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method except Ren-12 and BL-20 which should be reinforced.

Explanation

• Ren-10, Ren-9 and ST-21 promote the transformation of fluids and stimulate the
  descending of Stomach-Qi.


• SP-9, SP-6 and BL-21 clear Damp-Heat from the Stomach.


• Ren-12 and BL-20 tonify the Spleen to resolve Dampness.


• ST-8 and L.I.-4 resolve Dampness from the head and are used in case of frontal
  headaches.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Xiang Sha Ping Wei San
(Saussurea-Amomum Regulating the Stomach Powder)

Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 12 g

Hou Po Cortex Magnoliae officinalis 9 g

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 9 g

Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g

Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae 6 g

Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi 6 g

Explanation

The first four herbs form the prescription Ping Wei San Balancing the Stomach Powder which
moves Qi in the Middle, dries Dampness, stimulates the Spleen and harmonizes the Stomach.
Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae and Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi further move Qi and dry
Dampness.

Variations

• If there are pronounced signs of Heat (bitter taste, dry mouth and a dark-yellow tongue
  coating) add Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis.


• If there are pronounced signs of Dampness such as a very sticky tongue coating and a