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Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g

Explanation The first twelve herbs constitute the original formula which nourishes
Kidney-Yin and Heart-Yin, clears Empty-Heat and calms the Mind.
Xuan Shen was eliminated from the formula as Yin deficiency is not too
pronounced yet.

Ze Xie, Qing Hao and Qin Jiao were added to clear Empty-Heat and

treat the hot flushes.

Gan Cao harmonizes.

This formula, repeated several times, produced a dramatic improvement

in her mental state from the beginning, feeling much more relaxed,

clamer and happier. Her eyes gradually changed too, acquiring more

glitter.

Liver-Yin Deficiency with Empty-Heat

Treatment Principle

Nourish Liver-Yin, clear Empty-Heat, calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal Soul.

Acupuncture

General Prescription

LIV-8 Ququan, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, KI-3 Taixi, Ren-4 Guanyuan, Du-24 Shenting, G.B.-13
Benshen, Du-18 Qiangjian, BL-18 Ganshu, BL-47 Hunmen, KI-2 Rangu and LIV-3 Taichong.
Reinforcing method, except for the last two points which should be reduced.

Explanation

• LIV-8 nourishes Liver-Yin.


• SP-6 nourishes Yin and strengthens Liver, Spleen and Kidneys.


• KI-3 and Ren-4 nourish Kidney-Yin. As this is the mother of Liver-Yin, it will indirectly
  nourish Liver-Yin. Ren-4 has also a strong grounding effect and it calms the Mind.


• Du-24 and G.B.-13 calm the Mind, especially in Liver disharmonies.


• Du-18 calms the Mind and settles the Ethereal Soul. It is indicated for mental
  restlessness, agitation and manic behaviour.