Other Points According to Channel
- Liver channel: LIV-3 Taichong and LIV-8 Ququan.
- Stomach channel: ST-36 Zusanli.
- Kidney channel: KI-10 Yingu, SP-9 Yinlingquan and BL-39 Weiyang.
Herbal Treatment
Prescription
Shi Wei San
(Pyrrosia Powder)
Shi Wei Folium Pyrrosiae 9 g
Dong Kui Zi Semen Abutiloni seu Malvae 6 g
Qu Mai Herba Dianthi 6 g
Che Qian Zi Semen Plantaginis 6 g
Hua Shi Talcum 6 g
Explanation
All these herbs in this formula, already explained in this chapter, drain Damp-Heat, open the
Water passages and relieve urinary dysfunction.
Variations
- The above formula can be taken as a decoction together with Hu Po Succinum and Chen
Xiang Lignum Aquilariae (3 g of each) ground into a powder. - To strengthen the stone-expelling power add Jin Qian Cao Herba Desmodii styracifolii
and Hai Jin Sha Spora Lygodii japonici. Jin Qian Cao can be drunk as an infusion every
day also to prevent the formation of new stones after some have been expelled. - If there is stagnation of Qi add Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi, Wu Yao Radix
Linderae strychnifoliae and Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo. - If there is stasis of Blood with a stabbing pain add Tao Ren Semen Persicae and Yan Hu
Suo Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo.