Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Explanation

• T.B.-6 drains Fire from the Three Burners and, in combination with SP-15, moves
  downwards.


• SP-15 moves downwards.


• L.I.-11 clears Heat in the Intestines.


• ST-44 clears Stomach Heat.


• L.I.-4 clears Heat in the Intestines and moves downwards.


• ST-28 and ST-29 clear heat and promote the bowel movements.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Da Cheng Qi Tang
(Great Conducting Qi Decoction)

Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei 12 g

Mang Xiao Mirabilitum 9 g

Hou Po Cortex Magnoliae officinalis 15 g

Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 12 g

Explanation

• Da Huang drains Fire by moving downwards. It is the main herb for Fire in the Stomach
  corresponding to either the Organ pattern of the Bright-Yang pattern (within the 6
  Stages) or the Intestines-Dry-Heat pattern at Qi level (within the 4 Levels).


• Mang Xiao helps Da Huang to move downwards.


• Hou Po relieves fullness and regulates Qi.


• Zhi Shi makes Qi descend and therefore helps the first two herbs to move downwards. It
  also relieves abdominal distension and pain.