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Directional tendencies of medicinals

Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
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Ascend, Descend, Float, Sink

Directional tendencies of medicinals.

Summary

Herb movement tendencies—up/out vs down/in—tie to nature, flavor, processing.

Formulas

Key for cough, rebellion, sinking patterns; scent ≈ mild subjective cues.

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Qi regulation and lung qi tags.

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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.

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