| Pharmaceutical Latin |
Pin Yin |
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| Per. Citri Reticulatae |
Chen Pi |
Regulates Qi, adjusts the middle, improves the transportive function of the Spleen, relieves the diaphragm and descends Qi.
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| Rx. Bupleuri |
Chai Hu |
Resolves Shao Yang, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Bai Shao, for vertigo, dizziness, rib pain and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation. With Xiang Fu and Bai Shao, for pain and distention in the chest and flanks.
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| Rx. Chuanxiong |
Chuan Xiong |
Invigorates Blood, promotes Qi movement, moves Qi upward and alleviates headache pain.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis.
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| Fr. Aurantii |
Zhi Ke |
Moves Qi, disperses Heat and reduces distention and pressure.
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| Rx. Paeoniae Alba |
Bai Shao |
Nourishes the Blood, regulates menses, sedates Liver Yang, alleviates pain, preserves the Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei.
With Gan Cao, for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach.
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| Fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae |
Zhi Gan Cao |
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and harmonizes.
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| Rz. Cyperi |
Xiang Fu |
Regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation, alleviates pain and relieves depression.
With Chai Hu, for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
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