense dry fried Xiao Hui Xiang. Dry-frying enhances the herbs ability to warm and protect digestion. If you would prefer our dry fried please select Xiao Hui Xiang (Chao) in the herbs list. Small doses (3-5g) are usually sufficient and more comfortable.

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  • Xie Bai

    Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii)
    Properties: acrid, bitter, warm
    Channels: Large Intestine, Lungs, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for chest pain and tenesmus and unblocking congealed constraint.

  • Zhi Ke

    Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii)
    Properties: bitter, cool
    Channels: Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for prolapse in doses of 20+ grams.

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  • Zhi Shi

    Zhi Shi (Fructus immaturus Aurantii)
    Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
    Channels: Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for lower abdominal obstructions.

  • Zhii Ke

    Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii)
    Properties: bitter, cool
    Channels: Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also good for prolapse in doses of 20+ grams.

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  • Zi Su Geng

    Zi Su Geng (Caulis Perillae)
    Properties: acrid, sweet, slightly warm, aromatic
    Channels: Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
    Key Characteristics: Moves qi, also a fetal calmer.

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