- Du-20 is used (with needle) as a local point to disperse the stagnation of Liver-Qi in the
vertex.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Wu Zhu Yu Tang
(Evodia Decoction)
Wu Zhu Yu Fructus Evodiae rutaecarpae 3 g
Ren Shen (or Dang Shen) Radix Ginseng 6 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 18 g
Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 4 pieces
Explanation
- Wu Zhu Yu warms the Liver and subdues rebellious ascending Qi. It is the main herb in
this prescription. - Ren Shen (or Dang Shen) tonifies the Stomach.
- Sheng Jiang helps to expel Cold and stop vomiting.
- Da Zao harmonizes and also helps Ren Shen to tonify the Stomach.
Chen Xiang Jiang Qi San
(Aquilaria Subduing Qi Powder)
Chen Xiang Lignum Aquilariae 3 g
Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi 4 g
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 6 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slices
Explanation
- Chen Xiang is the main herb and is used here to subdue rebellious Qi.
- Sha Ren and Xiang Fu move Qi and help Chen Xiang to subdue it.