Herbs that Regulate Qi

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What caution should be kept in mind when using Herbs that Regulate the Qi?

These herbs are sticky and cloying; they may cause digestion problems
These herbs are cold in temperature; they may damage the Spleen
These herbs are warm and drying; use caution in cases of yin deficiency
These herbs are toxic; contraindicated during pregnancy

Herbs that Regulate the Qi are warm, aromatic, and acrid. They are very drying in nature. Use caution with yin deficiency. Also, they disperse qi, so use caution in qi deficiency as well.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 510 [Q867]