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Autism #4

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis6–14 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao,augments *Qi and nourishes the Blood.*

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    • Ai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with anorexia, loose stools and vomiting.
    for Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency with fatigue, shortness of breath, diarrhea and anorexia.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.*

    for unrelenting spontaneous sweating.
  • Huang QiRx. Astragali9–30 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood and strengthens the Spleen.

    for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweating.
    • Bai Zhu
    for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, activates and harmonizes the Blood.

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen and augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

    for palpitations due to Heart Qi Deficiency and anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.
  • Yuan ZhiRx. Polygalae3–15 g

    Calms the Spirit, sedates the Heart, clears the channel joining the Heart and Kidneys, expels Phlegm and opens the Orifices.

    for irritability, disorientation, palpitations, anxiety and insomnia due to Heart Blood Deficiency or Qi Stagnation.
    • Suan Zao Ren, Bai Zhu
    Dang Gui, for palpitations and insomnia due to Qi* Deficiency.
  • Fu ShenPoria Pararadicis3–9 g

    Nourishes and quiets the Heart, calms the Shen and soothes the nerves.

  • Mu XiangRx. Aucklandiae3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of *Qi and strengthens the Spleen.*

    • Bai Zhu
    for anorexia with epigastric and abdominal pain and distention.
  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis Recens1–10 g

    Warms the Middle, warms the Lungs and normalizes the flow of Qi at the center.

    nourishes the Blood and assists the movement of Qi.
    • Chen Pi
    for Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle with nausea and hiccup.
  • Da ZaoFr. Jujube10–30 g

    Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit*.

    for weakness and lassitude due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.
    prevents Phlegm accumulation.
    for Restless (Dry) Organ disorder.
  • Fu Xiao MaiSm. Tritici Levis9–30 g

    Stops excessive sweating due to Deficiency, nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit.

    for emotional disorders, disorientation, emotional instability and irritability due to mild Deficiency of the Spleen Qi and Heart Blood.
    for spontaneous sweating due to Qi Deficiency and nightsweats due to Yin Deficiency.
  • Gan SongRx. et Rz. Nardostachys2.5–6 g

    Awakens the Spleen, promotes the movement of Qi and unblocks Stagnation.

  • Fo ShouFr. Citri Sarcodactylis3–10 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, harmonizes the Stomach, dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae3–9 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    for Anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
  • Suan Zao RenSm. Zizyphi Spinosae9–18 g

    Nourishes Heart Yin, tonifies Liver Blood, calms the Spirit, astringes sweat and generates fluids.

    balances the contracting, introverted and dispersing, extroverted manifestations of Spirit to ensure the proper balance of openness and sobriety.
  • He Huan PiCx. Albizziae6–30 g

    Calms the Spirit, regulates Qi, relieves constraint and activates and harmonizes the Blood.

    nourishes Heart Blood to Calm the Spirit and invigorates the Blood.
  • Ye Jiao TengCaulis Polygoni Multiflori9–30 g

    Nourishes Heart Yin and Blood, calms the Spirit and astringes sweat.

    • Fu Shen
    calms the Spirit.
  • Long GuFossilia Ossis Mastodi15–30 g

    Settles anxiety, calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, anchors and preserves Floating *Yang*.

    for restless Shen.

Actions

  • Supplements Qi
  • Nurtures the Blood
  • Settles the Shen

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Qi and Blood

Manifestations

  • A lack of vitality
  • A tendency toward distrust
  • A sorrowful mood
  • Declining to eat
  • Talking aloud to oneself
  • Being prone to tears
  • Tiredness
  • Unformed bowel movements
  • A sensation of dizziness
  • A pale complexion
  • A faint voice
  • Disinclination to talk
  • Perspiring with minimal or no physical activity
  • A tendency toward palpitations
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Skin that is dry
  • Hair that is dry
  • A weak memory
  • An overall pale appearance
  • Light menstrual flow
Tongue body
Pale, or alternatively pale, thin and dry
Coating
A thin, white coating
Pulse
Weak, or alternatively thin and choppy

Indications

Autistic disorder