Drain Downward: Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels

Question 1

Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pills from Master Shen’s Book)

Answer 1

Moistens the Intestines and Unlocks the Bowels

Constipation due to Blood Deficiency leading to Dessicated Intestines: Constipation, lusterless skin and nails, parched mouth with an unquenchable thirst

T: Dry

P: Thin

NOTE: for very significant Blood and Yin deficiency

• Hou Ma Ren
• Tao Ren
• Dang Gui
• Sheng Di Huang
• Zhi Ke
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Question 2

Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)

Answer 2

Moistens the Intestines, drain heat, promotes the movement of qi, and unblocks the bowel

Intestinal dryness and heat causing constipation: hard stool that is difficult to expel, frequent urination

T: dry, yellow coat

P: deep, rapid or floating, choppy

NOTE: Requires modification for very weak patients

• Huo Ma Ren
• Xing Ren
• Bai Shao
• Da Huang
• Hou Po
• Zhi Shi
• Honey

Question 3

Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the River [Flow] Decoction)

Answer 3

Warms the Kidneys, nourishes the blood, augments the essence, moistens the Intestines, and unblocks the intestines

KD Yang Deficiency: Constipation, clear and copious urine, lower back pain, and a cold sensation in the back

• Rou Cong Rong
• Dang Gui
• Niu Xi
• Ze Xie
• Zhi Ke
• Sheng Ma