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Abdominal Mass – Blood Stasis Stagnated in the interior
Hard, immovable and painful masses in the abdomen, dark and withered complexion, feeling cold, amenorrhoea, painful periods.
Tongue: Purple. Pulse: Choppy. This is a condition of severe and chronic stasis of Blood with obvious masses. The dark and withered complexion reflects stasis of Blood and the cold feeling is due not to internal Cold, but to poor circulation of Blood.
[34]
purple
choppy
Eliminate blood stasis, soften hardness, dissolve masses, regulate Spleen and Stomach.
GB34, Ren6, SP4, PC6, SP10, BL17, ST29, LV3, SP6, LV8, ST36, BL20. (LV-8, ST-36 and BL-20 which should be reinforced.) With an underlying Qi deficiency, add Ren4, Ren8, BL23, KI3, LU7 and KI6. Moxa should be used on Ren4, Ren6 or Ren8
FORMULAS:
➔ Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang is specific to invigorate Blood,
eliminate stasis, stop pain and dissolve masses in the lower abdomen.
➔ Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan invigorates Blood, eliminates
stasis and dissolves masses.
➔ To enhance the mass-dissolving effect, add San
Leng, E Zhu and Ze Lan.
Abdominal Mass – Liver Qi Stagnation
Movable abdominal masses which come and go, abdominal distension and pain which come and go with the masses, a feeling of discomfort in the hypochondrium, depression, moodiness, irritability, alternation of constipation and diarrhoea. Tongue: the body colour may be normal or slightly Red on the sides. Pulse: Wiry/String taut.[34]
body color may be normal or slightly Red on the sides
wiry
Soothe the Liver, eliminate stagnation, move Qi and dissolve masses.
GB34, Ren6, LV3, SJ6, PC6, SP6, LU7, KI6. Qi and Blood stagnation: Add SP10, BL17, SP4
FORMULAS:
➔ Xiao Yao San moves Liver-Qi, tonifies Spleen-Qi
and nourishes Liver-Blood.
➔ Chai Hu Shu Gan San moves Liver-Qi in the lower
abdomen and stops pain.
➔ Mu Xiang Shun Qi San moves Qi, resolves
Dampness and restores the descending of Stomach-Qi.
➔ Qi and Blood stagnation: Jin Ling Zi San and Shi
Xiao San together move Liver-Qi and Liver-Blood in the lower abdomen.
Abdominal Pain Blood Stagnation
stabbing fixed abdominal pain, worse with pressure, purplish lips, dark rings around eyes, purplish vessels under tongue, female: irregular menses T: purple, stasis spots P: choppy, wiry
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purple, stasis spots
choppy, wiry
Invigorate (Move) Blood, Stop Pain
SP8, ST29, Zi Gong, SP10, LI4, LV3, UB17 [41]
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Dang Gui-9, Yan Hu Suo-9, Mo Yao-6, Chi Shao-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Rou Gui-6, Pu Huang-9, Wu Ling Zhi-9, Xiao Hui Xiang-6, Pao Jiang-6) [41]
Abdominal Pain Cold Deficiency
chronic dull abdominal pain, likes warmth, pain before eating or when hungry, pain improved with eating, fatigue, SOB, cold extremities, poor appetite, loose stool T: pale, TWC P: thin, deep, weak
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pale, thin white coat
thin, deep, weak
Warm Interior, Benefit Spleen & Stomach, Stop Pain
Ren12, Ren6, Ren4, ST36, SP4, PC6 [41]
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Gui Zhi-9, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Bai Shao-9, Yi Tang-6, Sheng Jiang-3) [41]
acute abdominal pain, better with warm and pressure, chilled, cold extremities, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, no thirst, clear urine T: white coat P: tight, wiry
[41]
white coat
tight, wiry
Warm Interior, Dispel Cold, Support Yang, Stop Pain
Moxa-Ren4/6/12, SJ5, SP4, PC6, ST34 [41]
Si Ni Tang (Fu Zi-9, Gan Jiang-9, Zhi Gan Cao-6) [41]
Abdominal Pain Food Stagnation
abdominal pain, distention, worse with pressure and after eating, sour foul belching, vomiting with undigested food, acid reflux, constipation, foul smelling diarrhea T: thick greasy coat P: slippery, strong
[41]
thick greasy coat
slippery, strong
Relieve Food Stagnation, Stop Pain
Ren12, LI10, ST40, ST44, ST25[41]
Bao He Wan (Shan Zha-9, Lai Fu Zi-6, Shen Qu-9, Lian Qiao-9, Chen Pi-6, Ban Xia-12, Fu Ling-12)[41]
Abdominal Pain Liver Qi Stagnation
abdominal pain related to emotions, belching, hypochondriac pain, chest pain, cold fingers and toes, depression, anxiety, irritability T: red edges P: wiry
[41]
red edges
wiry
Regulate Liver Qi, Smooth Liver, Stop Pain
LV3, PC6, SJ6, LV14, GB34 [41]
Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Chai Hu-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Bai Shao-9, Chen Pi-6, Zhi Shi-9, Gan Cao-6, Xiang Fu-6) → this formula helps with IBS [41]
Abdominal Pain Worm Accumulation
Intermittent abdominal pain, usually around the umbilicus, abdominal distention, hunger or appetite loss, itchy anus/nose, grinds teeth at night, dark rings under eyes, scaly white spots on face, worms or worm eggs in stool T: pale with many red spots P: weak, wiry [41] • Roundworms (abdominal pain, vomiting worms, cold limbs), Hookworms (eat strange objects like soil, wax, uncooked rice, tea leaves), Pinworms (itchy anus, worse in the evening), Tapeworms (constant hunger).
pale with many red spots
weak, wiry
Dispel Worms, Stop Pain
Ren 12, ST25, ST40, UB21, SP15, UB20, Bai Chong Wo [41]
Wu Mei Wan (Wu Mei-24, Huang Lian-9, Zhi Fu Zi-6, Xi Xin-3, Huang Bai-9, Gan Jiang-6, Gui Zhi-6, Dang Gui-9, Ren Shen-9, Chuan Jiao-3)[41]
abdominal pain, fullness and distention, worse with pressure (firm palpation), fever, dry mouth, thirst, restlessness, constipation T: red, yellow sticky coat P: strong, slippery, rapid
[41]
red, yellow sticky coat
strong, slippery, rapid
Clear Stomach Heat, Move Bowel, Stop Pain
LI11, ST44, ST25, UB25, ST37 [41]
Da Cheng Qi Tang (Da Huang-9, Hou Po-6, Mang Xiao-6, Zhi Shi-9) [41]
Acne Blood Stasis Phlegm Stagnation
repeated persistent eruptions on the cheeks and lower jaw, gradually enlarging to 3-5mm or larger, unevenly protruding, purplish red lumps that feel soft on palpation with pus and blood, or sticky yellow matter expelled with pressure, scars form after rupture T: pale red, greasy coat P: soggy, slippery
[41]
pale red, greasy coat
soggy, slippery
Promote Blood Circulation, Remove Phlegm to Soften Lumps
SP10, LI4, ST40, UB20, ST6 [41]
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang (Hai Zao-9, Zhe Bei Mu-9, Chen Pi-6, Qing Pi-6, Kun Bu-9, Ban Xai-12, Lian Qiao-9, Chuan Xiong-9, Xia Ku Cao-6, Long Gu-12, Mu Li-12, Dang Gui Wei-9)[41]
Lesions are distributed over the cheeks and forehead, around the nose, manifesting as discrete pinpoint to 2mm red or pale red papules. Severe cases may involve lesions on the chest and back, blackheads may be seen on some lesions, greasy or thick yellow discharge, skin appears oil and shiny, dry mouth and nose T: red, thin yellow coat P: floating, rapid
[41]
red, thin yellow coat
floating, rapid
Clear Lung Heat
LI4, LU7, Du14, LI11, SJ6 [41]
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin (Pi Pa Ye-9, Zhi Zi-9, Lian Qiao-9, Jin Yin Hua-9, Chi Shao-9, Sang Bai Pi-9, Huang Qin-6, Dong Gua Pi-9, Dan Pi-6, Hong Hua-9, Ling Xiao Hua-6, Dong Gua Ren-9)
[41]
presents as red or dark red eruptions on the face for several years. In women eruptions are usually aggravated during menstruation and are alleviated after periods. Accompanying symptoms and signs from stress and disharmony between Ren and Chong - irregular menstruation, menstrual clots, abdominal pain T: dark red, stasis marks P: deep, thin, choppy
[41]
dark red, stasis marks
deep, thin, choppy
Move Qi, Regulate Blood, Relieve Toxicity, Dispel Lumps
LI4, LV3, LI11, SP10, Du12, SP8, ST29[41]
Liang Xue Qing Fei Yin (Sheng Di -12, Huang Qin-9, Dan Pi-6, Bai Hua She She Cao-9, Zi Hua Di Ding-9, Jin Yin Hua-15, Yin Chen Hao-15, Yi Mu Cao-12, Zhe Bei Mu-12, Pi Pa Ye-6, Chi Shao-9, Tao Ren-9, Lian Qiao-9, Zhi Mu-12). Fu Fang Zhen Zhu An Chuang Pian (Zhen Zhu Mu-18, Jin Yin Hua-9, Pu Gong Yin-9, Tian Kui Zi-9, Ling Xiao Hua-9, Lian Qiao-9, Chi Shao-12, Dan Shen-12)
[41]
overeating spicy, fatty, fried foods. Lesions are mainly distributed around mouth, foul breath, aversion to heat, thirst with desire for cold drinks, constipation, dark yellow urine T: red, thick yellow coat P: slippery, rapid
[41]
red, thick yellow coat
slippery, rapid
Clear Heat from the YangMing
ST44, LI11, LI4, ST25, SJ6 [41]
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Zhi Dan Huang-12, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Mang Xiao-12) [41]
acute intermittent lower abdominal pain, moving abdominal pain from upper → ST25 → lower right side, severe pain, worse with pressure, abdominal muscle spasm, tenderness, belching, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and chills with constipation T: thin yellow coat P: wiry or tight [41]
thin yellow coat
wiry, tight
Move Qi & Blood, Clear, Heat, Open the Bowels
Lan Wei Xue, ST25, ST37, SP4, PC6, LI11, LI4, SP8 [41]
Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang (Da Huang-12, Tao Ren-12, Mang Xiao-9, Dong Gu Ren-18, Mu Dan Pi-9)
Bie Jia 6g
Gui Ban 9g
Ji Zi Huang (egg)
Zhi Gan Cao 6g
Wu Wei Zi 6g [41]
severe and increased abdominal pain with tenderness, patient may lie in fetal position, high fever, sweat, thirst, headache, chest and abdominal fullness and distention, constipation, nausea, vomiting T: red, yellow greasy coat P: wiry, slippery, rapid [41] Severe infection.
red, yellow greasy coat
wiry, slippery, rapid
Clear Heat, Open the Bowels, Reduce Toxin
Lan Wei Xue, ST25, ST37, ST44, LI11 [41]
Lan Wei Qing Hua Tang (Jin Yin Hua-12, Pu Gong Ying-9, Tao Ren-12, Mu Dan Pi-9, Zhi Da Huang-9, Gan Cao-6, Chuan Lian Zi-9, Chi Shao-9)[41] • This formula is more focused on removing toxic heat/infection. Zhi Da Huang is process with honey and moves the bowels more slowly.
Severe local pain, very hard and distended abdomen with rigidity and guarding (cannot be touched), constipation, concentrated urine, thirst, dry mouth lips and throat, red face and eyes, headache, nausea, vomiting, high fever, shock/coma T: deep red, dry yellow coat P: flooding, rapid [41]
deep red, dry yellow coat
flooding, rapid
Clear Toxic-Heat, Invigorate Blood, Resolve Abscess
Shi Xuan, Du26, Du14, Jing Well Points, UB40, LI11, ST44 [41]
Lan Wei Jie Du Tang (Hong Teng-21, Bai Jiang Cao-21, Jin Yin Hua-18, Tao Ren-9, Pu Gong Yin-18, Chi Shao-15, Da Huang-6, Chuan Lian Zi-9, Dong Gua Ren-15, Mu Xiang-6, Huang Qin-9)[41] • Expel the pus, greater at reducing the toxin. Hong Teng cools Blood Heat and controls the pain. Bai Jiang Cao for toxic heat.
Allergic Rhinitis Lung & Kidney Qi Deficiency
Afraid of cold, Pale complexion, weak back, propensity to catching colds, pale tongue, weak-deep pulse. [34][47]
Treatment based on root and branches (treat root here)
Du4, Ren4 with moxa, BL23, KI3, BL13, Du12, Du24, Du23, GB20, Du14 with moxa, SI3 and BL62 (in women combined with LU7 and KI6) [34][47]
Shen Qi Wan (modify): Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, Shan Zhu Yu, Wu Wei Zi, Xin Yi Hua, Mu Dan Pi, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Ge Jie, Xi Xin, Rou Gui[34][47]
Allergic Rhinitis Lung & Spleen Qi Deficiency
Fatigue, lack of strength, reluctant to speak and spontaneous sweating, tongue with teeth-marks, soft pulse [34][47]
Treatment based on root and branches (treat root here)
BL13, BL20, Du23, GB20, ST36, ST40, SP6, REN6, KD3
[34][47]
Yu Ping Feng San + Er Chen Tang (modify): Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Dang Shen, Fang Feng, Fu Ling, Ban Xia, Chen Pi, Dang Gui, Zhi Gan Cao, Chai Hu, Sheng Jiang[34][47]
Sneezing, profuse runny nose
with white-watery discharge, pale complexion, stuffy nose, slight headache, no thirst.
[34][47]
Treatment based on root and branches (treat branches here)
BL12, BL13, LU7, LI20, Bitong,
Du23, GB20, Yintang
[34][47]
Cang Er Zi San. For runny nose, add Huo Xiang (Herba
Pogostemonis), Bai Zhi (Radix
Angelicae Dahuricae) 9g each. For itchy eyes, add Chan Tui
(Periostracum Cicadae), Jing Jie (Herba
Schizonepetae) 9g each.
[34][47]
Sneezing, runny nose with white and watery discharge, itchy throat, itchy-red eyes, slight thirst. [34][47] Itchy, skin hypersensitivity; eyes feel itchy, inflamed or stinging [42]
Treatment based on root and branches (treat branches here)
BL12, BL13, LI4, LI11, LI20, Bitong,
Yintang, GB20
[34][47]
Sang Ju Yin (modify): For more sneezing: add Cang Er Zi, Xin Yi Hua and Bai Zhi [34][47] • Cang Er Zi and Xin Yi Huan are mostly for sneezing. Bai Zhi will dry up the runny nose. [42]
Alzheimer’s Disease Damp and Phlegm Misting the Orifices
Heavy-headedness, a yellow, stagnant facial complexion, superficial edema, fatigue, lack of strength, sleepiness, phlegmy sounding respiration, slow reaction, lack of speech or confused speech, alternating sorrow and joy for no particular reason, no discrimination between good and bad, profuse mouth drool, abdominal distention, if severe, lack of sensitivity, inability to manage one’s activities by oneself.[34], [47]
pale, swollen tongue with wet/sticky, white coating
soft, rolling
tonify Spleen, resolve dampness and phlegm, clear orifices and mind
DU20, Si Shen Cong, GB20, ST36, SP9, ST40, REN12, HT5, HT7
[34], [47]
Xi Xin Tang: Ren Shen, Suan Zao Ren, Fu Shen, Ban Xia, Shi Chang Pu, Chen Pi, Shen Qu, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Fu Zi. If there is abdominal distention and scanty intake, remove Ren Shen, Zhi Fu Zi, and Suan Zao Ren and add Huo Xiang, Pei Lan, Hou Po, Lai Fu Zi, Zhi Ke, Mu Xiang, 9g each. ★ Extract of Huperzia serrata (Qian Ceng Ta) contains HupA, which is a potent, reversible, and selective inhibitor of cholinesterase, which helps increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, enhancing cognitive function. It reduces glutamate-induced toxicity in neurons by modulating glutamate-NMDA receptor interaction and Ca2+ ion channel passage. It has antioxidant properties too. ★ Ginkgo biloba: treats age related physical and cognitive disorders. It contains EGb 761 Extract which shows favorable effects on cerebral circulation, neuronal cell metabolism, the muscarinic cholinergic system, and exhibits antioxidant activity. It protects agains beta-amyloid and nitric oxide induced toxicity in vitro and reduces apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. It also maintains calcium homeostasis by blocking abeta1-42. ★ Salidroside (Hong Jing Tian), traditionally used as a tonic and anti-aging agent in East Asia. It has neuroprotective activity and antioxidative effects. ★ Salvia miltiorrhiza (Labiatae), Dan Shen, official indications for the root include treatment of blood circulation disorders. It is neuronal protective by inhibiting neuronal cell death by preventing presynaptic glutamate release or nitric oxide formation. It potentially modifies ischemic cell changes by modulating somatostatin. It has antioxidant properties and cholinesterase inhibitory activity. [34], [47]
Alzheimer’s Disease Heart and Spleen Deficiency
Confused, chaotic thinking, a predilection to sorrow and a desire to cry, excessive stillness, scanty speech, slow movement, lack of involvement in the outside world, lassitude, spontaneous sweat, lack of strength, emaciation, palpitations, susceptibility to fright, shortness of breath on slight exertion, lower food intake, lack of taste.[47]
pale, swollen tongue with thin white coating
weak, thready
tonify and nourish Heart and Spleen Qi and blood, Calm and stabilize the Shen and Mind
BL15, BL17, BL20, BL52, DU20, Si Shen Cong, HT7, PC7, SP6. [47]
Yang Xin Tang: Ren Shen, Mai Men Dong, Suan Zao Ren, Dang Gui, Sheng Di Huang, Shu Di Huang, Fu Ling, Bai Zi Ren, Wu Wei Zi, Zhi Gan Cao. If there is chaotic speech, add Shi Chang Pu, Long Chi, and Yu Jin, 9g each. If there is blood stasis, add Dan Shen 9g, and Hu Po 3g. [47] • ★ Extract of Huperzia serrata (Qian Ceng Ta) contains HupA, which is a potent, reversible, and selective inhibitor of cholinesterase, which helps increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, enhancing cognitive function. It reduces glutamate-induced toxicity in neurons by modulating glutamate-NMDA receptor interaction and Ca2+ ion channel passage. It has antioxidant properties too. ★ Ginkgo biloba: treats age related physical and cognitive disorders. It contains EGb 761 Extract which shows favorable effects on cerebral circulation, neuronal cell metabolism, the muscarinic cholinergic system, and exhibits antioxidant activity. It protects agains beta-amyloid and nitric oxide induced toxicity in vitro and reduces apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. It also maintains calcium homeostasis by blocking abeta1-42. ★ Salidroside (Hong Jing Tian), traditionally used as a tonic and anti-aging agent in East Asia. It has neuroprotective activity and antioxidative effects. ★ Salvia miltiorrhiza (Labiatae), Dan Shen, official indications for the root include treatment of blood circulation disorders. It is neuronal protective by inhibiting neuronal cell death by preventing presynaptic glutamate release or nitric oxide formation. It potentially modifies ischemic cell changes by modulating somatostatin. It has antioxidant properties and cholinesterase inhibitory activity. [34], [47]
Alzheimer’s Disease Liver & Kidney Yin Deficiency with Phlegm Stasis
A relatively long disease course, dizziness, vertigo, numbness, tingling of the hands and feet, loss of intelligence and coordination, decreased memory power, lack of Shen in both eyes, a stagnant, shallow facial expression, malar flushing, night sweats, possible emaciation, dry, scaly skin, a predilection for abnormal anger, trembling or spasms and contractions, if severe, difficult, encumbered movement, possible hemilateral paralysis and aphasia. [47]
dark red tongue with possible static macules and scanty coating
string-taut, thready, rapid
Nourish Liver and Kidney Yin, invigorate blood, resolve phlegm
BL18, BL23, BL52, DU20, Si Shen Cong, SP6, ST40, KD1, HT5
[47]
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (modify): Shu Di Huang, Fu Ling, Shan Zhu Yu, Mu Dan Pi, Ze Xie, Chi Shao, Chuan Xiong, Hong Hua, Tao Ren, Yuan Zhi, Shi Chang Pu. If there is dizziness, add Ci Shi 12g, Tian Ma, Gou Teng, and Nu Zhen Zi, 9g each. If there is hemiplegia or numbness of the hands and feet, add Ji Xue Teng and Dan Shen, 15g each, Dang Gui and E Jiao 9g each. [47] • ★ Extract of Huperzia serrata (Qian Ceng Ta) contains HupA, which is a potent, reversible, and selective inhibitor of cholinesterase, which helps increase acetylcholine levels in the brain, enhancing cognitive function. It reduces glutamate-induced toxicity in neurons by modulating glutamate-NMDA receptor interaction and Ca2+ ion channel passage. It has antioxidant properties too. ★ Ginkgo biloba: treats age related physical and cognitive disorders. It contains EGb 761 Extract which shows favorable effects on cerebral circulation, neuronal cell metabolism, the muscarinic cholinergic system, and exhibits antioxidant activity. It protects agains beta-amyloid and nitric oxide induced toxicity in vitro and reduces apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. It also maintains calcium homeostasis by blocking abeta1-42. ★ Salidroside (Hong Jing Tian), traditionally used as a tonic and anti-aging agent in East Asia. It has neuroprotective activity and antioxidative effects. ★ Salvia miltiorrhiza (Labiatae), Dan Shen, official indications for the root include treatment of blood circulation disorders. It is neuronal protective by inhibiting neuronal cell death by preventing presynaptic glutamate release or nitric oxide formation. It potentially modifies ischemic cell changes by modulating somatostatin. It has antioxidant properties and cholinesterase inhibitory activity. [34], [47]
Insomnia, palpitations, headache, dizziness, tinnitus
Agitation, restlessness
Hypertension
Red face and eyes, emotional depression, easily angered, dizziness, headache, chest oppression and frequent sighing, distension and pain in the hypochondria and breast area, and plum-pit syndrome. In severe cases, vomiting or cough with blood, or sudden fainting can be seen. Wiry pulse [Qiao]
wiry
SOB upon exertion, low back soreness, frequent urination, easy sweats, aversion to cold, cold body, pale face T: enlarged, teethmarks, TWC P: deep
[41]
enlarged, teethmarks, thin white coat
deep
Tonify Kidney Yang, Grasp Lung Qi
Ren4, UB23, GB39, Du4, KD3, UB13, Ren17
Jin Gui Sheng Qi Wan (Shu Di Huang-12, Shan Yao-12, Shan Zhu Yu-12, Fu Ling-12, Mu Dan Pi-6, Zi Xie-12, Rou Gui-9, Fu Zi-9)[41]
Wheezing combined with acute emotions, sudden onset, chest and hypochondriac pain, plum-pit qi, insomnia, palpitations T: purple, TWC P: wiry
[41]
purple, thin white coat
wiry
Smooth Liver Qi, Stop Wheezing
LV3, Ren17, LV14, SP4, PC6
Wu Mo Yin Zi (Wu Yao-9, Mu Xiang-6, Zhi Shi-9, Chen Xiang-6, Bing Lang-9)
[41]
Intermittent wheezing, chronic asthma, sweats easily, catches colds easily, cough with white mucus, low voice, sneezing, runny nose, pale face T: pale, teethmarks, white moist coat
[41]
pale, teethmarks, white moist coat
soft, weak
Tonify Lung Qi, Protect Wei Qi
LU9, ST36, SP3, UB13, Ren6
Yu Ping Feng San +/- (Huang Qi-15, Bai Zhu-12, Fang Feng-9, Su Zi-9, Lai Fu Zi-9, Bai Jie Zi-9)
[41]
Wheezing, chest fullness and tightness, sticky yellow mucus, bitter taste, dry mouth, red face, fever, nausea, poor appetite, sore throat, mild sweating, constipation T: red, yellow sticky coat P: rapid, slippery. Phlegm-Heat originates in the middle jiao, so there will be digestive symptoms (compared to Wind Internal Heat, which enters the Lungs from exterior and does not have explicit middle jiao component)
[41]
red, yellow sticky coat
slippery, rapid
Clear Heat, Dispel Lung Qi, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
Ding Chuan, Ren17, ST40, ST44, UB13
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang +/- (Zhi Ma Huang-9, Xing Ren-12, Shi Gao-30, Gan Cao-6, Dong Gua Ren-12, Yi Yi Ren-12)
[41]
Wheezing that comes and goes, fatigue, poor digestion, low voice, loose stool, diarrhea T: pale, teethmarks, white greasy coat P: thin, weak
[41]
pale, teethmarks, white greasy coat
thin, weak
Tonify Spleen Qi, Transform Phlegm
ST36, SP6, Ren12, SP4/PC6, Ren17
Liu Jun Zi Tang +/- (Ren Shen-9, Bai Zhu-9, Fu Ling-12, Ban Xia-12, Chen Pi-6, Gan Cao-6, Zi Su Zi-9, Cang Zhu-9)
[41]
Asthma Wind Cold Phlegm Fluids
wheezing, chills > fever, onset with seasonal and weather changes, chest fullness, excess watery mucus, thirsty but prefers hot drinks, cough T: pale, thin white moist coat
P: floating, tight, slippery
[41]
pale, thin, white moist coat
floating, tight, slippery
Dispel Cold, Warm Lungs, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
LI4, UB12, LU9, UB13, Du14, PC6 [41]
Xiao Qing Long Tang (Ma Huang-9, Ban Xia-12, Zhi Gan Cao-6, Gui Zhi-9, Xi Xin-3, Wu Wei Zi-9, Gan Jiang-3) OR Da Qing Long Tang
[41]
Asthma Wind with Internal Heat
fever, acute wheezing, nasal obstruction, chest pain, irritable, restless, mild sweating, red face, bitter taste, thirst, preference for cold water, yellow sticky mucus T: red, yellow sticky coat P: slippery, rapid
[41]
red, yellow sticky coat
slippery, rapid
Expel Wind, Clear Internal Heat, Transform Phlegm, Stop Wheezing
Ding Chuan, ST40, LU5, Ren22, UB13[41]
Ding Chuan Tang (Zhi Ma Huang-9, Bai Guo-12, Kuan Dong Hua-9, Su Zi-9, Ban Xia-9, Sang Bai Pi-9, Xing Ren-9, Huang Qin-9, Jie Geng-6)
[41]
limb heaviness/weakness/flaccidity, fever, chest opression, dark scanty urine (burning), numbness, swollen limbs [41]
greasy yellow coat
soft, rapid
clear damp heat
GB34, SP9, UB20, ST40, Ren3 [41]
Jia Wei Er Miao San
"two marvel powder":
Huang Bai
Cang Zhu
Bi Xie
Fang Ji
Niu Xi
Gui Ban
Gan Cao
Shi Gao
Hua Mao Ren
Ren Shen [41]
Atrophy Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
Chronic case of muscular weakness, can't stand for long, low back & knee soreness/weakness, dry throat, dizziness, tinnitus
males: seminal emission
females: irregular menses
red, peeled coat [41]
thready, rapid [41]
Nourish Liver/Kidey yin & blood clear deficient heat [41]
KI3, UB18, UB23, LI11, LV2, GB39 [41]
Hu Qian Wan
"hidden tiger pill"
specific formula for atrophy disorder (enriches yin, descends fire, strenghtens bones)
Shu Di Huang
Bai Shao
Gui Ban
Hu Gu
Gan Jiang
Zhi Mu
Chen Pi
Huang Bai
Suo Yang [41]
Muscular weakness, flaccidity, motor impairment of limbs accompanied by fever, irritability, dry cough, dry throat, dry stools, thirsty, dark, scanty urine [41]
red, dry yellow coat [41]
thready, rapid [41]
clear heat moisten dryness nourish LU [41]
UB13, LU5, SJ6, LI11, LI4, LI15, GB31, ST41, GB34 [41]
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
"eliminate dryness and rescue the lung decoction" :
Sang Ye
E Jiao
Xing Ren
Mai Men Dong
Pi Pa Ye
Gan Cao
Shi Gao
Hua Mao Ren
Ren Shen [41]
Atrophy Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
Limb weakness & flaccidity, progressing to muscual dystrophy, loose stools, poor appetite, exhaustion, SOB, puffy face [41]
pale, thin white coat [41]
thin, weak [41]
tonify SP Qi, relieve damp, improve appetite [41]
ST36, UB20, SP6, Ren6, SP9 [41]
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
"ginseng, poria and atractylodis macrocephalae powder"
Bai Zhu
Ren Shen
Bai Bian Dou
Jie Geng
Fu Ling
Lian Zi (see that astringes diarrhea for SP xue)
Zhi Gan Cao
Yi Yi Ren
Shan Yao
Sha Ren [41]
