Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

• ST-21 is suitable for Excess patterns of the Stomach and it stops pain.


• ST-20 dissolves food accumulation and relieves fullness. Its name "Chengman" means
  "bearing fullness".


• ST-44 and ST-45 are distal points suitable for Excess patterns of the Stomach. They both
  stop epigastric pain. St-44 clears Heat and ST-45 dissolves accumulation of food. In
  particular, ST-45 relieves insomnia caused by retention of food.


• SP-4 and P-6 in combination open the Penetrating Vessel. This is especially indicated in
  Excess patterns of the Stomach with obstructions in the epigastrium, rebellious
  Stomach-Qi and resulting feeling of distension and fullness.


• ST-25, Front-Collecting point of the Large Intestine, resolves retention of food by
  promoting the bowel movements.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Bao He Wan
(Preserving and Harmonizing Pill)

Shan Zha Fructus Crataegi 9 g

Shen Qu Massa Fermentata medicinalis 6 g

Lai Fu Zi Semen Raphani sativi 6 g

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 6 g

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 3 g

Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 6 g

Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae 6 g

Explanation

• Shan Zha promotes digestion (especially of meat and fats) and dissolves food
  accumulation.


• Shen Qu promotes digestion (especially of alcohol, vinegar and rice) and dissolves food
  accumulation.


• Lai Fu Zi promotes digestion (especially of wheat and bread) and dissolves food
  accumulation.