Keyword Concepts

Nature summarizes cold/hot/warm/cool/neutral; flavor maps to acrid, bitter, sweet, salty, sour. Aromatic herbs often read as acrid-aromatic—always pair with pattern context.

• Four qi: cool/cold clears; warm/hot activates; aromatics often reach outward.
• Five flavors: acrid disperses; bitter drains; sweet harmonizes.
• Same flavor, different qi steers actions differently—tags are pointers, not prescriptions.

Educational visuals only; not individual medical advice.

Tropism suggests which organ/meridian clusters an herb favors—Spleen/Stomach for middle-burner damp, Lung for diffusion & orifices, Liver for constraint, etc.

• Organs as maps: not a dose guide by itself.
• Aroma routes: inhalation/topical differs from decoctions.
• Deep dive: read each herb’s “Nature & meridians” block.

Professional guidance for pregnancy, lactation, polypharmacy.

Blood-moving actions address stasis patterns in classical texts. Aroma rituals usually support relaxation, not strong interior blood-breaking formulas.

• Interior use: needs licensed pattern differentiation.
• Topical/aroma: dilution, modest duration, ventilation.
• Caution: pregnancy, bleeding risk, anticoagulants.

Emergent cardio/neuro events are emergencies—not aroma-first.

Calming spans nourishing heart blood versus heavy mineral anchoring. Aromatherapy favors mild floral/resinous cues plus sleep hygiene.

• Nourish vs anchor: mineral-heavy strategies aren’t DIY diffuse defaults.
• Diffuse wisely: short sessions, ventilate, watch sensitivities.
• Tag surf: follow “Calming” and related herbs in the wiki graph.

Chronic insomnia/mood disorders need clinicians.

Qi regulation targets stagnation patterns—distention, sighing, epigastric stuffiness. Many aromatics assist gentle qi movement with breathwork.

• Liver constraint overlap: often co-taught with soothing Liver qi.
• Aroma dosing: lighter, intermittent sessions.
• Caution: sinking qi deficiency / yin-fire patterns need care with acrid dispersal.

Red-flag pain needs diagnosis, not only aroma.

Exterior-releasing strategies address early-stage exterior patterns. Many aromatics feel acrid-dispersing, but home diffusion is comfort-tier, not a replica of strong diaphoretic formulas.

• Warm vs cool: opposite vectors—read entries separately.
• Self-care limits: febrile illness needs medical assessment when severe.
• Deficiency sweats: avoid aggressive diaphoretic metaphors at home.

High fever, chest pain, dyspnea—seek urgent care.

Aromatic damp-transforming herbs awaken Spleen yang and cut turbid damp—middle-burner heaviness, poor appetite, sticky mouthfeel in textbook language.

• Classics: agastache, eupatorium, amomum families show up often.
• Holistic care: ventilation, diet, hydration matter alongside scent.
• Caution: yin-fluid shortage / stomach fire—avoid long warm-dry incense.

Chronic GI distress needs medical workups.

Heat-clearing spans excess fire, deficiency heat, damp-heat shells. Bitter/cold herbs dominate internally; aromatics may feel “brightening” ambiently but aren’t antibiotics.

• Layers: qi-level vs nutrient/blood heat differ.
• Stomach sensitivity: bitter-cold strategies need clinician oversight.
• Explore tags: intersect heat terms in the wiki graph.

Sustained high fever or sepsis signs—urgent medical care.