✵The TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Classifications of Herbs:Herbs Regulating the Flow of Qi.
Introduction: Herbs Regulating the Flow of Qi: also known as Qi-regulating herbs, an agent or substance that regulates the activity of Qi to treat Qi stagnation or adverse Qi flow, also known as Qi-moving herbs.
Qi-regulating herbs mostly are warm in nature, pungent, bitter in flavor, have aromatic scent, and have functions of regulating Qi flow, smooth Qi stagnation, calm the adverse-rising Qi. Qi-regulating herbs are used for Qi stagnation of spleen and stomach, abdominal fullness and distention with pains, Qi stagnation in chest, obstruction of Qi in chest with pains, stasis of liver Qi, distending pain in hypochondrium, breast distending pain, lump and mass in breast, colic, irregular menstruation, stomach Qi upward reversal, vomiting and belching, etc. Qi-regulating herbs are mostly warm and drying in nature, warm in flavor, easily exhaust Qi and hurt Yin, should not be used at big dosage for those with Qi deficiency and Yin insufficiency.
Representative herbs of this kind are Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (Chén Pí), Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride (Qīng Pí), Semen Citri Reticulatae (Jú Hé), and other herbs including Exocarpium Citri Rubrum(Jú Hóng), Fructus Aurantii (Zhǐ Ké), Caulis Perillae (Zǐ Sū Gěnɡ), Rhizoma Cyperi (Xiānɡ Fù), Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis (Fó Shǒu), Fructus Citri (Xiānɡ Yuán), Radix Linderae (Wū Yào), Semen Aesculi (Suō Luó Zǐ), Aspongopus(Stink-bug, Jiǔ Xiānɡ Chónɡ), Flos Mume (Méi Huā), Rose flower (Méi Gui Huā), Fructus Aurantii Immaturus (Zhǐ Shí), Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni (Xiè Bái), Semen Litchi (Lì Zhī Hé), Calyx Kaki (Shì Dì), Fructus Toosendan (Chuān Liàn Zǐ), etc. Among above herbs, Rose flower (Méi Gui Huā) is introduced in Popular Herbs.
✵Till January 1st, 2024, there are totally [18] kinds of common TCM herbs, [23] kinds of related plant species, [1] kind of related insect species, are recorded in this category. These Herbs Regulating the Flow of Qi are briefly introduced separately:
Brief Introduction: The herb Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae is the dried ripe pericarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck(family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, invigorate the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm in the treatment of Qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach, and cough with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Dried Tangerine Peel, Chén Pí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride is the dried green unripe exocarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, soothe the liver, and remove stagnation for the treatment of liver Qi stagnation and food retention. The herb is commonly known as Green Tangerine Peel, Qīng Pí.
Semen Citri Reticulatae (Tangerine Seed).
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Citri Reticulatae is the dried ripe seed of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties(family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, dissipate nodulation and alleviate pain for the treatment of hernial pain, nodules in the breast, and swelling and pain of the testis. The herb is commonly known as Tangerine Seed, Jú Hé.
Exocarpium Citri Rubrum (Red Tangerine Peel).
Brief Introduction: The herb Exocarpium Citri Rubrum is the dried exocarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties(family Rutaceae), used in the same way as dried tangerine peel, with stronger action. The herb is commonly known as Red Tangerine Peel, Jú Hóng.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Aurantii Immaturus is the dried small immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L and its cultivated varieties or Citrus sinensis Osbeck with a diameter under 2.5 cm(family Rutaceae), used for treating dyspepsia, constipation and abdominal distension due to food stagnation, and served in large doses for treating visceroptosis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Immature Orange Fruit, Zhǐ Shí.
Fructus Aurantii (Orange Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Aurantii is the dried immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis Osbeck with a diameter between 3~5 cm(family Rutaceae), used in the same way as immature orange fruit, with a milder effect. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Aurantii, Orange Fruit, Bitter Orange, Zhǐ Ké.
Caulis Perillae (Perilla Stem).
Brief Introduction: The herb Caulis Perillae is the dried stem of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt., or Perilla furtescens (L.) Britt.var.purpurascens (Hayata ) H.W.Li (family Labiatae), used to regulate the flow of Qi, relieve pain and calm the fetus for the treatment of stuffiness in the chest, epigastric pain, eructation, vomiting and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Perillae, Perilla Stem, Zǐ Sū Gěnɡ.
Rhizoma Cyperi (Nutgrass Galingale Rhizome).
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Cyperi is the dried tuber of Cyperus rotundus L (family Cyperaceae), used to soothe liver Qi, regulate menstruation and alleviate pain for treating chest and abdominal distension with pain, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cyperi, Nutgrass Galingale Rhizome, Xiānɡ Fù.
Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis (Finger Citron).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis is the dried fruit of Citrus medica L.var.sarcodactylis (Noot.) Swingle (family Rutaceae), used to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, harmonize the middle, resolve damp and phlegm for the treatment of Qi stagnation in the liver or disharmony between the spleen and stomach, as well as chronic cough with profuse expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis, Finger Citron, Fó Shǒu.
Fructus Citri (Citron Fruit).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Citri is the dried ripe fruit of Citrus medica L., or Citrus wilsonii Tanaka(family Rutaceae), used to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and resolve phlegm for the treatment of gastric distension with pain and fullness sensation in the chest, as well as cough with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Citri, Citron Fruit, Xiānɡ Yuán.
Radix Linderae (Combined Spicebush Root).
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Linderae is the dried tuberous root of Lindera aggregata (Sims.) Kosterm (family Lauraceae), used to move Qi, alleviate pain, warm the kidney and dispel cold for relieving distension and pain in the lower abdomen, frequent micturition, and enuresis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Linderae, Combined Spicebush Root, Wū Yào.
Semen Aesculi (Buckeye Seed).
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Aesculi is the dried ripe seed of Aesculus chinensis Bunge., Aesculus chinensis Bunge var. chekiangensis (Hu et Fang) Fang., or Aesculus wilsonii Rehd (family Hippocastanaceae), used to regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach and alleviate pain for relieving distension and stuffiness in the chest and abdomen, and especially gastralgia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Aesculi, Buckeye Seed, Chinese Buckeye Seed, Wilsom Buckeye Seed, Suō Luó Zǐ.
Aspongopus (Stink-bug).
Brief Introduction: The herb Aspongopus(Stink-bug) is the dried body of Aspongopus chinensis Dallas (family Pentatomidae), used to (1).to regulate Qi and alleviate pain for treating epigastric distension and pain, and (2).to invigorate the kidney for treating impotence and lumbago. The herb is commonly known as Aspongopus, Stink-bug, Jiǔ Xiānɡ Chónɡ.
Flos Mume (Plum Flower).
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Mume is the dried flower-bud of Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc (family Rosaceae), used to regulate Qi, ease the mind and resolve phlegm for treating depression, fidgetiness, hypochondriac, and epigastric pain, and globus hystericus. The herb is commonly known as Flos Mume, Plum Flower, Méi Huā.
Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni (Longstamen Onion).
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni is the dried bulb of Allium macrostemon Bunge., or Allium chinense G. Don (family Liliaceae), used to unblock and regulate Yang-Qi and remove stagnation in the treatment of angina pectoris with stuffiness sensation in the chest, and also for treating tenesmus in cases of dysentery. The herb is also known as Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni, Longstamen Onion, Longstamen Onion Bulb, Xiè Bái.
Semen Litchi (Lychee Seed).
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Litchi is the dried ripe seed of Litchi chinensis Sonn (family Sapindaceae), used to move Qi, dissipate nodulation, disperse cold and alleviate pain for treating hernial pain, dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal distension with pain, and swelling and pain of the testis. The herb is commonly known as Semen Litchi, Lychee Seed, Lì Zhī Hé.
Calyx Kaki (Persimmon Calyx).
Brief Introduction: The herb Calyx Kaki is the dried persistent calyx of Diospyros kaki Thunb (family Ebenaceae), used to direct Qi downward for stopping hiccups. The herb is commonly known as Calyx Kaki, Persimmon Calyx, Shì Dì.
Fructus Toosendan (Szechwan Chinaberry).
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Toosendan is the dried ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc (family Meliaceae), used (1).to move Qi for relieving hypochondriac, epigastric and abdominal pain, and (2).to kill parasitic worms in cases of enterobiasis and scabies. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Toosendan, Szechwan Chinaberry, Szechwan Chinaberry Fruit, Chuān Liàn Zǐ.
✵The TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbalism is also known as pharmaceutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or Chinese pharmaceutics, is the branch of health science dealing with the preparation, dispensing, and proper utilization of Chinese herbs. It is majorly composed of Introduction of Chinese Medicinals, Classification of Chinese Herbs, Formulas, and Patent medicines.
Introduction: Herbs Regulating the Flow of Qi: also known as Qi-regulating herbs, an agent or substance that regulates the activity of Qi to treat Qi stagnation or adverse Qi flow, also known as Qi-moving herbs.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae is the dried ripe pericarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck(family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, invigorate the spleen, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm in the treatment of Qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach, and cough with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Dried Tangerine Peel, Chén Pí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride is the dried green unripe exocarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck (family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, soothe the liver, and remove stagnation for the treatment of liver Qi stagnation and food retention. The herb is commonly known as Green Tangerine Peel, Qīng Pí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Citri Reticulatae is the dried ripe seed of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties(family Rutaceae), used to regulate Qi, dissipate nodulation and alleviate pain for the treatment of hernial pain, nodules in the breast, and swelling and pain of the testis. The herb is commonly known as Tangerine Seed, Jú Hé.
Brief Introduction: The herb Exocarpium Citri Rubrum is the dried exocarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivated varieties(family Rutaceae), used in the same way as dried tangerine peel, with stronger action. The herb is commonly known as Red Tangerine Peel, Jú Hóng.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Aurantii Immaturus is the dried small immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L and its cultivated varieties or Citrus sinensis Osbeck with a diameter under 2.5 cm(family Rutaceae), used for treating dyspepsia, constipation and abdominal distension due to food stagnation, and served in large doses for treating visceroptosis. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Immature Orange Fruit, Zhǐ Shí.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Aurantii is the dried immature fruit of Citrus aurantium L and its cultivated varieties Citrus sinensis Osbeck with a diameter between 3~5 cm(family Rutaceae), used in the same way as immature orange fruit, with a milder effect. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Aurantii, Orange Fruit, Bitter Orange, Zhǐ Ké.
Brief Introduction: The herb Caulis Perillae is the dried stem of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt., or Perilla furtescens (L.) Britt.var.purpurascens (Hayata ) H.W.Li (family Labiatae), used to regulate the flow of Qi, relieve pain and calm the fetus for the treatment of stuffiness in the chest, epigastric pain, eructation, vomiting and threatened abortion. The herb is commonly known as Caulis Perillae, Perilla Stem, Zǐ Sū Gěnɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Rhizoma Cyperi is the dried tuber of Cyperus rotundus L (family Cyperaceae), used to soothe liver Qi, regulate menstruation and alleviate pain for treating chest and abdominal distension with pain, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea. The herb is commonly known as Rhizoma Cyperi, Nutgrass Galingale Rhizome, Xiānɡ Fù.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis is the dried fruit of Citrus medica L.var.sarcodactylis (Noot.) Swingle (family Rutaceae), used to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, harmonize the middle, resolve damp and phlegm for the treatment of Qi stagnation in the liver or disharmony between the spleen and stomach, as well as chronic cough with profuse expectoration. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Citri Sarcodactylis, Finger Citron, Fó Shǒu.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Citri is the dried ripe fruit of Citrus medica L., or Citrus wilsonii Tanaka(family Rutaceae), used to soothe the liver, regulate Qi, and resolve phlegm for the treatment of gastric distension with pain and fullness sensation in the chest, as well as cough with profuse phlegm. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Citri, Citron Fruit, Xiānɡ Yuán.
Brief Introduction: The herb Radix Linderae is the dried tuberous root of Lindera aggregata (Sims.) Kosterm (family Lauraceae), used to move Qi, alleviate pain, warm the kidney and dispel cold for relieving distension and pain in the lower abdomen, frequent micturition, and enuresis. The herb is commonly known as Radix Linderae, Combined Spicebush Root, Wū Yào.
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Aesculi is the dried ripe seed of Aesculus chinensis Bunge., Aesculus chinensis Bunge var. chekiangensis (Hu et Fang) Fang., or Aesculus wilsonii Rehd (family Hippocastanaceae), used to regulate Qi, harmonize the stomach and alleviate pain for relieving distension and stuffiness in the chest and abdomen, and especially gastralgia. The herb is commonly known as Semen Aesculi, Buckeye Seed, Chinese Buckeye Seed, Wilsom Buckeye Seed, Suō Luó Zǐ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Aspongopus(Stink-bug) is the dried body of Aspongopus chinensis Dallas (family Pentatomidae), used to (1).to regulate Qi and alleviate pain for treating epigastric distension and pain, and (2).to invigorate the kidney for treating impotence and lumbago. The herb is commonly known as Aspongopus, Stink-bug, Jiǔ Xiānɡ Chónɡ.
Brief Introduction: The herb Flos Mume is the dried flower-bud of Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc (family Rosaceae), used to regulate Qi, ease the mind and resolve phlegm for treating depression, fidgetiness, hypochondriac, and epigastric pain, and globus hystericus. The herb is commonly known as Flos Mume, Plum Flower, Méi Huā.
Brief Introduction: The herb Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni is the dried bulb of Allium macrostemon Bunge., or Allium chinense G. Don (family Liliaceae), used to unblock and regulate Yang-Qi and remove stagnation in the treatment of angina pectoris with stuffiness sensation in the chest, and also for treating tenesmus in cases of dysentery. The herb is also known as Bulbus Allii Macrostemoni, Longstamen Onion, Longstamen Onion Bulb, Xiè Bái.
Brief Introduction: The herb Semen Litchi is the dried ripe seed of Litchi chinensis Sonn (family Sapindaceae), used to move Qi, dissipate nodulation, disperse cold and alleviate pain for treating hernial pain, dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal distension with pain, and swelling and pain of the testis. The herb is commonly known as Semen Litchi, Lychee Seed, Lì Zhī Hé.
Brief Introduction: The herb Calyx Kaki is the dried persistent calyx of Diospyros kaki Thunb (family Ebenaceae), used to direct Qi downward for stopping hiccups. The herb is commonly known as Calyx Kaki, Persimmon Calyx, Shì Dì.
Brief Introduction: The herb Fructus Toosendan is the dried ripe fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc (family Meliaceae), used (1).to move Qi for relieving hypochondriac, epigastric and abdominal pain, and (2).to kill parasitic worms in cases of enterobiasis and scabies. The herb is commonly known as Fructus Toosendan, Szechwan Chinaberry, Szechwan Chinaberry Fruit, Chuān Liàn Zǐ.
