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Schizophrenia #13

Substances
10

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Composition

  • Qing Meng ShiLapis Chloriti20 g

    Descends Qi, reduces Phlegm, calms the Liver and controls palpitations and seizures.

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz Rhei10 g

    Drains Heat, purges accumulations, drains Fire, clears Heat and eliminates Phlegm.

    for distention, Heart palpitations, mental distress with facial congestion and epilepsy due to Excess Heat.
  • Huang QinRx. Scutellariae12 g

    Drains Fire and detoxifies.

    drains pathogenic Heat from the Upper and Middle Jiaos.
    for constipation.
  • Huang LianRz. Coptidis10 g

    Drains Fire, resolves Fire toxicity, clears Heart Fire and drains Stomach Fire.

  • Long Dan CaoRx. Gentianae10 g

    Drains and pacifies Excess Liver Fire.

    for red, swollen, painful eyes due to Excess Heat in the Liver channel.
  • Zhi ShiFr. Aurantii Immaturus10 g

    Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels, removes Stagnant Food, transforms Phlegm and reduces distention.

    for constipation and abdominal swelling due to Food and Qi Stagnation.
  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum10 g

    Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for epigastric distention and indigestion due to a simultaneous invasion of Hot and Cold pathogenic influences into the Stomach.
    • Tian Zhu Huang
    clears Heat, dries Dampness, dislodges Phlegm and calms the Spirit for internal retention of Damp Heat with deep-seated, difficult-to-expectorate sputum, nausea, a stifling sensation in the chest and insomnia or restless sleep.
  • Dan Nan XingArisaema cum Bile10 g

    Clears Heat, dissolves Phlegm, calms Wind and stops convulsions.

  • Shi Chang PuRz. Acori Tatarinowii10 g

    Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit and disperses Wind.

  • Tian Zhu HuangConcretio Bambusae Silicea10 g

    Clears and transforms Phlegm-Heat, clears Heat, cools the Heart and settles convulsions and tremors.

Actions

  • Purges the Heart
  • Forces a way through Phlegm

Syndromes traités

The Heart disturbed by Phlegm Fire

Manifestations

  • This presentation broadly aligns with the hebephrenic, or disorganized, subtype of schizophrenia. At least 3 of the 5 symptoms below must be present, or two of them if strongly pronounced, and the psychotic symptoms must persist continuously for no less than one month. 1. Thinking that is disorganized 2. Pronounced, vivid hallucinations 3. An unstable emotional state 4. Behavior that is childish or inappropriate 5. Behavior that is excitable and compulsive
  • Sudden onset
  • Emotional tension and agitation
  • Mania
  • Destroying objects
  • Causing harm to others
  • Climbing to elevated places while singing
  • Abnormal physical strength
  • Using foul, offensive language
  • Eyes carrying an angry expression
  • A reddened complexion
  • Reddened eyes
  • Hard, bound, constipated stools
  • An irritable disposition
  • Heart palpitations
  • Diminished appetite
  • A bitter flavor in the mouth
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Frequent, vivid dreaming
  • A dizzy sensation
  • A tendency to startle easily
  • A restless state
  • A sensation of stuffiness in the chest
  • Persistent scolding, and possibly striking others
Corps de la langue
Redness confined to the tip
Enduit
A yellow, greasy coating
Pouls
A pulse that is slippery, excess, rapid, and possibly wiry as well

Indications

Cases of schizophrenia

Modifications

  • When long-standing mania presents with being easily startled, restlessness, emaciation, a flushed face, a red tongue, and a thready, rapid pulse