Chen Pi has the effects of regulating qi and strengthening the spleen (regulating qi and strengthening the spleen), and drying dampness and resolving phlegm (removing phlegm from the body with drugs that dry dampness). It can be used in the treatment of qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach, dampness obstruction in the epigastrium (abdomen), vomiting, hiccups, coughing with excessive phlegm, and chest paralysis (chest tightness and pain). Chenpi, with its bitter and pungent flavor and warm nature, belongs to the spleen and lung meridians. Pungent herbs can disperse and move, and enter the spleen to strengthen the spleen qi, so they can regulate qi and strengthen the spleen. Bitter medicines are mostly dry, therefore, Chen Pi has the function of drying dampness. Since phlegm (a pathological product formed by the impaired metabolism of water and fluid) is mostly used with warm medicines, Chen Pi is also a pungent and warm medicine. As Chen Pi is also pungent and warm, it can dry dampness and resolve phlegm. It can be used to treat abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea and other conditions caused by unfavorable qi in the middle jiao and congestion of phlegm-dampness. However, Chenpi is pungent, bitter and dry, and its warmth can help heat, so it should be used with caution for those who have solid internal heat and a red tongue with little fluid and yin deficiency. If you need to take this medicine, please do so under the supervision of a doctor.