Tan Xiang

Botanical Name: Santali Albi Lignum Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Acrid, Aromatic Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 2-5g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated when there is fire or significant yin xu.  Actions &...

Wu Yao

Botanical Name: Linderae Radix Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen, Bladder, Kidney Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb is acrid, warm, and drying, it can disperse the qi and deplete the...

Xiang Fu

Botanical Name: Cyperi Rhizoma Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Neutral Channels Entered: San Jiao, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 6-12g Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with qi xu and no stagnation, or in those with...

Zhi Ke

Zhi Qiao Botanical Name: Aurantii Fructus Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy. Actions &...

Zhi Shi

Botanical Name: Aurantii Fructus Immaturus Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Slightly Cold Channels Entered: Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy and in those with...

Qing Pi

Botanical Name: Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium Category: Regulate the Qi Taste: Bitter, Acrid Temperature: Warm Channels Entered: Stomach, Gallbladder, Liver Dosage: 3-9g Cautions & Contraindications: Because this herb fiercely consumes the qi, it should be...