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Qing Pi / Tangerine (unripened) Peel

Taste: Bitter, Acrid • Temperature: Warm • Category: Regulate Qi • Sub Category:
Dosage 3-9g	Actions 1. Spreads the Liver qi & breaks up stagnant qi: for constrained Liver qi patterns with such symptoms as distention & pain in the chest, breast, or hypochondriac regions, or hernial pain. 2. Dissipates clumps & 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 stagantion, & for masses when stagnant qi progresss to blood stasis. 3. Dries dampness & transforms phlegm: for phlegm dampness with malarial disorders. Especially useful for breast abscesses with this etiology. 4. Recently used for raising blood pressure.	Meridians Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach	Cautions Use with caution in cases of qi deficiency.

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