Week 12- Formulas that Drain Downward_Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels Flashcards
PinYin
Moisten the Intestines Pill from Master Shen’s Book
Run Chang Wan
Ingredients Hou Ma Ren [Cannabis Semen] Tao Ren [Persicae Semen] Dang Gui [Angelicae Sinensis Rx] Sheng Di Huang [Rehmanniae Rx] Zhi Ke [Aurantii Fructus]
Honey
Run Chang Wan
S/Sx
Constipation, lusterless skin and nails, dry mouth w an unquenchable thirst
TONGUE: dry
PULSE: thin
Run Chang Wan
Dx
Desiccated Intestines [common condition among the elderly and debilitated]
Run Chang Wan
S/Sx
Very significant yin deficiency, blood deficiency
Run Chang Wan
Ax
Moisten the Intestines and unblocks the bowels
Run Chang Wan
PinYin
Hemp Seed Pill
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Ingredients
Huo Ma Ren [Cannabis Semen]
Xing Ren [Armeniacae Semen]
Shao Yao [Paeoniae Rx]
Zhi Zhi Shi [prepared Aurantii Fructus immaturus]
Zhi Hou Po [prepared Magonliae officinalis Cx]
Da Huang [Rhei Rx et Rz]
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Ax
Moistens the Intestines, DRAINS HEAT, promotes the movement of Qi, and unblocks the bowels
Ma Zi Ren Wan
S/Sx
Constipation w hard stool that is difficult to expel, normal to frequent urination
TONGUE: dry yellow coating
PULSE: submerged, rapid or floating choppy
Ma Zi Ren Wan
Dx
‘Spleen Bind’ pattern
Heat-dryness blocking the physiological movement of fluids in the SP
Ma Zi Ren Wan
PinYin
Benefit the River [Flow] Decoction
Ji Chuan Jian
Ingredients Jiu Cong Rong [wind-preped Cistanches Herba] Dang Gui [Angelicae Sinensis Rx] Niu Xi [Achyranthis Rx] Ze Xie [Alismatis Rz] Zhi Ke [Aurantii Fructus] Sheng Ma [Cimicifugae Rz]
Ji Chuan Jian
Ax
Warms the KDs, nourishes the blood, augments the essence, moistens the Intestines, and unblocks the bowels
Ji Chuan Jian
S/Sx
Clear and copious urine, lower back pain, and a cold sensation in the back
Ji Chuan Jian
