Warm the Kidneys, strengthen the Spleen, stop diarrhoea and fill-up Emptiness.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
Ren-12 Zhongwan, BL-20 Pishu, ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, BL-23 Shenshu, BL-25
Dachangshu, ST-25 Tianshu, Ren-6 Qihai, Du-20 Baihui. Reinforcing method and moxa.
Explanation
- Ren-12, BL-20, ST-36 and SP-6 tonify the Spleen.
- BL-23 tonifies Kidney-Yang.
- BL-25 and ST-25 Back-Transporting and Front-Collecting points of the Large Intestine
treat chronic diarrhoea. - ST-37 Lower Sea point of the Large Intestine stops chronic diarrhoea.
- Ren-6 with moxa, tonifies Qi and stops diarrhoea. Indirect moxibustion on ginger is a
very effective method of treating this type of diarrhoea. - Du-20 raises sinking Qi.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Si Shen Wan
(Four Spirits Pill)
Bai Dou Kou Fructus Cardamomi rotundi 6 g
Bu Gu Zhi Fructus Psoraleae corylifoliae 12 g
Wu Wei Zi Fructus Schisandrae chinensis 6 g
Wu Zhu Yu Fructus Evodiae rutaecarpae 3 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slices
Hong Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 3 datesExplanation