Prescriptions
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin or Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Both these prescriptions have been discussed under Liver-Yang rising.
Certain herbs that subdue Liver-Wind can be added:
- Bai Ji Li Fructus Tribuli terrestris extinguishes internal Wind.
- Di Long Lumbricus subdues internal Wind especially in old people. Di Long removes
obstruction from the channels and is particularly indicated if there is numbness. - Jiang Can Bombyx batryticatus extinguishes Wind and it also resolves Phlegm which
often accompanies internal Wind in old people.
Phlegm
Clinical Manifestations
These vary according to the organ involved (which could be Lungs, Stomach, or Heart). General
manifestations are: tiredness, lethargy, a slight feeling of dizziness, a feeling of heaviness of the
body and coludiness of the mind, numbness and chronic catarrh.
Tongue: Swollen, sticky coating.
Pulse: Slippery.
Tiredness is a very prominent symptom of Phlegm. It is due to Phlegm obstructing the
circulation of Qi. Phlegm also impairs the transformation of Qi by the Spleen.
Tiredness is accompanied by a typical feeling of heaviness and "muzziness of the head".
Thinking, memory and concentration are difficult.
Treatment Principle
Resolve Phlegm, clear Lungs, Stomach, or Heart and tonify the Spleen.
Acupuncture
General Prescription