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Explanation

• Ren-12, ST-36, SP-3, BL-20 and BL-21 tonify Stomach and Spleen to resolve Phlegm.


• Ren-9, SP-9, ST-40 and ST-41 resolve Dampness and Phlegm.


• L.I.-4 is used to affect the Stomach channels in the face and regulate the ascending of
  clear Yang and descending of turbid Qi.


• ST-8 is a local point specific to resolve Phlegm from the head.


• Du-20 facilitates the rising of clear Yang to the head.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
(Pinellia-Atractylodes-Gastrodia Decoction)

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 9 g

Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae 6 g

Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 15 g

Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 6 g

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 6 g

Gan Cao Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae uralensis 4 g

Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 1 slice

Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 2 pieces

Explanation

This formula, which has already been explained in the chapter on Headaches (Chapter 1), is
specific to resolve Phlegm from the head.

Variations

• To enhance this formula's resolving Phlegm effect add Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori
  graminei to open the orifices and help the descending of turbid Qi.


• If there is a pronounced feeling of nausea add Zhu Ru Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis.