Spleen and Stomach Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Loose stools, sometimes like water, thin stools, sometimes with mucus, increased frequency of
bowel movement, poor appetite, slight abdominal distension, a feeling of oppression of the chest,
a sallow complexion, tiredness.
Tongue: Pale, teeth marks.
Pulse: Weak
Treatment Principle
Strengthen the Spleen and benefit the Stomach.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-12 Zhongwan, BL-20 Pishu, BL-21 Weishu, ST-36 zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Ren-6 Qihai
moxa on ginger, ST-25 Tianshu, ST-37 Shangjuxu, Du-20 Baihui; reinforcing method.
Explanation
- Ren-12, BL-20, BL-21, ST-36 and SP-6 tonify Stomach and Spleen.
- Ren-6 tonifies Qi. Moxa on ginger on this point is the best method for intestinal
problems from a deficient and cold Spleen. - ST-25 and ST-37 stop diarrhoea.
- BL-20 raises Spleen-Qi and helps to stop diarrhoea.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
(Ginseng-Poria-Atractylodes Powder)
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 6 g (or Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae 12 g)
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 9 g