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release pathogenic influence from muscles and skin, regulate nutritive and protective qi
chills and fever unrelieved by sweating, HA, aversion to wind, stiff neck, nasal congestion, dry heaves, no particular thirst (similar symptoms after childbirth)
T: thin, white moist coat
P: superficial, moderate or superficial weak
floating, tight |
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release exterior, dispel wind and damp, augment qi
high fever, severe chills w shivering, no sweating, pain and stiffness of head and neck, soreness and pain extremities, focal distention, fullness of chest, nasal congestion w sonorous breathing, productive cough
T: white (greasy) coat, pale
P: floating, soggy, superficial, rapid
externally contracted wind cold damp battling body's deficient normal qi, early stage dysenteric disorders of wind cold damp and measles
Contra: cases w heat because of warm drying herbs |
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release exterior WH, stop cough by facilitating flow of Lu Qi
chief complaint is cough w mild feverish body, sl thirst
T: thin, white coat
P: floating, rapid
early, superficial stage of warm febrile disease
dont decoct for longer than 20 min |
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disperse WH, clear heat, relieve toxicity
chief complaint: sore throat w fever, sl or no chills, HA, thirst, cough
T: red tip, thin white or yellow coat
P: floating, superficial, rapid
early stage warm febrile disease, which enters through nose and mouth and attacks Lu
not effective for damp heat unless modified
dont decoct for longer than 20 minutes |
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release pathogenic influence from muscle layer, clear interior heat
increasing fever, decreasing chills, HA, stiff extremities, dry nasal passages, orbital and eye pain, irritability, insomnia
T: thin yellow coat
P: floating
unresolved ext WC becomes constrained and transforms into int heat
simult tai yang and yang ming disorder
avoid acrid, spicy, oily, or greasy foods |
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clear Qi level heat, drain St fire, generate fluids, alleviate thirst
YANGMING JING syndrome
high fever, extreme thirst w desire to drink, profuse sweating, red face, aversion to heat, irritability, 4 bigs,
T: red, dry, yellow or white coat
P: flooding, forceful or slippery, rapid
excessive heat in yang ming
CI: fever d/t SP and ST xu, true cold, false heat
Caution: Damp cold |
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vigorous fire toxin accum in San Jiao
drain fire, relieve toxicity
high fever, irritability, dry mouth and throat, incoherent speech, insomnia, epitaxis, carbuncles, deep rooted boils or toxic swellings, dysentery, damp heat jaundice
T: red w yellow coat
P: rapid, forceful
severe onstruction of 3 burners by fire toxins, pervades both int and ext
caution: only for robust constitutions b/c bitter, cold herbs can injure yin. avoid long term use |
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drains excess fire from Lv/Gb, clears and drains damp heat from LJ
hypochondriac pain, HA, dizziness, red sore eyes, hearing loss, swelling in ears, bitter taste, irritability, short temper, difficult and painful urination w heat sensation in urethra, swollen and pruritic external genitalia, fould smelling leukorrhea, shortened menses, cycle w reddish purple blood
T: red w yellow coating
P: wiry, rapid, forceful
excess heat in Lv and Gb channels
CI: patients w yang, yin and blood xu
can harm sp
no large doses |
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CLEAR HEAT FROM DEFICIENCY
heat smoldering Yin region of body occurring during later stage of warm febrile disease
nourish yin, vent heat
night fever and morning coolness w absence of sweating as fever recedes, emaciation w no loss of appetite
T: red w little coat
P: fine, thready
CI: early stage warm febrile disease when pathogenic factor is still in Qi level |
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PURGE HEAT ACCUM- severe pattern of yangming Fu pattern
severe constipation and flatulence, focal distention and abdominal fullness, abdominal pain that increases upon pressure, tense and firm abdomen, possible diarrhea that is watery and green.
may have tidal fever, delirious speech, profuse sweating from palms and soles
4 types of abdominal disharmony: focal distension, fullness, dryness and hardness
T: Red tongue, yellow/black, dry rough coating with prickles and cracks
P: submerged (deep) excessive
CI: pregnancy
Caution: ext attack. red face, hardness in epigastric region
can cause nausea and vomiting
cooking: add da huang last 5 min, dissolve mang xiao in strained decoction |
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moderately purge clumped heat
tidal fever, constipation, focal distention, abdominal fullness that does not increase upon pressure
T: red tongue, old looking (dirty and dry), yellow coat
P: slippery, rapid
mild yang ming organ stage disorder
CI: pregnancy
cook all ingredients together |
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mildly purge clumped heat
constipation (without focal distention or abdominal fullness), irritability)
also for nosebleeds, swollen gums and throat, petechiae d/t heat in St and intestines
T: yellow coat
P: slippery, rapid
mild constipation d/t yang ming stage heat
CI: pregnancy
Cooking: Da Huang and Gan Cao are cooked together. dissolve mang xiao in strained decoction |
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harmonize and release shao yang disorders
) Shaoyang (1/2 exterior and 1/2 interior)
2. heat attacking blood room (uterus) disorder occurred in women (malaria, jaundice, and interior diseases)
alternating chills and fever, fullness in chest, hypochondriac discomfort, anorexia, dysphoria, retching, bitter taste in mouth, dry throat, dizziness
T: thin, white coat
P: Wiry
CI: upper excess/lower def, Lv fire, bleeding gums
caution: lv yang rising, hypertension, vomiting d/t yin xu
Food: avoid cold raw, pungent, spicy |
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Pi (oppressed sensation) syndrome d/t Disharmony of St and intestines
harmonize St, direct rebellious qi down, disperse clumping, elim focal distention epigastric focal distention
fullness, tightness w very sl or no pain, dry heaves or frank vomiting, borborygmus w diarrhea, reduced appetite. heat and cold syndrome
T: thin, yellow, greasy coat, maybe red tip
P: wiry-rapid caution: qi and food stagnation |
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vents pathogenic influences, release constraint, spread Lv Qi, regulate Sp
1) frigid extremities d/t yang constraint
2) disharmony of Lv and Sp
cold fingers and toes w warm body
cold hands and feet w warm head and body sometimes irritability and fullness in chest and epigastrium
may have abdominal pain and/or severe diarrhea
T: red w yellow color
P: wiry
not for use w frigid extremities-only cold |
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Lv constraint with blood deficiency and Sp Qi xu
spread Lv Qi, strengthen Sp, nourish blood
hypochondriac pain, HA, vertigo, bitter taste, dry mouth and throat, fatigue, poor appetite, may have alternating chills and fever, irrgeular menses, breast distention
T: Pale, red
P: deficient, wiry,
caution: pregnancy, not only for deficient disorders, qi stag w lv amd kd yin xu |
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1. Tai Yang syndrome (UB water accum) d/t exterior evil attacking with interior water damp retention in UB
2. Interior water damp accum without exterior syndrome- edema, diarrhea, difficult and scanty , sudden turmoil disorder marked by vomiting and diarrhea
3. congested fluids syndrome-marked by throbbing sensation just below naval, vomiting frothy saliva, vertigo, possible SOB and coughing
promote urination, drain damp, strengthen Sp, warm yang, promote transforming fxn of Qi
HA, fever, irritability, thirst, vomiting immediately after drinking, urinary difficulty
P: floating
tai yang disorder
caution: Sp or Kd xu- limit dose and duration
overdose: dizziness, vertigo, bland taste, reduced appetite
do not cook for more than 20 min |
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water and heat clumping in UB with Kd yin injury (shaoyin heat transforming)
promote urination, clear heat, nourish yin
1. urinary difficulty w fever and thrist w desire to drink, may have diarrhea, cough, nausea, irritability, insomnia
2. bloody lin syndrome marked by difficult, dripping, painful urination, fullness, distension, pain in lower abdomen
T: Red tongue with white or sl yellow coating
P: thready and rapid
no CI or caution |
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skin edema d/t Sp Qi xu w/ excess dampness amd Qi stagnation
resolve damp, reduce edema, regulate qi, strengthen Sp
generalized edema, heavy sensations in whole body, fullness and distenttion in epigastrium and abdomen, heavy and labored breathing, urinary difficulty
T: greasy white coat
P: deep, moderate
should be added more for cases w severe sp deficiency |
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Dampness obstructing SP/ST
dry dampness, improve Sp transporting fxn, promote movement of Qi, harmonize St
distention and fullness of abdomen and epigastrium,loss of taste and appetite, nausea and vomiting, loose stools or diarrhea, belching, acid regurg, heavy sensation in the body, fatigue, increased desire to sleep
T: swollen w thick, white greasy coat
P: moderate or slippery
dx: damp cold stagnation in Sp/St
Contra: pregnancy
caution: pregnancy |
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exteriror wind-cold w interior turbid dampness
release exterior, transform dampness, regulate Qi, harmonize MJ
fever, chills, HA, full and stifling sensation in chest, pain in epigastrium and abdomen, loss of taste, nausea, vomiting, borborygmus, diarrhea
T: greasy, white coat
P: moderate, soggy (soft)
Contra: yin and blood xu |
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Hot Lin syndrome and bloody Lin due to damp heat downward flowing to UB
clear heat, promote urination, unblock painful urinary dysfunction
dark, turbid, scanty, difficult and painful urination, dry mouth and throat-in severe cases there may be urinary retention, lower abd, distention and pain
T: greasy, yellow coat
P: slippery, rapid
hot or bloody painful urinary dysfunction caused by clumping D-H in lower burner
history of over consumption of alcohol, sweet or rich foods,
caution: pregnancy
long term use may cause weakness, light headedness, palpitations, loss of appetite |
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warm yang, promote urination, abd pain aggravated by cold, urinary difficulty, deep achy and heaviness of extremities-generalized edema, losse stools, dizziness, heavy sensation in head, cough, palpitations, vomiting
2. taiyang disease after diaphoresis that does not reduce fever, excessive sweating depletes body fluids and yang
T: pale or dark swollen w teeth marks, white slippery
P: deep, thin, forceless
Kd or Sp yang xu w/retention of pathogenic water-sweating doesnt reduce fever, palpitations over epig, dizziness, shivers, trembles w unsteady appearance
T: white, slippery coat
P: submerged, thin forceless
caution: excess syndrome |
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warms the MJ, strengthen Sp and St
diarrhea w watery stool, nausea and vomiting, no particular thirst, loss of appetite, abdominal pain that is relieved by warmth and pressure, aversion to cold, cold limbs
-may also ne bleeding or chronic childhood convulsions, spitting copious saliva or chest bi syndrome d/t MJ deficient cold
T: pale w white coat
P: deep, thin
MJ yang deficiency, sudden turmoil disorder w cold (marked by absence of thirst and spitting of fluids d/t coldin chest during recovery from chronic illness
CI: externally contracted conditions w fever or yin xu
caution: pregnancy
when vomiting and diarrhea stop |
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warm and tonify Lv, direct rebellious Qi down, stop vomiting
vomiting immediately after eating, indeterminate gnawing hunger, acid regurg w/or w/out epigastric pain
cold from deficiency of St (dry heaves or spitting of clear fluids w vertex HA)
cold from def of St and Lv ( vomiting and diarrhea w cold hands and feet, agitation so severe that patient wants to die)
T:might have white slippery coat
P: thin, slow, or thin, wiry
cold attacking Mj
CI: vomiting or acid regurg d/t heat
caution: severe vomiting |
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warm and tonify MJ deficiency, direct rebellious Qi down, relieve pain
excruciating epigastric and abdominal pain, strong cold sensation in epigastrium, vomiting, maybe borborygmous
T: white, slippery coat
P: thin, tight, slow, wiry
weakeness and deficiency MJ yang and yin cold which is ascendant in interior |
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rescue devastated yang, warm MJ, stop diarrhea
1) severe Kd yang xu including Sp and Ht yang xu with cold evil invading and sinking into shaoyin
2) yang collapse due to faulty excessive diaphoresis in taiyang stage
extremely cold extremities, aversion to cold, sleep w knees drawn up, lethargic state w constant desire to sleep, vomiting, diarrhea w undigested food particles, abdominal pain, and cold, lack thirst
T: pale w white slippery coat
P: deep, thin or deep, faint
Kd yang def accomp by increase of internal cold. True cold/false heat
CI: thirst w desire to drink cool beverages, dark urine (red tongue w yellow coat) |
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augment Qi, tonify blood, strengthen Sp, nourish Ht
forgetfulness, palpitations (w or w/out anxiety), insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, anxiety and phobia, feverishness, withdrawal, reduced appetite, pallid and wan complexion
chronic bleeding syndromes, early periods w copious, pale blood, prolonged almost continuous periods w little flow
T: pale w thin white coat
P: thin, frail, fine moderate
Ht blood and Sp Qi xu-used for 3 types of manifestations:
1) restless heat spirit
2. qi and blood deficiency
3. inability of Sp to control blood
CI: interior heat or yin xu w/fast pulse |
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qi and blood def in consumptive disorders-commonly used for for Qi and Blood def w predominance of deficient Qi leading toward cold
warm and tonify Qi and Blood
coughing, reduced appetite, spermatorrhea, wekaness of lower extremities-also for non healing sores, continuous spotting from uterine bleeding
T: pale
P: thin, frail
not for excess or heat syndromes |
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Kd and Lv yin xu
enrich yin, nourish Kd
weak and sore low back, light headedness, vertigo, tinnitus, diminished hearing, night sweats, spontaneous and nocturnal emissions-may have hot palms and soles, chronic dry sore throat, toothache, or wasting and thirsting disorder
T: red w little coat
P: thin, rapid
1. 3 tonifying herbs +3 draining
2. dosage of tonifying herbs is more than draining herbs, so tonic is dominant
3. nourish 3 organs of yin of Lv, Sp, Kd, nourishes Kd yin that is dominant
CI: yang def ext conditions, high fever, alt chills and fever
caution: indigestion, diarrhea d/t Sp/St def
white greasy tongue coat |
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warm and tonify Kd yang
low back pain, weak lower extremities, cold sensation in lower half of body, tension in lower abdomen
T: pale, swollen + thin, white, moist coat
P: empty or frail, submerged and faint in proximal, submerged and faint in proximal position
kd yang xu, leg qi disorder where water and damp pour into legs, causing edema, also for LJ type wasting and thirsting w Kd yang xu w symptoms of thirst and frequent copious urination
CI: pregnancy-yin xu w dry mouth and throat, red tongue w little coat
caution: Sp/St def |
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promote movement of Qi, release constraint
focal distention and stifling in chest and abdomen, fixed pain in hypochodria, belching, vomiting, acid regurg, mild cough with copious sputum, reduced appetite, indigestion
CI: stagnation d/t deficiency |
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Plum pit qi
d/t emotional upset
phlegm and qi clash and lodge in throat- Lv constraint leading to Lu and St Qi disturbance in ascending and descending
promote movement of qi, dissipate clumps, direct rebellious qi down, transform phlegm
feel like something caught in throat that cannot be coughed or swallowed, stifling sensation in chest or hypochondria, may have cough or vomiting
T: moist or greasy white coat
P: wiry, slippery
CI: yin xu w heat: flushed face, bitter taste in mouth, red tongue w scanty coat
caution: plum pit d/t fire from constraint or d/t to qi and blood xu |
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excess cold above and deficiency cold below (vigorous phlegm obstruction in Lu) and deficient below (kd yang unable to grasp the Qi and transform water retention)
direct rebellious qi down, arrest wheezing, stop coughing, transform phlegm cough
cough and wheezing w copious watery sputum, stifling sensation in chest and diaphragm, SOB w labored inhalation/smooth exhalation, maybe pain and weakness in low back and legs, edema of extremities, and/or fatigue
T: white coat, slippery, greasy
CI: Lu and Kd xu in absence of externally contracted pathogenic influence
wheezing and productive cough d/t Lu heat
avoid wind and cold, raw oily greasy food |
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disseminate and redirect Lu qi, arrest asthma, clear heat, transform phlegm
cough and wheezing w copious thick yellow sputum, labored breathing
T: yellow, greasy
P: slippery, rapid
ext WC and Int phlegm heat-flow of Lu qi constrains heat |
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direct rebellious qi down, stop hiccups, augment qi, clear heat
hiccup or vomiting w poor appetite
T: tender, red
P: deficient, rapid
CI: heat from excess, cold from deficiency |
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drain heat, break up blood stasis
acute lower abdominal pain, incontinence of urine, night fever, delirious speech, irritability, restlessness, thirst, dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea-maybe manic
P: deep, full, or choppy
blood stasis and heat in LJ
CI: pregnancy
Caution: if exterior symptoms are present, exterior should be released before using formula |
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invigorate blood, dispel blood stasis, spread Lv qi, unblock channels
pain in chest and hypochondria, chronic stubborn HA w fixed piercing quality, chronic hiccup, choking sensation when drinking, dry heaves, depression or low spirits w a sensation of warmth in chest, palpitations, insomnia, restless sleep, irritability, extreme mood swings, evening tidal fever, dark or purplish lips, complexion or sclera
T: dark red w dark spots on sides
P: choppy or wiry, tight
blood stasis in chest w constrained Lv qi
CI: pregnancy, excessive menstrual bleeding
if taking for long time, take w tonic herbs |
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invigorate blood, transform blood stasis, reduce fixed abdominal masses
mild persistent uterine bleeding w purple or dark blood and abdominal pain that increases w pressure
for immobile masses in lower abdomen w pain and tenderness, abdominal spasms and tension, amenorrhea w abdominal distention and pain, dysmenorrhea, retention of lochia
T: dark, purple spots
P: choppy, submerged
blood stasis in womb
caution: pregnancy, post partum |
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warm menses, dispel cold, nourish blood, dispel blood stasis
mild persistent uterine bleeding, irregular menses (early or late), extended or continuous menstrual flow, bleeding btwn periods, pain, distention, cold in lower abdomen, infertility, dry lips and mouth, low grade fever at dusk, warm palms and soles
T: purple
P: fine, rough
dx: cold deficiency of chong and Ren vessel, w blood stasis
CI: abdominal masses d/t blood stasis from excess (be sure to differentiate this pattern from yin xu) |
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augment qi, stabilize exterior, stop sweating
aversion to drafts, spontaneous sweating, recurrent colds, shiny, pale complexion
T: pale, w white coat,
P: floating, deficient, soft
Dx: deficiency if exterior w weak and unstable protective qi |
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warm and tonify Sp and Kd, bind up the intestines, stop diarrhea
diarrhea at day break, lack of interest in food, inability to digest what is eaten, sore low back, cold limbs, fatigue, lethargy, may have abdominal pain
T: pale, thin white coat
P: deep, submerged, slow
dx: Sp and Kd yang xu (Cock's Crow diarrhea)
CI: aacum or stagnation in St or intestines, unless modified, diarrhea d/t damp heat or food stag
avoid raw or cold foods |
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enrich yin, clear yin, stop bleeding, stabilize menses
continuous menses or uterine bleeding that alternates btwn trickling and gushing of blood. blood is very red and has dark purple clots-sensation of heat and iritability in chest, abdominal pain, dark urine
T: red
P: wiry, rapid
dx: Lv heat from constraint disturbing ching and Ren vessels. def yin underlies heat
CI Excess heat blood stasis, Qi xu |
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dx: consumption d/t Lv blood xu w yin xu. wood not nourishing firenourish blood, calm spirit, clear heat, eliminate irritability
irritability, inability to sleep, palpitations, night sweats, dizzy, vertigo, dry throat and mouth
T: dry
P: wiry, thin, rapid
caution: loose stools
enriches and nourishes source of Lv and Ht blood |
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nourish ht, calm spirit, harmonize MJ
disorientation, freq attacks of melancholy and cry spells, inability to control oneself, restless sleep (sometimes w night sweats), freq bouts of yawning
Severe: behavior and speech become abnormal
T: red w sparse coating
P: none noted
Dx: restless organ disorder (zang zao)-emotional condition d/t excess worry, anxiety, pensiveness, injures Ht yin, disrupts flow of Lv qi and affects Sp Qi |
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disperse wind, eliminate damp, clear heat, cool blood
weepy, itchy, red skin lesions over large part of body
T: floating, rapid, forceful
dx: wind-heat or wind damp that invades body and contends w pre-exisitng damp heat, becomes trapped btwn flesh and skin, settles in blood vessels, unable to drain internally or vent externally, and create wind toxin. wind creates itchiness and floating pulse
CI: marked Qi or blood xu
avoid: spicy or greasy food, green tea, cig, seafood, alcohol |
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invigorate blood, unblock collaterals, dispel damp, transform phlegm
chronic pain, weakness and numbess (esp in lower extremities) d/t wind stroke. also for fixed or migrating pain in bones and joints w reduced range of motion d/t wind cold damp painful obstruction
T: white moist coat
P: none
dx: sequelae of wind stroke when cold causes dampness, phlegm and blood stasis to obstruct channels and collaterals
CI: pregnancy (toxic herbs)
blood, yin xu
should only be prescribed to those w strong constitution |
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calm Lv, extinguish wind, clear heat, invig blood, tonify Lv and Kd
HA, dizziness, vertigo, blurry vision, sensation of heat rushing to head, insomnia w dream disturbed sleep. severe cases may have numbness, twitching and spasms in extremities, or hemiplegia
T: red
P: wiry, rapid
dx: Lv yang rising and internal Lv wind
focuses on calming Lv and quieting spirit. esp useful for hypertension
CI: yin xu
cook shi jue ming 1st
add gou teng near end |
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Damp phlegm accum in MJ/and or Lu causing cough
dry dampness, transform phlegm, regulate qi, harmonize MJ
cough w copious white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention, stifling sensation in chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, dizziness
T: white, moist, or greasy coat
P: slippery
dx: damp phlegm (Sp failing to transpot fluids, accum and forming phlegm |
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regulate qi, transform phlegm, clear GB, harmonize St
dizziness, vertigo, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, seizures accomp by copious sputum, focal distention of chest, bitter taste in mouth, sl thirst
T: yellow, greasy coat
P: rapid and slippery or wiry
dx: GB and St disharmony w phlegm-heat (w/ phlegm heat disturbing the Ht)
damp heat in SJ
CI: Ht xu causing insomnia, Ht blood xu w/ palpitations, yin xu w dizziness and vertigo, St cold causing nausea and vomiting |
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Coughing due to DRY PHLEGM obstructing Lu
moisten Lu, clear heat, regulate Qi, transform phlegm
cough w deep seated sputum that is difficult to expectorate, wheezing, dry and sore throat
T: red and dry w/white coat
P: rapid, thin, but strong or slippery
dx: dryness in Lungs w injury to body fluids, causing phlegm
CI: cough d/t yin xu
variation of Er Chen Tang |
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stop cough, transform phlegm, disperse exterior, disseminate Lu qi
cough e or w/out sl chills and fever, itchy throat
T: thin, white coat
P: moderate, floating
dx: wind attacking Lu (usually occurs as sequelae to externally contracted disease that has been treated, in which cough persists)
caution: cough d/t yin xu...formula can be dry. cough d/t Lu heat (unless modified)
can be used to treat variety of cough w/modification |
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upward disturbance of wind phlegm
strengthen Sp, dispel damp, trasform phlegm, extinguish wind
dizziness, vertigo (possibly severe), HA, stifling sensation, in chest, nausea or vomiting, copious sputum
T: white, greasy coat
P: wiry, slippery
dx: upward disturbance of wind-phlegm (phlegm occurs when dampness accum d/t Sp xu)
CI: vertigo from Lv yang rising, blood xu, or Kd and Lv yin xu
variation of Er Chen tang |
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reduce food stag, harmonize St
focal distention and fullness in chest and epigastrium, abdominal distention w occasional pain, rotten smelling belching, acid regurg, nausea, vomitng, aversion to food, may have diarrhea
T: thick, greasy coat
P: slippery
dx: food stagnation from eating contaminated food, or from gross overeating and drinking
excessive consumption of alcohol, meat, fatty foods which may inhibit ability of Sp/St to properly receive, transport, and transform food
CI: sp xu, unless modified
caution: pregnancy
best for early stages of food stag, or mild disorders |
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Interior excess fire blazing thereby reckless movement of blood (more for St and intestine heat accum)
drains fire, relieve toxicity
constipation: bleeding from mouth, nose, etc. jaundice w/irritability, chest fullness. red swollen eyes, sores, ulcers, skin ulcers.
drain fire, relieve toxicity, dry damp
T: greasy yellow fur
P: rapid, possibly slippery
CI: sp and st yang xu, yin xu w deep red and uncoated tongue |
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heat accum in st
clears St heat, cools blood
toothache w pain radiating to temple, facial swelling, bleeding and sores of the gums, swollen and painful mouth, fever, bad breath
T: red
P: slippery, rapid, large
CI: if oral problems are caused WC, kd yin xu, kd yin xu fire |
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dysenteric disorder from heat toxin searing St and intestines (LI Fire)
abdominal pain, tenesmus,burning sensation around anus, diarrhea containing more blood than pus, thirst
T: red w yellow coat
P: wiry, rapid
CI: dysentery of chronic and deficient types, not for long term use |
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Heat in SI and Ht channel
-clears Ht heat, nourishes yin, promote urination
Heat in the Ht channel: irritability w/a sensation of heat in the chest, thirst w desire to drink cold beverages, red face, possibly sores around mouth
CI: sp and st xu, avoid foods that are pungent, spicy oily or greasy while taking formula
T: red
P: rapid |
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Intestinal dryness and heat causing constipation
Dry heat in St and Intestine with Sp fluids deficiency
hard stool that is difficult to expel, frequent urination
yin and blood xu dryness
CI: pregnancy, weak constitution patients
T: dry yellow coat
P: submerged, rapid or floating, choppy |
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desiccated intestines
(constipation due to blood and yin xu)
constipation, lusterless skin and nails, parched mouth w/and unquenchable thirst
T: dry
P: thin |
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Wind Cold damp Bi syndrome with ying qi and wei qi xu
early stages of painful obstruction caused wind dampness
joint pain that increases w/cold and diminishes w/warmth, perhaps accompanied by a sensation of heaviness and numbness
pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms and numbness of extremities
T: white coat
P: slow possibly slippery, moderate |
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Internal dryness d/t Lu and Kd yin deficiency (deficienct fire rising leading to coughing with blood streaked phlegm)
nourish yin, moisten Lu, transform phlegm, stop cough
cough with blood streaked sputum, wheezing, dry and sore throat, hot palms and soles, night sweats
T: dry, red with little coat
P: thin, rapid |
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Lu/St Qi and yin xu
nourish St/Lu yin, direct rebellious Qi downward, regulate MJ
coughing and spitting of saliva, wheezing, SOB, dry and uncomfortable sensation of the throat, vomiting , thirst
T: dry, red w little coat
P deficient, rapid
CI: patients w consumptive Lu disease d/t deficient cold |
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Sp yang deficiency w/cold causing abdominal pain:
warms and tonifies MJ, harmonize interior and relieve pain
spasmosdic abdominal pain that diminishes w warmth and pressure , lusterless complexion
T: pale, w white coat
P: thin, wiry and moderate
CI: vomiting, intestinal parasites |
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Sp Qi xu with internally generated damp causing diarrhea
benefit Sp, tonify Qi, drain damp, stop diarrhea
loose stools or diarrhea, weakness, SOB, reduced appetite, weight loss, distention and stifling sensation in chest and epigastrium, pallid and wan complexion
T: pallid, white coat
P: thin, moderate or deficient
CI: diarrhea w/yin xu |
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warms and tonifies Kd yang (essence, yin, qi, and blood)
Kd yang xu: cold and pain in lower back and legs, tenseness of lower abdomen, irritability to point of difficulty in lying down, breathing most comfortable when leaning against something
T: pale, swollen w thin, white moist coat
P: empty or frail, submerged and faint at proximal position
CI: yin xu heat and dryness, fluid impairment d/t dry heat, phlegm damp conditions |
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True yin deficiency with Kd essence and marrow depletion
nourish and tonify Kd yin: dizziness, low back soreness and weak knees, vertigo, spermatorrhea and night sweating, dry mouth and throat, desire to drink cold, infertility, low sperm count
T: shiny red
P: wiry and rapid
caution: patients w diarrhea d/t st/sp xu |
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Kd yang xu with waning of fire at gate of vitality.
warms and tonifies Kd yang, replenishes essence, tonifies blood
Kd yang/essence xu w blood xu:
exhaustion from long term illness, coolness of extremities, impotence, spermatorrhea, aching and wekaness of low back and knees, fatigue, aversion to cold
warms and tonifies Kd yang, replenish essence and blood, replenish Ming Men fire
T: pale, swollen
P: thin, frail
CI: yin xu, false cold, true heat |
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to tonify and generate blood production
Blood and Qi xu w floating yang:
LOW FEVER DUE TO BLOOD DEFICIENCY: sensation of heat in muscles, red face, irritability, thirst w desire to drink warm beverages, loss of appetite, emaciation, major Qi deficiency, sores refusing to heal for a long period of time after ulcerating
T: pale
P: flooding, big, deficient
maybe useful post surgery??
CI: in patients w excess heat or yin deficient heat w tidal fever |
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Deficiency of Sp/St leading to sinking of clear yang
tonify MJ, benefit Qi, raise sunken Qi Sp/St xu:
intermittent fever that worsens w/exertion, spontaneous sweating, SOB, aversion to cold, thirst for warm beverages, laconic speech, tendency to curl up, weak limbs, shiny and pale complexion, loose and watery stools
T: pale w thin white coat
P: deficient in general, rootless in middle, flooding |
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cough due to PHLEGM HEAT
Lu-phlegm-heat causing cough: sensation of fullness in chest, nausea, bitter taste in mouth, coughing of yellow viscous sputum
clear heat, transform hot phlegm, move Qi, stop cough
T: Red tongue with greasy, yellow coat
P: slippery, rapid |
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invig the blood, transforms and dispels blood stasis, warms menses, alleviates pain
T; pale tongue w purple spots
P: thin, submerged, and choppy pulse
CI: blood stasis d/t heat in the blood or postpartum hemorrhage, during preg, cases of bleeding |
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invig the blood and dispel blood stasis:
activate the blood circulation and remove blood stasis, activate qi circulation and stop pain |
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Bleeding from deficiency and coldness:
uterine bleeding, menorrhagia or prolonged uterine bleeding after miscarriage or abortion or uterine bleeding, during pregnancy w abdominal pain, impotence, infertility, post partum pain, hemorroids
T: pale and purple, w thin white coat
P: wiry and empty
CI: excessive menses or uterine bleeding d/t heat in blood w bright red blood |
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rectal bleeding d/t Li wind heat or damp heat toxin:
bleeding from rectum during defecation, blood in stool or bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding that is profuse , bright in colorand relatively acute onset
T: red
P: wiry or soggy |
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fire from yin xu affecting spirit:
nourish yin, subdue fire, elim irritibility
irritability w/sensation of heat in chest, insomnia, palpitations w/ anxiety
enrich yin, cause fire to descend, emiliminate irritability, calm spirit
Ht fire above, Kd yin xu below (equal xs and deficiency)
T: red body w/dry, yellow coating
P: thin, rapid
mouth sores may be present. for heat in blood level w/dysenteric disorders d/t toxic heat |
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Lv yang rising and internal wind d/t Lv/Kd yin xu: severe dizziness and vertigo, disorientation, sudden loss of consciousness, motor dysfunction of limbs and trunk of facial paralysis, flushed face as if intoxicated
sedates the Lv, extinguishes Lv wind, nourishes yin and anchors yang
P: wiry, long forceful
T: possibly red, possibly stiff or trembling
CI: during pregnancy, weak or deficient patients
Caution: breast feeding women. Sp xu patients, patients w/elevated lv enzymes
*contains gluten |
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Sp Qi xu w/dampness, Lv Qi stagnation causing yin leukorrhea:
white or pale yellowish vaginal discharge (clear, no odor), profuse for 5-10 days. face is pale, fatigue, loose stool, diarrhea
tonify Qi, benefit Sp, transform damp, stop vaginal discharge
T: pale, puffy coat
P: soggy or slippery, frail
CI: leuokorrhea d/t damp heat |
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Spermatorrhea d/t Kd xu: instability of gate of essence:
spermatorrhea w/or w/out dream disturbance, seminal emission, premature ejaculation, fatigue, weak body and legs, low back pain, tinnitus, exhausted shen
tonify Kd yin, astringe essence
T: puffy, w thin white coating
P small and weak
CI: seminal emission d/t damp heat in LJ |
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yin xu w/empty heat causing night sweats: fever, night sweats, red face, dry mouth, parched lips, irritability, dry stools, dark and scanty urine
nourishes yin, sedates internal fire, consolidates exterior and stops perspiration
T: red, dry
P: rapid
also for Lu consumption, steaming bone disorder, or chronic nosebleeds
CI: patients w/loose stools d/t Sp and St deficiencies |
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Cool-dryness disorder that especially occurs in late autumn
Cool-dryness:
cough, dry throat, chills w/out sweating, watery sputum, stuffy nose
expel wind, moisten dryness, expel wind from the channels
T: dry with white coat
P: wiry
CI: cough d/t wind heat, phlegm heat, deficient patterns |
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Cold in MJ causing Spasmodic Abdominal pain:
abdominal pain (mild), better after warmth and pressure; palpitations, restlessness, pale face or soreness in limbs, warm sensation on limbs, dry throat/mouth
warms and tonify Mj, harmonizes the interior and relieves pain
T: pale, white coat
P: thin, wiry |
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1. Summer heat causing profuse sweating that injures both Qi and yin
2. chronic coughing leads to Lu Qi and yin xu without evil
tonify Qi, nourish yin, astringe yin, stops sweating
Concurrent Qi and Yin xu, primarily Lu:
fatigue, SOB, dry throat, thirst, choking. cough, scanty sputum, spontaneous sputum, sweating, dry mouth and tongue
T: pale, red, dry, thin coating
P deficient, rapid or deficient, thin |
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Sp and St Qi xu
-tonify QI and strengthen Sp
withered pale complexion, low and soft voice, SOB, weakness in limbs, reduced appetite, loose stool
T: pale tongue with white coating
P: fail or thready and moderate |
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Qi and Blood deficiency
augment the Qi, tonify the blood
withered pale complexion, dizzines, giddiness, lassitude in extremities, SOB, unwillingness to speak, palpitation, reduced appetite
T: pale with thin white coat
P: thready, forceless or large forceless |
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