Formula Regulate Qi

Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng

木香顺气汤

Also known as:

Saussurea Regulate Qi Formula , BloatEase formula

Formula Composition

Mu Xiang
Mu Xiang
Hou Pu
Hou Pu
Qing Pi
Qing Pi
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
Rou Dou Kou
Rou Dou Kou
Yi Zhi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren
Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu
Ban Xia
Ban Xia
Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang
Wu Zhu Yu
Wu Zhu Yu
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Ze Xie
Ze Xie
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma
Chai Hu
Chai Hu
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoys
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Regulates Qi and unblocks the Middle Burner
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach and dries Dampness

Patterns Treated

Dampness obstructing the Middle Burner, Disharmony between Spleen and Stomach, Disharmony between Liver and Stomach, Qi Stagnation in the Middle Burner, Food Stagnation in the Stomach

Historical Origin

Clarification of Medicine

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng

Main Actions

Regulates Qi and unblocks the Middle Burner
Harmonizes the Stomach and dries Dampness

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Dampness obstructing the Middle Burner
  • Disharmony between Spleen and Stomach
  • Disharmony between Liver and Stomach
  • Qi Stagnation in the Middle Burner
  • Food Stagnation in the Stomach

Common Applications

Diaphragm distention Chest distension Abdominal distention Hypochondriac distention Epigastric pain Flank pain Nausea And Vomiting Poor appetite Incomplete Bowel Movements Functional Dyspepsia Gastritis

Ingredients in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng

Detailed information about each herb in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Mu Xiang
Mu Xiang

Costus roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Moves Qi and alleviates pain.
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Hou Pu
Hou Pu

Houpu Magnolia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried stem bark, root bark or branch bark
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Moves Qi, dries Dampness and disperses fullness.
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Qing Pi
Qing Pi

Green tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the young or immature fruits
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Strongly moves Qi, breaks Qi Stagnation and disperses accumulation
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Regulates Qi, dries Dampness and harmonizes the Middle Burner
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Rou Dou Kou
Rou Dou Kou

Nutmeg

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried kernel
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Warms the Stomach, strengthens the Spleen and dries the Dampness in the Middle Burner
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Yi Zhi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren

Sharp-leaf galangal fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Warms the Spleen
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Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu

Black atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used The dried rhizome
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Strenghens the Spleen, dries the Dampness and transforms the Phlegm
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Ban Xia
Ban Xia

Crow-dipper rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome and tuber
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Dries the Dampness and transforms Phlegm
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Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang

Dried ginger

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Disperses Cold and warms the Middle
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Wu Zhu Yu
Wu Zhu Yu

Evodia fruits

Temperature Hot
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried nearly ripe fruit
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Disperses Cold, warms the Middle and stops pain
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Drains Dampness via urination
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Ze Xie
Ze Xie

Water plantain

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried tuber
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Drains Dampness via urination
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Nourishes and harmonizes Blood. It also prevents the drying herbs of the formula from damaging Yin.
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Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma

Bugbane rhizomes

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Together with Chai Hu, it raises Yang Qi
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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng
Together with Sheng Ma, it raises Yang Qi
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

-Avoid in pregnancy -Use with caution in yin-deficient patients (those with dry mouth, hot palms/soles) as the formula is warm and drying in nature

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Mù Xiāng Shùn Qì Tāng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.