Chen Pi - 陈皮 - Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae

Properties: Pungent, bitter, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen and Lung
Extraordinary Vessels: Ren

Traditional Actions/Indications:

Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle and relieves the diaphragm
Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation with epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting
Relieves the symptoms of Gu Sydnrome while suppressing parasites (Fruehauf, 1998)
Chronic inflammatory disease (Fruehauf, 2015)
Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lung with coughing, a stifling sensation in the chest and/or diaphragm and copious, viscous sputum
Turbid Damp Obstructs the Middle with a stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal distention, anorexia, fatigue, loose stools and a thick, greasy tongue coat
Helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs
Tonic herbs causing Stagnation
Descends Qi
Qi Rebellion
Aids fasting
Mentioned in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing as part of the superior class of herbs which can, with protracted taking, remove foul breath, precipitate the Qi, and enable one to communicate with spirits. This may suggest it was part of supplementing the diet when engaging in an "avoiding grain" (Bigu 辟穀) fasting regime to cultivate life (Yangsheng 養生).

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.

Notable Constituents:

Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent with functions in fighting bacterial infections, detoxifying reactions, iron absorption and the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries. It cannot be produced or stored by humans and must be obtained in the diet.
Hesperidin
Glycoside form of hesperetin found in citrus fruits that is most commonly used for blood vessel conditions such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and poor circulation. Hesperetin also functions as an antioxidant and an antineoplastic agent.
Tangeretin
A pentamethoxyflavone with possible role as an antineoplastic agent.
Nobiletin
A methoxyflavone with possible role as an antineoplastic agent.
Narirutin
Disaccharide derivative of naringin with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action.
Naringin
Disaccharide derivative with antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory action.
Synephrine
Alkaloid similar to ephedrine that can increase heart rate and blood pressure through sympathomimesis and vasoconstriction. It is not generally a problem in traditional preparations but may be in concentrated extracts.
Rutin
A flavinoid with antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and anticarcinogenic properties. It has been used therapeutically to decrease capillary fragility but has low bioavailability due to poor absorption, high metabolism, and rapid excretion.

Appears in 145 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)

An Tai Zhu Gao (Foetus Quieting Plaster)
From: Rhymed Prose on Medical Principles and Applications (1870)

Ba Wei Dai Xia Fang (Eight Ingredient Formula for Vaginal Discharge)
From: Selected Formulas of Famous Physicians (1781)

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, White Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Bao Tai Zi Sheng Wan (Protect the Foetus and Aid Life Pill)
From: Extensive Notes on Medicine from the First Awakened Studio (1613)

Bu Huan Jin Zheng Qi San (Rectify the Qi Powder Worth More than Gold)
From: Simple Book of Formulas (1191) by Wang Shuo

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Cang Fu Dao Tan Tang (Atractylodes and Cyperus Decoction to Guide Out Phlegm)
From: Unknown

Chai Hu Qing Zao Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear Dryness)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke

Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to Soothe the Liver)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Chai Hu Zhi Jie Tang (Bupleurum, Bitter Orange and Platycodon Decoction)
From: Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang (1695) by Zhang Lu-Yu / Shi-Wan

Chai Ping Tang (Bupleurum and Calm the Stomach Decoction)
From: Enumeration of Formulas Omitted from the Inner Classic (Song dynasty)

Chong He Tang (Flush and Harmonise Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Chu Shi Wei Ling Tang (Eliminate Dampness by Combining Calm the Stomach and Five Ingredient Powder with Poria)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Da An Wan (Great Tranquility Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Da Ban Xia Tang (Great Pinellia Decoction)
From: Wan Family's Excellent Remedies Beneficial to Mankind by Wan Biao (1520)

Da He Zhong Yin (Major Harmonise the Middle Drink)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Dan Shen Shi Hu Jiu (Salvia and Dendrobium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Dian Kuang Meng Xing Tang (Decoction to Wake from the Nightmare of Insanity)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Dong Gua Fu Ling Fei Pang Yu (Winter Melon and Poria Obesity Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Er Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (Second Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Er Zhu Tang (Dual Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Er Hao Fang (Second Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)

Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Yi Hao Fang (First Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)

Feng Xiao Tang (Separate and Reduce Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Fu Ling Yin (Poria Drink)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gou Teng San (Uncaria Powder)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (1132) by Xu Shu-Wei

Gua Lou Zhi Shi Tang (Trichosanthes Fruit and Unripe Bitter Orange Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang (Sweet Wormwood and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

He Ren Yin (Fleeceflower Root and Ginseng Drink)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Hua Gai San (Canopy Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Hua Gan Jian Tang (Transform the Liver Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Hua Tan Xiao He Wan (Transform Phlegm and Reduce Nodules Pill)
From: Treatment Strategies and Formulas in Chinese Medicine (1975) by Ai Ru-Di

Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction with Coptis)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)

Hui Chun Dan (Special Pill to Restore Life)
From: Medicinal Teachings from the Respectfully Decorated Hall (late 18th Century)

Hui Fu Qi Fei Pi Xu Fang (Convalescent Stage Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Revive the Yang in Emergencies Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Huo Ming Yin (Revitalise Life Decoction)
From: Herbal Prescriptions from Jiantai Clinic (1981) by Chang Wei-Yen

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Patchouli/Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Huo Xue Zhi Tong Tang (Invigorate Blood and Stop Pain)
From: Traumatology and Orthopaedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2002) by Huang Guicheng (editor)

Ji Ming San (Powder to take at Cock's Crow)
From: Effective Medical Formulas Arranged by Category by Master Zhu (1266)

Jia Jian Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Modified Tonify the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Jia Jian Su He Tang (Modified Perilla and Menthol Decoction)
From: New Methods for the Treatment of Gu Syndrome by Lu Shunde (Qing Dynasty)

Jia Wei Er Chen Tang (Augmented Two-Aged [Herb] Decotion)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Jia Wei Sheng Jiang Li Zhong Tang (Modified Regulate the Middle with Fresh Ginger Decoction)
From: Wan Family's Excellent Remedies Beneficial to Mankind by Wan Biao (1520)

Jia Wei Xiang Su San (Augmented Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Jia Wei Xiao Xian Xiong Tang (Augmented Minor Decoction [for Pathogens] Stuck in the Chest)
From: Bases of Medicine (1861) by Shi Shou-Tang

Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Jiang Qi Hua Tan Tang (Direct Qi Downward and Transform Phlegm Decoction)
From: Systematic Instructions on Medicine (1534)

Jie Gan Jian (Resolve the Liver Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin (Seven Treasure Drink to Check Malarial Disorders)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Jin Huang San/Gao (Golden Yellow Powder / Plaster)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Jin Shui Liu Jun Jian (Six Gentlemen of Metal and Water Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ju Pi Tang (Tangerine Peel Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ju Xing Wan (Tangerine and Apricot Pill)
From: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345)

Liu An Jian (Serene Six Decotion)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Ma Huang Deng Shi Wei San (Ephedra Pill with Ten Ingredients)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)

Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Mu Xiang Ren Shen Gan Jiang Zhi Zhu Wan (Auklandia, Ginseng, Fresh Ginger, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Pai Qi Yin (Discharge Gas Drink)
From: Practical Established Formulas (1761)

Pi Shen Liang Zhu Jiu (Spleen and Kidney Dual Assisting Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Ping Wei San (Calm the Stomach Powder)
From: Concise Formulas to Aid the Multitudes (1051)

Qi Pi Wan (Open the Spleen Pill)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qi Pi Yin (Seven Peel Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (Lung Clearing and Detoxifying Decotion)
From: Traditional Chinese Medicine: an effective treatment for 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) by Du et al. (2020)

Qing Fei Tang (Clear the Lung Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
From: Investigations of Medical Formulas (1584)

Qing Shi Hua Tan Tang (Clear Dampness and Transform Phlegm Decoction)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Aetiologies (1174)

Run Zao Shen Shi Tang (Moisten Dryness and Leech Out Dampness Decoction)
From: Bases of Medicine (1861) by Shi Shou-Tang

San Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (Third Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Shen Mi Tang (Mysterious Decoction)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Drink)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Shi Shen Tang (Ten Miracle Decoction)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang (Ten Ingredient Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Shi Wei Xiang Ru Yin (Ten Ingredient Drink with Mosla)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang (Relax the Channels and Invigorate the Blood decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Shu Tai Yin (Bind Foetus Drink)
From: Medical Cases of Wang Mengying by Wang Shixiong (Wang Mengying) (Qing Dynasty)

Si Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (Fourth Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Sou Feng San (Searching Wind Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

Tiao Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Regulate the Middle to Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhoea)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Wei Ling Tang (Calm the Stomach and Poria Decoction)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Wen Dan Jia Ban Xia Chai Hu Tang (Warm Gallbladder plus Pinellia and Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Xu Ming Yi Lei An by Wei Zhixiu (1863)

Wen Dan Qu Zhu Ru Tang (Warm Gallbladder minus Bamboo Decoction)
From: Gu Jin Yi An An by Yu Zhen (1778)

Wen Dan Tang (Warm Gallbladder Decoction)
From: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Etiologies by Chen Yan (1174)

Wu Ji San (Five Accumulations Powder)
From: Secret Formulas to Manage Trauma and Reconnect Fractures Received from an Immortal (c. 846)

Wu Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (Fifth Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Wu Pi San (Five Peel Powder)
From: Treasury Classic (4th century) by Hua Tuo

Wu Ren Wan (Five Seed Pill)
From: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345)

Wu Shi Cha (High Noon Tea)
From: Experienced Internal and External Prescriptions for All Diseases by Anonymous (1820)

Wu Yao Shun Qi San (Lindera Powder to Smooth the Flow of Qi)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction )
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court

Xia Ku Cao Gao (Prunella Syrup)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Immortals' Formula for Sustaining Life)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th century) by Bi Li-Zhai

Xiang Bei Yang Rong Tang (Cyperus and Fritillaria Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xiang Sha Jiu (Auklandia and Amomum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen with Auklandia and Amomum)
From: Discussion of Famous Physicians' Formulas Past and Present (1675)

Xiang Sha Ping Wei San (Cyperus and Amomum Calm the Stomach Powder)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xiang Sha Ping Wei San (Auklandia and Amomum Calm the Stomach Powder)
From: Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (1794)

Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang (Nourish the Stomach Decoction with Auklandia and Amomum)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Xiang Su Cong Chi Tang (Cyperus, Perilla Leaf, Scallion and Prepared Soybean Deoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xiao He Zhong Yin (Minor Harmonise the Middle Drink)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Xiao Ru Wan (Reduce Infantile Stagnation Pill)
From: Comprehensive and Subtle Discussion of Children's Health (1156)

Xin Zhi Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Newly Formulated Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xing Qian Cong Chi Tang (Apricot Kernel, Peucedanum, Spring Onion and Chinese Garlic Decoction)
From: Revised and Expanded Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogen Diseases (1907) by He Lian-Chen

Xing Ren Hua Shi Tang (Apricot Kernal and Talcum Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xing Su San (Apricot Kernal and Perilla Leaf Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xiong Gui Tiao Xue Yin (Chuanxiong and Tangkuei Drink to Regulate the Blood)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia (Restrain the Liver Powder with Orange Peel and Pinellia)
From: Unknown, common modification of Yi Gan San used in Japan.

Yi Huang San (Benefit the Yellow Powder)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Yi Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (First Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yi Qi Qing Jin Tang (Augment the Qi and Clear the Metal Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Yin Chen Fu Zi Gan Jiang Tang (Virgate Wormwood, Aconite Accessory Root and Ginger Decoction)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)

Zha Qu Ping Wei San (Hawthorn and Medicated Leaven Powder to Calm the Stomach)
From: Pathodynamics and Treatment Strategies in Chinese Medicine (1988)

Zhen Ren Huo Ming Yin (True Man's Decoction to Revitalise Life)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Zhi Sou San (Stop Coughing Powder)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Zhi Zhong Wan (Treat the Middle Pill)
From: Simple Formulas for Health (1905)

Zhong He Tang (Even-Handed Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Zhu Ru Wen Dan Tang (Bamboo Decoction to Warm the Gallbladder)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zhu Ru Wen Dan Tang (Warm Gallbladder with Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
From: Xu Ming Yi Lei An by Wei Zhixiu (1863)

Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich Yin and Direct Fire Downward)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Zong Qi Han Shi Yu Fei Fang (Mid-Stage Cold-Damp Lung Stagnation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)

Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

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Individual Herbs Notebook

陈 皮  Chen Pi

Pharmaceutical: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Taxonomy: Citrus spp.

Other names: Aged Tangerine Peel

Category: Herbs that Regulate Qi

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