Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture The main points used were:

L.I.-11 Quchi, G.B.-20 Fengchi, Xiaochanxue, T.B.-5 Waiguan and

LIV-3 Taichong to expel Wind from the channels.

LIV-8 Ququan to nourish Liver-Yin in order to subdue Liver-Wind.

ST-40 Fenglong and SP-6 Sanyinjiao to resolve Phlegm.

Scalp acupuncture: chorea area on the right side.

Herbal treatment The herbal formula used was a variation of Wen Dan Tang Warming the
Gall-Bladder Decoction:

Zhu Ru Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis 6 g

Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 6 g

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 6 g

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 3 g

Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 4 g

Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis 6 g

Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae 6 g

Di Long Pheretima aspergillum 4.5 g

Mai Ya Fructus Hordei vulgaris germinatus 6 g

Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g

Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 3 dates

Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slices

Explanation The first five herbs constitute the Wen Dan Tang which resolves
Phlegm-Heat.

Gou Qi Zi nourishes Liver-Yin to subdue Liver-Wind.

Tian Ma and Di Long subdue Liver-Wind. Di Long also expels Wind

from the channels.

Mai Ya is added as a digestive. I always use one or two digestive herbs

when a formula contains insects.

Zhi Gan Cao, Da Zao and Sheng Jiang harmonize.

This treatment is still being given and the patient is making steady

progress. His tremor has diminished by 50% and his movements and

walking are much more coordinated.

Liver and Kidney-Yin Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations