Qīng Wèi Săn Flashcards

1
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Method of Preparation

A

take cool
dosage should be increased in summer

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Actions

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Drains Stomach fire, cools the blood, and nourishes the yin

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Indications

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toothache (pain extending to head)
facial swelling
fever
bad breath
dry mouth

bleeding and sores of the gums
swollen, painful tongue, lips or jaw
pain responds favorably to cold, worsen with heat

T: red, little coating
P: slippery, large, rapid

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4
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Diagnostic Pattern

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Heat accumulation in the Stomach.

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5
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Herbs

A

huang lián
shēng má
mŭ dān pí
sheng dì huáng
dāng guī shēn

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huang lián

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attacks Stomach fire, drains accumulation of heat
heat in middle burner –> pure products of digestion unable to rise, turbid products unable to descend

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shēng má

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raises, disperses heat and resolves toxicity
for toothache, ulcers, festering sores in the mouth

directs focus of formula to face and mouth

synergy with huang lián: ensures draining of fire does not harm qi dynamic, ascent of yang dose not further fan rising fire

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mŭ dān pí
sheng dì huáng

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cool the blood, nourish the yin

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dāng guī shēn

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reduces swelling and alleviates pain by harmonizing the blood

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Cautions and Contraindications

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Contraindicated in cases with toothache due to wind-cold, or tooth and gum problems due to Kidney deficiency.

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