Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior

Herbs that Release the Exterior Exterior-releasing herbs are those that release disorders lodged in the very superficial levels of the body.  Symptoms associated with the exterior are chills, fever, headache, stiff neck, and general muscle aches.  Sometimes sweating...

Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Functions of herbs to regulate the Qi Regulate, harmonize, or spread Qi to treat Qi stagnation, which can be caused by emotional disturbance, accumulation of internal cold, heat, water, phlegm, or food.  Qi stagnation can also occur with trauma or Blood stagnation. Qi...