ST-36 Zusanli, SP-3 Taibai, Ren-12 Zhongwan, BL-20 Pishu, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, BL-22
Sanyinjiao, ST-8 Touwei, Du-20 Baihui. Reinforcing method on the first four points and even
method on the others. Moxa can be used.
Explanation
- ST-36, SP-3, Ren-12 and BL-20 tonify the Spleen.
- SP-6 and BL-22 resolve Dampness.
- ST-8 and Du-20 drain Dampness from the head and facilitate the rising of clear Yang to
the head.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Liu Jun Zi Tang Variation
(Six Gentlemen Decoction)
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 10 g
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 6 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 9 g
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 12 g
Mai Ya Fructus Hordei vulgaris germinatus 9 g
Shen Qu Massa Fermentata Medicinalis 9 g
Shan Zha Fructus Crataegi 6 g
Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei 6 g
Explanation
- The first six herbs constitute the Liu Jun Zi Tang which tonifies the Spleen and resolves
Dampness. - Mai Ya, Shen Qu and Shan Zha are digestives which help to resolve Dampness and
facilitate the proper separation of pure and impure in the digestive system so that the
clear Yang can ascend to the head. - Shi Chang Pu opens the orifices and facilitates the draining of Dampness from the head