State/School

California License Exam, Pacific College Comps

Pharm Name

Citri reticulatae viride Pericarpium

Common Name

Tangerine Green Rind

Category

Regulate the Qi

Ingredients

Taste

Bitter, Acrid

Pao Zhi

Vinegar-fried to guide its actions into the Liver channel, enhancing its ability to dredge & break up constrained Liver qi.

Temperature

Warm

Action / Indication

1. Spreads the Liver qi and breaks up stagnant qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns with such symptoms as distention and pain in the chest, breast, or hypochondriac regions, or bulging disorder pain.
2. Dissipates clumps and reduces stagnation: for food stagnation with accumulation which manifests as pain, distention, or a stifling sensation in the epigastrium. Often used for rather severe food stagnation, and for masses when stagnant qi progresses to blood stasis.

Treatment Principles

Spreads Liver Qi
Dispels Qi Stagnation
Eliminates Clumps and Relieves Stagnation
Dries Dampness 

Contraindication

This herb is most appropriate for patients with excess conditions. Use short-term only. Contraindicated with qi deficiency and general weakness.

Dosages

3-9g. This herb is very strong when used raw. Vinegar-fry for a milder effect.

Meridians

LV, GB, ST

Tom's Comment

1. Qing Pi is a pungent moving herb that has the ability to Break Qi (Po Qi). It is important to exercise caution in deficiency patients.
2. Qing Pi addresses stagnation in the Liver channel. Often is included in breast abscess, hernia, and gynecological formulations.

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