Shan Zhu Yu and Mu Dan Pi were eliminated; they are in the original
formula to nourish the Liver which is not deficient in this case.Shan Yao was replaced by Ren Shen as this enters the Heart. Also, in
combination with Wu Wei Zi and Mai Men Dong (see below) it makes
the Sheng Mai Tang which nourishes Qi and Yin of the Heart.Ze Xie combines with Shu Di Huang to clear any Empty-Heat.Fu Ling was replaced with Fu Shen to calm the Mind.Mai Dong and Wu Wei Zi are part of the original prescription and they
both enter the Heart.Yuan Zhi and Chang Pu open the Heart's orifices. They are both
pungent and therefore scattering and are coordinated with Wu Wei Zi
which is sour and absorbing.Zhi Gan Cao harmonizes.This patient was treated for 9 months producing an all-round
improvement in his physical and mental symptoms.Kidney-and Liver-Yin Deficiency
Treatment Principle
Nourish Kidney- and Liver-Yin, strengthen the Will-Power and settle the Ethereal Soul.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
KI-3 Taixi, KI-6 Zhaohai, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Ren-4 Guanyuan, LIV-8 Ququan, BL-23 Shenshu,
BL-52 Zhishi, BL-47 Hunmen. Reinforcing method.
Explanation
- KI-3, KI-6, SP-6, Ren-4 and LIV-8 Ququan nourish Kidney- and Liver-Yin.
- BL-23 and BL-52 strengthen the Kidneys and Will-Power.
- BL-47 settles the Ethereal Soul. The combination of BL-47, BL-23 and BL-52 is
excellent to relieve mental depression deriving from a deficiency of Liver and Kidneys.