General Prescription
LU-9 Taiyuan, Ren-17 Shanzhong, BL-43 Gaohuangshu, BL-13 Feishu, Du-12 Shenzhu, Ren-12
Zhongwan, ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao. All with reinforcing method. No moxa.
Explanation
- LU-9 and Ren-17 tonify Lung-Qi and Lung-Yin (with acupuncture, tonification of Yin
implies also tonification of Qi). - BL-43 nourishes Lung-Yin and is particularly indicated for chronic conditions.
- BL-43 nourishes Lung-Yin and is particularly indicated for chronic conditions.
- BL-13 and Du-12 tonify Lung-Qi.
- Ren-12, ST-36 and SP-6 tonify Stomach and Spleen and generate fluids. In particular,
Ren-12 also tonifies the Lungs as the deep pathway of the Lung channel starts at this
point.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang
(Glehnia-Ophiopogon Decoction)
Bei Sha Shen Radix Glehniae littoralis 9 g
Mai Men Dong Tuber Ophiopogonis japonici 9 g
Yu Zhu Rhizoma Polygonati odorati 6 g
Tian Hua Fen Radix Trichosanthis 4.5 g
Sang Ye Folium Mori albae 4.5 g
Bian Dou Semen Dolichoris lablab 4.5 g
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis 3 gExplanation
- Bei Sha Shen moistens and nourishes Yin.
- Mai Men Dong nourishes Yin of Stomach and Lungs.