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…the spleen and dries dampness. Fu ling and gan cao assist bai zhu and ren shen to tonify qi and strengthen the spleen, the postnatal source for qi production. Single herb modifications: For dizziness and blurry vision, add gou qi zi (fructus lycii) and nu zhen zi (fructus ligustri lucidi).…

…lower abdomen. For heavy dampness, a recipe like Two-Cured Decoction er chen tang will serve nicely as a base formula, with the addition of the above-mentioned kung fu herbs, some qi activators, and febrifugals when and where needed. Weapon 3: Hunger Awareness Training The only nice thing about American Spleen…

…Kidney deficiency); accumulation of dampness; invasion of external pathogens (wind, cold, damp); and, of course, blood stagnation. Injury mechanisms also play a big part in differentiation among pre-existing factors that create an ankle sprain (chronic condition) versus direct or indirect trauma (acute condition). According to TCM, acute versus chronic represents…

…K deficiency), accumulation of dampness, invasion of external pathogens (Wind, Cold, Damp), and, of course, Blood stagnation. Injury mechanism, also plays a big part in differentiation among pre-existing factors creating an ankle sprain (chronic condition) versus direct or indirect trauma (acute condition). According to TCM, acute versus chronic represents external…

…soften the Liver, expel dampness, and stop diarrhea. This formula is often used to treat variety of biomedically-defined digestive disorders. 11-12, 14,15 Pan, et al. studied the clinical effects of TXYF in treating IBS-D and the possible mechanism of the herbal formula. The conclusion was that TXYF is an effective…

…be stronger for drying dampness. However, ancient texts did not differentiate the two forms, referring to atractylodes simply with the single name ” zhu .” In the modern day, a fourth species, Atractylodes japonica, is used as a regional substitute for cang zhu in Northeastern China; however, A. japonica is…

…heat with or without dampness (depending on the season); excess and deficiencies of qi and blood; liver fire flaring upward to no fire at all; and spleen deficiencies that affect digestion, phlegm and blood. The needs of the children are the greatest, and they benefit the most from treatment. They…

…heat, cold, rain, wind, dampness, and the like. If they got wet, they generally stayed wet. Homes were poorly heated and air conditioning was unheard of. If the harvest was inadequate, so was their diet, as there were no supermarkets from which to replenish stores of food. These, and many…

…you are literally draining dampness, transforming phlegm, breaking blood stasis or supplementing blood vacuity with needles – you are delusional . . . unless, you understand that you are affecting the above aspects of yin substance via regulation of the qi mechanism. In other words, it is by coursing the…

…wind and heat to dampness and extremes of cold. It follows, naturally, that a system of medicine based upon thousands of years of accumulated experiential knowledge would find environmental analogies for its diagnostic and treatment systems. Jason Luban and Isaac Goren hold clinic on the patio of a home in…

…resolve toxins, and transform dampness. Chinese ready-made medicines: For orally administered medicines, one can use qing fei xiao yan wan (clear the lungs and disperse inflammation pills), and so on. For injectables, one can use yu xing cao zhu she ye (hedyotis injectable liquid) and tan re qing zhu she…

…officinarum) were added. For dampness affecting the spleen, cang zhu (Rhizoma atractylodis), zi su geng (Caulis perillae), and chen pi (Pericarpium citri reticulatae) were added. For food stagnation, sha ren (Fructus amomi) and jian shen qu (Massa fermentata praeparata) were added. For yin deficiency, shi hu (Caulis dendrobii) and sha…

…and eliminate phlegm and dampness. The seeds contain fatty oils and several types of fatty acid. The seeds are used to treat conditions ranging from pulmonary abscesses and edema to gonorrhea and strangury. How much benincasa seed should I take? The typical dosage of benincasa seed is between 5 and…

…contracted agents (wind, cold, dampness), as well as emotional disturbance are additional contributors to the chronic degenerative process. The Su Wen discusses relationship between pain (Bi obstruction syndrome) and the inflammatory process that leads to physical degeneration (Wei Atrophy Syndrome). Chapters 33 and 34 discuss the progression of wind-damp-cold penetration…

…to dispel wind and dampness, and to clear the channels and collateral channels. Kadsura stem is used to treat rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and muscle spasms. It is sometimes used with other herbs, such as erythrina bark, gentian root and mulberry twigs. How much kadsura stem…

…to dispel wind and dampness. The sap is used externally to treat rheumatic pains and skin conditions such as boils and eczema. Internally, siegesbeckia is used as a sedative and (with other herbs) to treat hypertension. How much siegesbeckia should I take? The typical dosage of siegesbeckia is between 6…

…dispel wind and dry dampness, and to relieve pain, especially pain caused by external injuries. Some practitioners use it to improve blood circulation and treat pain associated with arthritis. How much knotty pine should I take? The typical dose of knotty pine is between 10 and 15 grams, taken with…

…functions are to resolve dampness, to harmonize the spleen and stomach, and to release edema. Among the conditions it is used to treat are chills, fevers, headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Some practitioners also recommend it in the prevention of kidney stones, and to treat certain urinary disorders. How…

…dispel phlegm and eliminate dampness. In vitro studies have shown that alum can fight infections caused by a variety of bacteria, including S. aureus, pneumococcus, salmonella and anthrax bacillus. High concentrations of alum can inhibit the grown of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis and tetanus. Alum can also be applied…

…to dispel wind and dampness, and to clear the collateral channels. Mulberry twig is typically used to treat spasms and rheumatic pain in the arms and legs, and to reduce edema in the limbs and joints. How much mulberry twig should I take? The usual dose of mulberry twig is…