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Harmonize the Lesser Yang, clear the Gall-Bladder.

Acupuncture

General Prescription

T.B.-5 Waiguan, G.B.-41 Zulinqi, Du-13 Taodao, ST-36 Zusanli. Reducing method except on
ST-36 which should be reinforced.

Explanation

• The first three points harmonize the Lesser Yang.


• ST-36 is reinforced to tonify the Nutritive Qi to help to expel the pathogenic factor.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Xiao Chai Hu Tang
(Small Bupleurum Decoction)

Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 12 g

Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis 9 g

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 9 g

Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 6 g

Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 5 g

Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 9 g

Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 4 dates

Explanation

This is the classical prescription to harmonize the Lesser Yang from the "Discussion of
Cold-induced Diseases".

• Chai Hu releases the Exterior of the Lesser Yang.


• Huang Qin clears the Interior of the Lesser Yang. The two together harmonize the
  Lesser Yang.


• Ban Xia harmonizes the Stomach and stops nausea and vomiting.