Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo

Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae

Bai Dou Kou Fructus Amomi cardamomi

Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae

Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos

Zhi Ke Fructus Citri aurantii

Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae

Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi

Hou Po Cortex Magnoliae officinalis

Explanation

This remedy can be used for headaches from Liver-Qi stagnation. It contains Chen Xiang which
also makes Qi descend.

Note that there is another version of this pill by the same name, which omits Chuan Lian Zi and
Fu Ling and adds Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi, Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis, Mu
Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicis, Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri, Fu Shou Fructus Citri sarcodactylis,
Qing Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viridae, Xiang Yuan Fructus Citri medicae and Tan Xiang
Lignum Santali albi. This can be used for headaches too, but it is slightly less suitable than the
former version as it contains Chai Hu which is contra-indicated for headaches.

Stagnation of Cold in the Liver Channel

This is quite a rare type of headache. It is caused by Cold in the Liver channel rebelling upwards
to reach the head. It is called "Terminal-Yin headache". The ache is intense and is experienced at
the top of the head. It is associated with a feeling of cold, vomiting, cold limbs and a Wiry pulse.

Treatment Principle

Pacify and warm the Liver, expel Cold, subdue rebellious Qi.

Acupuncture

General Prescription

LIV-3 Taichong, Du-20 Baihui. Reducing method on LIV-3 followed by application of moxa on
the needle. Even method on Du-20.

Explanation

• LIV-3 pacifies the Liver and subdues rebellious Liver-Qi and is an important distal point
  for headaches from Liver disharmonies.