- If there are symptoms of sinking Qi and prolapse of the anus, use Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Tonifying the Centre and Benefiting Qi Decoction instead, with the dosage of Bai Zhu
Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae increased to 30 g.
Blood Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Dry stools, difficulty of defaecation, dull-pale complexion, dizziness, numbness of the limbs,
blurred vision.
Tongue: Pale or normal.
Pulse: Empty.
Treatment Principle
Nourish Blood, moisten the Intestines.
Acupuncture
General Prescription
ST-36 Zusanli, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, Ren-4 Guanyuan, SP-15 Daheng, BL-23 Shenshu, BL-20 Pishu,
BL-25 Dachangshu. Reinforcing method.
Explanation
- ST-36 and SP-6 nourish Blood. ST-36 also promotes the bowel movement.
- Ren-4 nourishes Blood.
- SP-15 promotes the bowel movement.
- BL-23 and BL-20 nourish Blood.
- BL-25, Back-transporting point of the Large Intestine, promotes the bowel movement in
chronic constipation.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription