ABDOMINAL BLOCKAGE

Clinical Manifestations	Blockage generally results from Stagnation of Liver Qi or improper diet preventing Qi from its normal dispersal. Blockage is generally located in the Qi Level, so that the principal factor is strong pathogenic evil. Because of its relatively rapid development and short duration its course does not show stages.
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas
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Clinical Manifestations	Epigastric fullness, distention and pain with dislike of pressure Belching with rotten food smell Acid regurgitation Detests food or Vomits after eating Distention is reduced after vomiting Unformed stools or Knotted constipation T: Pink C: Thick and greasy P: Slippery
Treatment Principle	Regulate Qi dissipate Phlegm unblock the Intestines Release retention
Herb Formulas	Liu Mo Tang modified
Points	REN-6, REN-12, ST-25, ST-36, ST-40, UB-25 LIV-13, LIV-14, PC-6, REN-11, REN-12, SP-4, ST-21, ST-36, ST-44 Epigastric pain due to Food Stagnation in the Stomach: 1. LIV-13, PC-6, REN-12, ST-36, ST-44 2. LIV-13, ST-21, ST-44 3. PC-6, REN-11, ST-36 4. PC-6, REN-10, REN-12, SP-4, ST-21, ST-36 Vomiting due to Food Stagnation in the Stomach: PC-6, REN-12, SP-4, ST-25, ST-36

Clinical Manifestations	Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses T: Pink C: Thin and white P: Wiry
Treatment Principle	Soothe the Liver Clear Stagnation
Herb Formulas	Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan modified
Points	LIV-1, LIV-13, REN-6, REN-13, UB-18 GB-40, GB-41, LIV-2, LIV-3, LIV-4, LIV-5, LIV-13, LIV-14, PC-6, SJ-6, SP-6, UB-18