Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis 3 g
Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis 3 g
Xing Ren Semen Pruni armeniacae 6 g
Su Zi Fructus Perillae frutescentis 6 g
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae 4 g
He Huan Pi Cortex Albizziae julibrissin 6 g
Explanation The first four herbs constitute the Si Ni San.
Huang Qin and Zhi Zi lightly clear Heat. In combination with the
pungent herbs to move Qi, they clear Liver-Fire from stagnation of
Liver-Qi.
Xing Ren and Su Zi restore the descending of Lung-Qi and ease
asthma.
Suan Zao Ren and He Huan Pi calm the Mind and settle the Ethereal
Soul.
This patient was off all medication after 6 months of treatment and felt
much less irritable and depressed.
Phlegm-Fire
Stomach and Heart Phlegm-Fire
Treatment Principle
Resolve Phlegm, harmonize the Stomach, open the Mind's orifices, clear the Heart and calm the
Mind.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
ST-40 Fenglong, Ren-12 Zhongwan, Ren-9 Shuifen, ST-25 Tianshu, G.B.-13 Benshen, ST-8
Touwei, G.B.-18 Chengling, G.B.-15 Toulinqi, G.B.-17 Zhengying, BL-20 Pishu, BL-49 Yishe,
P-7 Daling, Du-20 Baihui. ST-40 and P-7 with reducing method, Ren-12, BL-20 and BL-49 with
reinforcing method and all the others with even method.
Explanation
- ST-40 resolves Phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach and calms the Mind.
- Ren-12 and Ren-9 tonify the Spleen to resolve Phlegm.