HERB FORMULAS

ZI XUE LI GE REN CHANG TANG - 滋雪利膈任腸汤 - DECOCTION FOR ENRICHING THE BLOOD, BENEFITING THE DIAPHRAGM AND LOOSENING THE BOWELS

English: Decoction for Enriching Blood, Benefiting the Diaphragm and Loosening the Bowels
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 10g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata Shu Di Huang 12g Nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin and nourishes the Blood.
With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 12g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, benefits Jing and moistens the Lungs.
With Shu Di HUang, for Liver and Kidney Deficiency.
Arillus Longan Long Yan Rou 10g Tonifies and augments the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.
Sm. Cannabis Huo Ma Ren 10g Nourishes, moistens and lubricates the Intestines. nourishes Yin, clears Heat and moistens Dryness.
With Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang, for constipation due to lack of fluids and Blood Deficiency, especially in the elderly and postpartum.
With Yu Li Ren, for constipation with dry, hard stools.
Sm. Pruni Yu Li Ren 10g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Rx. Cyathulae Chuan Niu Xi 10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, descends Blood and Fire and tonifies the Kidneys and Liver.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Moistens the Intestines
  • Nourishes and invigorates the Blood

SYNDROMES

  • Esophageal cancer due to severe Yin Deficiency with constipation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Progressive dysphagia
  • Vomiting after eating
  • Facial complexion pale and sallow
  • Both cheeks slightly red
  • Dizziness
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Spots before the eyes
  • Numbness of limbs
  • Flaccid paralysis (Wei syndrome), weakness
  • Tinnitus
  • Deafness
  • Forgetfulness
  • Low back and knees sore and painful
  • Throat dry and painful
  • Five sole Heat
  • Low-grade fever
  • Night sweats
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • Stools difficult to pass
  • Constipation
  • Men:
    Spermatorrhea
  • Women:
    Irregular menses or
    Scanty menses or
    Amenorrhea
    Vaginal discharge
  • T: Red
  • C: None
  • P: Thready and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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