Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Explanation

• BL-12, BL-13 and LU-7 restore the dispersing and descending of Lung-Qi and expel
  Wind. BL-12 is particularly effective with cupping.


• L.I.-20, Bitong and Yintang are local points to expel Wind from the nose and to stop
  itching and sneezing.


• Du-23 and G.B.-20 are adjacent points to expel Wind from the head. Du-23, in particular,
  expels Wind from the nose and stops nasal discharge.

Herbal Treatment

Prescriptions

Xiao Qing Long Tang
(Small Green Dragon Decoction)

Ma Huang Herba Ephedrae 9 g

Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi cassiae 6 g

Xi Xin Herba Asari cum radice 3 g

Gan Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis 3 g

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 9 g

Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 9 g

Wu Wei Zi Fructus Schisandrae chinensis 3 g

Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 6 g

Explanation

• Ma Huang and Gui Zhi release the Exterior, expel Wind-Cold and stop sneezing.


• Xi Xin, Gan Jiang and Ban Xia resolve Phlegm, in particular when it manifests with
  white-watery discharges.


• Bai Shao and Wu Wei Zi, which are sour and absorbing, counterbalance the pungent and
  scattering flavour of Ma Huang and Gui Zhi and prevent injury of Yin.


• Gan Cao harmonizes.

Variations