Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Li Qi Tang - 理其汤 - Decoction For Regulating The Flow Of Qi

English: Decoction for Regulating the Flow of Qi
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum Chen Xiang 6g Promotes movement of Qi, descends Qi, regulates the Middle, dispels Cold, warms the Spleen and Stomach, stops vomiting and alleviates pain.
With Mu Xiang, for rebellious Middle Jiao Qi with belching, hiccup, nausea and vomiting, epigastric and abdominal distention, a stifling sensation in the epigastrium and diarrhea.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 6g Promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 6g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.
Thallus Eckloniae Kun Bu 15g Resolves Phlegm and softens areas of hardness.
Sargassum Hai Zao 15g Reduces Phlegm and softens areas of hardness.
With Kun Bu, for goiter and scrofula.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 9g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness, descends Qi and transforms Phlegm.
Haematitum Dai Zhe Shi 12g Calms the Liver and strongly descends rebellious Qi.

Formula Actions

  • Circulates Qi
  • Descends Qi
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Invigorates Blood circulation
  • Drains abscesses
  • Softens areas of hardness

Syndromes

  • Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Poor general condition
  • Emaciation
  • Lassitude
  • Chest distention
  • T: Dry and rigid
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Moderate, thready and forceless

Treats

  • Lymphatic metastasis of esophageal cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.