Long Yan Rou Arillus Euphoriae longanaeExplanation
This remedy tonifies Spleen-Qi and Spleen-Blood and, as it contains herbs which enter the
Blood portion, it is specific to bolster the Spleen's function of holding Blood. It is therefore very
frequently used for menorrhagia from Spleen-Qi not holding Blood.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale and Thin body.
Kidney-Yang Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Prolonged bleeding with a trickle for a long time after the proper period, periods coming late,
blood pale, feeling cold, sore back, cold limbs, pale complexion, weak knees, pale urine.
Tongue: Pale and Swollen.
Pulse: Deep and Weak.
Treatment Principle
Tonify and warm the Kidneys, consolidate the Penetrating Vessel, stop bleeding.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-6 Qihai, BL-23 Shenshu, Ren-4 Guanyuan, ST-30 Qichong, KI-7 Fuliu, ST-36 Zusanli,
SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Reinforcing method, moxa must be used.
A prescription which is specific to raise Qi and consolidate the Penetrating Vessel to hold Blood
is: SP-1 Yinbai with moxa cones, BL-20 Pishu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Du-20 Baihui, Ren-6 Qihai and
Ren-4 Guanyuan, all with reinforcing method.
Explanation
- Ren-6 tonifies Qi and stops bleeding.
- BL-23 and Ren-4, with moxa, tonify and warm Kidney-Yang and consolidate the
Penetrating Vessel.